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 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.”
Turning on the Heat in High School
Chris Mason - Class of 2019"The first two years were tough, but then everything clicked."
Turning Second Chances into First Rate Successes
Mohammad Lafi - Class of 2019"Wake Tech provides second chances."
From National Security to Cyber Security
Ryan Fowler - Class of 2019"I knew Wake Tech would get me ready for a university."
Finding a College That Cares
Dominique Lomax - Class of 2019"Wake Tech really emphasizes getting you into a job"
Designing a New Career
Achiv'a Sandiford - Class of 2019"If it wasn't for Wake Tech and the affordability of the program, I am not sure where I would be".
First in a Generation
Shanita Dildy-Goings - Class of 2019"I wanted to be the first in my generation to graduate!"
WTCC Craft Beer Program - Fermenting Entrepreneurs
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Class of 2018“The Wake Tech Craft Beer Brewing program gave us the chance to spread our wings in our senior years."
Winning Against All Odds
Kelsea Read - Class of 2018“Knowledge is power. Nobody can take my education away from me. “
