College Closed Monday Because of Winter Storm

Due to inclement weather, all Wake Tech campuses will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

Workforce Training

Advanced Manufacturing Certifications

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Wake Tech is dedicated to cultivating a skilled workforce for the manufacturing industry by establishing pathways for current and prospective workers to access opportunities in advanced manufacturing. Each training pathway is carefully designed to provide students with the skills required to excel in the technical and high-quality manufacturing jobs of the future.

The 3,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Training Center serves the needs of area industry by providing workforce training in the following:

  • Collaborative robotics – Robotics utilization, operation and basic programming
  • Industrial automation – Automation systems, electrical, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
  • Manufacturing – 3D printing, mechanical troubleshooting and mechanical blueprint reading

All programs include hands-on lab training supplemented with online instruction through Tooling University.

Come away with industry-recognized micro-credentials from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance and enhanced instruction from Tooling U-SME.

Faculty and staff

Wake Tech Staff

Chris Irwin

Program Director

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Southern Wake Campus
Building F - 225

919-866-5356 (office)

Wake Tech Staff

William Burden

Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics Instructor

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Beltline Education Center
Room 501E

919-334-1541 (office)

Wake Tech Staff

James "Steve" Evans

Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics Instructor

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Beltline Education Center
Room 501E