Pender Education Partnership

09/25/2026

Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Cape Fear Community College, NC Works, Career and Technical Education, Cape Fear Workforce Development Board, and the Town of Burgaw to connect employers and employees. To all businesses, please come out, set up a table, and meet all of those looking to be YOUR employee.

This is a good chance to find a possible career, and to promote your business to possible employees! Veterans are encouraged to attend!

📆September 28th
⏰ 4:30-5pm: business networking
5-7pm: open to the public
📍Burgaw Train Depot
115 S Dickerson St.
We hope to see you there!

05/14/2026

What a wonderful afternoon celebrating leadership, growth, and community! 💙

Several members of the Pender Education Partnership Board of Directors proudly graduated from the 2025-2026 Leadership Pender class yesterday, joining an incredible group of leaders dedicated to making a difference across Pender County. We are so proud of their commitment to learning more about our community and strengthening the connections that help Pender thrive.

A special thank you to Mema’s Chick’n & Ribs and Myra McDuffie for hosting such a warm and welcoming celebration. It was the perfect setting to honor this outstanding class! 🎉👏 MeMa's Chick'n & Ribs Denise Teachey Houghton, Tammie Parris, Lori McAllister Kirkpatrick, Beth Gardner

03/28/2026

Big congratulations to Rodney Lamont of Pender High School and Tanasia Bland of Pender Early College High School for earning their forklift certification on Saturday, March 28, 2026! 🎉

This is a great accomplishment and an important step toward future career opportunities. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and willingness to gain valuable hands-on skills that will serve them well moving forward.

Way to go, Rodney and Tanasia! 👏

02/21/2026

Final Structural Beam Raised as Community Marks Major Construction Milestone Pender County School...

02/17/2026

01/14/2026

👏 Big congratulations to these seniors for earning their NC Workforce Credential as certified forklift operators through NC Public Safety!

Through the LIFFT Initiative, Pender Education Partnership (PEP) partnered with CFCC and Pender County Schools to help graduating seniors gain real-world, job-ready skills while still in high school. ✅

Pictured (L to R): Nathan Trimble (PECHS), Jose Mongada-Sanchez Jr., and Owen Lemcke (HTHS)

10/22/2025

⛳️ Get ready to swing for a great cause! 💚

Join us for Puttin’ for PEP — a fun mini-golf fundraiser at Pirate’s Turf in Topsail Beach! 🏌️‍♀️💫
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕙 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Pirates Turf 807 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach, NC

Bring your family, friends, and best putting game for a day filled with laughter, prizes, and community spirit — all to support Pender Education Partnership (PEP) and their mission to empower local students and educators. 🎓✨

💯 100% of proceeds benefit PEP!
🎟️ Can’t make it but still want to help? You can donate here ➡️ https://payv3.xpress-pay.com/pt/15909cba69c711eead47005056a61a32

Let’s make a difference one putt at a time! 💙

10/01/2025

07/31/2025

🚀 Ready to make a difference in Pender County schools?

🎓 Check out our website to see how YOU can support students and educators!

Supporting the students and teachers of Pender County Schools Contact Us Mission Our shared vision is that Pender County School System students and graduates are focused, motivated and ready for the next steps in their life journey. READ MORE Events Pender Education Partnership is active in social a...

06/24/2025