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Sandhills Community College Offers Pre-Employment Training with Dracoe

Jul 24, 2026
A drone hovers in flight above an outdoor landscape with its camera facing forward.

Image caption | Sandhills Community College and Dracoe are partnering to create a pathway to careers in advanced drone manufacturing through a new pre-employment training initiative.

Sandhills Community College has partnered with Dracoe to offer onsite pre-employment training for open positions for Mechanical Assembly Technician and Electrical Assembly Technician. Those who attend the no-cost training are eligible for guaranteed interviews for positions with pay starting at $20 and up.
The event will be held on Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the Pinehurst campus.
Dracoe manufactures high-tech drones and related technologies used to support national defense and security. Their work includes building the aircraft themselves, integrating sophisticated electronics and sensors, developing the software that allows drones to operate, and manufacturing components at scale. Everything is focused on producing reliable, American-made technology that can be deployed quickly when needed. Learn more on the Dracoe website.
To learn more and register for the pre-employment training, visit the Sandhills Community College Dracoe webpage. Registration is limited.

Childcare for grades K-5 is available by request only - call 910-695-3926 for more information.
The pre-employment training is part of the Pathway to Pre-Employment Training for High-Tech Drones program.