Happy Holidays!

The college is closed December 21 through January 1 for winter break and will reopen January 2. Prospective students can still apply for enrollment online during the break, and continuing students can register for Spring semester classes.

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.

Lee Godbold, founder of Junk Doctors

Business Courses Help Turn Trash Into Treasure

Lee Godbold - Class of 2012

"The things I learned are used all the time."

Wake Tech graduate Abby Keller

Taking the First Step Toward a Dream

Abby Keller - Class of 2021

"Wake Tech brings people together from different backgrounds and helps them achieve their goals."

Wake Tech graduate Josh Cloud recruits students for his company at a career fair.

Shot in the Arm for Career Success

Josh Cloud - Class of 2017

"A little bit of work and the right attitude, and you can do whatever you want."

Wake Tech graduate Alexander Kirschenbauer works on an automobile engine.

Career Advancement – with a Jump Start!

Alexander  Kirschenbauer - Class of 2024

"The Advance Auto Parts scholarship definitely made my decision easier."

 

Karl Svoboda managed the Makerspace on Southern Wake Campus.

A Maker Finds His Space

Karl Svoboda - Class of 2024

"There's always an opportunity to learn more here."

Wake Tech graduate Bumi Oh wants to be a preschool teacher.

A Passion for Teaching

Bumi Oh - Class of 2024

"Wake Tech has had a profound impact on my life."

Reggie Sanders used the LaunchRaleigh program to build his Lil Reggie's Cookies business.

A Bite Out of Homelessness

Reggie Sanders - Class of 2023

"I want to help those who are less fortunate."

Riley Jordan photo

Planning for Business Success

Riley Jordan - Class of 2024

"I wanted to start building my business while I was still a student."

Wake Tech graduate Jaylon Martin earned a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University.

Making History With a Degree

Jaylon  Martin - Class of 2022

"It worked out perfectly at ECU."

Abigail Smith

Cultivating a Career

Abigail Smith - Class of 2024

"Attending the career fair gave me a leg up!"

Wake Tech graduate Juby Agwu

A Drive for Success

Juby Agwu - Class of 2023

"Going to Wake Tech was one of the best decisions of my life."

David Coe

Serving Up Success

David Coe - Class of 2024

"Wake Tech gives you time to figure out what you want to do in life without a huge cost."

Chris Gallagher

Brewing up a New Career

Chris  Gallagher - Class of 2022

"It's the heart and the art that come from the brewer."

Michelle Rawls photo

Path to Success

Michelle  Rawls - Class of 2023

"I'm passionate about helping everyone travel."

Zoe Horne photo

An Introvert Out of Her Shell

Zoe  Horne - Class of 2024

"I quickly realized that I can learn so much from others instead of always going it alone."