DSDT’S HISTORY
DSDT is a licensed post-secondary school, which has been nationally accredited since 2017. DSDT has a main branch located in southwest Detroit and a branch location in Killeen, Texas. The facility’s original name is Astute Artistry, LLC, which opened its doors in 2011 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In 2016, DSDT opened a new facility at 1759 W 20th Street in Detroit. Additional curriculum was added throughout the years to enhance the traditional Film Production curriculum by adding more Digital Media, Digital Graphics and Technology. In 2019 two additional programs were added in Information Technology. As a result, a name change to DSDT was imperative for re-marketing and re-branding purposes. In 2022, the Film Production program name changed to Digital Marketing Professional and course content was modified in an effort to make the program more relevant to industry trends and employer needs. DSDT added an Allied Health Medical Assistant Program in 2023, which changed the overall programmatic scope of the institution. In 2023, DSDT added a branch location in Killeen, Texas. Today, DSDT has successfully developed programs relevant to digital marketing, information technology and healthcare sectors.
FOUNDED:
July 2016 by Jamie Harris an entrepreneur and social innovator.
CURRICULUM:
DSDT believes in a non-traditional approach to learning. We feel it is imperative that our students are comfortable and not overwhelmed. That they feel important and successful. Unlike larger universities, with auditoriums of a hundred students attending lecture-based learning, DSDT students are afforded the opportunity to have small group discussions, hands-on experience, and the ability to ask questions without feeling inferior.
AVERAGE TUITION:
Courses at DSDT range from:
Certificate of Completion: Clock hours (80-320) $5,000.00 – $16,500.00
Diploma: Clock hours (600-760) $17,995.00 – $21,995.00
*Additional optional fees include physical books, kit equipment and software for home study, prices may vary and be subject to change depending on courses taken and need. Average price of optional additional fees range from $1,200.00 to $5,000.00 per program of instruction*
ACCREDITATION:
• State Licensed
• National Accreditation
MAIN CAREER PATHS OF STUDY:
Technology Professional 2
Technology Professional 6
Full Stack Developer
Digital Marketing Professional
Business Information Technology Specialist
Medical Assistant
AI Prompt Specialist
Prompt Engineer Professional
TYPICAL CURRICULUM SCHEDULE:
A typical curriculum schedule is 80-760 clock hours of instruction and runs 3-4 days per week / 22 hours per week for 4-38 weeks of instruction depending on the course curriculum.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
DSDT offers an open enrollment policy with classes beginning every 4 weeks.
JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE:
DSDT understands that job placement assistance after graduation is of the utmost importance. As a result, we are partnering with both local area and national recruiters and staffing agencies to align our graduating students with potential job opportunities. We offer a full Soft-Skill and Job-Readiness Training as part of our curriculum, as well as; Resume Writing-Interviewing Skills and Social Media Workshop at the completion of every program in order for students to gain knowledge in self-marketability.
WHY STUDY AT DSDT?
Connecting students from the community with high paying career opportunities in the tech industry is DSDT’s primary focus. The career paths DSDT has designed means many of our DSDT students will soon hold meaningful positions in the very industry which prior to DSDT wasn’t available to them.
BREAKING THE STATUS QUO
DSDTs curriculum is leading the conversation for tech based job training in the city of Detroit and Killeen.
FIRST-CLASS FACILITY
DSDT has state of the art equipment and applications unmatched by any other institution in the region. That means DSDT students acquire on the job training and skills using the tools of today’s workplace.
CAREER PROSPECTS
According to our data, DSDT predicts over 90% of our students who graduate in 2023 and 2024 will find a job or further study opportunity within six months.
STRONG TECH COMMUNITY
A thriving community of students and staff is fundamental to DSDT’s position as a tech-intensive institution.
STRATEGIC LOCATION
DSDT’s main location is in the fast growing section of the city, southwest Detroit. DSDT’s branch location is strategically located in the central part of the state and is known for its proximity to the Fort Cavazos military installation. It is these communities, DSDT believes we are experiencing the need for a workforce rich in tech related skills. Unlike anywhere else, partnering with local business owners in these communities places DSDT students at a strategic advantage.
A GLOBAL OUTLOOK
From our local partnerships to the impact we’re leaving on the tech industry, our global reach is ever expanding.
JAMIE HARRIS, DSDT CEO
As our CEO and founder, Jamie Harris’ vision for DSDT has always been to bridge the gap between gainful employment and the increasing demand for technology-driven jobs. Mrs. Harris is deeply committed to assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds in securing employment through tech-related training and certification. Mrs. Harris actively collaborates with local partnerships and initiatives to enhance education and job opportunities for disadvantage communities. In 2018, she was honored as a winner of the American Small Business Championship by SCORE, the country’s most extensive network of volunteer business mentors. Under her guidance, DSDT was also distinguished as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch in 2020.
MISSION STATEMENT
DSDT is a Licensed, Post-Secondary School with training in Diploma and Certificate of Completion programs in the Digital Marketing, Information Technology and Healthcare sectors.
We are dedicated to providing our students with an innovative curriculum that prepares graduates for gainful employment. We strive to inspire individuals and help them to implement their learned education into becoming an industry professional within their scope of study.
Purpose & Growth: Our foundation is built on an innovative curriculum, which provides a place for our students to thrive and our team’s passion to implement a model with proven success.