Wake Technical Community College Coverage

Wake Tech kicks off 2024 with record enrollment

The school announced the start of the spring classes showed more than 10 percent more students than a year ago.

Wake Tech kicks off 2024 with record enrollment

The school announced the start of the spring classes showed more than 10 percent more students than a year ago.

WRAL staff

Job hunting? Here's how to navigate 'competitive' market, says Wake Tech career coach

Job postings in the Triangle rose slightly this week, but openings remain in the low 220k range, according to the exclusive WRAL TechWire Jobs Report. Join us for a discussion with Ramchandra Athavale, a Wake Tech Career Coach, about how job seekers can navigate this "competitive" job market.

Wake Tech and Elizabeth City State Univ. partner in program to attract students to "unmanned aircraft systems"

The demand for "unmanned aircraft systems", also known as "UAS" or "drones", is growing and that could mean more job opportunities.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Wake Tech and ECSU partner in aviation education program

The demand for unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as "drones," is growing, which means more job opportunities. On Monday at Wake Tech, the school partnered with Elizabeth City State University to show the sky's the limit for careers in unmanned flight.

Recruiters seek Wake Tech, Durham Tech students as well as others in high demand jobs in the biotech industry

Many students graduating from schools like Wake Tech and Durham Tech are in high demand for jobs in the Biotech and Bio-pharmaceutical industries.

Google money, community colleges partner to pay and train apprentices in tech

Google is investing $2 million to support apprenticeship programs in the Carolinas.

New public safety simulation complex to train first responders

The facility is scheduled to open in January 2024 and will cost $59.8 million to build. Police, fire and emergency medical crews will use it to train for real-life scenarios.

See inside Wake Tech's new $59.8 million public safety simulation center

The facility is scheduled to open in January 2024 and will cost $59.8 million to build. Police, fire and emergency medical crews will use it to train for real-life scenarios.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Family members say they were refused entry to Wake Tech graduation ceremony

Several people were upset about being denied entrance to the Wake Tech graduation Saturday.

Family members frustrated for not being allowed in the building to see Wake Tech graduation

Several people were upset about being denied entrance to the Wake Tech graduation Saturday.

Visually impaired students getting barista training at Wake Tech

A Wake Tech program teamed up with visually impaired students from the Governor Morehead School for a six-week program.

Governor Morehead School students get barista training in Wake Tech program

A special group of students are now ready to serve up your favorite coffees with dedication and a smile. They are visually impaired, however training through Wake Tech has them ready for the challenge.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL enterprise multimedia journalist

Wake Tech receives federal funds to train electric vehicle students

Companies that build electric vehicles and the parts they need have announced major investments in the state. Now, federal funding will help train the people who can keep those cars running.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Federal funding to help train Wake Tech students on electric vehicles

Companies that build electric vehicles and the parts they need have announced major investments in the state. Now, federal funding will help train the people who can keep those cars running.

Wake Tech celebrates 900 graduates in fall commencement ceremony

Today marked a milestone for hundreds of Wake Tech students who gathered at the Scott Northern Wake Campus for ceremonies celebrating this fall's graduating class. Nearly 900 students collected their diplomas today.

Wake Tech celebrates graduates in fall commencement ceremony

Hundreds gathered at the Scott Northern Wake Campus for two ceremonies celebrating this fall's graduating class.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Triangle voters approve $1.87B in bonds for schools, parks and higher education

Voters backed raising bonds for cities and counties across the Triangle that will fund improvements in parks, public schools and higher education -- and boost tax bills for residents.

WRAL News staff

Hispanic liaison helps students get higher education at Wake Tech

WRAL's Ken Smith introduces us to Jose Fabre Jr. and how education changed the trajectory of his life.

Wake Tech promises payoffs - jobs, upward mobility, access - if voters agree to tax increase for new campus

Wake Technical Community College is asking homeowners to raise their own taxes to pay for an expansion of the community college system.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Wake Tech offers big returns to students and the community

Wake Technical Community College is a significant contributor to the local economy, allowing graduates to net higher salaries while also investing back into the community.

More tech colleges compete for skilled trades students to fill job gaps

The growth of the Triangle has led to a higher demand for people trained in different types of skill sets.

Skilled workers wanted: Trades offer quick pay to good pay without debt of a college degree

Many people wait weeks for heating and air system repairs. For dental and medical appointments, the wait can be even […]

5 things you may not know about Wake Tech

From campus life to continuing education options, here are five things you may not know about Wake Tech.

Newsweek recognizes Wake Tech as one of America's top online colleges

Thanks to decades of preparation, Wake Tech has built up an impressive online program -- and was even recently ranked as a top online college by Newsweek.