On Manufacturing Day, Wake Tech is spotlighting proposed investments in the hands-on training that helps students prepare for technical careers across Wake County.
The $149.1 million Wake Tech Workforce Forward Bond, on the November 3 ballot, includes $12 million to expand skilled trades training at Southern Wake Campus. The funding would expand Welding Technology, Electrical Systems Technology and HVAC labs in Ready Hall, along with upgrades to ventilation and cooling.
Another $5 million would expand the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence at Scott Northern Wake Campus. Plans include vehicle stackers, covered parking and electric vehicle charging stations to support electric vehicle training and the Mazda MAST and MoparCAP programs.
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