The Cyber Defenders Next Door
By Matt Smith A few weeks ago, my colleague Lisa Marie and I found ourselves comparing notes about suspicious emails. “I’m about to get rich!!!” I joked after reading one that promised easy money. “No, you’re not, Matt. Hit delete,” Lisa Marie replied. It seems like every day there’s another message that’s just convincing enough to make…
The Career I Never Saw Coming
Discover how unexpected careers like BioMechatronics are transforming Western Wake’s future, connecting students, educators, and employers to create life-changing opportunities while fueling the region’s growing life sciences economy.
Expect the Unexpected – Beyond our Backyard
Western Wake is growing, but its most important story may be the talent being developed right here at home. From cybersecurity and innovation to athletics, local students are proving they can learn, compete, and make an impact on a national stage.
Grounded in Community
As Western Wake grows, stories like Armani Evans’ show how opportunity is taking root close to home. From Sweetwater Town Center to Wake Tech’s biotech partnerships, community, connection, and career growth are shaping the region’s future together.
Expect the Unexpected in Western Wake
Plans are underway for a new Conlon Western Wake Campus in Apex that will help prepare students for careers in fields that are rapidly expanding across the Triangle. When it opens later this decade, it will connect students directly with opportunities in industries shaping the future of our community.