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Welcome to Wake Technical Community College Student Veterans of America!

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waketechsva/

What We Do & Who We Are

The purpose of the Wake Tech SVA is to provide a social and support group to help our student veterans adjust and be successful in their transition to civilian and college life. 

Fun Fact:  Wake Tech has more than 1,800 student veterans enrolled in classes for the 2019-20 academic year! 

Some activities we offer include:

  • Monthly Meet and Greets
  • Social Gatherings & Outings
  • Community Service
  • Career Networking Opportunities
  • Mentorship and Tutoring programs
  • Fundraisers
  • Veteran Study Groups

Our Story

While we still use the name Wake Tech Veterans Club, we are now an official chapter of the nationally recognized Student Veterans of America (SVA). The Wake Tech SVA continues to grow and put fellow veterans in contact with people and resources they need to succeed.

Web link:  Student Veterans of America (opens in new window) [http://studentveterans.org]

Past Events

  • Social Events (Food & Music, Bowling, Horseback Riding, Hiking/Fishing, and much more)
  • Sporting Events (Carolina Hurricanes Game, NCSU Football Game & Tailgate)
  • Community Service (N. C. Food Bank)
  • University Collaborations (N. C. State University)
  • Veterans Summit
  • Graduation Dinners
  • SVA National Conference

Hurricanes game

 

Be Part of the SVA

The Wake Tech SVA continues its success by the effort of motivated individuals working with our organization. Everyone is welcome to be a part of the SVA community from attending events to raising club awareness.

Rotating positions within the SVA:

  • Officers
  • Event Organizers
  • Record Keepers
  • Technical Staff

Testimonials

“The SVA has brought me a community that I thought I had lost after transitioning out of the Air Force.”

Chase Edmondson

Veteran, U.S. Air Force

“The care and respect that I have received attending Wake Tech has made my experience here one of the best ever. Furthermore, The Wake Tech SVA has introduced me to contacts and resources that will help achieve my goals.”

Eivan Cuarteros

Veteran, U.S. Navy

Contact Us

pttribble@waketech.edu

Wake Tech SVA Club Advisor

Patrick Tribble, U. S. Navy Veteran

pttribble@waketech.edu

919-532-5767