Wake Tech East: Special Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Zebulon Education Partners and Zebulon Chamber Community Investors
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Wake Tech East, 5401 Rolesville Road, Wendell, NC 27591
Initial Meeting Location: Lobby of the Education and Innovation Center (Building C)
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of East Wake County’s most exciting new developments! Hosted by Wake Tech East Provost Chad Ray, in partnership with Brett Brenton of myFutureNC and John Saffold of the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce, this tour will offer a firsthand look at how Wake Tech East is investing in the future of our community.
Highlights of the Tour
Wake Tech East is more than just a new campus—it's a hub for innovation and opportunity. The campus currently offers university transfer degrees and specialized programs in areas such as engineering, public safety, and aviation, with future programs including biotechnology, automation, and robotics. Major facilities include:
- Education and Innovation Center: A state-of-the-art building with smart classrooms, science labs, student services, and more.
- Public Safety Simulation Complex: The most comprehensive reality-based training facility in North Carolina for first responders.
- Advanced Technology Center: (Opening Spring 2026): A cutting-edge facility dedicated to engineering, manufacturing, and biotechnology.
- Fire and Rescue Training Center: (Opening Spring 2026): A specialized Class A training center for in-service firefighters, designed to enhance hands-on skills and improve emergency response capabilities.
Spotlight on SparkNC
One of the highlights of this tour will be SparkNC, an innovative educational initiative hosted at Wake Tech East. SparkNC empowers students to thrive in high-tech careers like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software development. Through hands-on, flexible learning opportunities, SparkNC helps students build essential skills in emerging technology fields, ensuring a dynamic and competitive future workforce for North Carolina.
Key aspects of SparkNC include:
Discovery: Helping learners, especially women and students of color, explore high-tech career paths through engaging activities and professional interaction.
Experience: Offering real-world challenges and peer collaborations to deepen student learning in high-tech fields.
Career Navigation: Guiding students toward earning diplomas, college credits, certificates, and industry-relevant credentials, while connecting them with high-tech employers.
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
Contact Information
John Saffold
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