Welcome to CareerFocus!  It’s an honor to be Wake Tech’s fourth president and to lead North Carolina’s largest community college. Since I arrived in April, my schedule has been nonstop and I love it! Wake Tech is everything I knew it would be. With the latest training technologies, multiple locations, and vast array of courses, Wake Tech puts opportunity into the hands of every...

A buzz is building for the Lady Eagles!  Head coach Kristopher Hanks can sense it and he’s excited to see the women’s soccer team take the field in August. “We’ve had great success on the recruiting trail.” he says. “From talented club team players to high school state champions, we have a great balance of skill and experience.” When Coach Hanks took the helm in May of 2018, he...

We live in an increasingly digital universe – and as our everyday lives depend more and more on computer technology, our need for cyber security grows. That’s why cyber security professionals are in such high demand. These skilled technicians protect our most valuable data, from personal information to bank accounts and medical records. “Cyber security touches all industries – from IT...

Tommy Powers had 10 years of experience in surveying, but never had a degree or the credentials to move ahead. Now he’s back at college to obtain both. This busy husband and father of four has been able to continue working in the field by attending classes online. “Online classes made this program a reality for me,” Tommy says. “The schoolwork can be done in the comfort of your home. The...

By Anna Clay McAdams, Manager of Employment Resources As the world continues to advance technologically, the workforce will have a constant need for evolving skills.  Thomas Friedman of the New York Times said several years ago, “This is not your parents’ job market.” The good news is, you’re never too old to learn. The question is, how will you learn? Community colleges have...

If you think working with robots is a job for the future, think again. Wake Tech now has three collaborative robots, or “co-bots,” which are light, industrial robots designed to work alongside humans. They must be programmed and operated by technicians with specialized skills – and Wake Tech’s Collaborative Robotics program, developed with industry partners, provides those skills. The...

How to perk up a windowless office If you’ve ever spent a lot of time in a cubicle, chances are you have a greater appreciation for nature. It’s no joke! Studies show that people who work in natural light-deprived spaces are much less satisfied and suffer more stress. While you probably can’t move into an executive office, you can improve your mood with a stop at the greenhouse....

Angela Stancil Class of 2018, Early Childhood Education NC Teaching Fellow Growing up in Greenville, North Carolina, Angela Stancil felt blessed to have a support system that encouraged her in her educational pursuits. However, she recognized that not all children were as fortunate, and many had no one to take an interest in their education. Angela knew then that she wanted to one day help...

Visit apply.waketech.edu Complete the NC Residency Determination Submit online application Next Steps Visit admissions.waketech.edu Request financial aid and veterans benefits Send transcript(s) Meet with an advisor Attend New Student Orientation Now you’re ready to register for classes! Browse class offerings and plan your schedule at...

Explore possibilities! Discover education and career options you may not have dreamed of yet – at Wake Tech! Take a look at this comprehensive guide. You can build a foundation for a future of discovery, or enhance your knowledge and skills to keep learning, growing, and finding new wonders!  ...

There are 300 students working to become registered nurses in the Martha Mann Smith School of Nursing at Wake Tech. Hundreds more are in pre-nursing, hoping to get into the acclaimed program. It’s one of Wake Tech’s few competitive entry programs, due to the limited availability of clinical training sites. None of that stopped Kelsea Read – she applied to the program and got in! And...