Start your career at our COMTECH Location! 124 Livermore Drive • Pembroke #14 #18 Short-term training #15 #19 #20 14 - One of RCC’s biggest supporters, Drew Bullard, stands with NBA Legend and UNC Basketball player Al Wood during the 40th Clifford Bullard Memorial Anniversary Golf Tournament. The tournament raises money for the RCC Foundation to assist students with 昀椀nancial needs and supports the mission of Robeson Community College. The 2024 tournament raised $68,864.79 making it one of the most successful tournaments in history. 15 - RCC’s Nurse Aide I program attracts students from across the globe thanks to a partnership with UNCP through the NASANTI grant. The class this fall included Hilina Hailemawam of Ethiopia, Gboreoluwa Inioluwa Rocheal from Nigeria, Denika Abraham from Pohnpei Micronesia, Preethi Ghanamurugan of Singapore, Changhieco Chiegil and Oluwagbotemi Esther Olabode from Nigeria, Elisa Dominguez-Herrera and Brianna Opoku both from Charlotte. 16 - The A.S. Thomas Center opened up in downtown Pembroke this past July, becoming an extension to the main campus in Lumberton, offering one-stop services for admissions, registration, and more. #16 17 - RCC is on the Carolina Beat! WWAY visited the campus in September and October, interviewing students like Summer Locklear for upcoming segments on the show featuring health science programs, electrical lineman, beekeeping, small business center, and the A.S. Thomas Center. 18 - Electrical Lineman students showcase their talents and skills by hanging an American Flag in the newly constructed pole yard located on the main campus in Lumberton. 19 - RCC students attend the National AISES Conference in San Antonio Texas – Steven Chavis who is studying Information Technology; Mariah Graham and McKinley Lowery, both pursuing the associate of science degree; Joshua Locklear, James Locklear, John Locklear, Cale Harris, who are all majoring in Electrical Systems. 20 - RCC’s Education Department in partnership with ScriptNC and The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Develop- ment Institute hosted workshops for educators from across the region. Top Photo: Education faculty from RCC, UNCP, and The Lumbee Tribe joined together for an all-day training event on ‘Preparing Educators Who Can Support Each and Every Child and Family: Building a Repertoire of Effective Practices.’ Bottom Photo: Approximately 40 educators attended a workshop on “Strategies and Resources for Ensuring #17 Inclusive Early STEM Learning Experiences for ALL Young Children” event. Many of the attendees were graduates 161616 of RCC’s Education program. www.robeson.edu/comtech

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