Areas of Greatest Need
Donors, like you, create incredible opportunities for Wake Tech students. From scholarships to program support to event sponsorships, you can make a difference. Here are just a few examples of our greatest (and critical) needs. Please contact Matt Smith to inquire about these unique opportunities.
RTP Campus Partners Campaign
Details on RTP Campus Partners
A next-generation learning environment dedicated to the needs of individuals and corporations in Western Wake County and Research Triangle Park.
Naming Opportunities
Create a corporate presence at the RTP Campus and increase your profile among students and business partners. Establish your company as a community leader in the industry.
Impact
By partnering with Wake Tech, your support will be dedicated to:
- Support for Underrepresented Populations in STEM/IT/Biopharm
- Faculty Professional Development
- Specialized Program Support and Research
- RTP Campus Enhancement for Facilities/Technology
Annual Scholarships
We remain in need of scholarships for our curriculum and continuing education students. The main requirement is that funds need to be donated to the Foundation by March of each year to be awarded in the fall. If an individual/firm wants to name the scholarship, they need to commit to at least two years. Scholarships can also be endowed. $1,500 - $2,500 annually.
Rally For Small Businesses
The Rally Fund for Small Businesses was created to provide relief for active Small Business Center clients and graduates of the LaunchWakeCounty program. If you're interesting in learning more or to support this initiative, please click here.
Fostering Bright Futures
Fostering Bright Futures Fellowship (FBFF) program is a public-private partnership that addresses the overwhelming need for a comprehensive support structure to assist foster youths in making the transition from the Wake County Foster Care System to independent young adulthood. To lend your support, please click here.
Alternative Fall Break / Spring Break
Our student volunteerism office plans and delivers service learning trips for students. Currently, we have minimal funds to help support 10-12 students. We have more demand! By securing additional funding, we can send more students and do more good. Recognition will be designed with the donor once secured. $2,500 - $5,000 annually.
Engineering 150 Competition
This signature capstone competition has been growing for 10 years at Wake Tech. Normally 80 teams from around the region compete in this “Rube Goldberg” event, and we’re looking to expand to more community college teams. Funding will cover operating expenses, prizes for winners and catering for judges and competitors. Two $5,000 sponsorships annually - one per semester.
Funding for Interview Suits for Men
Our college and career readiness team is seeking support to help provide students with proper interview suits. Women are currently supported by Dress for Success, but we don’t have anything for men. This could also be gift cards to stores that would assist. $2,000
Vehicle – 1996 or newer
We need a vehicle for our onboard diagnostics program. The one requirement – it just needs to run.
Academic Advising Breakfast
Academic Advising is one of the most critical factors associated with student retention and completion. Beyond basic course selection, Academic Advising is relationship building, teaching and learning, and empowering students to utilize resources and navigate the college process. Funding is requested to host a meal to bring 200-300 staff and faculty advisors together to share best practices and focus on how to collaborate and work better together. $4,000 (two sponsors at $2,000)
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