Service Industries

The Service Industries Department at Robeson Community College offers classes to prepare students for jobs in the service industry sector. The service industry sector is an important part of any growing economy. The talented individuals that make up this sector provide valuable services and nonmaterial goods. Service Industries are an important part of society due to their ability to create positive experiences that provide emotional value and promote the wellbeing of those they serve. Some benefits of working in a service industry include flexible hours, improving interpersonal skills as well as fostering entrepreneurship.

Massage Therapy
Barbering
Esthetics
Manicurist / Nail Technician
Natural Hair Care
Cosmetology
Contact Information

Successful completion of this course will allow you to take the licensure exam offered by the NC Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy. High School Credentials required for entry into the program. There are only 16 seats available for this class.

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One hour massage appointments are available to the public for $20. Appointments can be scheduled with the link below. Available dates and times are listed on the booking site.

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Cost & Requirements: Cost: $197.60

Requirements: High School Credentials

Textbooks: Approximately $230

Uniforms: Approximately $100
Schedule: Day Class

Days: Monday & Thursday

Dates: 2025 TBD

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Night Class

Days: Monday & Thursday, 1 Saturday a month

Dates: 2025 TBD

Time: Weekdays from 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday from 8:30am – 4:00pm

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This course is designed to provide the necessary skills to work to meet the instructional requirements to become a registered barber established by the NC Board of Barber Examiners.

With the support of RCC, you will be prepared to take the state exam and get started in your barbering career. The program is located at our Comtech Campus and is currently accepting applications.

Students will train in an on-campus barbershop located at RCC’s Comtech Campus in Pembroke. The barber program will teach the students the essentials required in providing complete hair and skin services such as facial massages, razor shaves, modern hairstyling, haircutting, coloring, and chemical services.

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Students provide services to the public for $5.

Requirements

High School Credentials
Student must also score at 10th-grade reading level on the TABE test (Offered for free on Main Campus Building 14 and the ComTech campus)

Cost

2024

1st Semester

Registration, Kit, & Textbooks – $1034.60

2nd Semester

Registration – $230.00

3rd Semester

Registration- $245.60

Schedule

Day Program

Dates: January 6, 2025 – December 5, 2025

Times: Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Friday – 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: AS Thomas Barber Shop – 58 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC 28372

Night Program

Dates: January 7, 2025 – December 18, 2025

Times: Tuesday – Thursday 5-10 PM, Mondays & Fridays Online,

Every Other Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 4PM

Location: AS Thomas Barber Shop – 58 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC 28372

Services

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This comprehensive course provides instruction and hands-on practice in the concepts and techniques of Esthetics. Topics include safety, skin care, make-up, and other required topics. Graduates should be prepared to take the North Carolina Cosmetology State Board Licensing Exam and upon passing be licensed and qualify for employment in beauty and cosmetic/skin care salons, as a platform artist, and in related businesses.

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Community patron appointments are available to the public. Appointments can be scheduled with the link below. Available dates and times are listed on the booking site.

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Cost & Requirements: Cost: Registration, Textbook, & Kit – Section 1 – $659.60

Registration and Supplies – Section 2 – $282.00

Requirements: High School Credentials
Schedule: Esthetician Day Class

Days: Tuesday & Wednesday

Dates: January 7, 2025- December 10, 2025

Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: RCC Comtech (124 Livermore Dr. Pembroke, NC 28372)

Esthetician Night Class

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & 3 Fridays a month

Dates: January 3, 2025- December 17, 2025

Times: 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: RCC Comtech (124 Livermore Dr. Pembroke, NC 28372)

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This comprehensive course provides instruction and clinical practice in manicuring, nail building (application and maintenance of artificial nails) and pedicuring. The course content includes nail anatomy, disorders of nails, and irregularities of nails; theory and salesmanship as it relates to manicuring; actual practice in manicuring; and arm, hand and foot massage.

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Cost & Requirements

Registration, Textbook & Kit: $609.60
Requirements: High School Credentials

Schedule

Day Class
- February 11, 2025 – July 15, 2025
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- 8:30 am – 3:00pm

Night Class
- February 11, 2025 – July 29, 2025
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Natural Hair Care Specialist is a 360-hour course designed to teach how to care for natural hair without the use of chemicals such as perms/relaxers and hair color. The style techniques include braiding, twisting, wrapping, extending and locking natural hair. The coursework also include teaching the proper health, safety, and sanitation procedures to avoid spreading infections. The students will be able to apply their skills to clients who visit the clinic. After successfully completing the course, the students will be able to sit for the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art’s exam to become a licensed Natural Hair Care Specialist.

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Online registration is not available at this time. Students may register for the class in person at RCC Main Campus (5160 N. Fayetteville Rd.) Building 18.

Community patron appointments are available to the public. Appointments can be scheduled with the link below. Available dates and times are listed on the booking site.

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Cost & Requirements: Registration Fee & Kit: $409.60

Textbook: Approximately $60 (RCC Bookstore)

Prerequisite: High School Credentials
Schedule: Dates: Dates to be Determined

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Times: 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: RCC Comtech Campus (124 Livermore Dr. Pembroke)

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The Continuing Education Cosmetology course includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics. Graduates will qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

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Cost & Requirements

Requirements: High School Diploma

Total Cost: $1027.60

Includes registration, name tag, textbook and kit

Schedule

2025 (Dates to be Determined)

Monday – Thursday

6:00pm – 10:00 pm

One Saturday a Month

8:00am – 4:30pm

This is a hybrid class with an online entity.

Director	Administrative Assistant
Angela Dennis	Kaitlyn Collins
Email – adennis@robeson.edu	Email – kcollins@robeson.edu
Phone – 910-272-3319	Phone – 910.272.3603