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All Wake Tech campuses remain closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026, because of continued icy conditions. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes 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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Wake Tech Contractors Academy

The Wake Tech Contractors Academy is an eight-week training program for small, minority- and women-owned businesses in Wake County interested in pursuing contracting opportunities.

The program helps participants develop their business to increase capacity and compete at a higher level in the public sector. Participants network with industry leaders and learn from industry experts.

Classes cover topics such as negotiations, understanding market research, supply chains and money management.

The academy is a collaboration between Wake Tech's HUB Program, the college's Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center, the Wake County Public School System HUB Program and a number of community and corporate partners.

For more information, email [email protected].

Participants in the Wake Tech Contractors Academy
A Wake Tech Contractors Academy class
Participants in the Wake Tech Contractors Academy
A Wake Tech Contractors Academy class poses for a group photo
A Wake Tech Contractors Academy class poses for a group photo

Eligibility requirements

  • Reside in or have a business in Wake County
  • In business at least three years
  • Filed tax returns under your business
  • Interested in pursuing public-sector contracts
  • Sell a good or service commonly purchased by public agencies at a competitive price:
    – Facilities and construction
    – Industrial products and services
    – Janitorial or security services
    – Plywood and lumber
    – Information technology
    – Transportation and logistics services