Updated
Updated · The Pilot Newspaper · Jul 20
Sandhills Community College, Dracoe Launch Free Drone Training With 2 Technician Tracks
Updated
Updated · The Pilot Newspaper · Jul 20

Sandhills Community College, Dracoe Launch Free Drone Training With 2 Technician Tracks

2 articles · Updated · The Pilot Newspaper · Jul 20

Summary

  • Sandhills Community College and drone manufacturer Dracoe are offering free onsite pre-employment training for eligible applicants, tied to hiring for assembly roles.
  • Two tracks—mechanical assembly technician and electrical assembly technician—are designed to prepare participants for jobs in drone manufacturing.
  • Each participant who completes the course is guaranteed an interview, linking the training directly to Dracoe's recruitment pipeline.
  • The program is part of a broader slate of employment-readiness workshops and connects the college with a local advanced drone manufacturer based just over the Hoke County line.

Insights

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