We Are Wake Tech

We celebrate the Class of 2025 through the voices of three standout students - Silas Johnson, Teniel De Lucia and Tyler Asiyo. Their stories reflect resilience, purpose and the life-changing impact of a Wake Tech education.

Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls and Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton explore how apprenticeships and fast-track training help America's future workforce.

The Wake Tech Foundation plays a crucial role, through its donors, in ensuring education remains accessible and affordable for all Wake Tech students.

Wake Tech celebrates more growth at its forward-thinking Wake Tech East. The final steel beam was placed atop the state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center.

Twelve apprentices have signed on with Amgen in a unique program that will prepare a skilled workforce for the biopharmaceutical firm's Wake County expansion.

Dr. Scott Ralls welcomes Wake Tech faculty, staff and leadership to look back at a successful year while sharing insight into what's ahead for 2025.

Wake Tech's Dana Trent has captivated audiences with the release of her book "Between Two Trailers," a powerful, unforgettable memoir.

Dr. Scott Ralls welcomes SGA President Silas Johnson, who shares why he came to Wake Tech and why he's all-in on student activities and SGA initiatives.

Recognizing the heroic work of first responders, Wake Tech is ensuring that firefighters are well-trained for when the next crisis hits.

Dr. Scott Ralls welcomes Wake Tech faculty members Adrianne Leinbach and Jacqueline Popp to learn more about the college's new Quality Enhancement Plan.

The Tutoring and Learning Center can help students adjust to the fast pace of college classes, sharpen skills or get ahead in a course.

Wake Tech offers several opportunities each year for students to study in a foreign country, where they can be exposed to a different culture and interact with residents.

Dr. Scott Ralls interviews three Wake Tech student leaders before graduation. Hear how the college has shaped their lives and positively changed their futures.

Engineering students specialize in the science behind how things work and use scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, roads and bridges.

This month, we are taking you behind the scenes to hear what Admissions and Outreach is doing to reach and rally around every person in Wake County.

Hear more about the work happening in Sponsored Programs to find, apply and secure grant funding to develop programs and support student success.

In the final episode of 2023, we drill down and learn more about Wake Tech's Building, Engineering and Skilled Technologies Division.

Wake Tech has programs and services to help military service members and veterans pursue academic and career goals.

Wake Tech is bringing resources and educational opportunities to area communities that need it most though a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Meet the minds behind Wake Tech's Care Center and discover how its wraparound support services benefit students.

Whether you're a student, a future student or an alum, you can access resources and services to help create a career pathway and find job opportunities.

Dr. Scott Ralls sits down with two extraordinary Wake Tech students before they graduate. Hear how the college has shaped their lives and positively changed their futures.

Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech, kicked off Founders Day festivities with a candid conversation with President Emeritus Dr. Stephen C. Scott.

We Are Wake Tech Podcast Episode 26: Everything You Need to Know About Wake Tech Foundation Scholarships.

Wake Tech is emerging as a national leader in electrical vehicle education, meeting the demand for skilled technicians to support the growing number of EVs.

Dr. Kasey Ashton and Dr. Saundra Williams explain how Wake Invests in Women is working to achieve pay equity for women working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.

Learn how Chef Jeff Hadley and Chef Caralyn House have built the gold standard for Culinary, Baking and Pastry Arts programs in Wake County.

Learn how Wake Tech's Career & College Promise program and Cooperative Innovative High Schools are providing incredible value and opportunity to high school students in Wake County.

Wake Tech is planning a significant expansion of its Perry Health Sciences Campus. Dr. Scott Ralls welcomes Health Sciences Provost and Chief Campus Officer, Dr. Angela Ballentine to talk about the future plans for the campus.

Wake Tech's strategic growth, which is crucial to preparing the skilled workforce of the region's growing economy, requires steady leadership for the college's Facility Operations division. President Dr. Scott Ralls speaks with Jeff Carter, Wake Tech's vice president of Facility Operations.

Wake Tech recognizes that each student has his or her individual needs and goals. So, the college offers an array of services and resources to help them thrive personally and achieve their own educational and career goals.

Wake County is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation, in a state ranked #1 for business. What role does Wake Tech play? We welcome special guest, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Adrienne Cole.

Dr. Jamie Wicker, provost of the Public Safety Education Division and chief campus officer of the Public Safety Education Campus, takes pride in Wake Tech's commitment to public safety. Hear how the college is meeting the needs of our community while preparing students for success.

Executive Vice President and Chief Programs Officer Dr. Nicole Reaves opens up about the breadth and depth of Wake Tech's degree and non-degree programs, enrollment and student services and effectiveness and innovation.

David Favre, dean of Transportation Technologies and director of the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence, talks about the opening of the state-of-the-art Hendrick Center at Scott Northern Wake Campus.

Leslie Isenhour, director of the BioNetwork Capstone Center and department head of Biotechnology programs at Wake Tech, talks about exciting new biotechnology programs and the new Lilly Science and Technology Center at RTP Campus.

Dr. Michael Ellis, dean of College and Career Readiness, explains how CCR programs are the front door to starting college for many Wake Tech students.

Dr. Jackie Swanik, Associate Dean, Mathematics and Sciences, and Dr. Chris O'Riordan-Adjah, Department Head, Engineering, share exciting opportunities in Wake Tech STEM programs. 

Matt Smith, Wake Tech's Vice President of Development and Strategic Partnerships, talks about the important role support from Wake Tech Foundation donors plays for the college.

Jamie Thomas, Wake Tech's Board of Trustees Chair, talks about her career with IBM and why she enjoys serving the college.

Meet Katie Gailes, director of Wake Tech's Entrepreneurship Initiatives and Cherith Roberson, director of Wake Tech's Small Business Center. Learn what makes StartUp at Wake Tech such a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Wake County.

Wake Tech Athletics has a special place at the college and Director of Athletics, Brian Anweiler is at the heart of our sports evolution.

Proven methods guaranteed to put our students on the right track to start the semester.

Randy Russell, Director of Certification at Red Hat, unveils a special partnership between Red Hat and Wake Tech.

Dr. Keith Babuszczak reveals opportunities for IT students at Wake Tech, while exploring careers for our graduates in the Triangle.

Hear how University Transfer degree (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science) graduates from Wake Tech have the ability to transfer seamlessly to UNC System institutions and many private colleges and universities in North Carolina.

Game development is complex work and big business! Hear how Wake Tech's Simulation and Game Development program is leading the next generation of industry professionals.

Dr. Scott Ralls speaks candidly about our Virtual Open House and why it's an important step for prospective students.

Dr Scott Ralls interviews Wake Tech's Dr. Pam Howze and Anthony Caison about an exciting new collaboration - WakeWorks.

What is WakeWorks and how will this exciting new partnership put you on the fast track to success? Dr. Pam Howze, Executive Director of Apprenticeship, Customized Training, & Work Based Learning and Anthony Caison, Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education. They'll explain more about WakeWorks, a unique partnership between Wake Tech and Wake County.  You'll discover how WakeWorks Apprenticeships and short term training through our WakeWorks®Propel program can put you in a rewarding career and on the fast track to success. 

Dr. Scott Ralls is joined by SGA President, Ruben Arrieta Mendoza who talks about his experiences and student challenges brought by the pandemic.