Quality Public Education

In 2004 Forbes magazine ranked Raleigh, Northhave access to community college and university level
Carolina's Wake County Public School System (courses. There's other grant funding in place which
WCPSS ), third in the nation for "Best Education in thecomes from the New Schools Project, an 11 million
Biggest Cities". It's no wonder, as Greater Raleigh isdollar grant that will create more than 100 new and
able to provide superior education opportunities in bothredesigned high schools across the state.
public and private settings. WCPSS is a national leaderPost- Secondary: Superior Education at Your
on the education front. The school system boasts aDoorstep!
solid high school graduation rate, great access toNorth Carolina State University, as one of the nation's
educational resources, and affordability in housing. Alltop research universities, is a great example of one
these factors, combined with it's amazing programmingthe best post secondary options in Raleigh. Home to
make for an undeniably strong school system.BTEC, The Golden LEAF Biomanfacturing Training and
If you are moving to the Greater Raleigh area andEducation Center, this University is committed to
want to know about specific WCPSS programming,providing a highly trained, industry-focused workforce.
read on:Dedicated to pursue "innovation in action", NCSU
K-12: The Formative Yearspartner's with business's, industry and government with
Committed to excellence, The Board of Education hasa focus to collectively create innovative products and
adopted an ambitious goal. They aim to have 95research.
percent of WCPSS students in grades three throughThe region's community colleges also offer solid
12, at or above grade level by the end of this year!programs for those wishing to pursue technical, or
Such ambitious goals are indicative of a forwardspecialized training in particular sectors of the
thinking and committed board, who are dedicated toworkforce.
providing the best education and ensuring that positiveNorth Carolina community college is focused on
growth continues.biotechnology training to provide a highly trained
Parents in this area have a wide variety of educationalworkforce for the estimated 125,000 residents of NC
options. There are many traditional public schools andwho will be employed in this sector by 2025.
also numerous private and special-needs schools.Wake Technical Community College is a leader in
WCPSS offers over 20 programs in the district withbiological and chemical technology programs. They
51 magnet schools. The award winning magnet schoolalso offer North Carolina's only community college lab
program provides creative approaches for teachers tofacility for industrial pharmaceutical technology. As a
reach students and to meet different student'sstate leader providing over 20% of all industry training
individual learning styles and needs. Magnet schools inoffered by community colleges in the state, Wake
the area, have been especially recognized withTech serves as a catalyst for economic growth and
awards such as the United States Magnet School ofdevelopment. This exceptional community college
Excellence of award and the Magnet School ofassists thousands of businesses with its superior Small
Distinction award.Business Center and New and Expanding Industry
Recently the district received a portion of a 2.3 millionProgram.
dollar grant to open a health and life science themedIt is easy to see why Raleigh, North Carolina boasts
high school aimed at developing students for bothone of America's most educated workforces. If
higher education and jobs in biotechnology and healtheducation is important to you and your family, consider
care. Students at these schools will have theRaleigh, North Carolina as a smart option for a solid
opportunity to participate in internship programs and willfuture.