A Cool New Career
Max Verplank - Class of 2022"The instructors at Wake Tech are great! A lot of them have businesses on the side, and they teach us everything we need to know."
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.
A Great Start
Erin Ellison - Class of 2022"Wake Tech is a great place to get your start in your education."
A Bright Future in Nursing
Khadijah Scarborough - Class of 2022"Wake Tech is more than just a college. ... It is a loving, caring and supportive family."
A Door of Opportunity
Rachel Bramble - Class of 2020"Wake Tech's CCP program gave me a lot of opportunities that I wasn't expecting but am very grateful for. It opened the door to where I am now."
ROTC Ready
Juliana Grimm"Wake Tech instructors have a combination of both academic and work experience, which allows for both perspectives in classroom instruction."
Life-Changing Support
Isabella Hernandez - Class of 2022"The ILC was a major factor to my success. I’m so grateful for the support and encouragement I received."
A Passion for Design
Daniel Bent - Class of 2022"My Wake Tech experience was such an amazing experience. My instructors were very helpful and prepared me for the real world."
Award-Winning Vision
Allyson Tomasello - Class of 2022"It was very reaffirming that making this career change was a good choice."
A Cut Above
Zine Soussi - Class of 2017"My long-term goal is to grow the business, hire more graduates and eventually open an academy for aspiring barbers."
Leveling Up and Giving Back
Casey Tart - Class of 2006"It feels really good helping people who are like I was, doing whatever they can to create a career and change their lives."
Finding Your Passion
Harpuneet Farmah - Class of 2021"I had an epiphany. Deep down I knew what I wanted to do!”
A Path to a Career in Medicine
Michael Denning - Class of 2016“Wake Tech always provided me with the tools needed to excel in my academics.”
Apprenticeship Talent
Donald Edney“WakeWorks® has been the clearest, simplest path toward gainful employment.”
Removing Barriers
Quintin Thorb“I could see this new agreement opening up a lot of doors for people.”
Major League Aspirations
Austin Warren - Class of 2017“Wake Tech prepared me for my journey by maturing me as a player on and off the field. I knew right away I needed to work hard to earn my spot and fine tune my skills to become a better ballplayer.”
