Real Numbers. Real Lives. Real Change.
Since 2021, Carolina Career Trade Academy has been transforming lives in Robeson County and beyond — one student, one career, one family at a time.
The Impact of Second Chances
Students Served
Over 700 individuals have walked through our doors and left with new skills, new confidence, and new careers.
Job Placement Rate
More than 9 in 10 CCTA graduates secure employment in their field within months of completing their program.
First-Time Pass Rate in NC
CCTA holds the top first-time state licensing exam pass rate in North Carolina for our cosmetology and esthetics programs.
Year Founded
In just a few years, CCTA has grown from a vision into one of the region's most impactful workforce development institutions.
From Potential to Prosperity
Every student who walks through our doors follows a proven six-step pathway designed to remove barriers and build lasting careers.
Potential
We see the potential in every person — regardless of their background, past, or circumstances. Every journey begins with belief.
Assessment
A personalized career assessment helps identify each student's strengths, goals, and the right program pathway for their future.
Training
Hands-on, industry-aligned training prepares students for state licensing exams and real-world employment from day one.
Certification
Graduates earn state-recognized credentials and certifications that open doors to careers across North Carolina and beyond.
Placement
Our employer network and dedicated career advisors connect graduates with job opportunities, interviews, and career launches.
Prosperity
We follow up with every graduate — because our commitment to your success doesn't end on graduation day.
Why Our Work Matters Here
Robeson County consistently ranks among the most economically distressed counties in North Carolina — with poverty rates nearly double the state average and unemployment that has long outpaced surrounding regions. For many residents, traditional pathways to education and career advancement have been out of reach.
CCTA was built specifically for this community. We are not a distant institution — we are neighbors, advocates, and partners in the work of building a stronger Robeson County. Every student we serve is a step toward a more prosperous, more equitable community for everyone.
Robeson County Poverty Rate
Nearly double the NC state average
Unemployment Rate
Consistently above state and national averages
CCTA's Mission
Rooted in Fairmont, NC — serving the whole county
Stories of Transformation
"CCTA didn't just give me a license — they gave me my life back. I went from not knowing what was next to owning my own salon chair within six months of graduating."
CCTA Graduate
Natural Hair Specialist
"I was a single mom who thought my window had closed. The instructors here believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. Now I have a career I'm proud of."
CCTA Graduate
Esthetician Program
"The support doesn't stop when you graduate. They helped me find my first job, prep for my interview, and even followed up after I started. That's rare."
CCTA Graduate
Workforce Training
Be Part of the Impact
Whether you are a student ready to start, an employer looking to hire, or a community partner who believes in second chances — there is a place for you at CCTA.