College Closed Wednesday

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, all Wake Tech campuses will be closed Wednesday. In-person classes are canceled, but online classes continue as scheduled. Students can still register for eight-week courses, and prospective students can apply online. Many Wake Tech services are available virtually. Employees who can work remotely should do so.

Administration

Impact Council

Impact Council Workforce Initiatives Workgroup

The Workforce Initiatives Workgroup includes the following Wake Tech faculty and staff members:

  • Maria Alves
  • Kasey Ashton
  • Kelly Deal
  • Dr. Cocoa Dixon
  • Karen Holding-Jordan
  • Carlos McCormick
  • Barbara Thomas

In collaboration with Human Resources, the workgroup focuses on the following issues:

  • Enhance recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement practices
  • Support the college's efforts to grow faculty, staff and administration that reflect the diversity of the Wake Tech student body
  • Strengthen student workforce connections and experiences

The workgroup has undertaken the following initiatives:

  • Develop a "Grow Our Own" program
  • Support Wake Invests in Women in reaching its goals for women in STEM-related fields
  • Promote and recruit students for the One Ten Initiative