WTCC Open House for Seniors

Expect the Unexpected at Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wake Tech’s Southern Wake Campus. Explore academic programs, get step-by-step guidance with Admissions and Financial Aid processes, and learn more about student support services and resources. Plus, take a student-guided campus tour and discover many opportunities awaiting you at Wake Tech. There’s so much to experience. Come see for yourself!

Register using this LINK

Home Builder's Association 

Student Chapter Kick-off Event 

Students and parents are invited to attend on October 30th from 2-5pm to learn how to become a student member and get involved in the home-building industry! Pizza will be served. See details in this flyer.

North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program

Juniors & Seniors looking for a unique opportunity, check out the North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program. Free college tuition and a paycheck. Earn while you learn! For more information, visit nctap.org

Event: Apprenticeships Unlocked

Date: Monday, November 3, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: WTCC Beltline Education Center 

This year’s event is a collaborative effort between NCTAP, Wake Tech Community College, Wake Tech Apprenticeships powered by Wake Works, ApprenticeshipNC, and other key partners, highlighting youth and young adult apprenticeships. It is a great opportunity for students, parents, and local businesses to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities in our community.

See details in this flyer.

Health Careers Day On “The Hill” at UNC Chapel Hill

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Location: Frank Porter Graham Student Union on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This is a one-day conference to offer students valuable insight, resources, and guidance as they explore Health Professional Careers. Event Registration opens on September 29^th, 2025. Please note there is limited seating and both individual and group registrants will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Registration is not complete until participants submit all required documentation (i.e., NC-HCAP Registration Page, CampDoc) and provide payment in full - $25.00 per student).

For details on individual or group registration, please visit the NC-HCAP website and refer to the attached flyer. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the NC-HCAP Team at nchcap@unc.edu or call 919-966-2264.

ASVAB

Any interested 10-12th grader can sign up to complete the ASVAB. See the dates below and use the link to register. 

Fall: November 6, 2025, at 7:30am in the media center. Registration LINK

Spring: April 16, 2026, at 7:30am in the media center. Registration LINK

See this page for ASVAB information and practice materials.

Interested in Industrial Automation?

Wake Tech’s Industrial Automation training is designed to prepare you for a future in advanced manufacturing, one of North Carolina’s fastest growing industries.

• Collaborative Robotics
• Electric Circuits and Motor Controls
• Mechanical Drives
• Mechatronics
• Pneumatics
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Troubleshooting

Courses are taught by industry experts at our Beltline Education Center, where you'll gain real-world experience using the latest automation technologies. We will equip you with the skills employers are looking for! Click  HERE to go to our website.

ACE Mentor Program 
​Students, are you interested in a career in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering? If so, you may want to consider participating in the ACE Mentor Program offered to WCPSS high school students. Students can register at our website, http://www.acerdu.org.  

On September 18th at 6:00PM we are going to have a student orientation in the Broughton High School Auditorium and our first meeting will be on September 25th at one of our 5 sites. 

NC State Public Health Laboratory Program

Any student interested in learning more about public health and laboratory careers in healthcare, check out this flier on NC State Laboratory of Public Health Outreach Programs. Information is coming soon on their summer camp!

NCDOT Model Bridge Competition

The NCDOT Model Bridge Building Competition is a free, statewide STEM event that provides schools with materials and guidance to design and build model bridges. Students compete against peers from public and private schools in a fun, hands-on, and enriching learning experience.

Participating schools have the chance to earn prize money and gain statewide recognition.

Regional Competition March 6, 2026

Final Competition April 17, 2026

For details, visit our  website or reach out to Leila Boulos lboulos@ncdot.gov with any questions.

GSK 2025 Apprenticeship Program 

Class of 2025, join us to learn why GSK’s Apprentice Program is the right program for you! GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry-level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first year college students the opportunity to begin their career while working towards their Associate’s degree. This Associate’s degree is fully funded by GSK, which, yes, means NO COLLEGE DEBT! 

Register HERE

Duke OpTech Program

Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program for graduating seniors:

• Students may begin the program after earning a high school diploma. Students must be 18 at start of clinical rotations.   
• No college degree or prerequisites required  
• Earn a certificate in one year with eligibility to take the certification exam  
• Three months of in-person classroom instruction.
• Nine months spent getting hands-on experience in clinical rotations at Duke Eye Center 
• Starting pay $22-$24/hr 
• 90% employment rate after program completion  
• Affordable tuition and financial aid are available.