For more than 60 years, Wake Tech has changed the lives of thousands of people – helped them uncover hidden talents, start bold ventures, realize dreams and, sometimes, do the impossible.
Each transformation is compelling, each story worth sharing – and Wake Tech students and alumni love sharing them! Take a look at some of their unique and inspiring stories.
A Cut Above
Zine Soussi - Class of 2017"My long-term goal is to grow the business, hire more graduates and eventually open an academy for aspiring barbers."
Leveling Up and Giving Back
Casey Tart - Class of 2006"It feels really good helping people who are like I was, doing whatever they can to create a career and change their lives."
Finding Your Passion
Harpuneet Farmah - Class of 2021"I had an epiphany. Deep down I knew what I wanted to do!”
A Path to a Career in Medicine
Michael Denning - Class of 2016“Wake Tech always provided me with the tools needed to excel in my academics.”
Apprenticeship Talent
Donald Edney“WakeWorks® has been the clearest, simplest path toward gainful employment.”
Removing Barriers
Quintin Thorb“I could see this new agreement opening up a lot of doors for people.”
Major League Aspirations
Austin Warren - Class of 2017“Wake Tech prepared me for my journey by maturing me as a player on and off the field. I knew right away I needed to work hard to earn my spot and fine tune my skills to become a better ballplayer.”
She’s Hired!
Smitha Ruddarraju - Class of 2020“I am so grateful for my work-based learning opportunity and my team at WakeMed. Because of the close relationship between Wake Tech and WakeMed, I was able to learn firsthand the skills and knowledge I need to be successful in a business analytics career.”
Ballet to Biotech
Elice McKinley - Class of 2017"I’ve always loved learning and did well in school, so I loved being back. Having been in dance, a discipline so connected to the body, made learning about anatomy and physiology especially fascinating.”
Work-Based Learning Makes It Possible
Sarah Mason - Class of 2021“Without Work-Based Learning, I wouldn’t have been able to manage full-time work and school – it just wouldn’t have been possible. “I think I’m signed up for lifelong learning at Wake Tech! I definitely enjoy learning.”
A Quick Fix
Andrew Moreadith - Class of 2018Wake Tech is the reason I got this job and my life has changed because of it!
A New Creative Outlet
Oz Gollmar - Class of 2019"I absolutely believe that Wake Tech has brought out the best in me."
Road to Recovery
Tisha Temple - Class of 2020Don’t look at people where they are -
look at them where they can be.
Succeeding in Science
Osvaldo Rodriguez - Class of 2019“Coming back to Wake Tech, I found that people were open, receptive, and supportive. They told me how to get involved, how to succeed. I feel like I became part of a family, and part of the fabric of the school.”
