College Closed Monday Because of Winter Storm

Due to inclement weather, all Wake Tech campuses will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

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New Training Opportunity Offered in Collision Repair

Wake Tech is excited to announce a new workforce training opportunity focused on automotive glass repair to…
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A smiling Wake Tech student holds a white rose wrapped in blue paper during the Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony.

Honor Society Welcomes New Class of Scholars

Wake Tech's chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society celebrated one of its largest induction classes to date, welcoming 112 new members during a ceremony on the Southern Wake Campus.
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Care Center Prepares for Rising Demand

The Wake Tech Care Center is gearing up for an increased demand for student support as the federal government shutdown continues.
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Student Success
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Aspen Institute Names Wake Tech as Top 200 Community College

When it comes to student success, Wake Tech is among the very best at delivering results.
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Partnerships
Three recipients of Advance Auto Parts Foundation Future Technicians Scholarships pose for a photo in front of an Advance Auto mural at Wake Tech.

Automotive Students Fueled by Advance Auto Parts Scholarships

Five Wake County high school graduates are driving toward a career in the automotive industry.
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Student Success
New members of Wake Tech's Sigma Kappa Delta chapter pose for a photo following their induction ceremony.

College Celebrates Excellence in English

Wake Tech celebrated its 28 newest members of Sigma Kappa Delta, the national honor society for English and literature excellence at two-year colleges, during an induction ceremony at Scott Northern Wake Campus.
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College Leadership
Dr. John Bakken has been named Wake Tech's first associate vice president of Academic Affairs.

College Names First AVP of Academic Affairs

Wake Tech is excited to announce Dr. John Bakken as its first associate vice president of Academic Affairs.
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Events
Dozens of Wake Tech students in the Boost program pose for a photo with college administrators and staff following a kickoff luncheon.

College Launches Accelerated Program to Boost Completion Rates

Wake Tech has launched an accelerated college-to-career program designed to boost completion rates and propel students into high-wage, in-demand STEM careers.
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Future Students Explore Programs at Open House

More than 700 future Wake Tech students explored and learned about the college's educational opportunities at Open House at the Southern Wake Campus.
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Wake Tech Baking & Pastry Arts student Yukie Signini poses with her Japanese Wedding Cake creation, which earned top honors at the North Carolina American Culinary Federation competition.

Students Triumph at Elite Competition

Wake Tech students won 31 medals for artistic chocolate and sugar showpieces and elaborate wedding cakes at the North Carolina American Culinary Federation competition.
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