Waketech
Higher EducationNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Waketech, officially Wake Technical Community College, operates within the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, it is the second largest community college in the state, with annual enrollment surpassing 65,000. As a public higher education provider, it offers education and workforce development opportunities to students and the surrounding community. The college maintains industry partnerships and programs intended to align learning with workforce needs and practical training. A recent development is its collaboration with Siemens to develop an on-campus microgrid, aimed at enhancing energy training and reliability. Wake Tech also supports student leadership and entrepreneurship through participation in events such as the FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference and related competitions.