Scholarly Opportunities for Advancement & Research (SOAR) brings the following high-impact programs at Wake Tech under one umbrella to share resources and best practices and to have a collective voice to make a larger impact on student success:

• Career Connections Mentorship Program
  Students receive monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions, along with several professional development sessions.
   
• Eagle Innovation Challenge
  Students identify a problem to solve or a process to improve, contact an expert to research best practices and create an innovative proposal for change.
   
• Global Education
  Students have the opportunity to study in a foreign country and to earn a notation on their transcripts by participating in intercultural experiences, completing globally focused courses and taking part in international activities on campus.
   
• Honors Program
  High-achieving students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree can earn college transfer credit and a transcript notation by completing a special assignment or project in collaboration with a faculty member.
   
• Pathways Success Scholars
  Coaching, peer mentoring, leadership development and Wake Tech resources help first-generation college students succeed.
   
• Peer Tutoring
  Students provide assistance in specific courses, helping other Wake Tech students be successful while also deepening their own understanding of the subject and improving their communication skills.
   
• Service Learning
  Students complete 10 or more hours of community service and a reflection assignment to deepen their understanding of course materials and build valuable problem-solving and communication skills.
   
• STEM Academic Research and Training (START)
  A paid internship gives students a chance to participate in hands-on research and engagement in a variety of STEM-related projects with a faculty mentor.