Expansion and partnerships Wake Tech is actively pursuing partnerships and new programs, such as the Dental Assisting Apprenticeship with Lane & Associates and collaboration with external entities for workforce initiatives, indicating opportunities to offer allied health, apprenticeship, and corporate training solutions.

On campus modernization The development of an on-campus microgrid with Siemens signals a focus on energy infrastructure, sustainability, and hands-on STEM training, suggesting opportunities to provide renewable energy curricula support, lab hardware, and software for energy management simulations.

Entrepreneurship and leadership Strong student leadership activity and competition participation (FBLA awards and Pitch Competitions) reflect a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem, presenting avenues for innovation labs, mentorship programs, start-up support services, and digital marketing/branding training partnerships.

Sustainability credentials Being part of the NC Community College System with accreditation and a large enrollment positions Wake Tech as a stable client for cloud, data analytics, and LMS solutions to support scalable online and hybrid learning, as well as sustainability-focused initiatives.

Growth appetite Annual enrollment exceeds 65,000 with a mid-sized employee base and revenue in the lower to mid market range, indicating potential for cost-effective technology, campus solutions, and workforce development programs that scale with their student population.