For more than 60 years, Wake Tech has changed the lives of thousands of people – helped them uncover hidden talents, start bold ventures, realize dreams and, sometimes, do the impossible.
Each transformation is compelling, each story worth sharing – and Wake Tech students and alumni love sharing them! Take a look at some of their unique and inspiring stories.
Cut Out for Success
Samantha Jodrie - Class of 2013“I’m learning, but it doesn’t feel like work because it’s something that I’m interested in!”
Learning Tools for a New Career
Candis Parker - Class of 2013“My experience at Wake Tech was life changing. The college helped me figure out exactly what I wanted to do.”
Culinary Career Path
Gabriella Woodson - Class of 2013“Wake Tech is helping me turn my dreams into reality.”
Success at Any Age
Nancy Coggins - Class of 2013“Wake Tech gave me the confidence to figure out what I wanted to do.”
Designing an App for That
Brent Parsons - Class of 2013“Wake Tech offered me real-life training, skills that I could use to get a job.”
A Nursing First
Avalon Taylor - Class of 1964“Wake Tech has been a blessing to me – and to all the people I helped as a nurse.”
Giving Back
Rachel Selisker - Class of 1976“I attribute a great deal of the success in my career with making the decision to attend Wake Tech.”
Mother Knows Best
Barry Long - Class of 1980“Had my mother not talked me into going to Wake Tech, I don’t know where I’d be today.”
The Road to a Better Life
Jason McDaris - Class of 2012“I’m amazed at who I’ve become because of Wake Tech.”
Dialing up Success
Matt Purvis - Class of 2012“The instructors at Wake Tech really prepared me to succeed.”
A Whole New World of Opportunities
Oneal Campbell - Class of 2012“Wake Tech’s Pathways program was a lifeline for me.”
A Career on the Bench
Paul Gessner - Class of 1985“If it weren’t for Wake Tech, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing today.”
