Wake Tech Career Services

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Your dream job starts with a strong resume 💪📄
Whether you’re starting from scratch or polishing what you have, this course gets your resume job-ready 🎯💼

📅 Date: Thursday, June
🕙 Time: 1pm-4pm
📍 Location: Microsoft Teams

Link to register:
https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3001CE2

🎓 Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

💻✨ Ready to boost your confidence with technology?
Join our Basic Computer Skills for Today’s Workforce course and build the essential skills you need to succeed in today’s job market! 🚀

📌 Learn foundational computer skills
🔍 Enhance your job search strategies
💼 Increase your value to future employers

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
🕙 Time: 10am-1:30pm
📍 Location: NCWorks Career Center

Link to register: https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3005BC2

🎓 Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

📝✨ Resume Style & Organization ✨📝

Learn how to use your experience to customize your resume and make it stand out to employers! 💼🚀
Discover tips on organizing your information, highlighting your skills, and presenting your background with confidence 💡📄

Your experience matters—learn how to showcase it the right way! 🌟

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27th
🕙 Time: 10am-1pm
📍 Location: NCWorks Career Center

Link to register: https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3003AV2

🎓 Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱
This week, we pause to observe Memorial Day, a time to honor and remember the service, sacrifice, and commitment of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is a moment of reflection, gratitude, and respect for the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

At our community college, this day also reinforces our commitment to support veterans and military families as they transition from service to civilian careers. Many veterans bring leadership, discipline, technical experience, and problem-solving skills developed through years of service. What they often need is support translating that experience into civilian language, aligning it to today’s workforce needs, and identifying where their Military Occupational (MO) Specialty fits across industries.

Career transition does not happen in isolation. It affects families, timelines, finances, and identity. Veterans returning to the classroom may refresh academic skills, pursue new credentials, or redefine a career path altogether. Community colleges play a critical role by providing accessible education, flexible pathways, and career coaching that recognizes both experience and potential.

Our work is not about starting over. It is about building forward. It is about helping veterans articulate their value, connecting skills gained in uniform to meaningful careers, and accessing opportunities without losing momentum. It is also about making sure families feel supported throughout that process.

On this Memorial Day, we honor those we have lost by continuing to show up for those who are here. Supporting veterans is not just a program. It is a commitment.

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Meet Akshat Vashishtha, a driven first-year Wake Technical Community College student with a strong vision for his future in technology, leadership, and innovation.

From strategically planning his transfer pathway to actively networking through Cloud Security Alliance meetings, Akshat is already making an impact both inside and outside the classroom. He is also leading the launch of Wake Tech’s new AI Club, creating a collaborative space for students interested in artificial intelligence and its real-world applications. Akshat credits Rachel Cox, Career Coach at Wake Technical Community College, for helping turn the AI Club from an idea into a reality through her encouragement and support.

Akshat's advice to fellow students: “Take the right risks if your mind tells you to. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something because with the right mind and strategy, you can.”

We look forward to seeing Akshat continue to grow as a student leader and innovator within Wake Tech’s IT community! 👏

We have a new team member! Join us in welcoming Leslie Smith to the Career Services team here at Wake Technical Community College!🎉

As our Assistant to the Dean of Career Services, Leslie brings a passion for supporting students and helping others navigate new opportunities with confidence.

⬇️ Read more below to get to know Leslie!

Looking for a more focused approach to your job search? Join Career Services Job Seekers Network Group on May 19 at 1pm as we walk through how to create a clear and effective job search plan. We meet every third Tuesday of the month at our North Campus. Share this opportunity with anyone who could use structure, support, and community in their search.

Alright GRADS 🎓 This is the question….
DO YOU LOVE YOUR MAJOR?

💠𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆? #𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
Transferring can be an exciting step toward your academic and career goals. Take into account that preparation is key. A few thoughtful steps early in the process can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress later.

• Start by doing your research. Not every university accepts transfer credits the same way. Review what each school offers and how your current courses may fit into their programs. Understanding transfer policies in advance can help you make more informed decisions.

• Look at the curriculum from day one. Compare the courses required in your community college program with the university’s curriculum. Pay close attention to the differences between first- and second-year requirements. Review minimum course requirements. For example, a university may require a 200-level course instead of a 100-level one. This will help you see which classes transfer easily and which may need to be retaken.

• Be especially prepared if you are changing career paths. When switching programs or majors, some of your previous credits may not apply directly. Make sure you clearly understand which courses are considered equivalent and which additional classes you might need.

💡 Remember: it is okay to pivot. Changing your academic direction is normal and often part of discovering what truly interests you. The key is understanding the pros and cons of your decision and making an educated and well thought out plan. Do not hesitate to ask advisors questions when something is not clear.

✨ Finally, take time to reflect on your own strengths, interests, and long-term goals. Knowing yourself better will help you choose a program that aligns with the future you want to build.
A well-planned transfer is not just a change of schools; it is a strategic step toward your goals. #𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 #𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

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