You’ve probably heard at least one person say it. Maybe they were talking to you, or maybe they were talking about themselves or someone you knew. It probably went a little something like this:
“College isn’t for everyone.”
“College isn’t for me.”
“College is not worth it.”
“College is a waste of time.”
Curious about what’s been happening on the campuses of DCCCD? We’re here to help, with a round-up of some of the latest stories from around the district.
Treddie Johnson is not your typical welder.
First of all, Treddie is a woman, which immediately sets her apart from 95 percent of welders in the U.S.
Second, Treddie has cataracts, which limit her vision when working with hot flames.
Lastly, Treddie has 20 years of experience as a home health nurse.
Do you like to tinker with things? Maybe dismantle them, fix them (at least some of the time), and then put them back together again? Have you ever considered doing it for a living? You can. At the Dallas County Community College District, you can become an automotive service technician in two years or less with our Automotive Technology degree, certificate and specialty program options.
Well, we have good news and bad news. The bad news is: summer is nearly over. The good news is: the Fall 2015 semester is right around the corner. (Okay, okay — we can hear you groaning through the screens.) Here’s the best news: you (yes, YOU!) and your friends can enter to win tickets to watch FC Dallas take on Real Salt Lake August 29 at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco!
