Vote YES on the Wake Tech Bond — November 3
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What's in the bond

Building the Spaces That Build Wake County's Workforce.

The $149.1 million bond funds practical investments in hands-on workforce training, modern learning spaces, essential campus infrastructure, and the technology students need to succeed.

$41 million

Workforce Program Expansion

Targeted projects would expand Wake Tech's ability to train students in public safety, skilled trades, automotive technology, and healthcare.

Wake Tech public safety training facility
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$20 million

Public Safety Program Expansion

This investment will help complete the new fire and rescue training center that has been underway since 2020, building on progress made possible by the previous Wake Tech bond. The expansion at Eastern Wake Campus will add classrooms, simulation and decontamination labs, flexible training space, equipment, and an apparatus bay.

Wake Tech automotive students training together under the hood of a vehicle
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$5 million

Automotive Program Expansion

The Hendrick Automotive Center expansion at Scott Northern Wake Campus would add vehicle stackers, covered parking, and electric-vehicle charging stations to support EV training, Mazda MAST, and MoparCAP programs.

Wake Tech students training in the electrical systems program
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$12 million

Skilled Trades Program Expansion

Ready Hall at Southern Wake Campus would gain expanded welding technology, electrical systems technology, and HVAC labs, along with ventilation and cooling upgrades.

A Wake Tech health sciences student receiving clinical instruction
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$2 million

Dental Hygiene Program Expansion

Renovations at Perry Health Sciences Campus would create an immersive dental lecture hall, expand the dental simulation lab, and modernize the dental hygiene clinic.

Wake Tech health sciences students in a clinical training space
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$2 million

Future Expansion of Western Wake Campus

Planning for the future expansion of Western Wake Campus to support Wake Tech's growing student population and evolving workforce-training needs.

$65 million

Southern Wake Campus Multi-Facility Renovations

Major formal projects would blend program expansion with upgrades to aging buildings, classrooms, labs, and infrastructure.

  • Diesel and heavy equipment
  • Construction management
  • Engineering and architecture
  • Eagle Cast teaching studio
  • Classrooms, labs, and resource center
Southern Wake Campus buildings and grounds

Collegewide

Renewing the Infrastructure Students Rely on Every Day

$20.4M

Campuswide Facilities Infrastructure

HVAC equipmentBuilding automation and controlsElevator modernizationRoofing and building envelopeElectrical upgradesLife safety systemsSecurity and access controlAccessibilityRoads, parking, and wayfinding

$22.7M

IT, Equipment & Miscellaneous Capital Renewal

Servers, storage, networking, and cybersecurityEnterprise softwareVehicles, furniture, and equipmentApplied skills and simulation labsTargeted renovations responding to enrollment and industry shifts

Across Wake County

See Where the Bond Goes to Work

Explore Wake Tech campuses and the investments that will expand workforce training and renew the spaces students rely on.

Detailed illustrated map of Wake County with major roads, communities and Wake Tech campuses

Overview

Breaking Down the $149.1 Million Bond

Workforce Program Expansion$41.0M
Southern Wake Campus Multi-Facility Renovations$65.0M
Campuswide Capital Renewal of Facilities Infrastructure$20.4M
IT, Minor Capital & Targeted Renovations$22.7M
Total 2026 Bond$149.1M

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