Wake Tech News

Dr. Stephen Scott, president of Wake Tech Community College, announced today that the college will become part of an important local higher education initiative. Wake Tech is joining Cooperating Raleigh Colleges (CRC), a nonprofit consortium of higher education institutions in Raleigh and Wake County that promotes collaboration among its members and the community.

ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, has strengthened its commitment to Wake Tech and is offering, for the first time, a co-op position to a Wake Tech student. David Wingler, a 26-year-old student who lives near Apex, will work at an ABB facility in New Berlin, Wisconsin this summer.

Dr. Stephen Scott, president of Wake Technical Community College, is proud to announce a record 1,402 students made the President’s List or Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester. That’s a 15% increase over the same period last year!

The Board of Trustees of Wake Technical Community College is pleased to welcome Tom Looney to its ranks. Appointed by the Wake County Board of Commissioners, Looney will be sworn in as the newest trustee on the 12-member board on Tuesday, August 20. 

Auto enthusiasts won’t want to miss Wake Tech’s Auto & Bike Show on Saturday, May 18, at Northern Wake Campus. The show will feature exotic and luxury vehicles on display, contests and prizes, food vendors, music, and auto detailing demonstrations. It will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free.

“Today is a time of celebration and a time of looking forward.” Those were the words of Wake Tech Community College President Dr. Stephen Scott as he spoke to graduates at the Spring 2013 Commencement Exercises. More than 1,400 students received degrees and diplomas today; of those, about 800 participated in four separate ceremonies on Main Campus.

Wake Tech Community College students showcased their skills at Phi Beta Lambda’s State Leadership Conference. They won 25 awards, including eight first and second place awards. Several Wake Tech students took home multiple awards.

Wake Tech Community College today became the first community college in North Carolina – and one of the first in the country – to launch a Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC. The MOOC format is intended for large-scale participation and offers open access to higher education via the web.

Wake Tech commemorated its 50thanniversary with the college’s annual Culinary Arts Showcase. The event attracted more than 2,000 people to the Raleigh Convention Center. For Wake Tech students Melanie Gilkey and Thabata Bailer, it was a moment in the spotlight.