LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County is pleased to announce the anticipated grand opening ceremony of the Robeson Career and Technical Education Center and Robeson Planetarium and Science Center, marking a significant investment in workforce development, career readiness, and STEM education for students across Robeson County.
The district is inviting community members, elected officials, business and industry partners, educators, and alumni to save the date for two special events celebrating the opening of the new facility.
Grand Opening Ceremony
Friday, August 21, 2026
8:00 a.m.
569 Livermore Drive
Pembroke, NC
The ceremony will celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art campus and recognize the many local, state, and community partners whose support made the project possible.
Open House & Facility Tours
Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The community will have the opportunity to tour the new facility, explore instructional spaces, learn about career pathways, and experience firsthand how the center will prepare students for success in college, careers, military service, and beyond.
The Robeson Career & Technical Education Center will expand opportunities for students through modern learning environments, industry-aligned career pathways, and hands-on experiences designed to meet the evolving workforce needs of Robeson County and North Carolina.
The Center will serve as a hub for innovation, skill-building and career readiness, aligning educational opportunities with the evolving demands of the workforce in Robeson County and beyond. Robeson CTEC will replace the current Robeson County Career Center and house Career and Technical Education Programs along with the newly constructed Robeson Planetarium and Science Center.
The $87.2 million Robeson CTEC project is being made possible through a combination of state, county and local funding sources. Funding includes $62 million from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund, $2.5 million from the Robeson County Board of Commissioners, $2.5 million from Public Schools of Robeson County, and $5 million allocated by state legislators, including Danny Britt, to replace the planetarium and science center destroyed during the Hurricane Matthew. The remaining $15.2 million will be jointly funded by the county and the school district, each covering half.
Please note: Event dates and times are tentative and subject to change pending final project completion.