‘Made in Robeson Day’ to be held October 15 at RCC

In celebration of National Manufacturing Month, Robeson Community College will be hosting ‘Made in Robeson’ on October 15. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

“We are going to shine the light on all the good things that Robeson County has to offer,” said Patrick Jacques, dean of applied technology and public safety at RCC. “From Campbell’s Soup in Maxton to Emerging Technology Institute in Red Springs to Elkay Manufacturing in Lumberton, Robeson County’s got a lot to offer and the job opportunities are endless.”

The training for those jobs is available right at Robeson Community College. Individuals can earn an associate degree, diploma or certificate in a technical field that will help them become prepared to land a job in the workforce without ever leaving Robeson County.  

“Our program of focus will be Welding, Industrial Systems, Electrical Systems, Mechatronics Engineering, and Information Technology,” said Jacques. “This will be an opportunity for high school students, as well as members of the public, to see what is ‘Made in Robeson’ as we highlight our programs of study, and the different pathways available to earning a credential, and also showcase companies from within Robeson County.”

The event is free and open to the public.

“Area high school students from Robeson County have been invited and are scheduled to be in attendance,” said Jacques. “It’s going to be a great day to come out and see the different elements that go into manufacturing and to learn more about the county we live in.”