Wake Tech News

Wake Tech’s Early Childhood Education program has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation. To earn accreditation, programs must undergo a two-year process that includes collecting and reporting data, participating in a self-study, and passing muster with a team of peer reviewers at a site visit.

The Wake Tech Foundation welcomes local business leaders Rod Webb, John Wojcik, and Andy Penry to its board of directors. The new members were selected for their dedication and commitment to the mission of the college.

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.