"We Are Wake Tech" is the official podcast for Wake Technical Community College. It is hosted by President Dr. Scott Ralls and produced by Wake Tech's Communications and Marketing team. Each episode features informative and meaningful conversations about academic and workforce training programs, industry and community partnerships and new trends and initiatives affecting higher education, economic development and our quality of life.
Each episode also includes a Wake Tech Pro Tips segment featuring Wake Tech subject-matter experts and a Wake Tech News Update highlighting recent and upcoming news and events.
Dr. Scott Ralls became Wake Tech's fourth president in April 2019. His extensive experience includes serving as president of Northern Virginia Community College, president of the North Carolina Community College System and president of Craven Community College in New Bern, N.C. He has worked for the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor. Ralls is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor.
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Episode 43: Best-selling Author J. Dana TrentWake Tech's Dana Trent has captivated audiences with the release of her book "Between Two Trailers," a powerful, unforgettable memoir. | |
Episode 42: A Conversation with SGA President Silas JohnsonDr. Scott Ralls welcomes SGA President Silas Johnson, who shares why he came to Wake Tech and why he's all-in on student activities and SGA initiatives. | |
Episode 41: Fire & Rescue Training CenterRecognizing the heroic work of first responders, Wake Tech is ensuring that firefighters are well-trained for when the next crisis hits. | |
Episode 40: Solve it! Say it!Dr. Scott Ralls welcomes Wake Tech faculty members Adrianne Leinbach and Jacqueline Popp to learn more about the college's new Quality Enhancement Plan. | |
Episode 39: Tutoring and Learning CenterThe Tutoring and Learning Center can help students adjust to the fast pace of college classes, sharpen skills or get ahead in a course. |