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              Wake Technical Community College Spring 2012 • Volume 5 • Number 1
Wake Tech has
good reason to
cheer: The college
is breaking in
a brand new
gymnasium! The
17,000-square-foot
athletic facility,
which can seat up to 1,000 spectators,
is part of a new physical education
wing in the recently-renovated Early
Childhood Education Building on
main campus. The gym allows Wake
Tech to host sporting events for the
first time in its 50-year history. The
Eagles volleyball team christened the
new gym in the fall, before basketball
season got started in November.
Men’s head basketball coach Van
Williams says being able to play
in front of familiar faces is “a slam
dunk” for everyone. “With the new
gym, we’ve finally got a home court
advantage,” he says. “It’s a win-win
for the players and fans!” In addition
to basketball and volleyball, Wake
Tech’s fall sports roster includes men’s
and women’s soccer and – for the first
time ever – men’s and women’s cross
country. Autumn is a great time for
Wake Tech sports fans, and so is the
spring!
When the weather gets warm, it’s
time for men’s and women’s golf,
women’s softball, and men’s baseball.
In fact, it was the crack of the bat that
brought 19-year-old Zach Lee to Wake
Tech. Zach, who plays shortstop, was
a three-time all-conference star at
Hunt High School in Wilson, and he’s
a winner off the field as well. “Zach
is one of my best players,” says Head
Baseball Coach Chris Kiec. “He’s also
a good student and a young man of
good character.” Zach’s goal is to earn
an associate’s degree and move on to a
four-year university to study business.
He says Wake Tech is a home run for
him. “I love it here,” says Lee. “The
college is affordable, I like the small
classes, and I’m thrilled to be part of
the Eagles baseball team!”
For game schedules and information,
visit athletics.waketech.edu
Change Your Life —
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environment.
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Welcome to
Eagle Country!
Wake Tech’s mascot is soaring with a bit more
swagger these days. For years, the mascot
was simply known as “the eagle,” but in a
college-wide contest, Wake Tech students and
employees chose “Talon” as its new name. The
eagle also got an “extreme makeover” with a
new costume, and some new moves! Be sure to
check out Talon as he shows off his Eagle pride!
Home Court Advantage
Zach Lee
Features
coVer Story
2 You’re Hired!
co-op could Be your career connection
4 Find Your Passion
Discover What’s right for you through career exploration
7 College Transfer: 20 Years of Success and Counting!
8 Creating Success: From the Classroom to the Boardroom
Spotlights
5 Student Spotlight: Melissa Reeves
Staff Spotlight: Darryl McGraw
Faculty Spotlight: Angela Washington
Inside Front Cover
Home Court Advantage
Inside Back Cover
“We Started a Ripple Effect!”
In Every Issue
FactS aND FiNDS
6 Personality and Paycheck
regiStratioN
9 How to Enroll in Classes
at Wake Tech
Wake tech a to z
10 Get to work!
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 described in
this publication should be directed to (919) 866-5000. To inquire about
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Publisher................................................................... Dr. Stephen C. Scott
President, Wake Technical Community College
Managing Editor ............................................................... Laurie Clowers
Editor ............................................................................. Marilyn McNeely
Contributors .....Deb Hadley, Sheree Ward, Michelle Fauver, Laura Bethea
Graphic Design ...............................Francie Sanderson, Veronica Lawton,
Stephen Coppedge
Photography......................................... Stephen Coppedge, Sheree Ward,
Michelle Fauver, Beverly Rittner
www.waketech.edu
Wake Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Jim W. Perry, Chair
Brenda Castonguay
Linda D. Coleman
Wanda W. Denning
Merrie Hedrick
James E. Herbst
Harvey L. Montague
Sheila H. Ogle
J. Anthony (Andy) Penry
Dr. Benjamin D. Reese, Jr.
Gary J. Salamido
Ron Wainwright
Melissa Reeves, SGA President
Wake Tech Community College Senior Administration
Dr. Stephen C. Scott, President
Gerald A. Mitchell, Executive Vice President
Arthur W. Andrews, Senior Vice President, Finance & Business Services
Anthony M. Caison, Associate Vice President, Campus Operations
Laurie C. Clowers, Associate Vice President, Communications
O. Morton Congleton, Vice President, Development, & Executive
Director, Foundation
Sandra L. Dietrich, Associate Vice President, Career Programs
Tonya P. Forbes, Associate Vice President, Arts and Sciences
Wendell B. Goodwin, Facility Engineering Officer
Dr. D. Gayle Greene, Vice President, Northern Wake Campus &
Human Resources
Dr. Clay T. Hines, General Counsel & Vice President, Legal Services
Willa H. “Rita” Jerman, Senior Vice President, Student Services
Dr. Darryl D. McGraw, Chief Information Officer
Bryan K. Ryan, Senior Vice President, Curriculum Education Services
John W. Saparilas, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Services
Samuel Strickland, Senior Vice President, Continuing Education
Services
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© 2011 Wake technical community college
Welcome to career Focus!
inside you’ll find information about Wake tech’s many courses and programs –
all designed to meet your needs for education and training that are timely and
relevant in today’s workplace and world.
Wake tech has provided quality educational services in Wake county for almost
half a century. We’ve invested in the people of this community and believe
wholeheartedly in their great potential. our students and graduates are advancing
knowledge and providing services in health care, computer technologies,
hospitality, and so many other fields. they keep the local economy humming and
improve the quality of life for everyone.
Where does your potential lie? What are your interests and passions? Where
do you want to go? With classes to fit every schedule and multiple campuses
spanning the region, Wake tech can help you get there. Let’s get started!
Dr. Stephen C. Scott
President
From the President
On the cover:
Frank Blas graduates in
May 2012 with an associate
in applied Science degree
in Mechanical engineering
technology. thanks to
a co-op experience, he was
offered a job even before
he graduated!
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That’s why many students embrace
the opportunity to make important
job connections while they’re still in
school. Cooperative Education – Co-op,
for short – is an arrangement
between educators and employers
that allows students to work in a
field of interest while earning money
and academic credit. Co-op provides
valuable on-the-job training,
allowing students to take what
they’ve learned in the classroom and
apply it to real workplace situations
and challenges. In so doing they
fine-tune technical skills and know-how,
and they also learn important
“soft” skills – communication, team
building, problem solving. Co-op
offers another extremely important
benefit as well: It’s often the link to
future employment and a rewarding
career.
“I was hired even before I finished
school!” says Frank Blas, now a CAD
Support Detailer at John E. Green
Company in Raleigh. Frank was
a co-op student with the company
in the spring of 2011, and by fall
semester he had been hired full
time. He worked while finishing his
last three classes; his new employer
gave him the flexibility to attend
a Monday class on campus, and he
completed other coursework online.
Frank’s supervisor Bill Thornton
says the growing company was
looking for new talent, and co-op
You’re Hired!
Co-op Could Be Your Career Connection
Students who took
part in a paid co-op
were more likely to
get a job offer, have
a job in hand by the
time they graduated,
and receive a higher
starting salary offer
than their peers who
did not (NACE 2011
Student Survey).
“You’re hired!” Every job seeker wants to hear that, but with unemployment at record levels, those words
are getting harder to come by. Even those who’ve gone to college and acquired valuable skills can have a
tough time impressing a potential employer – and getting a foot in the door can be half the battle.
Frank Blas
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definitely gave Frank that foot in the
door: “Frank has the skills we need,
and after we saw his performance, we
offered him a job.”
Frank’s situation is not unique: The
National Association of Colleges
and Employers (NACE) reports that
students who took part in a paid co-op
were more likely to get a job offer,
have a job in hand by the time they
graduated, and receive a higher
starting salary offer than their peers
who did not (NACE 2011 Student
Survey). In fact, more than 40% of
students with co-op experience got
at least one offer after applying for
a job, while only 30% without that
experience got an offer.
“Employers in our area have come
to rely on Wake Tech for dedicated
co-op students who are honing their
skills and motivated to work hard,”
says Vickie Grove, Coordinator
of Cooperative Education. “Many
employers realize it’s a great
opportunity to develop future talent,
contribute to the success of students
in their community, and in many
cases, see first-hand how a potential
employee would perform on the job.”
At Wake Tech, more than 40
programs require Cooperative
Education or offer it as an elective.
Baking and Pastry Arts is one of
the programs that requires it, and
student Karen Gray is making the
most of it. A 1980 graduate of Wake
Tech’s associate degree nursing
program, Karen has supported her
family by working as a nurse. Now
that her children are grown, she’s
ready to pursue her real passion:
baking. “I love cake decorating!” she
says.
Returning as a student in Wake
Tech’s Baking and Pastry Arts
program, Karen landed a co-op job at
Sweet Memories bakery in Apex in
the fall of 2011. Two weeks after she
started, she was offered a position
upon graduation. “I’m thrilled,” she
says. “It’s a wonderful place to work.
My supervisor Danielle Matroni is so
encouraging and helpful.”
Not all co-op students will have jobs
waiting for them when they graduate,
but the experience will go a long
way in today’s job market, where
candidates need every edge they can
get. Says Grove: “Experience in the
workplace – where students’ skills
are really put to the test – is an
invaluable credential.”
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“Many employers realize it’s a great opportunity to develop future talent,
contribute to the success of students in their community, and in many
cases, see first-hand how a potential employee would perform on
the job.”
– Vickie Grove
Coordinator of Cooperative Education
Karen Gray
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Find Your Passion
Discover What’s Right for You through Career Exploration
• Assess yourself.
Assessments can help you define your
interests, preferences, values, and strengths
and provide direction in your choice of careers.
Find out if you’re heading down the right path
by visiting our Counseling Services webpage
at counseling.waketech.edu
• Examine your actions.
Are your daily actions helping to fulfill your
dreams? Pay attention to what drives you,
highlight the positives, and learn to direct
your energy and maintain focus. Awareness
can lead to informed decisions about your
future.
• Explore the world of work.
Do your homework! Research career options
thoroughly. The Occupational Outlook
Handbook, ONET, College Foundation of
NC, and America’s Career Infonet, among
other resources, can provide detailed
job descriptions, salary ranges, and
employment outlook for a wide variety of
fields.
• Ask, investigate, learn!
Connect with employers by requesting informational interviews (by phone
or in person) – you’ll get an inside look at trends and expectations in
your field of interest. Find out what others in your area are doing as they
explore careers, what they’ve found successful, and the obstacles they’ve
encountered.
• Gain a full view.
Build on your knowledge of yourself and your career interests by job
shadowing. Observing professionals at work can help you understand what
jobs will be best for you, and even give you a competitive edge over other job
candidates. Sometimes a job-shadowing experience turns into an interview!
• Experiment and try!
Co-op experiences are valuable work opportunities that allow you to put
the skills you’ve learned in the classroom to the test. You may enter the
experience with certain ideas and expectations and leave with completely
different ones! Co-ops help you find your “niche.”
• Expand your network.
Through informational interviews, job shadowing, and work experiences,
you can begin to build a network of professional contacts in your area of
interest. Professional organizations, conferences, career fairs, and social
gatherings can also provide networking opportunities to help you expand
your circle – and ultimately, land the career of your dreams!
Remember these tips as you continue discovering your passions and use
them to define a meaningful direction for your education and career.
Visit counseling.waketech.edu/career for more information.
It’s important to take the time to find the career that’s right for you – a career that will fulfill your passions and lead to
rewarding experiences.
As you explore, consider the following:
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“Keep it in the cloud!” Angela
Washington’s students are familiar
with this phrase, which refers to the
“cloud” over a comic strip character’s
head. “I teach my students that
patients are often nervous and
looking to you for reassurance,”
Angela says. “If you’re having a bad
day, you need to keep it to yourself
– keep those thoughts ‘in the cloud’
and maintain your professionalism.”
Wake Tech’s 2011 Instructor of the
Year helps students learn how to
provide the best possible patient
care – what Angela regards as the
most important aspect of their jobs.
Title: Instructor and Clinical
Coordinator, Computed Tomography
(CT) and Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) Programs, Wake Tech
Health Sciences Division
Background: Ten years as
an educator at Wake Technical
Community College; prior career in
radiography, computed tomography,
magnetic resonance imaging, and
service in the United States Air
Force
Education: Associate’s degree in
Radiography, Community College
of the Air Force; bachelor’s degree
and master’s degree in Radiologic
Science, Midwestern State
University
Work experience: Instructor and
Clinical Coordinator at Wake Tech;
CT and MRI Staff Technologist at
WakeMed (Raleigh) and Carolina
Imaging (Fayetteville)
Special honors, awards, and
accomplishments: 2011 Excellence
in Teaching Award and Instructor
of the Year Award, Wake Tech; Air
Force Achievement Medal; co-author
of “Pedagogy of Online Education,”
published in Radiologic Science &
Education
Personal/Family: I grew up in
Shreveport, Louisiana, and now live
in Cary with my partner, son, and
two dogs.
Hobbies: I absolutely love the game
of golf! I also enjoy bike riding,
computing, and hanging out with
family and friends.
Best thing about Wake Tech is
… The opportunity to grow, as an
educator and as a person. Wake Tech
provides faculty leadership, training
opportunities, and encouragement.
I love my job and I truly enjoy what
I do!
Advice: Honesty, integrity,
compassion, and hard work go a long
way. Take a moment to remember
why you do what you do, and don’t
forget to laugh and enjoy life!!
Angela Washington
2011 Instructor of the Year
Melissa Reeves
SGA President
When Melissa Reeves is asked
why she decided on a career
in counseling, her response is
immediate: “I’ve been through
some difficult times in my life. I
want to help other people ‘walk it
out’ when they’re having problems
– to help them know they don’t
have to remain stuck in whatever
situation they’re in.”
Current standing: President,
SGA; member, Phi Theta Kappa,
Social Sciences Club, and WTCC
Inspirational Choir
Background: Raised in Oklahoma
– Go Sooners! Moved to Orlando,
Florida – Go Gators! Moved to
NC when my husband got a job at
NCSU – Go Pack!!
Educational plans: Transfer
to NCSU to earn bachelor’s and
master’s degrees in social work
Career plans: To become a
licensed clinical social worker and
provide counseling to families,
couples, children, and adolescents
Work experience: Teacher’s
assistant in classrooms of children
with hearing impairments, autism,
or cerebral palsy; office manager;
homeschooling mom
Personal/Family: Married to my
best friend and the love of my life,
Larry Reeves; 10 adopted children,
seven grandchildren, six horses,
two dogs, and a bird. My husband
and I are both ordained ministers.
I survived cancer and a major auto
accident, and that has given me a
new love and appreciation for life!
Hobbies: Singing, drama,
horseback riding; boating, and
spending time with my husband,
kids, and grandkids!
Best thing about Wake Tech
is… The smaller class size and the
way the teachers are so attentive
and willing to help the students.
Advice for prospective/
current Wake Tech students:
Get involved in clubs and
organizations. There are ways to
make a difference – find them!
Dr. Darryl McGraw
2011 Staff Member of the Year
Students who attended Wake
Tech more than six years ago
likely remember a very different
registration process: “It was
telephone registration with one
slow computer,” says Darryl
McGraw. “We were one of the
first community colleges in
North Carolina to set up web-based
registration, and now, more
than 500 students can register
concurrently.” Darryl is driven
to keep Wake Tech ahead of the
technology curve, to serve students
better and to continue to lead the
way in IT innovation.
Title: Chief Information Officer
Background: Originally from
Columbus County, NC; 31 years
of experience in information
technology; military service
Education: Associate Degree,
Southeastern Community College
in Whiteville, NC; BS in computer
science, NC State University; MBA,
Campbell University; Doctorate
(Ed.D.) in education, NC State
University
Work experience: CIO or
equivalent at three community
colleges; North Carolina National
Guard chief information officer for
the state
Special honors, awards, and
achievements: 2011 Staff
Excellence Award and Staff
Member of the Year award, Wake
Tech; recognized as one of the
top 100 IT leaders in the nation,
Computerworld Magazine;
Authored the article, “Laptop for
Every Student,” published in the
Community College Journal.
Personal/Family: Happily
married for 23 years to Roxanna
McGraw.
Hobbies: I love to travel with my
wife. We always have a bag packed,
ready to go somewhere!
Best thing about Wake Tech is
… the wonderful and dedicated
colleagues and co-workers.
Advice: Our time on this planet is
short. Don’t miss an opportunity to
let your family know that you love
them.
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Your personality may have a
bigger effect on your bottom line
than you ever imagined.
Psychology’s so-called “big five”
personality characteristics
(openness, conscientiousness,
extraversion, agreeableness,
neuroticism) are used by
professionals to describe the
human personality, but a new
study shows that they may also
describe how we earn, spend and
save money.
Chances are, if you are
conscientious, even tempered
and extraverted, you probably
have more money in the bank
than if you’re agreeable, open to
experience and neurotic.
University of Michigan
economist David Weir and
University of Pennsylvania
psychologist Angela Lee
Duckworth collected data on
almost 10,000 adults age 50
and older and
compared
their
personality
characteristics,
their cognitive
ability (IQ),
wealth, and
lifetime
earnings records from
Social Security.
Not surprisingly they
found that people who score high
on conscientiousness not only
earn more than average, they
also save more than average.
Even-tempered folks who score
low on neuroticism tend to earn
more money–but they don’t
necessarily save more. And
while extraverts and introverts
earn about the same, it’s the
extraverts who save more. And
perhaps surprisingly, people who
score high on agreeableness and
openness to experience tend to
earn less and save less.
So it seems personality has a
real correlation with our work
and money habits – as for the
personality types that are more
fun at parties, that’s another
study.
Source: “Personality, Lifetime
Earnings, and Retirement
Wealth,” October 2010 University
of Michigan Retirement Research
Center
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Majorly Important
When choosing a career path, men and
women are not as far apart as you might
guess. There is a lot of overlap in the choice
of college majors between the sexes – but a
few notable differences too. Men still choose
engineering and computer careers in much
larger numbers – both fields in which six-figure
salaries are commonplace. Women still
dominate in English, humanities and liberal
arts – fields that pay far more modest salaries.
Although money isn’t everything, many college
freshmen state that becoming financially well
off is among their life goals, and the choice of a
major can make a big difference in income.
Raleigh: A Brain Magnet
Top College Majors
WoMEn MEn
Business Business
health Professions and clinical Sciences Social Sciences and history
Social Sciences and history engineering and engineering technologies
education Visual and Performing arts
Psychology computer and information Sciences and Support Services
Visual and Performing arts Biological and Biomedical Sciences
communication and communication technologies communication and communication technologies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences education
english Language and Literature/Letters Psychology
Liberal arts and Sciences, general Studies, humanities Security and Protective Services
Source: “Most Popular College Majors for Women” August 10, 2010, Forbes.com
Apparently, the smart people
think it’s a smart move to live in
Raleigh. That’s according to Forbes,
which ranked the Raleigh area
#2 on its list of America’s Biggest
Brain Magnets! To come up with
the list of the smartest U.S. cities
of the future, Forbes studied the
country’s 50 largest metropolitan
areas and ranked them based on the
increase in college-educated citizens
compared to the population over 25
years old between 2007 and 2009.
Raleigh made the top of the list,
just behind New Orleans. Coming
in third place was Austin, Texas.
High-dense cities like New York and
San Francisco didn’t even make the
top ten. Forbes says this reflects a
phenomenon not often mentioned:
the spreading out of intelligence!
Source: Forbes.com, February, 2011
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Wake Tech’s College/University Transfer program is
marking a milestone: The program, designed to prepare
Wake Tech graduates to pursue additional higher
education, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Over the
last two decades, it has evolved from a fledgling eaglet
into a soaring eagle!
Wake Tech’s transfer program began
in 1991. It started small, a single
department with five instructors
and 18 disciplines, and offered the
Associate in Arts and Associate
in Science degrees. Growth was
rapid in the years that followed.
Now, under the umbrella of Arts
and Sciences, College/University
Transfer includes eight departments,
with 195 full-time instructors and
89 adjuncts, in 39 disciplines. In
addition to the AA and AS degrees,
the transfer program now offers
the Associate of Science/Pre-
Engineering degree as well as the
Transfer Core Diplomas for Arts
and Sciences. Enrollment growth
has followed suit. Twenty years ago,
the program had 300 students; by
fall 2007, that number had jumped
to 5,117, and in 2011, it surged to
8,430 students. “The program seems
to grow exponentially every year,”
says Tonya Forbes, Associate Vice
President of Arts and Sciences, “and
so does the reputation of Wake Tech
graduates who transfer to local
universities.”
Today’s transfer graduates have
an impressive array of choices,
thanks to that good reputation
and to the dynamic partnerships
Wake Tech has formed with four-year
institutions. The transfer
program operates under articulation
agreements that allow students
to transfer to all UNC System
institutions and to private North
Carolina colleges and universities
as well. These agreements even
offer transfer options for students
enrolled in technical programs at
Wake Tech. Forbes says Wake Tech
students are in high demand, and
the partnerships prove it. “Our four-year
partners, including NCSU and
UNC-Chapel Hill, actively recruit
Wake Tech transfer students,” she
says. “They tell us our graduates
come prepared for success.”
Wake Tech’s transfer program
has indeed come a long way in 20
years, and Forbes is proud of its
transformation. The goal now, she
says, is planning for the jobs of the
future! “We’re emphasizing the
importance of STEM fields (science,
technology, engineering, and math)
and encouraging students to earn
a certification along with their
associate’s degree,” Forbes says. “We
want our graduates to get four-year
degrees and beyond – and to enter
the workforce earning a high wage.”
Aiming for success is what Wake
Tech’s transfer program is all about!
Celebrating 20 years of success …
and counting!
Choices
Wake Tech has partnered with several
four-year colleges and universities so
the transfer process is seamless. Many
of our partners, like East Carolina
University, Campbell University and
Mount Olive college, not only accept
Wake Tech’s AA and AS degrees, but
also our Associate of Applied Science
degrees, so students can begin their
career while pursuing a bachelor’s
degree! For more information, visit
choices.waketech.edu.
College Transfer:
20 Years of Success and Counting!
Visit us!
Enrollment Information • Exhibits
Demonstrations • Campus Tours
Annual Open House
April 28, 2012
Northern Wake Campus
6600 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
April 21, 2012
Main Campus
9101 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
For more information, call 919-866-5500
Student Success!
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Jerry Johnson
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
“Wake Tech helped me get where I am today.”
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Jerry Johnson is energized about
energy: “We’re making renewable
energy out of landfill gas!” As Vice
President of Capital Projects at
Waste Industries, Jerry is in charge
of Black Creek Renewable Energy,
a project that turns gas produced
at a Sampson County landfill into
electricity that powers 4,000 area
homes.
Jerry’s professional life includes
supervising multi-million dollar
projects, but his background is a
modest one. Growing up on a farm
in rural Johnston County, Jerry’s
only option for higher education was
a community college. “At 19, Wake
Tech made sense to me – ‘dollars and
cents,’” he says. “It was affordable,
and I could continue to work while
going to school.”
Jerry did work, as a trucker, while
taking civil engineering classes at
Wake Tech (then called W.W. Holding
Technical Institute). Within a few
years he was designing and building
recycling facilities. He joined Waste
Industries in 1991 and worked his
way up to the executive team. He
says he owes much of his success
to his Wake Tech instructors and
the hands-on training he received.
“Wake Tech helped me get where I
am today,” Jerry says. “The college
kick-started my career, and it’s the
reason I’ve had 37 years of success.”
Save the Date!
Pastry Seminars
Showpieces
Cake Displays
Culinary Samples from
Local Restaurants
Sponsor Goodies
For more information, visit:
culinaryartsshowcase.waketech.edu
Tuesday April 24, 2012
Raleigh Convention Center
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How to Enroll in Classes at Wake Tech
Apply for Admission
1. Complete an online Application for Admission: admissions.waketech.edu
and follow prompts
2. Apply for Financial Aid and Veterans benefits (if applicable):
financialaid.waketech.edu
3. Request transcripts: Have all high school and college transcripts, SAT
scores, and/or ACT scores mailed to: Wake Technical Community College
Admissions Office, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603-5696
4. Schedule a college placement test: testingcenter.waketech.edu
5. Meet with an academic advisor: advising.waketech.edu – get help with
selecting the courses you need to meet your academic goals!
Register for Classes
Browse course offerings: You can scan and plan your classes and schedules
without a User ID or a password! Just visit webadvisor.waketech.edu, click
Future Students, and Search for Curriculum Sections.
When you’re ready to register for classes:
6. Activate your Key Account – this is the one login that will allow
you to access WebAdvisor and many other college services. Visit
my.waketech.edu, click Activate Account and follow the prompts to
establish your Key Account User ID and password.
7. To register for classes, visit webadvisor.waketech.edu. Click Log In,
enter your Key Account User ID and password, and click Submit.
8. Select Current Curriculum Students (Credit).
9. Under the heading “Registration,” click Register for Sections and follow
the prompts to select your classes.
Remember to pay for your classes before the deadline, and you’re ready
to go!
For step-by-step, detailed instructions for WebAdvisor,
visit wainfo.waketech.edu. Walk-in registration is conducted
on select dates, see calendars.waketech.edu.
Questions about Admissions or Advising?
• Call Student Information at 919-866-5500
(Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
• Visit admissions.waketech.edu.
• Email admissions@waketech.edu.
Questions about Registration?
• Call Registration Information at 919-866-5700
(Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
• Visit wainfo.waketech.edu.
• Email registrar@waketech.edu.
Key Dates – Spring 2012 Semester
Semester Dates 01/04/2012 – 05/07/2012
registration period* 10/24/2011 – 01/03/2012
Last day to add a Second 8-Week Mini-mester class 03/13/2012
*Students register by assigned priority
Tuition payment deadlines: If you register:
11/08/2011 – 12/16/2011, payment is due 12/16/2011
12/17/2011 – 01/03/2012, payment is due 01/03/2012
2012 Wake Tech
Summer Camps
Photoshop
Drama
Entrepreneurship
Biotech
French
Spanish
Game Design
Character Creation
Robotics
Creating Cool Websites
Young Filmmakers
...and more!
Wake Tech’s Summer Camps are held selected weeks
during June & July. They are open to all rising 7th,
8th, and 9th graders in Wake County.
Registration begins March 1, 2012
Call 919-866-5820 or
visit summercamps.waketech.edu
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Wake Tech A to Z
Wake Tech Community College A-Z
Credentials Key:
AA = Associate in Arts AS = Associate in Science AAS = Associate in Applied Science
AGE = Associate in General Education D = Diploma C = Certificate
Get to work! Wake Tech offers the
education and training you need to
land the job you want.
Prepare yourself for a rewarding
career and enter the job market
with confidence – whether you’re
just starting out or starting over!
Take a look at our diploma, certificate, and degree
programs and find the one that’s right for you.
Learn new skills, earn credentials, and build
a powerful resume that will open doors to new
opportunity. Start now! CF
* Also available online **Also available as hybrid
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.
Get to work!
Area of Study Credentials
offered
Prepares you for *Salary
Median/ Range
Accounting* AAS, D, C Careers that entail analyzing, processing, and communicating information about financial operations; workplaces include
accounting firms, businesses, banks, hospitals, school systems, and government agencies.
28,000 - 36,500
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
Air Conditioning, Heating,
& Refrigeration
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.
32,080 - 53,660
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.
25,000 - 40,000
Associate in Arts* AA Transfer Degree Transfer to a senior institution; Completion of course work 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 curriculums.
N/A
Associate in General
Education*
AGE General education with emphasis on intellectual growth and personal enrichment; can be tailored to student interests rather than to
specific technical or professional requirements.
N/A
Associate in Science AS Transfer Degree Transfer to a senior institution; Completion of course work 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 curriculums.
N/A
Associate in Science –
Pre-Major: Engineering
AS Transfer Degree Transfer to a senior institution; Completion of course work is equivalent to the general education requirements for a bachelor’s
degree; Awarded upon successful completion of 64 hours, including specific courses in science and mathematics required for the
engineering curriculum.
N/A
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.
32,291 - 46,701
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, or with private enterprise. 34,410 - 56,360
BioPharmaceutical
Technology
AAS, C Careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical quality assurance, microbiological quality assurance, product inspection,
documentation review, manufacturing, and product/process validation.
24,500 - 62,300
Business Administration AAS, C Professions in business settings involving marketing, sales, customer service, finance, human resources, and/or business
management in small, medium, and large organizations in a global economy.
29,300 - 66,300
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.
27,800 - 36,700
Civil Engineering
Technology
AAS, C Computer planning technician career designing subdivisions, transportation systems, buildings, bridges, dams, and water
treatment facilities; workplaces include public or private engineering, construction, and surveying companies.
26,800 - 66,700
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)
40,000 - 62,000
Computer Engineering
Technology
AAS, C Jobs consisting of installing, servicing, and maintaining computers, peripherals, networks, and computer-controlled equipment;
specialties include electronics technology, computer networks, server maintenance, and programming; graduates may qualify for
certification in electronics, computers, or networks.
26,600 - 70,800
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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.
Area of Study Credentials
offered
Prepares you for *Salary
Median/ Range
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.
22,300 - 54,400
Computer Programming** AAS, C Employment as a computer programmer, analyst, software developer, computer operator, systems technician, database specialist,
software specialist, or information systems manager in business, industry, or government agencies.
40,100 - 69,600
Construction Management
Technology
AAS, C Job opportunities including construction project manager, superintendent, foreman, or estimator in the residential or commercial
construction industry.
34,253 - 53,257
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 CA D 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; entry-level positions with potential advancement to sous-chef, executive
chef, or food service manager in restaurants, hotels, resorts, and catering companies, or 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.
39,900 - 69,700
Dental Assisting D Career classification as a DA I 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, public health dental clinics, and dental
school settings.
29,226 - 42,328
Dental Hygiene AAS Professions involving the assessment, planning, and implementation of dental hygiene for individuals; eligibility to take the state/
regional and national examinations for licensure; workplaces include dental offices, clinics, public health agencies, industry, and
professional education.
50,713 - 69,413
Diploma in Arts* AA Transfer Diploma Transfer to a senior institution; Completion of course work is equivalent to the core general education requirements for a bachelor’s
degree; awarded upon successful completion of 44 hours.
N/A
Diploma in Science AS Transfer Diploma Transfer to a senior institution; Completion of course work is equivalent to the core general education requirements for a bachelor’s
degree; awarded upon successful completion of 44 hours.
N/A
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/Electronics
Technology
AAS, D, C Positions in the electrical/electronics profession, assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic
systems; work in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
33,363 - 52,146
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 - 78,600
Emergency Medical Science AAS Employment as a paramedic, with knowledge and skills in basic and advanced life support; eligibility for both state and national
certification exams; workplaces include fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, hospitals, urgent care centers, and
physician’s offices.
33,900 - 49,989
Environmental Science
Technology
AAS Professions involving environmental testing/consulting and related work, including chemical analysis, biological analysis, water/
wastewater treatment, EPA compliance inspection, or hazardous materials handling.
26,600 - 68,500
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
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
Heavy Equipment and
Transport Technology
AAS, D, C 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.
26,215 - 43,160
Heavy Equipment and
Transport Technology:
Agricultural Systems
AAS Occupations involving troubleshooting and repair of agricultural equipment, including farm tractors, planters, sprayers, and
harvesters; entry-level employment in agricultural systems equipment repair businesses.
23,808 - 38,450
Heavy Equipment and
Transport Technology:
Construction Equipment
Systems
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.
23,485 - 39,582
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, C Entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services, including mental health,
child care, rehabilitation, and education.
20,255 - 33,694
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.
24,485 - 34,426
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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.
Area of Study Credentials
offered
Prepares you for *Salary
Median/ Range
Industrial Engineering
Technology*
AAS, C Positions developing and improving integrated systems involving people, materials, equipment, and information; employment in
industrial engineering technology, quality assurance, supervision, team leadership, and facilities management.
29,126 - 75,586
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.
40,700 - 75,200
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.
20,000 - 40,000
Landscape Architecture
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.
20,000 - 40,000
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 have a Bachelor’s Degree and meet additional criteria.
37,710 - 41,760
Machining Technology C Positions involving the use of power machinery, computerized equipment, and sophisticated precision inspection instruments;
employment opportunities in manufacturing industries, government agencies, and machining job shops.
26,707 - 42,286
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
D Employment as an MRI technologist who uses magnetic energy fields to produce images of the human body; eligibility to take the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT ) examination for certification and registration; employment in hospitals,
physicians’ offices, and research facilities.
39,500 - 56,500
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.
29,532 - 51,139
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, and service industries.
31,978 - 71,482
Medical Assisting AAS, D A career as a health care professional qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures; employment in
physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the
American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Examination.
24,353 - 32,626
Medical Laboratory
Technology
AAS Jobs performing clinical laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease; eligibility for National Certification
examination by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology; employment in hospitals, medical offices,
reference laboratories, industry and research facilities.
36,500 - 55,500
Medical Office
Administration*
AAS, D, C Medical administrative support positions including medical records clerk, insurance specialist, and transcriptionist; 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 products.
41,000 - 66,300
Nursing, Associate Degree AAS A career as a registered nurse upon successful completion of licensure exam; workplaces include hospitals, long-term care
facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies.
46,007 - 69,421
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 in the health care and pharmaceutical industry; settings include hospitals, outpatient clinics, retail pharmacies,
pharmaceutical wholesale companies, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
19,502 - 32,889
Phlebotomy C Careers in the field of phlebotomy, obtaining and transporting blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis;
eligibility for national certification as a phlebotomy technician; work in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other health care settings
17,500 - 27,000
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.
26,095 - 42,393
Radiography AAS Employment as a health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body; work in hospitals, clinics,
physicians’ offices, or industrial settings; eligibility to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ national exam for
certification.
43,649 - 63,610
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 - 69,600
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.
33,925 - 43,807
Surveying Technology AAS Positions including survey party chief, surveying technician, highway surveyor, mapper, GPS technician, or CA D operator;
graduates are prepared to complete requirements to become a Registered Land Surveyor in North Carolina.
29,600 - 53,000
Therapeutic Massage D Occupations providing client care through therapeutic massage; workplaces include hospitals, athletic settings, spas, and private
practices; eligibility to take the NCE or the MBLEx and apply for a North Carolina license.
23,339 - 51,876
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.
40,700 - 75,200
Welding Technology D,C Jobs in the welding and metalworking industry; employment as an entry-level technician in construction, manufacturing,
fabrication, sales, and quality control environments.
31,904 - 45,897
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Fortunately, there’s a Wake Tech
scholarship designed especially for
students like M’Shiela: The Second
Chance Endowed Scholarship
provides $1,000 to up to four students
over the age of 34 each year, to
help with the cost of tuition, books,
and fees. It was established in2004
by Julian and Liz Clay Bradley of
Raleigh. “When I was working as a
financial advisor, I met a client who
loved working with computers, but
couldn’t afford to go to college to get
a degree,” says Liz. “That’s when I
decided to set up a scholarship to
help older citizens go back to school.”
The Second Chance Endowed
Scholarship is for students ages 35-
50 who are enrolled in a degree
program for the purpose of training
or retraining for the job market.
Applicants must have demonstrated
financial need and maintain a
grade point average of 3.0. M’Shiela
Salvador met all the criteria, and
she’s now on her way to earning
an accounting degree. “The Second
Chance Scholarship has taken so
much stress out of going back to
college while supporting my family,”
she says. “It’s made it possible for
me to pursue the degree I always
wanted!”
Every year, the Bradleys get letters
of thanks from scholarship recipients
like M’Shiela, describing what a
difference the scholarship has made.
“The importance of contributions
like the Bradleys’, and those of
other donors like them, cannot be
overstated,” says Mort Congleton,
executive director of the Wake Tech
Foundation. “These scholarships truly
do start a ripple – one that has a far-reaching
effect, helping deserving
students and in the process changing
the equation for families and the
entire community. Investing in Wake
Tech in this way has a profound
impact on our region’s economic well-being
for years to come. ”
The Bradleys contribute yearly to
the Second Chance endowment using
some of the proceeds from Julian’s
hobby of landscape painting, and
know the return on their investment
goes far beyond its four annual
recipients. “We feel so good that we’re
helping people pursue their passion,”
says Liz. “When their children see
how well their parents are doing,
and then their grandchildren see it,
they’re inspired to do the same. That’s
a ‘ripple’ that keeps on going!”
Want to start a ripple effect?
Visit foundation.waketech.edu.
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Sometimes in life, you have to take a chance. That’s exactly
what 43-year old M’Shiela Salvador did when she enrolled
at Wake Tech in 2010. At the time, this single mother
of four wasn’t sure how she’d pay for college, but felt
confident it would ultimately pay off for her and her family.
“In order to support myself and my kids, I knew I needed a
degree,” she says.
“We Started a
Ripple Effect!”
(And you can, too!)
 
– Julian and Liz Clay Bradley
M’Shiela Salvador
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