"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 23: Culinary, Baking and Pastry ArtsLearn how Chef Jeff Hadley and Chef Caralyn House have built the gold standard for Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs in Wake County. | |
Episode 22: Comprehensive Opportunity CollegeWake Tech's Career & College Promise program and Cooperative Innovative High Schools provide incredible value and opportunity to area high school students. | |
Episode 21: Health Sciences Campus ExpansionHealth Sciences Provost Dr. Angela Ballentine discusses plans for a significant expansion of Wake Tech’s Perry Health Sciences Campus. | |
Episode 20: Growing to Meet Area Workforce NeedsWake Tech's growth is crucial to preparing the skilled workforce for the region. Hear from the head of the college’s Facility Operations division. | |
Episode 19: Student Success Affects All We DoWake Tech offers an array of services and resources to help students thrive personally and achieve their own educational and career goals. |