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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| Nov 16, 2022 | Episode 22: America's Most Comprehensive Opportunity CollegeLearn how Wake Tech’s Career & College Promise program and Cooperative Innovative High Schools are providing incredible value and opportunity to high school students in Wake County. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Episode 21: Perry Health Sciences Campus ExpansionWake Tech is planning a significant expansion of its Perry Health Sciences Campus. Dr. Scott Ralls welcomes Health Sciences Provost and Chief Campus Officer Dr. Angela Ballentine to talk about the future plans for the campus. |
| 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. |
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