Plus-50 Lifelong Learning

Wake Tech offers courses designed especially for adults age 50 or older that can help you discover a new career, improve your job search skills, plan for retirement or explore personal interests. The Plus-50 program has courses that range from such as yoga to dance to Spanish to scrapbooking.

In addition to courses offered at various Wake Tech campuses and sites, we offer programs at senior centers, community and recreation sites throughout Wake County. If you take a course at a location other than a Wake Tech campus, you must register for the course at that specific location.

Partner sites and senior centers

Community/Senior Center
Phone
Location
Apex Community Center
919-249-3402
53 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502
Cary Senior Center
919-469-4061
120 Maury Odell Place, Cary, NC 27513
Eastern Wake Senior Center
919-365-4248
323 Lake Drive, Wendell, NC 27591
Garner Senior Center
919-779-0122
205 E. Garner Road, Garner, NC 27529
Northern Wake Senior Center
919-554-4111
235 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

Become an entrepreneur

You may have dreamed of starting a business or turning hobbies or volunteer work into a money-making operation. Wake Tech's Small Business Center (SBC) and Entrepreneurship Initiatives programs have resources to help get you started. Talk with an SBC advisor in a free, confidential session any time questions arise.

Launch your business

Retired to rehired

Going back into the workforce can be daunting. You may wonder about your tech skills or generation gaps in the workplace – or you may be seeing a challenge you haven't identified yet. Wake Tech's Career Transitions Forum is a great place to start. The unique, weekly series of lectures and networking activities brings professionals together to share ideas and experience in a supportive environment. 

Career Transitions Forum

Course details and registration information

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Course
Essential Spanish 1
Name
FLI-3717AU2
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 163 student surveys.
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
280471 Face-to-Face Online Instruction 07/12/2023 08/30/2023 A. Alvarez $70.00 19/20
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Adults ready to learn Spanish through grammar, vocabulary, culture, and communicative exercises.
Description
Start learning Spanish - grammar, vocabulary, and culture - in this fun and engaging course, the first in a comprehensive five-part series. No previous Spanish instruction needed! You'll learn expressions for getting acquainted with others in social situations, and talking about schedules, and you'll understand the fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation.
Course Objectives
  1. Students will be able to introduce themselves and others using common greetings and expressions.
  2. Students will be able to hear, understand, and respond to expressions used to talk about schedules and days of the week.
  3. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding to the fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation including vowel sounds and sounds that are unique to Spanish.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Chapter 1: fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
    i. Greetings
    ii. Identifying
    iii. Expressions
  2. Chapter 2: fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
    i. Academic Life
    ii. Fields of Study
    iii. Days of the week
    iv. Class schedules
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
2.4
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None.
Text and Supplies Needed
Please click on the Details button to see the most up-to-date information regarding textbook and technology requirements.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None.
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
None.
Intended Audience
Adults ready to learn Spanish through grammar, vocabulary, culture, and communicative exercises.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
  • Essential Spanish 2 - FLI-3717AT2
  • Essential Spanish 3 - FLI-3717AX2
  • Essential Spanish 4 - FLI-3717AW2
  • Essential Spanish 5 - FLI-3717AV2
  • Essential Spanish Intensive - FLI-3701D2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
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