Jimmy Chavez-Perez, left, and Tyler Collins pose for a photo at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.
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June 2025

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Events

Wake Tech and RBC Bank Announce “Dollars & Sense” Speaker Series

Students who attend Wake Technical Community College will soon learn ways to achieve financial - as well as academic - success. RBC Bank is sponsoring the "Dollars & Sense" Speaker Series at Wake Tech. The goal is to help students minimize their debt while learning how to better manage their finances.
Events

Wake Tech Breaks Ground on New Building

A state-of the art lecture hall and an eco-friendly rooftop terrace are just some of the unique features of the newest building planned for Wake Tech's Northern Wake Campus. Educators, business leaders, and elected officials joined Wake Tech President Dr. Stephen Scott to break ground on "Building E" today.
Events

Public Learns About Ways To "Give Back"

Adults of all ages came to Wake Tech's Main Campus today to learn about volunteer opportunities in their community. As a new spirit of service sweeps the country, Wake Tech's Plus 50 Program and AARP teamed up to host a Volunteer Connection Fair.
Events

Translator-Turned-Entrepreneur Offers Advice on Starting a Business

Be passionate! That's the advice from Yasmin Wurts Metivier, co-founder of Panoltia, Inc., a business dedicated to helping Latino immigrants and American businesses understand each other and work together.
Events

Wake Tech Celebrates Constitution Day

Wake Technical Community College welcomed U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge to main campus today as part of the college's celebration of Constitution Day. Rep. Etheridge addressed students, faculty, and staff about the Constitution and its importance to Americans today.
College Leadership

Wake Tech Welcomes New Trustees

The Wake Technical Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members to its ranks. Brenda Castonguay, appointed by Governor Perdue, and Merrie Hedrick, appointed by the Wake County Board of Commissioners, were sworn in on Tuesday, August 17, as the newest Trustees on Wake Tech's 12-member Board.
Employee News

Wake Tech to Lead “Green Revolution” In Workforce Training

Wake Technical Community College has been selected to lead a statewide overhaul of community college programs to improve education and training in emerging green technologies and sustainability. Wake Tech Dean Robert "Butch" Grove will manage the Code Green Super CIP (Curriculum Improvement Project).
College Leadership

Wake Tech Instructor Named Leader of Sustainability Efforts

Robert "Butch" Grove, a Wake Tech instructor and administrator for more than 20 years, has been named Wake Tech's new Dean of Sustainability. Grove will be in charge of incorporating sustainable practices and processes into Wake Tech programs as well as adding new environmentally-focused training components.
College Leadership

Wake Tech Foundation Announces New Board Leadership Team

The Board of Directors of the Wake Tech Foundation begins the new fiscal year with a new leadership team in place. Rachel Selisker, a CPA and 1976 graduate of Wake Tech's Accounting program, has been named Board Chair. Selisker is president of Seamark Advisors.