Wake Tech News

Wake Tech Community College has earned CALEA®  accreditation for its public safety training, becoming the first community college in North Carolina – and the second in the nation – to do so. CALEA®, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., has awarded accreditation to the Wake Tech Public Safety Training Academy, in recognition of its commitment to professional excellence in policy and practice.

Global technology giant Lenovo has announced its support for Wake Tech’s largest-ever fundraising initiative, a major gifts campaign called “The Ripple Effect.” The campaign is a response to record-breaking enrollment at Wake Tech and increased demand for the education and training programs the college offers.

Wake Tech Community College has awarded National Science Foundation scholarships to 39 students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs for the 2011-12 year.

Many students who attend Wake Tech Community College describe the experience as “life changing.” They say they’ve learned new skills, earned promotions, started their own companies, even found the job of their dreams. They’ve gained confidence and achieved success for themselves, their families, and the community.

“It’s not only how much money you give away – it’s how you made that money in the first place.” Stan Litow, IBM Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, says his company’s commitment to social responsibility is guided by that belief.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has announced a $20,000 contribution to “The Ripple Effect,” Wake Tech’s major gifts campaign. The funds will expand BOA’s already-generous support for students transitioning out of GED and Adult High School programs to include graduates of ESL (English as a Second Language) and high-level graduates of Adult Basic Education programs.

Wake Tech Community College is grateful – and it shows! College staff and administrators took to the streets with “thank you” signs during morning rush hour today, thanking Wake County voters for overwhelmingly approving a $200 million bond in Tuesday’s election.

Virginia Parker, Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Wake Tech Foundation, has been awarded the 2012 Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award by Wake Education Partnership. The annual award is the highest honor given by the Partnership.

Wake County companies now have a powerful resource for keeping employees’ skills sharp and up to date. Wake Tech’s Corporate Solutions is a newly-created college division that provides state-of-the-art training, customized to meet the specific needs of corporate clients.