Where is Hoke County Campus?

The Hoke County Campus of Sandhills Community College in Raeford extends educational opportunities to Hoke County residents, focusing on accessible, career-oriented programs tailored to local workforce needs. This regional site complements the main campus by offering select associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education classes in a convenient location.

• Basic Skills and Adult Education programs include GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), and high school equivalency, supporting underserved populations in literacy and numeracy development.
• Health and Human Services courses feature Practical Nursing (PN), Nurse Aide I/II, and Phlebotomy, with clinical partnerships at local hospitals like Cape Fear Valley Health System.
• Business and Entrepreneurship training covers Small Business Management, Bookkeeping, and QuickBooks certification, aimed at fostering local economic growth in rural areas.
• Criminal Justice and Public Safety offerings include Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and Firefighter certifications, responding to the needs of nearby military bases like Fort Liberty.
• Early Childhood Education programs prepare students for roles in daycare and preschool settings through the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood and CDA credentialing.
• General Education transfer courses in English, Math, Psychology, and Sociology allow seamless progression toward AA or AS degrees at the main campus.
• Workforce Development short courses in Welding, HVAC, and Industrial Maintenance provide quick-entry training for manufacturing jobs prevalent in the region.
• Community-specific programs address agriculture and environmental sciences, including sustainable farming practices and natural resource management.

This campus emphasizes flexible scheduling with evening and online-hybrid options to accommodate working adults and military families. Facilities include computer labs, a health sciences wing, and multipurpose classrooms. Enrollment focuses on non-traditional students, with initiatives like the Hoke County Promise for free tuition to eligible high school graduates. Programs integrate cultural competency training, given the diverse demographics including Native American and Hispanic communities. Partnerships with local employers ensure curriculum relevance, boasting placement rates above 85% in fields like healthcare and trades. The site hosts community events, health fairs, and workshops to promote education as a pathway out of poverty. While smaller than the main campus, it delivers core courses with the same academic rigor, supported by shared resources and faculty. This location plays a vital role in reducing educational barriers, contributing to Hoke County's economic vitality through skilled workforce development.