Student Leadership

Wake Tech offers opportunities for all students to develop leadership skills that will serve them well, whatever their career pathway. Leadership workshops, mentoring programs, fellowships, community activities and more provide supportive environments in which students can explore their potential and grow in confidence and ability.

Student Government Association

The SGA represents the interests of all Wake Tech students and serves as a liaison between students and the college's faculty and administration. General Business Meetings are held the fourth week of every month, and students can run for any of five positions on the Executive Board or a seat in the Student Senate.

For more information, contact Student Activities Coordinator Bria King at [email protected] or 919-532-5777.

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors represent and promote Wake Tech to prospective students and families and to the community. They lead campus tours, assist with conferences and graduation ceremonies, host special events on and off campus and work for several hours each week in the Student Services offices.

For more information, email [email protected].

Phi Theta Kappa

PTK is the honor society for two-year colleges. It recognizes and promotes student academic achievement by providing opportunities to cultivate professional and leadership skills, secure scholarships, explore diverse career paths and build a network of supportive peers and trusted advisors.

For more information, contact PTK lead advisor Steven Hill at [email protected] or 919-866-5208.

Future Business Leaders of America

FBLA prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. The organization offers extensive networking opportunities, state and national competitions and leadership development conferences.

For more information, contact FBLA advisor Michele Parrish at [email protected] or 919-335-1319.

Student Success Peer Leaders

Peer Leaders are connected with new students and draw from their own experiences to mentor others, increasing the sense of belonging and community at Wake Tech. They provide a variety of support, including study skills, time management, connection and resources.

For more information, contact Amanda Allen, director of Student Success, at [email protected] or 919-866-5405.

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Also known as Sigma Alpha Pi, NSLS helps people discover and achieve their goals. It offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

The guiding question that shapes all important decisions the society makes is: "Are we helping the greatest number of people in the greatest way?"

Students must meet the following requirements to join:

• Attend orientation on Southern Wake or Scott Northern Wake campus
  The chapter introduces the steps of the leadership development program for new members and the schedule of events for the semester.
• Attend Leadership Training Day on Southern Wake Campus
  A leadership development session for members to identify their individual passions, purpose and action steps towards these objectives.
• Attend three Success Networking Team meetings
  Live and prerecorded video broadcasts of leading figures delivering success-related messages to members.
• Attend three live speaker broadcasts on Southern Wake or Scott Northern Wake campus
  Students are assigned to small groups and meet biweekly to set goals for their future success. Members hold each other accountable for taking action steps towards their goals.

For more information, email Bria King at [email protected] or Melody Wiggins at [email protected].