Due to inclement weather, all Wake Tech campuses are closed Wednesday. In-person classes are canceled, but online classes continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services are available virtually. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.
"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 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. | |
Episode 18: Wake Tech and Economic DevelopmentGreater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Adrienne Cole discusses Wake Tech’s role in the region’s economic development. | |
Episode 17: Wake Tech's Public Safety ProgramsDr. Jamie Wicker, provost of the Public Safety Education Division, discusses Wake Tech’s commitment to public safety. | |
Episode 16: Chief Programs Officer Nicole ReavesWake Tech Executive Vice President Dr. Nicole Reaves discusses the breadth and depth of Wake Tech's degree and non-degree programs. |