For more than 60 years, Wake Tech has changed the lives of thousands of people – helped them uncover hidden talents, start bold ventures, realize dreams and, sometimes, do the impossible.
Each transformation is compelling, each story worth sharing – and Wake Tech students and alumni love sharing them! Take a look at some of their unique and inspiring stories.
"CCP has been such a rewarding opportunity, and I'm so thankful for the instructors and staff at my high school and Wake Tech for their support and guidance."
"I chose Wake Tech because it's where I could get my general education credits, and it offered the degree that I was pursuing."
"Wake Tech is a great place to get your start in your education."
"Wake Tech is more than just a college. ... It is a loving, caring and supportive family."
"The instructors at Wake Tech are great! A lot of them have businesses on the side, and they teach us everything we need to know."
"Wake Tech's CCP program gave me a lot of opportunities that I wasn't expecting but am very grateful for. It opened the door to where I am now."
"Wake Tech instructors have a combination of both academic and work experience, which allows for both perspectives in classroom instruction."
"The ILC was a major factor to my success. I’m so grateful for the support and encouragement I received."
"My Wake Tech experience was such an amazing experience. My instructors were very helpful and prepared me for the real world."
"It was very reaffirming that making this career change was a good choice."
"My long-term goal is to grow the business, hire more graduates and eventually open an academy for aspiring barbers."
"It feels really good helping people who are like I was, doing whatever they can to create a career and change their lives."
"I had an epiphany. Deep down I knew what I wanted to do!”
“Wake Tech always provided me with the tools needed to excel in my academics.”