Wake Tech student-athletes know a thing or two about overcoming adversity. Challenges come in all forms, whether it’s a one-run deficit heading into the ninth inning or staying up late to study for a final exam, handling hardship with poise is a soft skill that’s sharpened through hard work, practice, and determination. Typically, every challenge has a sense of closure, a proper ending. The...

Wake Tech Meeting the Needs of a Booming Industry  The race to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic has focused a spotlight on the booming biotechnology industry – and the critical work being done in labs here in the Triangle and around the globe. Biotechnology, the use of living organisms to develop and create products, is very big business in North Carolina, and Wake Tech is...

Every time our community is faced with a crisis, public safety officials are called on to manage the front lines, make decisions, and determine an appropriate course of action. Wake Tech is launching a new degree to prepare graduates for leadership roles in public safety. The Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) in Public Safety Administration provides knowledge and skills in the technical...

Building Automation Careers are Hot!   When it comes to the thermostat in your home or office, what’s your comfort zone? 70 degrees? 72? When your system can’t maintain your preferred setting, it’s an HVAC technician to the rescue – and quite often, it’s one trained at Wake Tech! For years, Wake Tech has been a leader in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (AHR)...

Students Learn About Money Management The coronavirus pandemic took its toll on so many lives – and livelihoods, as people found themselves suddenly out of work. That was the case for Wake Tech student Pablo Torres Correa, who lost his part-time job at the same time that his father lost his. The family struggled to make ends meet, but it was not the first time. “My parents are Columbian...

Social Media in Moderation How much time do you think you’re spending on social media? Recent statistics may surprise you. The average time spent on social media every day is just under 2 ½  hours for all users between the ages of 16 and 64 across the world. If the average user continued this trend—not taking into account that the time spent on social media increases year after year—they...

A Plan for Returning to the Workforce   Returning to work after a career break is a major life transition! Here is a plan to help you re-enter the paid workforce: Shift your mindset from stay-at-home-parent to working parent. Regain your professional confidence by recalling past work accomplishments. Redistribute duties at home: Chores teach kids responsibility! Explore Your...

Visit apply.waketech.edu Complete the NC Residency Determination Submit online application Submit official transcripts Next Steps Activate your Wake Tech account Apply for financial aid Meet with an advisor Attend New Student Orientation Now you’re ready to register for classes!  If you’re new to online learning, please take the eLearning Intro readiness...

When it comes to putting people back to work or preparing them for university transfer, no one does it like Wake Tech. We have quick, specialized programs to sharpen your skills, industry connections that can shave time off your job search, and university partnerships for a smooth transition. Check out all your options below and then join us! Let Wake Tech be a part of your great...

Scholarships Lessen Tuition Challenge for Students Instead of worrying about paying for college, Alexis Fox is well on her way to becoming a paramedic, thanks to a scholarship made possible by generous donors to the Wake Tech Foundation. Fox is the recipient of the Phyllis Moriarty Decker Endowed Scholarship, which supports a second-year student in nursing, radiography, emergency medical...