Wake Tech's Spring graduation ceremonies are set for 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends unable to attend in person can watch the ceremonies live online.
The Adult High School and High School Equivalency programs will hold their graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends can watch it live online as well.
Turn your love for animals into a successful career!
Wake Tech's non-degree courses provide instruction and hands-on practice to gain the knowledge and develop the skills to work in the pet care industry. Learn how to become a professional dog groomer or dog trainer, or learn practical wildlife rehabilitation for mammals and raptors.
Discover employment opportunities available in the industry or start your own service business in the growing field of pet and animal care.
Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.
Taught by one of the few federally-licensed raptor rehabilitators in the area, this course will teach you how to rescue eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, and vultures. Course sections include capturing and controlling the animals, basic emergency care, supportive care, licensing, and paperwork.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311146 | 07/10/25 - 08/07/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 99.00 | 13 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Learn the language unique to the veterinary field – the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of animals – in this online course. You’ll learn terminology and how to use it through a process that builds on commonly used parts of words. Each lesson builds on the foundation, with material and illustrations focusing on new parts of words and their definitions.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310002 | 05/14/25 - 07/04/25 | Online | 77.00 | 19 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Interested in mammal rehabilitation? A state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, will show you how to rescue some native NC wildlife, including Eastern grey squirrels, flying squirrels, opossums, cottontails, and fawns. Course sections include capturing, triage, animal control, supportive care, licensing, and paperwork.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Take your pet-care skills to the next level with this advanced course designed to provide a strong foundation for getting started in the pet-care industry. Building on the fundamentals of brushing, bathing, and hygiene care, this course provides in-depth knowledge on safe trimming techniques, coat maintenance, and breed-specific grooming needs. Participants will learn how to use clippers, hold shears, and other grooming tools to shape and style a pet's coat while ensuring safety and comfort. The course also covers handling techniques for reducing stress and troubleshooting common grooming challenges. When time and space permit, students may have the opportunity for hands-on practice.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311510 | 06/17/25 - 08/05/25 | BEC | 179.00 | 3 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Learn the fundamentals of pet brushing and bathing in this course designed for pet owners and aspiring groomers. You’ll discover proper brushing techniques for different coat types, safe and effective bathing methods, and essential hygiene care such as nail trimming and ear cleaning. The course also covers handling techniques to keep pets calm and comfortable during these fundamentals of pet brushing and bathing, as well as the proper use of maintenance tools. This class provides the confidence and knowledge needed to maintain a pet’s cleanliness and overall well-being. If time permits, students will have the opportunity to practice some basic hands-on coat maintenance tasks.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312237 | 06/10/25 - 08/02/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 77.00 | 18 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Take your pet-care skills to the next level with this advanced course designed to provide a strong foundation for getting started in the pet-care industry. Building on the fundamentals of brushing, bathing, and hygiene care, this course provides in-depth knowledge on safe trimming techniques, coat maintenance, and breed-specific grooming needs. Participants will learn how to use clippers, hold shears, and other grooming tools to shape and style a pet’s coat while ensuring safety and comfort. The course also covers handling techniques for reducing stress and troubleshooting common grooming challenges. When time and space permit, students may have the opportunity for hands-on practice.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.