College Closed Saturday Because of Winter Storm

All Wake Tech campuses are closed Saturday, January 31, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will 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.

Academic Divisions

Skilled Trades, Construction & Facilities Management

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Wake Tech Apprenticeship logoThe Skilled Trades, Construction & Facilities Management Division provides training in high-demand skilled trades fields. Several programs offer an apprenticeship option so students can earn a paycheck while they learn the trade.

 

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Get a blend of hands-on learning and real-world applications to develop practical, high-demand skills in trades like plumbing, electrical and construction.

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work with residential and light-commercial heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems.
Building Automation Technology
Learn how to make buildings as energy efficient as possible. The resulting energy savings has both environmental impacts and national security implications.
Construction Management Technology
Get trained to take on project management or related positions in the construction industry.
Electrical Systems Technology
Learn how to install and maintain electrical systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.
Facility Maintenance Technology
Learn how to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial buildings.
Plumbing
Acquire the basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small commercial buildings.
Welding Technology
Gain a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential to work in the welding and metal industry.

Professional licensure

All Wake Tech academic programs (degree and non-degree) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.