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.
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.
“Wake Tech opened doors for me and helped me achieve a different life.”
“When I joined the Pathways mentoring program I had no idea it would change my life as much as it has!”
“My life changed the moment I came to Wake Tech.”
“Thanks to Wake Tech’s START program, I was able to pick and choose where I wanted to work.”
“I needed to retool and gain skills that would make me more marketable.”
“Wake Tech got me started on a path toward working in a field that I love.”
“The Automotive Systems Technology program at Wake Tech made my dream possible.”
“It’s extremely heartwarming to know I’ve made a difference.”
“The JobsNOW program at Wake Tech was a great opportunity – I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s made all the difference for me.”
“I couldn’t have done it without Wake Tech!”
“This has been a long time coming. I think my new employer saw the value of my Wake Tech education.”
“The tools I learned in Wake Tech’s Jobstart program helped me then, and they’re still helping me today.”
“People should definitely check out what Wake Tech has to offer!”