Plus 50 Lifelong Learning
2019 Plus 50 Expo
Thank you for making this year's event a success!
Plus 50 Sites and Programs
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:
| Apex Community Center | 919-249-3402 | 53 Hunter St, Apex, NC 27502 |
| Cary Senior Center | 919-469-4061 | 120 Maury Odell Pl, Cary, NC 27513 |
| Cedar Fork Community Center | 919-463-7100 | 1050 Town Hall Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560 |
| Eastern Wake Senior Center | 919-365-4248 | 323 Lake Drive Wendell, NC 27591 |
| Garner Senior Center | 919-779-0122 | 205 E Garner Rd, Garner, NC 27529 |
| Knightdale Recreation Center | 919-217-2232 | 101 Lawson Ridge Rd. Knightdale, NC 27545 |
| 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 and Entrepreneurship Initiatives programs have resources to help get you started. Talk with an SBC advisor (live and in person!) in a free, confidential session, any time questions arise.
Retired to Re-hired!
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. This unique, weekly series of lectures and networking activities brings professionals together to share ideas and experience in a supportive environment.
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Computer Basics: Microsoft Windows 10SEF-3001IO23 available classes Do you need to improve your computer skills? If you have little or no computer experience, this course is for you. Increase your computer knowledge by learning to use Microsoft Windows 10 to understand the basics for hardware, software, and computer accessories. |
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Computer Keyboarding IntroductionSEF-3001FB21 available classes Keyboarding skills are essential today. This course will help students with little or no typing experience learn proper techniques for typing with all fingers, without hesitation, and for improving speed and accuracy. |
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Creating a Backyard Wildlife GardenCSP-4000IR21 available classes Anyone can create a safe and natural space for plants and wildlife. Learn about planting and providing property to enhance land for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife which can become critical for an eco-friendly habitat. Students will learn to create a safe and natural... |
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Learning New Tricks: Seeking Employment as a Mature ProfessionalHRD-3006V22 available classes Workers over 40 are a vital part of the workforce, and employers continue to hire them for the talent and experience. Get a better understanding of what today’s employers are looking for and how to be successful in finding employment. Find out which employers and industries... |
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20 Century Art & Times ICSP-4000HP2 Explore the first 50 years of the 20th Century (1900-1949). This course will highlight major events of each year in culture, science, politics and the arts. Discover how events influence the arts and the arts influence events. Develop a better understanding of the early 20th... |
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20 Century Art & Times IICSP-4000HR2 Explore the second 50 years of the 20th Century (1950-1999). Learn about major events of each year in culture, science, politics and the arts. Audio/visual presentations will show how events influence the arts and the arts influence events. Gain a better understanding of how... |
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A North Carolina Clay StoryCSP-4000HS2 Learn about North Carolina’s role in the history of clay, including the Native American experience, the Colonial era and the present day pottery industry. Discover historic and contemporary artisans who work with clay. |
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Behavioral FinanceSEF-3001AB2 This course introduces students to behavioral finance and provides a foundation for better financial decision-making. The first step to successfully investing money is to not lose it! The course will cover the theory and practice of behavioral finance, including common heuri... |
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Biophilic Environments and our Aging PopulationCSP-4000HX2 Biophilia is humankind’s innate biological connection with nature, and such an environment can reduce stress, enhance creativity, improve well-being and expedite healing. This course addresses the benefits of biophilic design, the different values, and elements associated wi... |
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Career Readiness for the Child/Elder Care ProviderHRD-3004AV4 Learn more about becoming a child or elder care provider! Explore child and elder care provider roles, job duties, working and learning environments, social aspects of the industry, and career/educational options. Learn to analyze your personal career interests. Develop orga... |