Check out what Wake Early Colleges have to offer
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North Wake College & Career Academy
North Wake College and Career Academy (NWCCA) is a Cooperative Innovative High School for students in grades 9-12 that focuses on graduating students to be college and career ready in one of five programs of study:
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Business Administration
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Culinary Arts
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Early Childhood Education
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Emergency Medical Science
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Information Technology-Tech Support
NWCCA students have the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma, a Wake Tech Certificate, College Credits and recognized industry credentials.
Learn more at wcpss.net/northwackcca
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Vernon Malone College & Career Academy
Through an academic foundation, paired with career-informed courses and work-based learning experiences, graduates of Vernon Malone College and Career Academy will be prepared to enter the workforce, continue on to a four-year university, or apply their earned credits towards an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, certificate or diploma program at Wake Technical Community College. The school offers six unique programs:
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Biopharmaceutical Technology
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Cosmetology
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Facility Maintenance Technology
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Nurse Aide
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Simulation and Game Development
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Welding
Learn more at https://www.wcpss.net/vernonmalonecca
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Wake Early College of Health & Sciences
Wake Early College of Health and Sciences (WECHS) is an application school focused on health and sciences. WECHS provides students with opportunities to explore careers in the health and sciences through partnerships with Wake Tech and WakeMed Health and Hospitals. This iup to a five-year public high school program allows students to earn their high school diploma and an associates degree, college transfer credit, the prerequisite courses to prepare for a health sciences degree, and/or a health care certificate.
Learn more at wcpss.net/healthscienceec
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Wake Early College of Information & Biotechnologies
The school will be housed at Wake Technical Community College's new RTP campus. Students will take a blend of high school courses and Wake Tech courses, with a focus on Information Technology and BioTechnology. Students will graduate with a high school diploma and credits toward their Associates in Applied Sciences degree, with potential to earn enough credits to graduate with an Applied Sciences Degree. We also will partner with RTP businesses to provide students with real-world work experience. Graduates will take courses and attain skills that will make them job-ready in two high-demand areas.
Learn more at https://www.wcpss.net/infobiotechec
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Wake STEM Early College High School
Wake STEM Early College High School is a joint project between the Wake County Public School System and N.C.State University. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are a main focus in addition to the school's identity as an Early College. Students take college courses at N.C. State as well as the courses required to earn a high school diploma.
Learn more at https://www.wcpss.net/stemec
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Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy prepare young men in grades 6-12 to be leaders, engaged citizens and to receive numerous college credits before graduating high school. They offer an accelerated curriculum to prepare students to take college-level courses at St. Augustine’s University in grades 11-13. Small class sizes and a committed faculty and staff creates a familial atmosphere.Learn more here: https://www.wcpss.net/wakeyoungmen -
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
WYWLA serves approximately 50 students per grade level in grades 6 through 12, emphasizing leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community service. Students are offered an accelerated curriculum to prepare them to take college-level course at St. Augustine's University as juniors and seniors. We support, enrich, and empower each young women to become learners and leaders in local and global environments.
Learn more at https://www.wcpss.net/wywla