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Two students at N.C. A&T's College of Engineering work together on a project.

Education

Several colleges, universities in central NC are working to advance education around AI

Abigail Celoria

N.C. A&T, N.C. Central, and Wake Tech are among other institutions around the state, giving AI a place on campus.

Wake Technical Community College is building a fire and rescue training complex. The first-of-its kind center will be used by new and veteran firefighters across the Triangle. On Sept. 10, firefighters from the Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon departments gathered for the complex's groundbreaking.

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Wake Tech building 'first-of-its-kind' training center for firefighters

Brianna Atkinson

The Wendell complex will have live fires, a hazardous materials ditch, and liquid petroleum training pad. It will be open to new and veteran firefighters.

Elementary teacher and students working on an art project.

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Wake Tech s other community colleges in effort to license more elementary teachers

Liz Schlemmer

A new online program at Wake Tech is part of a statewide effort to help teachers who don't have a bachelor's degree in education earn a North Carolina teaching license.

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Elizabeth City State University partners with Wake Tech to launch new drone education program

Brianna Atkinson

The two schools hope to bring more drone education opportunities to Eastern North Carolina.

A sign by the Raleigh bond campaign committee

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In Wake County, bonds for parks, schools are on the ballot in 2022

Jason deBruyn

Wake County voters will consider a few bonds in the election, including one for Wake Technical Community College.

A sign indicates a no-student drop-off zone with Wake County public school buses in the background.

Education

The Pandemic's Sweeping Impact On North Carolina Schools

Laura Pellicer

How the spread of coronavirus, and the mitigation efforts to control it, are impacting some schools in North Carolina.School DistrictsDurham Public…

Kimberleigh Thomas is a student at Wake Tech Community College pursuing her associate's degree in social work. The college's program Fostering Bright Futures is helping her pursue a degree after aging out of the foster care system.

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Wake Tech Helps Students Age Out of Foster Care And Into College

Liz Schlemmer

Kimberleigh Thomas knows from experience how hard it is to move forward after aging out of foster care.“I didn't know what I wanted to do at 18,” Thomas…

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Stephen Scott Leaves A Large Legacy At Wake Tech

Anita Rao

Under the 15-year presidency of Stephen Scott, Wake Technical Community College grew by leaps and bounds. Full time enrollment more than doubled, the…

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Stephen Scott Leaves A Large Legacy At Wake Tech

Anita Rao

Under the 15-year presidency of Stephen Scott, Wake Technical Community College grew by leaps and bounds. Full time enrollment more than doubled, the…

Education

Wake Tech Breaks Ground On New RTP Campus

Governor Pat McCrory ed business leaders and other elected officials on Wednesday to break ground on an expansion for Wake Technical Community…