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A Vision of Service
May 18, 2017 3:14 pm Comments Off on A Vision of ServiceMeeting the Challenges of Basic Law Enforcement Training Roderick Williams had a clear vision: to have his very own NC State Highway Patrol cruiser sitting in the driveway. But realizing that vision presented challenges. Roderick enrolled in NCSHP training in 2012 but failed the state exam. He then enrolled in Wake Tech’s Basic Law Enforcement Training… read more
From the President
May 18, 2017 2:37 pm Comments Off on From the PresidentWelcome to Career Focus! Wake Tech is adding facilities and expanding degree, diploma, and certificate programs to offer you more options than ever before! Whether you’re eager to enter the workforce, looking for advancement opportunities at work, or thinking of further study at a university, we can help you reach your goals. Our campuses and… read more
Movin’ In!
May 18, 2017 2:47 pm Comments Off on Movin’ In!Popular Career Programs Now Offered at Northern Wake Campus! How do they do it? Make a tiered lemon chiffon wedding cake with rosettes that match the bride’s gown? Weld metal that strengthens skyscrapers? Fix air conditioning systems during the dog days of summer? Keep sedentary workers active and in shape? They do it with specialized… read more
Alumni Spotlight: Crunching the Numbers
May 18, 2017 2:49 pm Comments Off on Alumni Spotlight: Crunching the NumbersChris Mathews loves “crunching numbers,” and at 50, he’s become Wake County’s first data scientist! Chris has worked for the county in information technology for more than a decade but thought the rapidly-growing field of Business Analytics might help give his career a boost. He did some research into degree programs and quickly settled on… read more
Got Skills? Today’s Office Professionals Need Them!
May 18, 2017 2:53 pm Comments Off on Got Skills? Today’s Office Professionals Need Them!Looking for a great job in a field that’s always in demand? With our aging population and daily advances in medicine, health care continues to hold some of the most promising career opportunities and options. But what if you don’t like the sight of blood – or just don’t think you’re cut out to work… read more
The Power of Persistence
May 18, 2017 2:56 pm Comments Off on The Power of PersistenceEndowment Recognizes Students Who Never Give Up “Be persistent,” Doris Huebner says. ”There is always a way to accomplish your dreams. It may not be the way you envisioned, and there may be obstacles – but sometimes the biggest obstacle can open just the right door!” Huebner, a business woman and community service advocate, is… read more