Welcome to CareerFocus! Wake Tech is a constant source of inspiration. Every day, new knowledge broadens perspectives, new skills spark smarter ways of doing things, new ideas challenge past methods and expand future goals. Most important, we continue in our mission to reach students and rally around them – to provide the education and training they need to realize their dreams, and to...

Welcome, Brian Anweiler! Brian is Wake Tech’s new Athletic Director, dedicated to leading the Wake Tech Eagles to success on and off the field. He comes to Wake Tech from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), where he served as acting athletic director and student life director. During his tenure, he managed the transition of NOVA’s teams from club sport status to membership in the...

Jennifer Hoffert is making a dream come true. She recently completed an associate’s degree in radiography at Wake Tech, and she’s now focused on the college’s brand new Mammography Technology program. Jennifer decided to enroll at Wake Tech in 2013, once her children were out of the house: “It was my turn to figure out ‘what I want to be when I grow up’!” After helping to care for...

Leslie Whitehurst Class of 2019 At the age of 37, Leslie Whitehurst was diagnosed with Stage lll breast cancer. “It was a shock,” Leslie says. “I was a mother of two and had just completed the New York City Marathon!” But instead of feeling normal post-marathon pains, she felt something unusual. Leslie went to her doctor for a mammogram, and ended up needing a biopsy, followed by 35...

The world of social media changes constantly: Established platforms like Facebook and Instagram are ever-evolving, while brand new analytic tools like Quintly and BuzzSumo appear everyday. Navigating all these platforms can be tricky – but a comprehensive social media campaign is one of the most effective ways to promote your business. To help business owners and marketing professionals...

Large businesses typically have lots of moving parts: ordering, purchasing, sales, human resources, customer service. The key to efficient operations is communication among all departments, and that’s what an Enterprise Resource Planning (or ERP) system does. ERP software centralizes information and helps all parts of the business communicate to keep things humming smoothly. “An ERP is a...

Every weekday, thousands of students buckle up for the drive to one of nine Wake Tech locations across Wake County. Some students let public transit do the driving: “I don’t have my own car,” says Chyna, a student who rides the bus to the Scott Northern Wake Campus. “My mom usually drops me off at Triangle Town Center and I take the bus to campus from there.” Wake Tech students...

Where Female Entrepreneurs Flourish Raleigh is one of the best places for women to start a business. That’s according to several new studies. According to fitsmallbusiness.com, the capital city ranked #5 based on market size, startup environment, availability of resources, quality of life, and safety. Austin, Texas topped the list, followed by San Diego, Dallas, and Columbus, Ohio. A similar...

By Mollie Hodl, Career Specialist, Career and Employment Resources Are you a mature professional seeking to re-enter the workforce after changing careers or being downsized? Focus on the valuable connections you already have, create new networks, and tap into the many community resources available. For example, Wake Tech’s Human Resources Development (HRD) courses offer employability skills...

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...

Go ahead! There’s never been a better time to try something new, or explore the career you’ve always wanted.  Get started with this comprehensive list of Wake Tech programs to help sharpen your skills and point you in a direction that could change your life. Sources: U.S. Department of Labor www.bls.gov, www.salary.com, www.naceweb.org, and employer surveys. Salaries may vary...

Wake Tech students overcome a variety of challenges to pursue a college education, and for some, the challenge is food insecurity. To help those students, Wake Tech has five food pantries, collectively known as “The Nest.” The pantries rely on donations from staff and faculty, community members, and local non-profits. The Nest now has a new look and newly-stocked shelves, thanks to the...

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