The Wake Tech Contractors Academy is an eight-week training program specifically for small, minority- and women-owned businesses in Wake County interested in pursuing contracting opportunities. The program will help participants develop their business to increase capacity and compete at a higher level in the public sector. Participants will network with industry leaders and learn from industry experts.

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

For more information, email Chris Weeks at [email protected].

Contractors must mee the following requirements to be eligible for the academy:

• In business for at least three years
• Filed tax returns under your business
• Have an interest in pursuing public sector contracts
• Reside in or have a business in Wake County
• 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