For more than 50 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.
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A New Creative Outlet
Oz Gollmar - Class of 2019
"I absolutely believe that Wake Tech has brought out the best in me."
Tisha Temple - Class of 2020
Don't look at people where they are -
look at them where they can be.
From Patient to Nurse
Leslie Whitehurst - Class of 2019
Everybody is in nursing school for a reason.
Succeeding in Science
Osvaldo Rodriguez - Class of 2019
"Coming back to Wake Tech, I found that people were open, receptive, and supportive. They told me how to get involved, how to succeed. I feel like I became part of a family, and part of the fabric of the school."
Turning on the Heat in High School
Chris Mason - Class of 2019
"The first two years were tough, but then everything clicked."
Building a New Career
Candis Parker - Class of 2013
"I'm in a great career doing what I want to do."
From National Security to Cyber Security
Ryan Fowler - Class of 2019
"I knew Wake Tech would get me ready for a university."