2. Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Battle
The Principal of the North Wake College & Career Academy

3. Is a Collaboration Between

4. Comprehensive Early College Program
Core
Academics By
WCPSS
College
Courses By
WTCC AP
CTE
Honors
Courses
&
College
General
Education

5. The Basics Grades 9th - 11th (2017-18) Grades 9th - 12th (2018-19)
400 Students approximately 100 per grade
Location: 931 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC
Wake Tech CC Calendar
Transportation: Express Busing
Athletics – Wakefield or Wake Forest

6. The Basics Cont… 4x4 Block Schedule
7:25-2:18
Students must apply to a specific program. May apply to more than 1 program.
Electives:
World Language (Spanish)
Business Electives
Art
Heaalthful living/PE

7. Overview of the Early College Program
Students earn both High School and College Credit for Program Area Courses.
All programs provide a pathway to an AAS degree, certificate, or diploma program at Wake Tech.
Note: COS is not eligible for co-op, internships, and/or apprenticeships.
Note: Clinicals for NAS program
Note: Handout of tech stds. & to be made available at application

8. High School Diploma + Program Area Certificate + College Credit

9. Advantages for Students
Project Based Learning
College Instructors Teach Courses in the 5 Program areas
College General Education Classes
Soft and Employability Skills: Communication and teamwork
Work Based Learning Experiences (Internships)
High School Honors and AP Classes

10. 5
Our Areas of Studies

11. Culinary Arts
This program prepares students to assume positions as culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings’ including full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food services, and health facilities.
Career Pathways
Restaurant Cook
Caterer
Sous Chef
Executive Chef
Food Services Manager
Average Salary: $23,000-$55,000
*WTCC Career Focus

12. Early Childhood Education
This program prepares students to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Career Pathways
Child Development Programs
Teacher: Preschools, Public & Private Schools
Recreational Centers
Head Start Programs
Average Salary: $20,300-$45,300

13. Emergency Medical Science
This program provides high-quality, hands-on instruction in emergency medical care to prepare Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to meet regional demand. Students learn through intensive, scenario-based instruction and the use of state-of-the-art simulation equipment.
Career Pathways
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Average Salary: $26,000 - $37,585

14. Hospitality Management
This program prepares students for professional positions in hotels, resorts, inns, restaurants, clubs, and other institutions. The curriculum allows students to build and apply the administrative and practical skills essential for success in the hospitality industry.
Career Pathways
Entry-level Managerial Positions
Reservations
Housekeeping
Purchasing
Dining Room
Marketing
Average Salary: $28,640-$51,030

15. Information Technology – Tech Support
This program prepares students for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. It provides hands-on experience that allows students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard computer information technology.
Career Pathways
Help Desk Technician
Hardware Support Technician
Networking Support Technician
Average Salary: $33,087-$68,680

16. Type of Students Passion for the CTE program
3.0 GPA weighted / College & Career Promise

17. Application Requirements
Essay
Last 2 report cards
EOG/EOC scores
College & Career Promise 3.0 GPA (principals can override)
Letters of Recommendations Teachers (LA/English, Math) & Principal
Apply to a specific program

18. Early College Application Due
December 16th

19. You will be the founder!
We are starting this school and you will be a founding member!
We will create the culture and traditions for future students. You will lead the way!
We open in August 2017!

20. Thank You! Any questions? Dr. Elizabeth Battle Phone: 919-441-6360
Website: wcpss.net/northwakecca