The Sandhills Community College’s Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships
Division is hosting a manufacturing week on the main campus of Sandhills Community
College from Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24. During this week, there will
be fun events for students who not only are in the manufacturing programs but for
the whole campus and community. One of the main highlights of the week will be “The
Coolest Thing Made in Moore and Hoke Counties Contest” on Wednesday, October 22 from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dempsey Student Center.
The Coolest Thing Made in MO.HO.CO. (Moore. Hoke. Counties.) contest is open to students, faculty, business leaders and the community. This special
event will give the chance for companies to show off their products, connect with
the community and even compete to be the one and only Coolest Thing Made in Moore
and Hoke Counties 2025.
Competing in this contest will give a business or entrepreneur the chance to showcase
their best work as the community gets to see the innovation happening here locally.
Voting will happen onsite, which will give participants the chance to win votes and
bragging rights in real time. Guests will get the chance to connect with tomorrow’s
talent.
“Overall, it’s a great way to celebrate local manufacturing in our local region,”
said Taylor L. McCaskill, Senior Director of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships
at Sandhills Community College. “Our vision for this event is to connect students,
faculty, staff, and community partners in ways that highlight the incredible innovation
happening right here in Moore and Hoke Counties. Events like this not only showcase
the creativity and ingenuity of our local industries but also help our students see
themselves as future contributors to the ideas, products, and solutions that make
our community the very best in North Carolina.”
Space is limited to competing, so if you want a chance to win, sign up now by contacting
Stephanie Lang at langs@sandhills.edu.
Winners will be announced at the Talent Symposium Friday, October 24, in Owens Auditorium
- Bradshaw Performing Arts Center located on the Pinehurst campus.