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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Program News
Recent Wake Tech graduate Bumi Oh plans to be a preschool teacher.

New Online Elementary Teacher Licensure Program

People with bachelor's degrees have a quick new way to transition to teaching.
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Events
The first graduates of Wake Tech's Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Field Technician Certification program pose for a photo.

Technicians Trained in EV Charging Stations Ready for Workforce

A group of skilled technicians is ready to work on the growing number of electric vehicle charging stations across the Triangle, thanks to an innovative new training program at Wake Tech.
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Partnerships
Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls, right, and Greg Poole IV shake hands after announcing an apprenticeship program between the college and Gregory Poole Equipment Company.

Wake Tech and Gregory Poole Partner on New Apprenticeships

Wake Technical Community College and Gregory Poole Equipment Co. are teaming up to offer in-demand apprenticeship opportunities for students who want to work on construction equipment.
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Events
Three members of the latest class to graduate from Wake Tech's Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy pose for a photo.

College Celebrates Law Enforcement Graduates

A new class of highly trained law enforcement officers will soon be on patrol in communities in Wake County and beyond.
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Student Success
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy students won awards at the national SkillsUSA competition.

Students Shine on National Stage

Wake Tech students shined on the national stage at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference and the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference.
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Events
Prospective students attend an Open House at Wake Tech East.

First Open House a Success at Wake Tech East

Wake Tech welcomed nearly 400 prospective students and their families at the first Open House at Wake Tech East, the college's newest location in Wendell.
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Campus Happenings
Students use the one-stop registration center on Southern Wake Campus.

One-Stop Center Makes Registration Easy

Newly admitted students have a convenient enrollment resource thanks to the One-Stop Registration Center now open at Southern Wake Campus.

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Students in Action
Graphic of Wake Tech students in the national SkillsUSA and FBLA competitions

Students Compete on the National Stage

Six Wake Tech students and a recent graduate are competing on the national stage this week in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta and the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla.
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Events
Talon, Wake Tech's mascot, poses in front of the Education and Innovation Center at Wake Tech East.

Open House Saturday at New Wake Tech East

Wake Tech is hosting a special inaugural Open House at Wake Tech East, the college's newest location in Wendell, on Saturday.
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