Due to continued effects from Hurricane Florence, Wake Tech will be closed Monday, September 17.
Author: eatekmen
Wake Tech Closings
Due to Hurricane Florence, all Wake Tech Campuses will be closing Wednesday Sept 12, 2018 at 2pm. All classes and activities for Wednesday evening are cancelled.
Campuses are also closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Sept 13, 14 & 15.
Please Be Safe!
Job Opportunity: Bus Drivers Wanted
The Wake County Public Schools System is holding a Bus Driver Career Fair on Saturday, June 17, 9am-12pm at Carroll Middle School. See our Job Skills & Opportunities blog for more information. 
Summer Citizenship Class for ESL
Our free Citizenship Preparation class will be offered this summer, 2017!
Beltline Education Center (BEC), 3200 Bush St., Raleigh 27609
Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, Room 324C
Registration: July 15, 2017
For more information: rmhoffabdelilah@waketech.edu or 919-334-1509
Workforce Continuing Education Open House
Ready for a career adventure? Eager to go places?
Come to the Wake Tech Community College Workforce Continuing Education Open House Saturday, September 17 Beltline Education Center; 3200 Bush St. Raleigh, 27609; 10am – 2pm
Explore a wide range of training programs. Many can be completed in just three months, or less!
Pre-register now to expedite the check-in process on the day of the event. It’s all free, so bring a friend!
Open House Activities:
- 30+ Information booths about Wake Tech training programs and services
- 15+ Workshops on topics including Commercial Drones, English as a Second Language, and Job searching through NCWorks Online
- Tours of the Advanced Manufacturing Center and Workforce Continuing Education School of Cosmetology
- Door prizes awarded throughout the day, with giveaways including registration discounts on non-credit classes
- Refreshments, and the Wandering Moose food truck
- Goody bags for the first 300 attendees on the day of the event
College workforce experts will answer your questions about:
- Prep courses for certificates in cybersecurity, manufacturing, public safety, and more
- High school equivalency prep; ACT/SAT prep — and what comes after
- Fee-waived courses for those who are unemployed, underemployed, or returning to work
- Personal enrichment courses for youth, adults, and seniors
- Small business startup information and entrepreneurial skills training
- Our Career Pathways Program
For more information: Natalie Heath | naheath@waketech.edu | 919-866-5840 | workforce.waketech.edu
Resource Guide for Wake County
This resource guide, from Catholic Parish Outreach, contains information on the following area. It has been updated as of June 2016.
General Assistance, Mental Health/Substance Abuse, Health Assistance, Financial Assistance, Crisis Hotlines, Transportation Assistance, Homeless Shelters, Transitional Housing, Clothing Assistance, Food Assistance, Household Goods/Furniture, Thrift Stores, and other resources.
Free Citizenship Classes
Fall 2016 Citizenship Classes at Wake Tech
Location: Beltline Education Center (BEC), 3200 Bush St., Raleigh 27609 Time: Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, Room 324 C Dates: September 24 – November 19, 2016
Registration: 9/24/16 & 10/1/16 at 9:30 am
More information: rmhoffabdelilah@waketech.edu or 919-334-1509
Annual Career Expo at NCSU
The WRAL/Capital Area Career Expo
When: August 4th from 10am – 2pm
Where: McKimmon Center at NC State University.
This event is free to the public and features over 80 employers who have vacant positions they are trying to fill. It’s a great event for jobseekers.
You must register for the event in advance at www.ncworks.gov . On the day of the event, dress for a potential job interview and bring multiple copies of your resume to distribute.
New Documentary on Refugees to NC
“Welcome to North Carolina”
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By Flickr.com user “MrTinDC” (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_t_in_dc/) [CC BY 2.0]
A local news channel, WRAL in Raleigh, has produced a new documentary film called “Welcome to North Carolina.” The film is just 22 minutes long. It focuses on an Iraqi couple and their two children, who left Baghdad to come to Raleigh.
You can find the link to this video on our Refugee Matters page. This page includes important resources for refugees in North Carolina and information about specific refugee populations who now call NC their home.
Free Citizenship Workshop
Thursday June 16, 2016; 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Hispanic Family Center ~ Centro para Familias Hispanas
2013 North Raleigh Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
(near exit 12, Brentwood Road/Yonkers Road)
Phone: 919) 873-0094; Fax: (919) 873-0260; www.cpfhraleigh.org
Come get free assistance with:
1) Step-by-step review of the naturalization process & 2) Assessment of your ability to naturalize
