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This event will inspire participants to grow themselves and their career within the Charlotte area technology community, and for individuals to be able to get a seat at the table for shaping the community through technology crews.
Central Piedmont students are free with a valid ID presented at the door. General Admission tickets are $5.
We can’t wait to celebrate our newest Central Piedmont graduates on Thursday, May 11. Two ceremonies will be held at Bojangles Coliseum.
Guests can attend in-person for the 10 a.m. and the 2 p.m. ceremonies, and you can also view the livestreams on YouTube. Nearly 1900 students are receiving degrees and diplomas this semester.
Find more details about the graduation ceremonies, including livestream links, on our commencement website.
Priority registration for fall 2023 classes begins Friday, April 28, depending on the number of credits you have completed. Make sure you have consulted your advisor and are prepared with which classes you should take. (Summer registration is ongoing, with seats still available for classes that begin May 17.)
Do you have money lined up for school? There is money available to help you pay for school that you don’t have to pay back. You should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year, to see if you’re eligible. Apply for the 2023-24 school year now, and use our school code: 002915. You can also log into the Central Piedmont scholarship portal to apply for scholarships.
If you owe more than $200 in tuition for a term, the new Tuition Payment Plan will help spread out your bill into smaller payments.
Need help with anything? Email navigate@cpcc.edu (en Español: ayuda@cpcc.edu) or call 704.330.2722.
Are you thinking about transferring to a four-year institution after Central Piedmont?
Alumni Roger Villarreal ‘21 and Christopher St Hilaire ‘20 encourage you to dream big and consider transfer opportunities into top colleges and universities. Listen to their stories of starting at Central Piedmont and transferring from here, and learn how you can prepare for your own transfer journey.
Dream Big: Our Journeys Into Top 20 Schools Alumni Presentation
Thursday, May 4 at 4 p.m.
Join the virtual meeting on WebEx
What: Shoemaker Resiliency and Leadership with Joe Foster, co-founder of Reebok
Where: Central Campus, Parr Center, New Theater
When: Thursday, May 4, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
The Student Equity Council is doing big things! The student group held a meet and greet to get to know each other, and learned about goals for the 2023-24 school year. These plans include participating in more healing circles around various issues and populations, including race, gender, LGBTQIA+, veterans, accessibility, survivors, and mental health, and are planning collaborations with other student groups.
Want to learn more or join the group? Complete the Student Equity Council Interest Form or email studentequitycouncil@cpcc.edu.
Each year, Central Piedmont’s Visual Arts Department hosts the Annual Juried Student Art Show, recognizing student works in ceramics, 2D and 3D design, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
You can experience the entire show through the exhibit at Central Campus, inside the Overcash Center in the Ross and Overcash Art Galleries. The Annual Juried Student Art Show will be open through July 27, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Student artwork is chosen by a judge to be included in this celebratory exhibition to showcase our students’ work completed in their studio classes.
Students who have works featured in the show receive a variety of awards, ranging from the Presidential Purchase Award; Foundation Purchase Award; first, second, and third place awards; along with several others.
It’s almost the end of the spring semester, so it’s crunch time, and you probably need a break! Take a moment to de-stress, re-focus, or relax at some of these selected events from Student Engagement. (Review the full calendar of events).
Cato Campus: Fuel Up For Finals!
Drop by for a Grab N’ Go Breakfast & Coffee.
Monday, April 24, 9 – 11 a.m., Outside Cato III
Levine Campus: De-Stress Pop-In Event
Drop into Student Engagement for coffee, canvas painting, and board games!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Levine Student Engagement Office (LV 1400)
Central Campus: Monday Mixer
Join Campus Activities Board as they kick off DeStress Week. There will be games, food, and good times!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Worrell 1140
Harper Campus: Colorful Mindfulness
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services in the library! We will have grab-n-go mindfulness kits, and information to help combat stress.
Monday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building – Library
Central Campus : Fuel-up For Finals
Join Campus Activities Board as they handout snacks to help you stay full for finals!
Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parr Center Quad
Harper Campus: Cereal Brunch
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services for our end-of-year cereal brunch! Visit our cereal bar, with six different cereals to choose from, or grab a gluten-free treat or some fresh fruit. Get-to-know-you games will be provided, along with information about resources available to you at the College.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building, Room 102
Cato Campus: Crafts & Conversations
Join Student Engagement as we provide supplies and direction for a MYSTERY craft. Stop by with your creative energy, meet new people on campus and enjoy light refreshments.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Student Engagement Office ; Cato III – 021
Levine Campus: Final’s Field Day
Enjoy the warm weather with us at Final’s Field Day! Join us on the back patio for games, pizza, and music.
Tuesday, April 25, 12 – 3 p.m., Levine Campus Outdoor Back Patio
Levine Campus: Breakfast Grab n’ Go & Coloring
Fuel up for finals and relax with Student Engagement. Stop by for breakfast to take a study break and color with us!
Wednesday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Levine I Atrium
Harris Campus: Yoga Class
We will have a relaxing Yoga class. Bring your Yoga mat and any other tools you need.
Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Harris I
Central Campus: DeStress Fair
Wednesday, April 26, 1 – 4 p.m., Parr Center Quad
Cato: Finals Field Day
Come play Jenga, corn hole and more! We’ll have a DIY Waffle Bar, drinks and music.
Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., outside Cato
Are you a fan of dance and movement? Do you seek to be enthralled from the inside and out? Please join us for FREE at Central Campus for a very special presentation of “From The Heart To The Head” by Central Piedmont Dance Theatre.
Your vote counts! Decide who will represent you on Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2023-24 school year! In the election, you will choose your SGA president, vice president, and public information officer.
Voting is open: Tuesday, April 18, at 8 a.m. through Thursday, April 20, at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more about this year’s candidates and cast your vote here.
Join Student Engagement and Career Services at Cato Campus as we help you jump start your job search or applications for transferring to a four-year university.
We’ll have information about internships, volunteer opportunities that develop employable skills and so much more! Don’t miss out on this interactive opportunity that includes a catered lunch and free t-shirt.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 19-20
Cato Campus, Cato III, Room 024
Register with this link to save your spot!
For more information contact Emma Cartwright at emma.cartwright@cpcc.edu.
Come join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3- 5:30 p.m. in Worrell Gym to play basketball with your fellow students and staff.
Sign up on www.imleagues.c
Questions? Email Isaiah.Battle@cpcc.edu
Central Piedmont Community College Library Services and Student Engagement are hosting a Slam Poetry Showcase on Wednesday, April 26 from 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Central Campus, by the Parr Center Collaboration Stairs.
Slam poetry master Bluz Rogers (Instagram: @bluzbluzbluz) will be our emcee! Do you have an original slam poetry piece you want to share? Register at this link to showcase your piece.
Don’t have any poetry to share? Please come and watch! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Whether you’re looking for the latest plant for your collection, or you’re ready to start a vegetable garden, the Central Piedmont horticulture students have you covered– unless your plants need partial or full sun. (Get it? Yes, we are making gardening jokes. All types of plants will be available).
The annual spring 2023 Cato Campus horticulture plant sale will be held:
Come get your summer vegetables and herbs for your summer gardens. They also have flowers, assorted landscape plants, houseplants, and hanging baskets.
Stop by the Parr Center at Central Campus on Tuesday, April 11 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. to meet with representatives from 23XI Racing, as they have teamed up with Dr Pepper to offer $5,000 in tuition to 23 deserving students across the country.
Qualifications:
Individuals meeting these qualifications can apply via a simple video submission process, sharing their story and explaining why they deserve a tuition award. Application deadline: April 30, 2023
Dr Pepper and 23XI are committed to supporting diversity in racing and promoting economic empowerment through the Dr Pepper 23XI SPEED Institute Tuition Program. Created to amplify the efforts of the 23XI SPEED Institute (Scholarship, Professional Education, Executive Development), Dr Pepper will award 23 students each with $5,000 in tuition, and 23XI’s SPEED Institute may award two tuition recipients with exclusive internships.
Visit the 23XI SPEED Institute website for more information and to apply for the scholarship.
23XI Internship Information:
We provide paid internships ($15/her) on-site and virtual per semester in Finance/Accounting(summer), Marketing, PR, Engineering (summer), Social and Digital Media, and Partnership management for 10 weeks. Students attend a race, will complete a project, attend 1-hour sessions on Presentation 101, Networking/Building Relationships, Social Media and Finance 101.
Internship dates:
The college will be holding a fire drill at Levine campus next week (April 10-14). During the fire evacuation drill you will hear the fire alarm sound, see strobe lights flashing, and hear voice commands to evacuate, coming from both building captains and Central Piedmont Security. Please evacuate outside to the nearest rally point sign.
We ask for your full cooperation during these drills. The expected duration for each drill will be approximately 10-15 minutes.
Employers want to hire you! These events and more are on Handshake, click the company’s name to register for the event and get more information on their available positions.
Handshake currently has 137 paid internships, 650 full time jobs and 222 part time jobs in the Charlotte area. New opportunities are posted daily.
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Company |
Looking for |
Location |
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4/5 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
RN Residency Program Summer 2023, Care Associate, Certified Nurse Assistant and more |
First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk |
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4/5 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Lifeguard, manager, guest service attendant, pool technician |
Cato Campus, Cato III Building, First Floor |
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4/5 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Front of house and back of house |
Merancas Campus, Merancas IV Building, First Floor |
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4/5 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Server, busser, team member, line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, host |
Harper Campus, Harper IV Building, First Floor Lobby |
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4/5 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Part time and full time store employees, facility maintenance personnel |
Levine Campus, Levine III Building, Second Floor Lobby near Library |
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4/12 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
activities guide, summer camp counselor, guest services representative, facilities technician, dishwasher, server, host, event assistant |
First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk |
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4/19 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Lifeguard, manager, guest service attendant, pool technician |
First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk |
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4/26 |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Server, busser, team member, line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, host |
First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk |
Bring a printed copy of your résumé for review by one of our career counselors or visiting employers (Bank of America, Novant, Tek Systems, Best Impressions, Sherwin Williams, & Ally Financial).
Dress to impress and score a free headshot!
Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Central Campus
Parr Center Rooms 1000/1010
Join Bank of America Leaders as they discuss ways to prepare you for your job search, the skills that employers value, and share career stories to help motivate you to take your next position!
Tuesday, April 4, 2 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center Room 1010
Networking and Refreshments immediately after!
Register on Handshake (encouraged, but not required)
Panelists include:
Questions about this event? Contact Career Services 704.330.6551, career.services@cpcc.edu.
Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? You have greater powers than you know! Please consider donating blood at the next blood drive on your campus, April 3 and 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card (Amazon, Walmart, or many other options) and a OneBlood T-shirt.
Appointments are strongly encouraged by signing up in advance.
Sign up for an appointment time to donate blood using the individual link for your campus:
Monday April 3, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.:
Wednesday April 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.: