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To acknowledge student athletes’
hard work as well as their
commitment to the classroom,
athletics leaders decided it was time
for a new look. They wanted to create
a new logo that would serve as a
centerpiece and showcase the teams’
energy and attitude. After months
of fine-tuning the details, Wake Tech
Athletics along with the college’s
Creative Services team unveiled
the image of Talon, the Eagle. “The
new, updated image is a stronger,
more iconic representation of our
teams and our school spirit,” says
Athletics Director Barry Street. “It’s
an investment in the future, because
it will set the direction for the next
generation of Wake Tech Eagles.”
With the spring season starting,
many more “firsts” are about to
be claimed. Baseball, softball, and
golf teams have been practicing
during the off season, and they’re
ready to add to Wake Tech’s record
of successes. For more information
on game schedules, visit athletics.
waketech.edu. You can also find
Wake Tech Athletics on Facebook and
Twitter: @waketechsports.
Help Talon “spread his wings!” Cut
out the image below and place it on
your door, window, computer monitor,
or any other visible place. You never
know where this eagle will land!
Tweet your photos using the hashtag
#Talonsighting. Random pics will
receive prizes!
Whether on hardwood floors, grassy fields, or manicured greens, Wake Tech athletes are building a
reputation for outstanding sportsmanship and student success. Six years since the athletics program’s
inception, our teams are soaring, with some impressive accomplishments. In 2014, the men’s basketball
team made it to the NJCAA Division II national tournament and finished fourth. The women’s volleyball
had one of the best seasons in their history, and even claimed first place in the MC Raptors Tournament
in Maryland! Another first: a former Wake Tech athlete has gone pro: soccer star Nazmi Albadawi is now a
midfielder for the Triangle’s professional soccer team, the Carolina Railhawks.
Building a
Legacy:
Wake Tech Celebrates as a New
Athletics Logo Takes Flight
Courtesy Carolina Railhawks
Cut out the image below
Go Eagles!
COVER STORY
2 	 A Worldwide Web of Opportunities
4 High Time for Your High School Credential
	 Has an incomplete high school education
	 put your dreams of a brighter future on hold?
SPOTLIGHTS
5 Faculty: Kelly Markson, Ph.D.
		 Staff: Mort Congleton
		 Student: Rye Robinson
6 Changing our Regional Landscape:
	 These Guys Do the Heavy Lifting
FACTS AND FINDS
7 Jog your memory
8 Interview Like a Pro
REGISTRATION
9 	 6 Steps to Enroll at Wake Tech
WAKE TECH A TO Z
10 High Five!
		 Celebrate the start of your life-changing journey
13 3-D Printing: The Future is Now
Career Focus is published by Wake Technical Community College to
encourage Wake County residents to enrich their lives through lifelong
learning, to provide information about careers and Wake Tech’s
programs of study, and to promote workforce training and economic
development. Questions about the Wake Tech programs and services
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Publisher............................................................... Dr. Stephen C. Scott
President, Wake Technical Community College
Managing Editor.............................................................Laurie Clowers
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Contributors..................... Michelle Fauver, Natalie Heath, Geof Levine,
Joshua McKinney, Sheree Ward
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Harvey L. Montague, Chair
Ronald G. Wainwright, Jr., Vice Chair
Richard J. Boyd
Linda D. Coleman
Doris D. Huebner
Thomas F. Looney
Sheila H. Ogle
Edward D. Paradise
J. Anthony Penry
Chad Price
David S. Robinson
Gary J. Salamido
Rye Robinson, SGA President
Wake Tech Community College President’s Advisory Council
Dr. Stephen C. Scott, President
Gerald A. Mitchell, Executive Vice President
Arthur W. Andrews, Senior Vice President, Finance & Business
Services
Kevin A. Brown, Associate Vice President, Student Services
Anthony M. Caison, Vice President, Continuing Education Services
Benita I. Clark, Associate Vice President, Human Resources
Laurie C. Clowers, Vice President, Communications and Public
Relations
O. Morton Congleton, Executive Vice President, College Development,
Foundation & Communications
Sandra L. Dietrich, Associate Vice President, Career Programs
Tonya P. Forbes, Associate Vice President, Arts and Sciences
Jamie Glass, Associate Vice President, Corporate Solutions
Wendell B. Goodwin, Facility Engineering Officer
Dr. D. Gayle Greene, Senior Vice President, Northern Wake Campus
Robert H. “Butch” Grove, Associate Vice President, Creativity,
Sustainability & College Improvement
Dr. Clay T. Hines, General Counsel and Vice President, Legal Services
Willa H. “Rita” Jerman, Senior Vice President, Enrollment and Student
Services/Dean, RTP Campus
Michael A. Penry, Chief of Police
Bryan K. Ryan, Senior Vice President, Curriculum Education Services
John W. Saparilas, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Services
Dr. Ryan Schwiebert, Vice President, Information Technology Services
Samuel Strickland, Senior Vice President, Multi-Campus Support
Marla L. Tart, Associate Vice President, Accounting Officer
Debra S. Wallace, Associate Vice President, Business Services
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Welcome to Career Focus!
With mobile communications technology evolving before our eyes, it’s a given that
careers of all kinds will require more and more advanced technical knowledge and skills.
Wake Tech’s degree, diploma, and certificate programs in computer technologies prepare
graduates for the high-tech workplace and offer options for customizing educational
pathways.
Wake Tech has programs for every interest – find one that fits yours! Our programs
are convenient, as are our locations. Our newest location, the Beltline Education Center,
is the new home to our Career and College Readiness program, offering High School
Equivalency Preparation (GED), English as a Second Language, and other basic skills
classes, and we have big plans for its future. (see back cover)
And don’t forget: You can take many of our classes online! In fact, Wake Tech is now the
largest provider of online classes in North Carolina.
Embrace your future – start today!
Dr. Stephen C. Scott
President
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On the cover:
Twenty-six year old Ashley DeFabrizio
is taking Web Technologies courses as
she pursues a degree in Advertising and
Graphic Design. The 2005 Fuquay-Varina
High School graduate believes that learning
how technology works will be extremely
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Web development has been a
growing field for years, but it
has grown exponentially in the
past few, according to Alison
Consol, department head for Web
Technologies. “A lot of businesses
had become complacent about their
websites,” Consol says. “As the
economy has picked up, technology
has continued to evolve, and
user expectations have changed.
Businesses are realizing that they
need to refresh their presence on the
Web, and be mobile ready. “
Visit Wake Tech’s website and you’ll find a wealth of information – courses and programs, admissions
procedures, college news and events, student success stories, and much more. Websites are a must these
days for educational institutions, businesses, government agencies, and organizations of all kinds. A website
is an organization’s public face, its presence on the Web. It can be designed to sell a product or convey
information to the public, or it can be personalized according to individual interests. Most websites today are
dynamic, including multimedia and interactive content, and most have been optimized for mobile devices.
Students are exposed to
the latest in technologies
and applications:
• HTML, XHTML, HTML5
• CSS/CSS3
• Web design principles
• Mobile site design
• Javascript
• JQuerry
• ASP.NET
• PHP
• MySQL
• Photoshop
• Flash/Edge Animate
• Dreamweaver
• Internet marketing, SEO and
analytics
• WordPress
• Drupal
• iOS and Android application
development
“You need to have a creative vision,
and the technical knowledge to see that
vision through.”
– Instructor Nicolas D’Agata
A Worldwide Web of
Opportunities
Rachel Sheffeld
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Wake Tech’s Web Technologies
program has two tracks: web design
and web development: web design
focuses on the look of the website,
while web development focuses more
on the programming that brings the
visual appeal to life. Blake Callens,
founder of Raleigh Entrepreneurial
Acceleration Lab (REAL) and a
member of the Web Technologies
Advisory Committee calls Wake
Tech’s program the “real deal.” In a
recent article Callens compared Wake
Tech’s web development program to
those at NC State, UNC, and Duke:
“…none of them has anywhere near
the in depth study of web and mobile
development that Wake Tech does.”
(exitevent.com/are-triangle-college-students-
ready-for-todays-software-development-
careers-14312.asp)
Student Rachel Sheffeld already
has a four-year degree in Arts
Application, but she thinks her
job prospects will improve with an
associate’s degree from Wake Tech.
“I feel like this field is growing,” she
says. “Companies are always looking
to do web development.” Seth Rhodes
started in a computer engineering
program at UNC-Charlotte but
realized it wasn’t for him. He’s
enjoying Web Technologies so much
more: “It’s cool and challenging. It’s
gratifying because we get to tell
stories on the web!”
What does it take to be a successful
web developer? Instructor Nicolas
D’Agata says is takes a balance of
creativity and technical skill. “You
need to have a creative vision, and
the technical knowledge to see that
vision through.” Wake Tech’s
Web Technologies program is
offered totally online, with some
options for seated classes.
Web Developers
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012)
Median Pay...................................................................................$62,500
Entry-Level Education.................................................. Associate’s degree
Number of jobs, 2012...................................................................141,400
Job Outlook, 2012-22.......................................20% (faster than average)
Wake Tech’s Web Technologies
program has two tracks: web design
and web development.
webtechnologies.waketech.edu
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Start at your level
At 49, after nine years as a nurse
aide, Rahab Kamau was daunted by
the prospect of returning to school:
“I thought I was too old and my
English too poor,” she says, “and I
thought finishing my high school
education would take too long.”
But Rahab knew she wanted more
for her life. She enrolled in Wake
Tech’s ESL program in 2012 and
quickly transitioned into GED® test
preparation classes. She graduated
in 2013 and spoke at her graduation
ceremony, telling classmates she’d
had to swallow her pride in order
to reach her goal. “I was nervous at
first,” she said, “but the instructors at
Wake Tech start you at your level –
whatever it is – and help you improve
from there.” Rahab is now working
toward an associate’s degree at Wake
Tech, hoping to pursue a career in
nursing.
GED®: Not the only option
“GED testing is just one of the
options Wake Tech offers to students
who want to complete their
high school education,”
said Faith Palmer,
Director of Adult
Secondary
Education at Wake
Tech. “Students
who need five
credits or fewer to
graduate can opt
for the Adult High
School Diploma,
or AHS.” Enrollment
in AHS depends on
placement test scores, but once
in, students can work at their own
pace, with personalized assistance
from instructors.
Free test preparation classes
Wake Tech’s College & Career
Readiness Division offers free
preparation classes for both the
GED® test and the Adult High
School Diploma. There is a fee for the
GED® test, but students who qualify
for the Adult High School program
can earn an official high school
diploma at no cost.
Start a new you in the New Year
at a new location
Wake Tech’s high school
equivalency preparation
programs are offered
at the new Beltline
Education Center,
3200 Bush Street,
just north of the
Raleigh Beltline
(see back cover).
The Beltline
Education Center
replaces the Adult
Education Center (AEC)
on Capital Boulevard.
“I encourage everyone I meet to
come to Wake Tech and just get
started,” says Rahab Kamau. “If you
work hard and ask for help, you’ll
be amazed at how quickly you’ll
progress.”
	
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Has an incomplete high school education put your dreams
of a brighter future on hold?
For more
information about
Wake Tech’s College
& Career Readiness
programs, visit
ccr.waketech.edu or
call 919-334-1500.
Does it seem you have too far to climb to get to where you want to be? Not having a high school diploma
can keep you from realizing your college and career dreams, but it doesn’t have to! Wake Tech can help you
complete your education and put you on the fast track to a better future.
Rahab Kamau
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Kelly Markson has accomplished a great deal in
less than 10 years at Wake Tech, having reached
full professor status and developed innovative
methods of instruction. “I’ve redesigned lessons
to make economics understandable, interesting,
and engaging,” says Markson. “My mission is to
get students excited about learning economics!”
Title: Professor, Business Administration
Background: After my first 18 years on Long
Island, I completed my undergraduate degree
in history and attended Syracuse University for
economics. During the blizzard of ’93, we had 48
inches of snow, and my husband and I decided to
move south! I finished my study of economics at
NC State.
Education: Ph.D. in Economics from NC State
University, MA in Economics from Syracuse
University, and AB in History from Hamilton
College.
Work experience: Professor, Business
Administration, Wake Tech Community College;
Program Associate, Gus A. Stavros Center;
Advisor/Consultant, JW Pope Center for Higher
Education; adjunct teaching at Wake Tech,
Mount Olive College, and Peace College.
Honors, awards, and accomplishments:
Full Professor ranking 2014; Instructor of
the Year 2014; Excellence in Teaching Award,
Business & Public Services
Technologies Division
2013-2014; Excellence
in Teaching nominee
2014, 2012, 2010; Sloan
Consortium Excellence in Online Teaching
Award nominee 2014; JW Pope Center for
Higher Education Policy Excellence in Teaching
Economics Award 2013; John & Suanne Roueche
Excellence Awards recipient 2014.
Personal/Family: I live in Cary, NC, with my
wonderful husband Paul and two children,
Hunter and Emma, and our dog, Bam Bam.
Hobbies: I enjoy volunteer work, jogging, biking,
playing tennis, skiing, and taking the dog for
long walks with my husband.
Best thing about Wake Tech is… that by
promoting individual success we promote the
success of our community. Wake Tech has served
over half a million people, and has impacted
half the population of Wake County. We change
students’ lives – seeing this first hand is one of
the things that I love about teaching at Wake
Tech.
Advice: Treat others – students, faculty, and
administrators – as you would want to be
treated. We are all on the same team with the
same mission: to improve our students’ lives by
educating them.
Kelly Markson, Ph.D.
2014 Instructor of the Year
Rye Robinson started his college career with
the end in mind. He plans to reach his goals
by setting himself apart – starting with the
completion of two Wake Tech degree programs
and his involvement with several Wake Tech
organizations. “Make it your goal to learn
something new each day,” says
Robinson, “as Wake Tech will always
have something new to offer you if
you seek it out.”
Current standing: Completing
an Associate in Arts degree for
university transfer (Spring 2015
graduation) while also working
toward an AAS degree in Computer
Programming. President, SGA;
member, Wake Tech Board of Trustees; member,
Debate Club; member, National Society of
Leadership and Success; member, Phi Theta
Kappa.
Special honors and awards: Scott Scholar
2014-2015
Educational plans: To transfer to NC
State University and major in Business
Administration, and to finish my Associate
in Applied Science degree in Computer
Programming at Wake Tech.
Career plans: A career in software
implementation or software sales. In addition, I
have a keen interest in app development.
Work experience: I got my first job working
as a server at a continuing care facility, after
volunteering there. I currently work at Dick’s
Sporting Goods while attending school.
Personal/Family: I live at home with
my parents, younger brother, and dog,
Charlie. Next year, I plan to live on
campus at NC State University.
Hobbies: Movies, comics and
superheroes, running and general
exercise, and computers.
Best thing about Wake Tech is...
the diversity of student backgrounds. At Wake
Tech, you meet people going into countless
career fields. I can’t think of another place
where someone could find a wider range of
hardworking, determined students and staff
from all different career fields and backgrounds
than Wake Tech.
Advice for prospective/current Wake Tech
students: Take every opportunity you can find
here at Wake Tech and leave no stone unturned
before you go. The more you can be involved, the
better!
Student Spotlight: Rye Robinson
President, Wake Tech Student Government Association (SGA)
Mort Congleton
2014 Staff Member of the Year
Mort Congleton has worked tirelessly to
advance the mission of Wake Tech and
advocate for community colleges. He has been
a successful fundraiser and resource developer
for Wake Tech. His efforts have opened doors
and secured resources that have changed
the lives of students, their families, and the
community.
Title: Executive
Vice President,
College Development,
Foundation, and
Communications
Background:
Originally from
Greenville, North
Carolina; served on the
Raleigh City Council
and joined Wake
Tech as Executive Director of the Wake Tech
Foundation in April of 2005.
Education: A.B., Geography; minor in
Urban and Regional Planning, East Carolina
University; Community Planning Training
Program, NC Department of Local Affairs; M.A.
courses in Urban Geography, East Carolina
University.
Work experience: Before coming to Wake
Tech, I served as Executive Director of the
SPCA of Wake County; partner, CFO and VP
of Marketing at Smith Sinnett Associates PA;
Deputy Director of the NC Department of
Human Resources, Division on Aging; Region
M Council of Governments; Mid-East Economic
Development Commission in Washington, NC.
Honors, awards, and accomplishments:
I am proud to have led the largest major
gifts campaign in Wake Tech’s history, which
brought in $17.6 million, and to have helped
Wake Tech Foundation assets grow from $2.5
million to more than $12 million over 10 years.
Staff Member of the Year 2014; Excellence in
Service Award, College Development 2013-14;
CRD-National Fundraising Professional of the
Year 2014; President of CRD 2013; member,
Foundation Board for the NC Community
College System.
Personal/Family: Married to wife, Marna,
who is a Wake Tech graduate and retired
magistrate; two daughters, Michelle and
DeEtte, and three grandchildren, Savannah,
Lucien, and Eli.
Hobbies: I enjoy fishing, golf, and spending
time at the North Carolina coast with my
family.
Best thing about Wake Tech is its people –
leaders and team members working together to
better the college, improve the lives of students,
and serve the community.
Advice: Be the best you can be! Take every
opportunity to learn and grow, and immerse
yourself totally in a cause that you are truly
passionate about.
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“Along with extensive knowledge
of the enormous machines they’re
controlling, heavy equipment
operators need keen hand-eye
coordination, depth perception,
and precision movements,” said
department head Ronnie Lowe.
“These simulators will provide the
hands-on training students need
to build those skills and become
proficient.”
Not only will simulators help build
skills, they’ll eliminate the need
for costly (and time-consuming)
equipment repairs or upgrades to
outdated machinery. A simulated
environment also eliminates the
risk of worker injury and damage to
equipment during training – and is
not subject to weather delays.
“Simulation is the future of higher
education,” said Dr. Scott, “and
this program is another prime
example. Simulated training is
safer, more efficient, and much more
cost-effective for businesses and
taxpayers.”
As with other programs, Wake
Tech has worked with industry
representatives to verify their needs
and develop the program accordingly.
With the average age of heavy
equipment operators nearing 53, the
construction industry is in need of
a new pipeline of qualified workers.
They’re needed to fill jobs now, and
they’ll be needed in the future, as
current workers start to retire.
According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, job opportunities in the
Triangle are expected to grow by 23%
over the next six years.
Wake Tech is starting with a one-year
diploma program, with plans to
expand it to a two-year associate’s
degree. Local companies have agreed
to provide Wake Tech students with
hands-on training to round out their
education. Wake Tech also offers a
Heavy Equipment and Transport
Technology program, which trains
technicians to repair these vehicles.
Students in that program are also
looking forward to taking the Heavy
Equipment Operator courses. “If I
know how to operate the equipment,”
says student Ruby Hawley, “I’ll
know exactly what the operators are
talking about when they complain
that something’s not working,”
Where teens can explore
interests and “try a career
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Changing our Regional
Landscape: These Guys
Do the Heavy Lifting
Construction is everywhere in Wake County: From schools to shopping centers to new homes and
neighborhoods, the region continues to grow. Wake Tech’s Northern Wake Campus is expanding, and the
college will soon break ground on its RTP Campus in Morrisville. All that building makes our community
a great place to live, but it requires a lot of heavy equipment – backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, and the
like – and skilled workers who can operate it. That’s why Wake Tech is launching a new Heavy Equipment
Operator training program. It’s among the first in the country to use simulators for training, and the only
one of its kind in eastern North Carolina.
For more information, visit
heavyequipment.waketech.edu
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The writing on the wall
What if the key to success is… failure?
The brain is a “failure engine,” says
Internet entrepreneur Jeff Stibel. “We are
making far more failures than successes.
But over time, we learn. That’s how we
go from infants to babies to children to
adults.”
What’s important about failure is
remembering how it happened, says
Stibel, who created a “Failure Wall” at
his Dun & Bradstreet Credibility office.
Employees write their failures on the wall
for everyone to see. Some of the goof-ups
are embarrassing, and some have cost the
company money.
Besides serving as prevention against
repeating the same mistakes, Stibel says,
the confessions show that few failures are
really as bad as people think. Getting it
out in the open allows staff to collectively
draw the lesson, deal with stress, and
move onto better things
Source: Inc.com
Dim lighting sparks creativity
Want to encourage innovative thinking? Try
lowering the lights. “Darkness increases freedom
from constraints, which in turn promotes
creativity,” according to German research
published in the Journal of Environmental
Psychology.
In a series of experiments, 114 University of
Stuttgart students solved creative problems
in different lighting. Those in dimmer
environments solved significantly more
problems, and said they felt less inhibited.
Even more intriguing, researchers found that
just the mental image of dimmer lighting – by
taking five minutes to describe being in the dark
– improves creative performance.
Source: Pacific Standard: The Science of Society
Jog your memory
It’s well understood that exercise can trigger
changes in the brain that improve thinking and
mood. Dartmouth College research suggests that
exercising before a test can also improve memory
in most people.
The best way to boost your brain through
exercise, says New York Times health writer
Gretchen Reynolds, is not to run marathons or
play high-impact sports. It’s simply to move.
“Humans,” she says, “are born to stroll.”
“One of the biggest misconceptions is that
exercise has to be hard,” Reynolds explains. “If
you walk, your body registers that as motion,
and you get all sorts of physiological changes
that result in better health. Gardening counts as
exercise.”
Source: Well.blogs.nytimes.com
On the prowl for a good job?
Searching for jobs and braving interviews can feel like a series
of bad blind dates if you don’t know what you want out of an
employer. To find a good fit, you need to first find your purpose.
Ask yourself these questions:
• What job would I be excited to share with others?
• What gets me out of bed in the morning?
• If money weren’t an issue, what would I do with my life?
• What do I do best?
• What am I most curious about?
Source: “Why you can’t find a job you love,” LouisEfron.com
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The first step in acing a job interview is to be informed and learn
the best interview techniques possible. Wake Tech’s new online tool
called “Big Interview” provides access to an exclusive multimedia
curriculum with ten learning modules dedicated to every phase of
the job interview.
The next step is to practice. Big Interview lets you practice nearly
every possible interview question asked in over 20 industries using
a webcam and system of on-demand mock interviews. With this
tool, you can record your responses to a wide range of commonly
asked interview questions and share with faculty, career specialists, or peers
via email. These people, in turn, can assess your responses and also provide
valuable feedback and suggestions for improvement.
The final step is to ace the interview and land a job! Don’t miss out
on a great job due to lack of practice and preparation. Wake Tech
students are encouraged to use Big Interview to build confidence by
completing a practice interview.
Many Wake Tech students look to Career and
Employment Resources for suggestions on how
to gain a competitive advantage by honing their
interviewing skills. While some people may claim
they can walk into an interview and “wing it,”
this approach is highly overrated. Employers are
looking for job seekers who demonstrate preparation,
practice, and follow-up. As a result, it’s essential to
learn strategies to prepare for interviews in order to
gain a genuine competitive advantage over others
interviewing for the same position. Here are three
basic steps:
Interview Like a Pro
STEP
1
STEP
2
STEP
3
Interview Tips
Source: monster.com
• Be Concise
Listen to the question and answer it concisely; don’t ramble.
• Provide Examples
Answer with specifics, not generalities.
• Be Honest
Don’t dance around difficult questions; if you don’t have a skill, say it.
• Keep Your Guard Up
Always maintain your professionalism.
• Ask Great Questions
Nothing impresses an employer more than questions that demonstrate
you’ve done your homework about the company, and the job.
Brewing Up a New Career
“I’m making good money doing something I enjoy. I have Wake Tech to thank for that!”
Justin Attelier
Like a lot of young adults, Justin Attelier
thought he knew a thing or two about beer – but
he decided to enroll in Wake Tech’s craft beer
brewing class to learn more about the industry.
Today, he’s cellarman at Big Boss Brewing
Company in Raleigh! He’s in charge of a variety
of tasks, including carbonating beer, labeling
bottles, cleaning kegs, and handling orders from
distributors.
Justin’s new career began just a few months ago,
right after he completed the class in craft beer
brewing, offered through Wake Tech’s Continuing
Education Division. It’s taught at Wake Tech’s
Northern Wake Campus – and on site at Big
Boss. Justin enrolled out of interest, but to his
delight, he was quickly hired part time by the
brewing company and promoted to full time
within a few weeks.
He says Wake Tech made his new career possible:
“I didn’t have any experience in the industry,
and now look where I am! The hands-on training
made it possible for me to really see how things
work rather than just reading about it in a book.”
Justin is excited about his future! He says there
are ample opportunities for advancement in the
industry, and he hopes to brew beer himself one
day. “In my old jobs I was just going through the
motions,” Justin says. “Now, I’m making good
money doing something I enjoy. I have Wake Tech
to thank for that!”
For more information visit
careers.waketech.edu.
successstories.waketech.edu
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Browse class offerings and plan your
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Visit webadvisor.waketech.edu
Click Future Students, then
Search for Curriculum Sections
Step-by-step instructions are
available at wainfo.waketech.edu
To register for classes:
Activate your Key Account – It’s the
one login that will allow you to access
WebAdvisor and many other college
services. Visit my.waketech.edu,
click Activate Account, and follow
prompts
Visit webadvisor.waketech.edu, click
Log In, enter your Key Account User
ID and password, and click Submit
Select Current Curriculum
Students (Credit)
Under the heading “Registration,”
click Register for Sections and
follow the prompts to select your
classes
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Important Dates – Spring 2015 Semester
Semester dates..............................................................................01/07/2015–05/08/2015
Registration period*......................................................................10/28/2014–01/05/2015
Last day to add a full 16-week class..................................................................01/13/2015
Last day to add a first 8-week mini-mester class...............................................01/08/2015
Second mini-mester begins...............................................................................03/05/2015
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IF YOU REGISTER: PAYMENT IS DUE:
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April 11, 2015
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April 25, 2015
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Learn about programs of study and resources available to you!
1. Complete an online
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2. Apply for financial aid and
veterans benefits
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3. Request transcript(s)
Have high school and college
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ACT scores mailed to:
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College Admissions Office,
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Pay for your classes – online or on campus – before the
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Wake Tech Community College A-Z
Credentials Key:
AA = Associate in Arts AS = Associate in Science AFA = Associate in Fine Arts AAS = Associate in Applied Science
AGE = Associate in General Education D = Diploma C = Certificate
High Five!
Follow your passion, explore your interests, consider your options – Wake
Tech can provide the skills and credentials you need to land the job you
want. Peruse the many programs of study below and find the one that’s
right for you. Our instructors and advisors are ready to help.
Call Wake Tech Admissions today (919-866-5500) and celebrate the start
of your life-changing journey!
Area of Study Credentials
Offered
Prepares you for: Salary
Median/ Range
Accounting* AAS, D, C Careers that involve analyzing, processing, and communicating information about financial operations; workplaces include accounting
firms, businesses, banks, hospitals, school systems, and government agencies.
30,605 - 43,599
Advertising and Graphic
Design
AAS, C Occupations in graphic design; job opportunities found in advertising agencies, graphic design studios, printing companies, department
stores, manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.
26,100 - 74,700
Agricultural Systems
Technology
AAS, D Occupations involving troubleshooting and repair of agricultural equipment, including farm tractors, planters, sprayers, and harvesters;
entry-level employment in agricultural systems equipment repair businesses.
24,645 - 47,598
Air Conditioning, Heating &
Refrigeration Technology
AAS, D, C Employment as a technician trained to design, install, and service air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment; work with
residential and light commercial systems, including start-up and preventive maintenance.
29,472 - 46,964
Architectural Technology AAS, C Positions that involve the preparation of construction documents, including environmental and structural systems, materials and
methods, and building codes; employment in the architectural, engineering, and construction professions.
26,434 - 47,319
Associate in Arts* AA Transfer to a senior institution; completion of coursework is equivalent to the general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree;
awarded upon successful completion of 64 hours, including the minimum required in specific curricula.
N/A
Associate in Fine Arts - Art AFA
Associate in Fine Arts -
Music
AFA
Associate in Science AS
Associate in Science -
Engineering
AS
Automotive Systems
Technology
AAS Employment as an automotive services technician; workplaces include car dealerships, repair shops, and other automotive service
organizations; eligibility to take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam.
26,379 - 40,157
Baking & Pastry Arts AAS, D, C Occupations including baking/pastry assistant or assistant pastry chef in restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries, and pastry shops;
opportunities in entrepreneurship or for advancement to pastry chef, cake designer, or bakery manager.
24,349 - 41,459
Basic Law Enforcement
Training
C Employment as an entry-level law enforcement officer with state, county, or municipal governments and private enterprise. 34,750 - 56,980
Biopharmaceutical
Technology
AAS, C Careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical quality assurance, microbiological quality assurance, product inspection,
documentation review, manufacturing, and product/process validation.
24,568 - 45,082
Business Administration AAS, C Professions in business settings involving marketing, sales, customer service, finance, or business management in small, medium, and
large organizations in a global economy.
48,080 - 82,310
Business Administration/
Human Resources
Management*
AAS, C Positions in human resources departments, including recruitment, training, and human resources development; work in public, private,
profit, and non-profit organizations in a global economy.
34,400 - 54,000
Business Analytics AAS, C A career as a business analyst with the ability to analyze and propose methodologies which help firms increase profitability in diverse
industries, including health care, marketing, information technology, and finance. Graduates qualify to sit for SAS certification exams.
35,000 - 60,000
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Area of Study Credentials
Offered
Prepares you for: Salary
Median/ Range
Civil Engineering Technology AAS, C A position as an office or field technician involved in construction management, site planning, construction layout, site inspections or
materials testing; employment in public and private sectors of the engineering and construction industry.
26,892 - 59,321
Computed Tomography - CT C Occupations involving skilled use of specialized equipment to visualize cross-sectional anatomical structures and aid physicians;
eligibility for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists testing. (Advanced-Level)
54,184 - 67,600
Computer Engineering
Technology
AAS Jobs consisting of installing, servicing, and maintaining computers, peripherals, networks; specialties include computer networks, server
maintenance, and programming; graduates may qualify for certification in electronics, computers, or networks.
28,683 - 43,087
Computer Information
Technology**
AAS, C Careers in systems maintenance, troubleshooting, support, training, business applications design and implementation; opportunities for
advancement and skill building, often through employer-sponsored training.
24,230 - 75,071
Computer Programming** AAS, C Employment as a computer programmer, analyst, software developer, software tester, systems technician, database specialist, or
information systems manager in business, industry, or government agencies.
42,500 - 118,000
Computer Technology
Integration - Data Storage &
Virtualization
AAS Industry-specific certification exams; careers in computer technology involving datacenter technologies, virtualization methods, and
large-volume storage centers; work as designers, testers, developers, or support technicians in organizations which rely on computer
systems to design and manage information.
35,000 - 85,000
Computer Technology
Integration - Healthcare
Business Informatics NEW!
AAS Positions supporting healthcare organizations that implement, deploy, and support healthcare IT systems in U.S. clinical settings;
eligibility to take certification exams for various healthcare network environments.
35,000 - 85,000
Construction Equipment
Systems Technology
AAS, D, C Employment in construction equipment systems troubleshooting and repair; work on equipment including dozers, scrapers, loaders, and
forklifts; entry-level employment in construction equipment repair businesses.
25,000 - 45,000
Construction Management
Technology
AAS, C Job opportunities including construction project manager, superintendent, foreman, or estimator in the residential or commercial
construction industry.
34,253 - 43,210
Cosmetology AAS, D Careers in cosmetology, providing professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, and nail care in salons and spas;
graduates qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts exam.
24,060 - 47,909
Criminal Justice Technology AAS, C Professions in law enforcement, corrections, and security fields; positions include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer,
state trooper, parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
32,508 - 56,319
Criminal Justice Technology/
Latent Evidence
AAS, C Employment as a crime scene technician/processor (first responder) with skills in collection and preservation of evidence, sketching
crime scenes with CAD software, and analysis, lifting, classification, and preservation of fingerprints.
34,410 - 56,360
Culinary Arts AAS, D, C Employment as a trained professional in food service with potential advancement to sous-chef, executive chef, or manager in restaurants,
resorts, or as a business owner; American Culinary Federation certification is available to graduates.
22,277 - 42,182
Database Management AAS, C Jobs in administrative, development, or data warehousing; positions include database analyst, specialist, administrator, .NET developer,
or web application developer.
65,000 - 105,800
Dental Assisting D Career classification as a DA II by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners, eligibility to take the Dental Assisting National Board
Examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA); employment in dental offices, clinics, and dental schools.
31,740 - 50,544
Dental Hygiene AAS Professions involving the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental hygiene services; eligibility to take the state/
regional and national exams for licensure; work in dental offices, public health agencies, and dental schools.
57,200 - 74,526
Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Technology
AAS, D Jobs in vehicle repair businesses; entry-level troubleshooting and repair of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including repair of engines,
electrical and hydraulic systems, transmissions, brakes, and steering/suspension systems.
29,261 - 54,105
Early Childhood Education AAS, D, C Professions working with children in learning environments, including family child care homes, preschools, public and private schools,
recreational centers, Head Start programs, child development programs, and programs for school-aged children.
20,300 - 45,300
Electrical Systems
Technology
AAS, D, C Positions in the electrical profession, assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems in residential,
commercial, and industrial facilities.
28,000 - 49,282
Electronics Engineering
Technology
AAS, C Occupations designing, building, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic components and systems; positions include
electronics engineering technician, field service technician, maintenance technician, or production control technician.
32,500 - 66,470
Emergency Medical Science AAS Employment as a paramedic, with knowledge and skills in basic and advanced life support; eligibility for state and national certification
exams; workplaces include fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, urgent care centers, and physician practices.
25,625 - 37,585
Environmental Science
Technology
AAS, C Jobs involving biological and chemical laboratory testing and analysis of environmental samples for the health and safety of people and
the ecosystem; positions in water treatment, safety, hazardous waste and site remediation, and environmental education.
26,794 - 43,875
Esthetics C Performing skin care, makeup application, scientific manipulations, and electrical applications; work environments include day spas,
salons, medical practices, cruise ships, and destination resorts.
24,300 - 36,000
Fire Protection Technology AAS, C Careers in fire protection and safety, with governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, and municipal fire
departments. Program also serves as a basis for continued education toward management positions.
30,000 - 40,000
Geomatics Technology AAS, C A position as a survey crew chief, instrument operator, or office technician/CAD operator; involved in construction, GPS, boundary, and
topographic surveying and mapping; employment in the surveying, engineering, or construction industry.
33,483 - 48,913
Global Logistics Technology AAS, C Logistics careers including entry-level purchasing, logistics analyst, distribution supervisor, export coordinator, transportation scheduler;
employers include government agencies, manufacturing, retail, and service organizations
31,000 - 50,000
Health and Fitness Science AAS Positions in health and wellness programs in commercial fitness clubs, business, industry, YMCAs/YWCAs, parks, recreation, and other
organizations with exercise & fitness programs.
24,960 - 41,600
Heavy Equipment Operator
NEW!
D Jobs that require driving, manevering, or operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, and dozers, which are used to
construct roads, bridges, and buildings; employment in the construction industry or with government agencies.
34,750 - 48,480
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Offered
Prepares you for: Salary
Median/ Range
Hospitality Management AAS, D, C Careers in the food and lodging industry including front office, reservations, housekeeping, purchasing, dining room, and marketing;
entry-level, supervisory, and managerial employment in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, and clubs.
28,640 - 51,030
Human Services Technology AAS Entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services, including mental health, child
care, rehabilitation, and education.
20,190 - 32,656
Human Services Technology/
Substance Abuse
AAS, C Employment as substance abuse counselors, DWI counselors, halfway house staff, residential facility employees, and substance abuse
education specialists in facilities that provide these services.
23,500 - 34,750
Industrial Engineering
Technology*
AAS, C Positions developing and improving integrated systems involving people, materials, equipment, and information; careers include
industrial engineering technician, quality assurance technician, supervisor, and positions that aid in efficiency in multiple industries.
29,126 - 58,410
Information Systems Security AAS, C Employment as security administrator who utilizes networking technologies, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry
best practices to protect data communications; eligibility to pursue security certification.
46,838 - 105,750
Interior Design AAS Careers in commercial and residential interior design, set design, and/or showroom design, with training in professional practices,
aesthetic principles, computer-aided design, color theory, and business practices.
23,691 - 44,862
Landscape Architectural
Technology
AAS, C Occupation as a landscape architecture technician in landscape design, construction, and architecture businesses; opportunities for
advancement in large-scale site design, supervision, and in residential landscape design.
29,457 - 33,328
Lateral Entry Teaching C Lateral Entry Teaching in NC Public Schools at the middle- or high-school level; program consists of coursework needed to become
licensed by the NC Department of Instruction. Applicants must have a bachelor’s fegree and meet additional criteria.
37,710 - 41,760
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
D Employment as an MRI technologist who uses magnetic energy fields to produce images of the human body in health care facilities;
eligibility to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for certification and registration.
54,184 - 38,520
Mechanical Drafting
Technology
AAS, D, C Careers involving the use of computer applications to produce drawings of mechanical parts, mechanisms, and components of
mechanical systems; employment in mechanical manufacturing, fabrication, research and development, and service industries.
38,551 - 48,186
Mechanical Engineering
Technology**
AAS, C Employment as a mechanical technician, assisting in the design, development, testing, and repair of mechanical equipment for
manufacturing, fabrication, research and development; careers involving skills to design, invent, and troubleshoot products.
34,155 - 47,036
Medical Assisting AAS, D A career as a health care professional who performs administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures in physicians’ offices and
hospitals; eligibility to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Examination - CMA (AAMA).
24,154 -35,629
Medical Laboratory
Technology
AAS Careers performing laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease; work in hospitals, laboratories, and research
facilities; eligibility for National Certification exam by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
35,692 - 57,720
Medical Office
Administration*
AAS, D, C Medical administrative support positions, including medical records clerk, insurance specialist, and patient services representative;
workplaces include healthcare facilities, insurance billing offices, labs, and manufacturers of medical equipment.
25,000 - 36,400
Networking Technology AAS, C Positions supporting local- and wide-area networks; employment as local-area network manager, network operator, network analyst, or
network technician; eligibility to take certification examinations for various network environments.
35,088 - 98,640
Nursing, Associate Degree AAS A career as a registered nurse, upon successful completion of the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX); workplaces include
hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies.
46,508 - 68,430
Office Administration* AAS, D, C Professions in entry-level to middle management administrative support, responding to the demands of a dynamic, computerized
workplace; employment opportunities in business, government, and industry.
28,500 - 43,430
Office Administration/Legal* C Administrative positions in private legal practices involving real estate and estate planning, corporate legal departments, and city, state,
and federal government offices.
28,500 - 35,000
Pharmacy Technology AAS, D Employment as pharmacy technicians who assist licensed pharmacists; work in hospitals, long-term care, and medication therapy
management pharmacies; eligibility to take national exam to become Certified Pharmacy Technician.
20,100 - 31,387
Phlebotomy C Careers in the field of phlebotomy, obtaining and transporting blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis; eligibility for national
certification as a phlebotomy technician; work in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other health care settings.
26,728 - 34,049
Plumbing D,C Jobs assisting with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small commercial buildings; employment with
maintenance companies, plumbing contractors, and parts suppliers.
29,076 - 48,682
Radiography AAS A career as a radiographer, who uses radiation to produce images of the human body; work in hospitals, clinics, or physicians’ offices;
eligibility to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ national exam for certification.
40,684 - 60,944
Simulation and Game
Development
AAS, D, C Careers as designers, artists, animators, programmers, testers, quality assurance analysts, engineers, or administrators in the
entertainment industry, health care, education, corporate training, and government agencies.
40,100 - 78,000
Surgical Technology D Employment as a skilled member of a surgical team; job opportunities in labor and delivery, emergency, inpatient/outpatient surgery
centers, dialysis units, and physicians’ offices.
34,049 - 44,824
Therapeutic Massage D Occupations providing client care through therapeutic massage; workplaces include medical practices, athletic settings, spas, and private
practices; eligibility to take the MBLEx and apply for a North Carolina license.
30,534 - 54,600
Web Technologies* AAS, D, C Careers using distributed computing to disseminate and collect information via the Web; employment as designers, administrators, or
developers in web applications, websites, and related areas of distributed computing.
38,000 - 90,000
Welding Technology AAS, D, C Jobs in the welding and metalworking industry; employment as an entry-level technician in construction, manufacturing, fabrication,
sales, and quality control environments.
30,447 - 40,255
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, www.bls.gov; www.salary.com, www.cbsalary.com, www.naceweb.org, and employer surveys. Salaries may vary based on experience, education, and location.
* Also available online **Also available as hybrid
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The NSF has awarded Wake Tech
$826,000 to integrate 3-D printing
into several programs, including
mechanical engineering, biology, and
College/University Transfer. With
3-D printing, a digital model directs
the layering of materials to create
three-dimensional objects of almost
any shape, from everyday items to
industrial parts. The technology has
the potential to revolutionize all sorts
of industries – from manufacturing,
to prosthetics to aerospace
engineering. It could also someday be
available for consumer use.
“Wake Tech is at the forefront of 3D
printing technology,” says Patricia
Godin, Dean of Applied Engineering
and Technologies. “This grant
will allow the college to develop
instruction and training and produce
highly-skilled workers for this
emerging industry.”
The grant award from NSF is
just one of dozens of grants Wake
Tech received in 2013-14, the most
successful year in the 10-year history
of the college’s Office of Sponsored
Programs and Federal Relations.
Grant awards for the year totaled
more than $4.4 million. Since the
office was founded in 2004, Wake
Tech has received more than $25
million in grant funding, half of
which has been awarded in the past
three years alone.
Educational institutions count on
grants to enhance programs and
services beyond the constraints
of operating budgets. “Grants are
vital resources for Wake Tech,” says
Richard Sullins, Dean of Sponsored
Programs, “enabling us to have
a much greater impact on the
community and provide training
and educational options that affect
workers, families, industries, and our
regional economy.”
Grants like the one from the National
Science Foundation allow Wake
Tech to lead the way in developing
teaching and training methods that
provide highly-skilled workers to
business and industry and keep Wake
County competitive.
To find out how you can support
the Wake Tech Foundation, visit
foundation.waketech.edu
“It was at Wake Tech
that I realized I could
apply myself and learn
whatever I wanted to;
I attribute a great deal of
the success in my career
with making the decision
to attend Wake Tech.”
WHY
do YOU
Support
Wake Tech?
Rachel Selisker, CPA
Fmr. Director of Finance, Quintiles
3-D Printing:
The Future is Now
The official name is additive manufacturing, or AM, but you’ve
probably heard it called 3-D printing. Wake Tech is ahead of the
curve on this exciting technology, thanks to a generous grant from
the National Science Foundation (NSF).
For more information visit
grants.waketech.edu.
“Wake Tech is at the forefront of 3D
printing technology. This grant will
allow the college to develop instruction
and training and produce highly-skilled
workers for this emerging industry.”
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