Category Archives: Central Campus

Looking for a job? On campus recruiting for spring is here!

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Employers are coming to Central Piedmont to hire!

Date

Time

Company

Looking for

Location

Jan. 18

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aptive Environmental

Sales/Marketing Internship (Paid)

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

Remember, even if you can not attend the recruiting event, there are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including paid internships, on-campus, part time, full time and seasonal positions.  Check “events” to learn about employers visiting campus for recruiting.  Employers will visit additional campuses through the semester, and more employers will be coming to Central Campus too.

Want to prepare your résumé?  Résumés are not required to attend the recruiting event; however, here are some resources to help if you want to work on yours and get a competitive edge!

Review the Career Guide – full color flip book with sample résumés, cover letters, interview tips and more.

Resume Video – learn the résumé basics in 10 minutes!

Schedule a meeting with a Career Counselor.

Free student tickets for dance production “Sunlight And Solstice”

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A group of dancers on stage in plain frocks, stand with their legs apart and interacting with each other with their arms held in circles.

Sunlight And Solstice will include three new works by Central Piedmont Dance faculty, Tracie Chan, two new works by director, Clay Daniel, plus a reconstruction of his “In The Attic” (2014) based on the work of Shel Silverstein, and “Rivers of Babylon” by guest Chris Thompson Cultural Ensemble.

Attend the dance production at Central Campus, in the Parr Center’s New Theater:

  • Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m.

Admission is free to Central Piedmont students with valid student ID presented at the door on the day of the event. General Admission is $10, and may be purchased from tix.cpcc.edu.

Pick up your Cap & Gown at the Grad Fair

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Student Cristina Vargas stands in her gray cap and gown against a background with the Central Piedmont logo, holding a sign that reads #cpccgrad22It’s almost time to celebrate! Are you registered to walk in the graduation ceremony Dec. 13, 2022? Then it’s time to come pick up your free cap & gown during the Graduation Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 29 – Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022!

The Graduation Fair will be held at the Campus Store at Central Campus for students participating in the December Ceremony to pick up your free cap and gown. Pick up times are 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. each day. 

Stop by to pick up your cap, gown, tassel, GPA cord (if eligible), take a selfie, and enter to win a prize, including a free class ring!

Caps and gowns will remain available for pick up at the Campus Store through Friday, Dec. 9, during business hours, but sizes may be limited. 

Questions? Email graduation@cpcc.edu.

New bakeshop from senior Baking and Pastry Arts students

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You are invited to the Baking & Pastry Arts “This Bites” Bakeshop! It is a concept developed by the senior students in the Baking and Pastry Arts 250 class at Central Piedmont Community College. We developed this concept to experience our career before graduation to ensure we will be successful once we graduate. We had 10 days to develop our concept and four days to completely set up the bakery space!

Please come visit us!
Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
We will be open through Wednesday, November 30.
Central Piedmont Central Campus, Van Every Culinary Building, Room 200

We will be serving made from scratch sweet and savory pastries with hot and cold beverages.
Each week will feature a similar menu with rotating flavors.
Access our menu to see all the delicious treats!

 

Experience the World — International Education Week 2022

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We’re bringing the experiences of the world right here to you Central Piedmont. Join Central Piedmont’s Global Learning office as we celebrate International Education Week here at the college Nov. 14-17 with both on-campus and virtual events to broaden your perspective.

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare students for a global environment.

Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

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Join Student Engagement in the fight against hunger and to raise awareness of the issues surrounding hunger and homelessness.

Please join us for National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 14-16, as part of the 2022 Food Lion Feeds — Collegiate Hunger Challenge.

All events will take place at Central Campus, in the Parr Center, multi-purpose Room 0060 on the Ground Level:

Meals on a Budget
Monday, Nov. 14, 12:30- 1:30 p.m.
Learn how to prepare easy and delicious meals on a budget

Craft for a Cause
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2- 4 p.m.
Documentary “A Place at the Table” and create a take home craft

SOUPer Bowl Food Drive
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Donate canned and non-perishable food to help stock Central Piedmont’s emergency food pantries.

 

Honor and Celebrate Veterans Week, Nov. 7-11

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veteran students standing around and talking

Veterans Day is Friday, November 11. In honor of our military veterans and family members, Central Piedmont’s Military Families and Veterans Services will host Veterans Week Nov. 7-11.

Join us on Monday Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. to start the week’s celebrations. Gather near the Central Campus Quad’s flagpole as we honor our veterans in a flag ceremony that reflects love for our country through commitment of service. Richard Bartell, director of Military Family and Veteran Services, will provide opening remarks.

Schedule of Veteran Week events.

Sign up for the events and to volunteer at our Habitat ReStore service project.

Employers coming to campus in November to hire you!

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Get hired! All employer recruiters will be located at Central Campus, in the Parr Center, first floor next to the Information Desk from 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Date

Company

Looking for:

Wed, Nov. 9

Coca Cola Consolidated

Customer Ambassador Sales and Support

Wed, Nov. 16

Autobell

Team Member

Wed, Nov. 30

Jet Stream

Ramp Agent, Cargo Agent, Customer Service Agent and Cabin Cleaner

Remember, even if you can not attend the recruiting events, there are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including on-campus, part time, full time and seasonal positions. On Handshake, check “events” to learn more about the employers coming to campus. Résumés are not required to attend.

Lo-fi tutoring jam session Nov. 17

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Got writer’s block? Not sure if your citations are right? Not even sure how to start your assignment? No worries, come jam with us!

• Free snacks
• Relaxing/focusing Lo-fi music
• Advice from Academic Learning Center Writing Tutors

Thursday, Nov. 17
2- 4 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Library Room 2160

No worries if you can’t make this session, appointments are available for in-person and online tutoring. Learn more about the Academic Learning Center and sign up for tutoring sessions.

 

What do you need from Mentoring and Coaching?

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The Central Piedmont Mentoring and Coaching department seeks to provide the highest quality mentoring and coaching services. We are looking to revamp and recharge our programs to be more effective, and meet your needs as a student. In an effort to evaluate and improve, we invite you to participate in one of our focus group sessions held at Central Campus.

  • Monday, Oct. 31, 12:30- 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 10, 1:30- 2:30 p.m.

Sign up to attend one of the focus group sessions.

If you have any questions, email Mentoring.Bridge@cpcc.edu.

Get Ready to Get Hired with Career Development Week Nov. 1-3

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Meet with employers and get interviewing tips and resume help.

Mark your calendars: November is National Career Development Month, and to celebrate, we have designed a week full of professional development opportunities just for you!

You can expect employers from different industries to share employment opportunities, discuss the skills you need to be successful in today’s job market, attend workshop presentations from employers, and even get a free professional photo for your LinkedIn profile. 

Workshops and events for Career Development Week.

Register for sessions during Career Development Week.

Nursing program ranked among best in NC

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pink and blue logo from Registered Nursing.org for 2023 Top Ranked Nursing SchoolsRegisteredNursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization, has released its annual lists of “Best RN Programs.” Central Piedmont Community College’s RN program is ranked number two among the 20 that were evaluated in North Carolina. The number-two ranking places our nursing program as the best community college nursing program in North Carolina.

Review the complete “2023 Best RN Programs in North Carolina” rankings. RegisteredNursing.org assessed nursing programs using several factors which represent how well a program supports students toward licensure and beyond. Details about the methodology used for rankings.

Central Piedmont’s nursing program is the oldest program in the N.C. Community College System and has graduated more than 3,000 students since its inception in 1965. Interested students can apply to enter three different nursing tracks:

  • The Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program
  • The one-year Dickson Practical Nursing Program
  • Nurse Aide Program

Learn more about Central Piedmont’s more than 20 healthcare career programs.

One year, 100 percent employment in Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program

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Learn more about the program from Central Piedmont students.

You can become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant in approximately one year.

Central Piedmont’s ophthalmic medical personnel program can prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to be a professional in the eye care industry.

100 percent of our 2021-2022 graduates from this program at Central Piedmont are employed! Learn more about the ophthalmic program, in this video featuring Central Piedmont students.

Stop by to take the survey for free stuff, chance to win gift cards

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Your opinion matters! Help us plan for the future building and space needs of Central Piedmont campuses. Participate in the survey about Central Piedmont’s long-term facilities plan for a chance to win one of several $100 Amazon gift cards.
Take the quick survey in-person or online. Students that participate in-person will receive free healthy snacks, giveaways, and can choose to enter the gift card drawing. Take the online survey (and enter the drawing for a chance to win a gift card) before the survey closes on Friday, October 21.
Stop by to take the survey in-person when they visit your campus:
Monday, October 17:
Central Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Merancas Campus- 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 18:
Harris Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Harper Campus- 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19:
Levine Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cato Campus – 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Employers coming to campus in October

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Looking for a job? These recruiters will be coming to Central Campus on Wednesdays in October.

Date

Company

Looking for:

Wed, Oct. 12

Panera Bread

Retail and sandwich/ salad maker positions

Wed, Oct. 19

Spoiled Rotten Scholars

Lead and assistant teachers, floaters

Wed, Oct. 26

Shake Shack

Team members, and shift and restaurant managers
  • Central Campus
  • Parr Center (first floor, Quad side, next to the Information Desk)
  • 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Remember, even if you can not attend the recruiting events, there are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including on-campus, part time, full time and seasonal positions. Check “events” to learn more about the employers coming to campus.  Resumes are not required to attend.

Career Services is here to help with your job search! We want to help polish your resume, practice interview skills, and with your job search strategy. Meet with a Career Counselor.

College Transfer Fair Oct. 18

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Academic Advising and Transfer Services is pleased to host the College Transfer Fair:

Tuesday October 18
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center
first floor near the Information Desk (Quad side)

Students talking a college rep at Transfer Fair

College Transfer Fair

There will be approximately 28 colleges and universities from across the state of North Carolina. Come learn more about college transfer admission requirements, programming, student life, how to transfer, and much more. Bring your questions and ask them directly to the Transfer Admissions Representatives from your potential future school.

Discounted CATS passes available

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The Central Campus Store is now selling Charlotte Area Transit Systems (CATS) bus passes at a 10% discount. The prices listed reflect the 10% discount you will receive if you purchase a CATS bus pass at the bookstore.
If you have available financial aid money at the Campus Store, you may also purchase a bus pass using that money, during the specified timeframe that financial aid is available.
CATS pass prices with a 10% discount:
  • 10 ride local (bus only) – $19.80
  • 10 ride express (bus only) – $27.00
  • Monthly local (includes Lynx Blue Line) – $79.20
Stop by the Central Campus Store Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. to purchase your passes.

Become a Citizen Archivist

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October is Archives Month! Archives around the worls are making their vast collections more widely accessible through digitization efforts, but to make those materials easier to discover and ead, they often turn to volunteers for help. That's where you come in! On October 18, learn houw you can contribute to archives online and help future esearchers discover new information.Join the History Club and Central Piedmont Archives for a presentation and discussion about the Citizen Archivist program – transcribing and improving the accessibility of historical documents.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 12-1 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2180
Attend on WebEx

We will also meet in-person at the Hagemeyer Library to tag and transcribe some records. Register to attend the program in person.

Learn more about being a Citizen Archivist.

 

On campus career recruiting launches for fall semester

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Looking for a job? Career Services invites you to come meet employers on campus who want to recruit you. Bank of America kicks things off, with other employers coming soon!

Bank of America recruiting table:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center first floor, next to the Welcome Center

To research and apply for Bank of America’s open positions, view the event on Handshake. Bank of America is hiring for a variety of positions, because Charlotte is their corporate headquarters.

Remember, even if you can not attend the recruiting event, there are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including on-campus, part time, full time, paid internships and seasonal positions. Check “events” to learn about employers hiring Central Piedmont students. We hope to have employers on campus most remaining Wednesdays during the fall semester to recruit.

Want to prepare your resume?  Resumes are not required to attend the recruiting event; however, here are some resources to help if you want to work on yours and get a competitive edge: