College Closed Monday Because of Snowstorm

All Wake Tech campuses are closed Monday, February 2, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online courses continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

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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.

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Entrepreneur Strikes it Big

Chris Angel - Class of 2012

“I am living a dream thanks to Wake Tech.”

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Building a Better Future

Gerardo Espinoza - Class of 2007

“Wake Tech opened doors for me and helped me achieve a different life.”

Dan Taylor

Recipe for Success

Dan Taylor - Class of 1999

“I still use the techniques I learned at Wake Tech.”

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Pathway to Success

Andrew Moody - Class of 2011

“When I joined the Pathways mentoring program I had no idea it would change my life as much as it has!”

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Finding His Dream Job

Mat Berlinski - Class of 2003

“My life changed the moment I came to Wake Tech.”

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A New Career in Ten Weeks

Cynthia Motley - Class of 2011

“Thanks to Wake Tech’s START program, I was able to pick and choose where I wanted to work.”

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Think Globally … Train Locally!

Andrew Blizzard - Class of 2011

“I needed to retool and gain skills that would make me more marketable.”

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Soaring Toward a New Career

MiShelle Devereaux - Class of 2011

“Wake Tech got me started on a path toward working in a field that I love.”

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Back on Track

Chris Robinson - Class of 2011

“The Automotive Systems Technology program at Wake Tech made my dream possible.”

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CNA Training Results in Job That’s “A Perfect Fit”

Bonnie Riehl - Class of 2011

“It’s extremely heartwarming to know I’ve made a difference.”

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A New Job With Opportunities Built In

Scott Bridges - Class of 2011

“The JobsNOW program at Wake Tech was a great opportunity – I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s made all the difference for me.”

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A College Degree – Times Three!

Patricia DeAnda-Likes - Class of 2011

“I couldn’t have done it without Wake Tech!”

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Military Vet Goes High Tech

Dahlia Watkins - Class of 2011

“This has been a long time coming. I think my new employer saw the value of my Wake Tech education.”

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Wake Tech Jobstart: A New Beginning

Angela Nelson - Class of 2011

“The tools I learned in Wake Tech’s Jobstart program helped me then, and they’re still helping me today.”

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Wake Tech: Providing Tools for Small Businesses

Martha Liles - Class of 2011

“People should definitely check out what Wake Tech has to offer!”