We Are Wake Tech
“We Are Wake Tech” is the official podcast for Wake Technical Community College. 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 impacting higher education, economic development and our quality of life.
Each episode 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.
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Dr. Scott Ralls
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 NC Community College System, and president of Craven Community College in New Bern, NC. He has worked for the NC Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce, and U.S. Department of Labor. Dr. 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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| Sep 26, 2022 | Episode 20: Exploring Wake Tech's Strategic Growth to Meet the Workforce Needs of the CommunityWake Tech's strategic growth, which is crucial to preparing the skilled workforce of the region's growing economy, requires steady leadership for the college's Facility Operations division. President Dr. Scott Ralls speaks with Jeff Carter, Wake Tech's vice president of Facility Operations. |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Episode 19: A New Academic Year is Underway! Hear How Student Success is Central to Everything We Do at Wake TechWake Tech recognizes that each student has his or her individual needs and goals. So, the college offers an array of services and resources to help them thrive personally and achieve their own educational and career goals. |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Episode 18: Examining Wake Tech's Impact on Economic Development with Adrienne Cole, President and CEO, Raleigh ChamberWake County is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation, in a state ranked #1 for business. What role does Wake Tech play? We welcome special guest, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Adrienne Cole. |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Episode 17: An Introduction to Wake Tech's Public Safety Programs with Dr. Jamie WickerDr. Jamie Wicker, provost of the Public Safety Education Division and chief campus officer of the Public Safety Education Campus, takes pride in Wake Tech's commitment to public safety. Hear how the college is meeting the needs of our community while preparing students for success. |
| May 17, 2022 | Episode 16: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Reaves, Wake Tech's Executive Vice President and Chief Programs OfficerExecutive Vice President and Chief Programs Officer Dr. Nicole Reaves opens up about the breadth and depth of Wake Tech's degree and non-degree programs, enrollment and student services and effectiveness and innovation. |
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