Thank you to all of our sponsors, guests, speakers and volunteers that made Wake Tech IGNITE 2025 a huge success!
Here are a few highlights:
Shana Cox, Wake Tech Graduate – “Being at Wake Tech really helped me to find my strength and to know that I feel like there's a bunch of things that I don't know and that's OK. But I can figure them out. I’ve learned that life isn't about staying on one track. Sometimes it's about being brave enough to switch lanes. Being willing to start over, to learn, to grow – that's where the real magic happens.”
Cheval Batts, current Wake Tech Student and Ambassador – “From being in a wheelchair for 10 years, I've learned that disability doesn't define me. Living independently, proving to my family and myself that I can take care of myself, and live a really full life – that's been my real journey. For me, adversity is the spice of life. Overcoming obstacles, proving that I could do more – that's what drives me.”
Ethan Hatch, current Wake Tech Student and Siemens apprentice – “Wake Tech has been more than just a school for me. The relationships I've built with my teachers, the opportunities I've found – it's about preparing for a real career. And it’s given me a real step up on people just launching straight into the world of work. Everything I'm doing is about becoming the best version of myself.”
Dusti Patterson, Wake Tech Graduate and Scott Scholar – “I know people often say that ‘you get what you pay for’, but I learned that doesn’t really fit here. While WTCC costs just $3,000 a year and other schools are charging $25k and up, you don’t get less here. You get a quality experience, from small class sizes, small student to teacher ratios, access to highly educated teachers with a passion for teaching, and an environment that helps you keeps thriving through every new opportunity.”
BSA UBS Truist Amgen UNC Health First Horizon Bank TranSystems Davis Kane Architects, P.A. Morgan Stanley Drucker + Falk, LLC Barringer Construction Brady Services Wells Fargo Aetna, a CVS Health Company Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company O'Brien Atkins Greene Resources Atlas Production Group
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