Sandhills Community College launches new spring 2027 courses in investing and dog training

Sandhills Community College (SCC) is expanding its Spring 2027 Workforce Continuing Education lineup with two new hands-on courses designed to help community members build practical skills in personal finance and animal career training: Growing Your Investment Portfolio through Options Trading and Professional Dog Training Foundations.

Offered across both the Pinehurst and Hoke County campuses, these courses combine expert instruction with real-world practice to prepare participants for success in the financial markets and the canine training industry. In addition, new skilled trades programs are being offered in Hoke County.

Growing Your Investment Portfolio through Options Trading

Led by instructor John Lindahl on the Pinehurst Campus, this course is designed to help participants build wealth and trade with confidence across any market condition. Students will gain practical experience through live practice sessions while mastering proven trading strategies, equities analysis, and risk management. Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12 – May 6, 2027 (no class March 9 and March 11) from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Pinehurst Campus, 180 Little Hall. Cost is $197.50 Online Registration: https://sandhillscc-register.fundfive.com/course/section/41417

Professional Dog Training Foundations

Taught in partnership with Raeford-based Blue Cord K9 LLC, this introductory career-readiness course blends classroom instruction at the SCC Hoke Center with hands-on training at Blue Cord K9’s facility. Participants will explore the science of animal learning and evidence-based training methods—covering learning theory, canine communication and body language, training techniques and equipment, behavior modification, and basic canine first aid.

Offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, March 1 – May 24, 2027 (no class March 29) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the SCC Hoke Center (Upchurch Hall) and Blue Cord K9 (3174 Lindsay Rd., Raeford) Cost is $697.50 Online Registration: https://sandhillscc-register.fundfive.com/course/section/41418

New Skilled Trades offerings in Hoke County

At a new Workforce Trades Building located at 2550 Aberdeen Road in Raeford, as part of the SCC Hoke Center, a Small Engine Repair course will be offered that includes learning skills to become a small engine mechanic gaining knowledge in disassembly, inspections, cleaning and repairs of small engines. The Electrical Level 1 course introduces students to the electrical trade, safety, circuits, and residential electrical services, amongst other topics. Students will have hands-on training in the electrical trade and gain national credentials that employers are looking for in their workforce.

Intro to Welding Industry Skills; Stick, TIG & Thermal Cutting will be offered at Hoke High School on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning in January.

Of course, many Personal Enrichment Classes are offered at both campus locations including Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, Culinary & Hospitality, Dance, Film, Finance, Fitness, Landscape Gardening, Languages, Lecture Series, and Photography.

Prospective students can register online at https://sandhillscc-register.fundfive.com/course , or contact Lori Degre, Senior Director of Career Training, at degrel@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3939.

FlightPath course catalogs are mailed to select homes in Moore and Hoke Counties. Extra copies are available at each campus location in Pinehurst and Raeford at community libraries and post offices. You can also find online at: https://www.sandhills.edu/wce/flightpath/index.html Spring semester starts with more than 100+ program offerings on January 11, 2027 and registration is now open.

Nov. 15, 2026

Jennifer J. Pearce

SCC Director of Marketing and Communications

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