Sandhills Community College (SCC) has partnered with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Raeford, N.C., to offer on-site pre-employment training for a General Labor position that could potentially lead to roles as a wire tester, assembler finisher or mechatronics technician. Those who attend the fee-waived training are eligible for guaranteed interviews for positions with starting pay at $21.65. Training will also include safety in manufacturing; developing a resume for manufacturing positions; and how to make an elevator pitch. 

The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the SCC Hoke Center located at 1110 East Central Avenue, Raeford, N.C., 28376. 

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT), a Quanta Services company, is a U.S.-headquartered leader in oil-filled transformers, offering engineered solutions rated from 500 kVA to 750 MVA through 765kV for Electric Utilities, Data Centers, Renewables, BESS, Industrial Applications and more. With roots dating back to 1929, PTT boasts nearly a century of power transformer expertise. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the company operates a one-million-square-foot, 18-building complex and maintains a production facility in Raeford, North Carolina. Additionally, PTT provides full lifecycle services, including parts, field service and technical support. More about PTT can be found here: https://www.patransformer.com/ 
Registration is limited and can be made at https://www.sandhills.edu/go/ptt/ 

Individuals must be 18 years or older to participate. Senior-level high school students graduating in December 2026 who meet the age requirement are encouraged to attend to think and prepare for a career upon graduation at PTT. 

Any inquiries may be made to 910-695-3926.

The pre-employment training is part of the Pathways to Production & Distribution of Power Transformers program.