Start Here, Go Anywhere: The TechConnect Pathway at Dixie Tech

Finding an attainable path to further your education or start a new career can feel overwhelming, especially with the demands of daily life. But Dixie Technical College is here to make that journey more accessible and achievable than ever. With a wide range of hands-on programs and the new TechConnect pathway in partnership with Snow College, Dixie Tech offers a direct route to career success and higher education, saving students both time and money while keeping their options wide open.

Dixie Tech’s focus on providing real-world, practical training gives students the skills they need to enter the workforce quickly and confidently. Whether you're looking to become a machinist, welder, medical assistant, electrician, automotive tech, graphic designer, culinary chef, or drafter, the training you receive at Dixie Tech is designed to get you career-ready. But what if you’re also thinking about earning a college degree? Maybe you’ve always planned to pursue higher education, or maybe it’s something you’ve started to consider later in life. Either way, Dixie Tech has an answer.

Thanks to the innovative TechConnect program, students at Dixie Tech can now apply the credits they’ve earned in their respective program toward a transferable Associate of Science degree at Snow College. This collaboration opens doors for anyone looking to expand their education without having to start from scratch. The credits earned through Dixie Tech’s certificate programs don’t expire, meaning that even if you graduated ten years ago, your certificate can still be applied toward a degree.

An Associate of Science degree typically requires sixty credits, with thirty credits in general education and thirty in electives. Through TechConnect, you can transfer credits earned at Dixie Tech towards your elective requirements, allowing your elective courses to directly contribute to a high-paying, meaningful career. Gone are the days of having to pay for electives that don’t advance your profession.

One of the key advantages of TechConnect is that it allows students to earn real-world, hands-on experience while also making progress toward a college degree. Dixie Tech’s programs are designed to teach career-specific skills that immediately translate to the workplace. This focus on practical training gives students a competitive edge in their chosen fields. Now, with TechConnect, the same skills that help students succeed in the workforce can also count toward higher education, creating a bridge between technical training and academic achievement.

It is especially beneficial for those who may already be working in their chosen field but want to further their education without putting their career on hold. The ability to transfer credits can make the transition to a degree more financially accessible and allow students to balance their education with work, family, and other responsibilities. Whether you prefer in-person learning or the convenience of online coursework, TechConnect gives you the freedom to choose what works best for your schedule.

The benefits of TechConnect don’t stop at an associate degree. Once students complete their Associate of Science degree at Snow College, they can transfer their degree to any public university in Utah, providing a clear path to earning a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree. This ensures that students can continue their educational journey and pursue long-term academic and professional goals.

One of the unique advantages of the TechConnect program is that it allows students to experience the best of both worlds—hands-on technical training at Dixie Tech and a traditional college experience as they continue their education. The combination of career-specific skills with a recognized college degree gives students a competitive advantage in the job market. They graduate with practical, in-demand skills that make them highly employable while also holding a degree that opens doors to further academic and professional opportunities.

Dixie Technical College offers the perfect place to start, no matter what your educational goals are. With the TechConnect pathway, students can save time, save money, and gain the skills to earn a great living while also working toward a college degree. This partnership helps to bridge the gap between technical training and traditional college education and creates a flexible and accessible path for lifelong learning, helping students go further, faster, and with greater confidence.

To see how the TechConnect program can help Unlock Your Potential, please visit https://dixietech.edu/snow-college-tech-connect/, or reach out to us at 435-675-8419.