Wake Tech is closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Prospective students can still apply online, and current students can register for Spring semester classes. All classes will resume and offices will reopen on Monday morning.
"We Are Wake Tech" is the official podcast for Wake Technical Community College. It is hosted by President Dr. Scott Ralls and produced by Wake Tech's Communications and Marketing team. Each episode features informative and meaningful conversations about academic and workforce training programs, industry and community partnerships and new trends and initiatives affecting higher education, economic development and our quality of life.
Each episode also includes a Wake Tech Pro Tips segment featuring Wake Tech subject-matter experts and a Wake Tech News Update highlighting recent and upcoming news and events.
Dr. Scott Ralls became Wake Tech's fourth president in April 2019. His extensive experience includes serving as president of Northern Virginia Community College, president of the North Carolina Community College System and president of Craven Community College in New Bern, N.C. He has worked for the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor. Ralls is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor.
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Episode 28: Special Graduation EpisodeDr. Scott Ralls speaks with two Wake Tech students before they graduate. Hear how the college has shaped their lives and positively changed their futures. | |
Episode 27: Rallying Past, Present and FutureDr. Scott Ralls, president of Wake Tech, kicks off Founders Day festivities with a candid conversation with President Emeritus Dr. Stephen C. Scott. | |
Episode 26: Wake Tech Foundation ScholarshipsWe Are Wake Tech Podcast Episode 26: Everything You Need to Know About Wake Tech Foundation Scholarships. | |
Episode 25: Electric Vehicle EducationWake Tech is emerging as a leader in electrical vehicle education, meeting the demand for skilled technicians to support the growing number of EVs. | |
Episode 24: Ending Pay Gap for Women in STEMThe Wake Invests in Women initiative is working to achieve pay equity for women working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. |