Upcoming Courses

Courses

Boot Camp: Prepare for a Dental Hygiene Or Dental Assisting Career

Dental hygienists and assistants are critical healthcare professionals and the demand for more continues to rise. This course will help you understand the roles of a dental hygienist and dental assistant through a look at the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in the industry. Learn about the job responsibilities performed, essential skills, and interpersonal communication skills needed in these careers. In this bootcamp, you will also learn about Wake Tech course offerings that can help you achieve your career goal as a dental hygienist or dental assistant through a series of hands-on activities.

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Career Exploration in Dental Hygiene

Dental hygienists are critical healthcare professionals and the demand for more continues to rise. This course will help you understand the roles of a dental hygienist through a look at the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in the industry. Learn about the job responsibilities performed, essential skills, and interpersonal communication skills needed in this career. In this exploration course, you will also learn about Wake Tech course offerings that can help you achieve your career goal as a dental hygienist.

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Career Exploration in Phlebotomy

If you're looking for a hands-on career in healthcare and you want to start quickly, becoming a phlebotomist may be the right choice for you. Phlebotomists are the medical professionals responsible for drawing patients' blood or specimen samples. Phlebotomists are in high demand in a wide choice of employment settings such as clinics, hospitals, labs, nursing facilities, donor centers, and doctors' offices. Learn about the job responsibilities performed and customer service skills needed in this career. Explore the education, training, certifications, and licensing requirements you must complete to become a phlebotomist.

Monday, April 21, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Career Exploration in Social and Human Services

If you're passionate about helping others and supporting communities, a career in social and human services could be ideal for you. These professionals provide guidance and resources to improve individuals' lives and are in high demand across settings like community centers, healthcare facilities, schools, and nonprofits. Explore key job responsibilities in case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention, as well as the skills needed for this rewarding field. Learn about the education and training requirements needed to become a social and human services professional.

Thursday, May 1, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Career Exploration: Essential Roles in Healthcare

Interested in a career in Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, and Medical Laboratory Technology? If so, this course provides an in-depth exploration of these essential healthcare careers. You will gain a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities within each profession, explore fundamental skills and techniques used in the field, and review the necessary educational pathways and certification/licensure requirements. Whether you're considering a career in healthcare or seeking to refine your career goals, this course will help you navigate your options and make informed decisions about your future.

Friday, April 25, 2025, Classroom 414

Career Exploration: Interior Design

Interior Designers plan, design, and furnish the rooms and internal spaces of buildings to create layouts that are aesthetically pleasing, appropriate for the intended purpose of the spaces, practical, and safe. In this exploratory course you'll examine the role of an interior designer and learn about the qualifications needed for success in the industry. You'll learn about the designers' responsibilities, the knowledge and skills required, and the industry factors and trends that shape an interior design career. You'll also find out about the Wake Tech courses and programs that can help you enter the interior design industry and achieve your goals.

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Career Exploration: Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT)

Neurodiagnostic technologists (NDT) are critical healthcare professionals and the demand for more continues to rise. This course will help you understand the roles of an NDT through a look at the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in the industry. Learn about the job responsibilities performed, essential skills, and interpersonal communication skills needed in this career. In this exploration course, you will also learn about Wake Tech course offerings that can help you achieve your career goal as an NDT.

Monday, April 28, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Career Readiness: Real Estate Industry

Learn more about careers in real estate. This course offers you the opportunity to have a better understanding of the real estate industry and help determine if this career is the best for you. You will understand the roles of a realtor through a look at the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in the industry. You'll explore real estate principles, concepts, and laws and learn about the education, licenses, certifications and registrations needed to work in the field.

April 30, 2025 to May 2, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Career Readiness: Work From Home

Discover the world of remote work that thousands already benefit from every day and join their ranks. This course is designed to guide you through authentic remote work opportunities and offer insights into the tools and technology that streamline seamless remote communication. Learn effective strategies for identifying and securing virtual work, equipping you with the knowledge you need to embark on a successful remote working journey.

April 22, 2025 to May 1, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Discover a Career Field that's Right for You

Contemplating a career change or reentering the job market? Invest in discovering the ideal career path for you. Explore your individual strengths and delve into various career opportunities. Engage in self-assessment activities to better understand how your interests align with different career fields, ultimately helping you pinpoint the perfect career fit. Utilize online resources to research specific occupations, including essential skills, educational requirements, salary prospects, and industry trends. Develop a strategic roadmap to confidently enter your chosen career field.

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Pathways to Engineering Careers

Engineering is an exciting career because it combines scientific and mathematical knowledge with creative thinking. It offers job security with the opportunity to choose from a range of positions, educational requirements, and salary potential to match your interests and needs. Explore several career fields within the engineering industry such as civil, electronic, chemical, mechanical, robotics, and surveying. In this pathway course, you will also learn about Wake Tech course offerings that can help you achieve engineering career goals.

Thursday, April 24, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Pathways to Healthcare Careers

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing employment industries. It offers job security along with opportunities to choose from a range of positions, educational requirements, and salary potential - to match your interests and needs. In this pathway course, you'll explore career options in healthcare, such as nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy, radiography, medical billing and coding, medical lab technology, pharmacy technology, and more. You'll also learn about Wake Tech courses that can help you reach your career goals in healthcare.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Pathways to IT Careers

Information Technology (IT) is a dynamic industry that can offer job security and the opportunity to choose from a range of positions, educational requirements, and salary potential - to match your interests and needs. In this pathway course, you'll explore career options in the IT industry, such as computer systems analyst, computer programmer, web developer, network operations center analyst, cybersecurity specialist, technical support analyst, and more. You'll also learn about Wake Tech courses that can help you reach your career goals in IT.

Monday, March 24, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Pathways to Public Safety

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you drawn to careers that offer excitement, challenges, and the opportunity to serve others? Look no further than the field of public safety. From law enforcement and emergency response to fire services, public safety professionals play a crucial role in protecting lives and property, ensuring public order, and promoting community well-being. This pathway course is designed to help you explore your interests, discover your strengths, and chart a rewarding career path in public safety. Whether you're considering a career change or seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge in your current field, our course will provide valuable insights and resources to support your journey, and you'll also learn how Wake Tech can help you reach your career goals in public safety.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Virtual Classroom - Teams

Salary Negotiation

Do you want to ensure that you are being paid what you are worth? Are you unsure on how to negotiate your salary and benefits? Learn and explore resources to determine the market value of your desired position. Assess your worth and develop the necessary skills and strategy to successfully negotiate your salary and benefits. Build your confidence through the opportunity to practice your negotiation skills in class.

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