Category Archives: Technology

Learn more about technical careers in industrial inspections

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Two students and instructor using technology to examine a weld with a screen on a table

Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) technology is a collection of industrial inspection methods in high demand in the manufacturing and maintenance industries. NDE technology is used in power generation (nuclear and fossil), transportation (aviation, ship building, railroads, bridges), petrochemical, manufacturing, construction, and many other industries.

Central Piedmont is the only college in North Carolina to offer an associate degree in NDE. We teach the six core NDE methods: Ultrasonic, Radiography, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Visual Testing.

Attend an information session to learn more about the NDE degree.
All sessions will be held at Harper Campus, in Harper Building I, Room 362:

  • Thursday, September 15, 2022 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 29, 2022 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 4, 2022 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, October 27, 2022 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Monday, November 7, 2022 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 17, 2022 6–7:30 p.m.

The industry has grown 12% over the last two years and is expected to grow by 26% over the next ten years. A career in NDE pays well and suits people who like to work with their heads and hands. Career paths in NDE can range from technician, engineering, supervision, management, sales, or independent contractor.

Your Success Team is ready to help!

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Purple background with white graduation cap, Watermark student app logoNavigating your way through college can be challenging. That’s why we’ve created a Central Piedmont success team just for YOU and we’re using the latest technology to stay connected with you every step of the way.

You now have your own academic advisor (if you’ve selected an academic program of interest). The Watermark Student app can help connect you to your advisor, who can provide intensive advising support and success coaching. Advisors help you explore your academic interests then develop plans of study that fit your career and educational goals. 

When you download the Watermark Student app – it’s easy to make an appointment or message your advisor without having to search for contact information.

If you need to access Watermark through a browser, you can click on the Watermark icon on the current students web page.

Here are additional players on your success team:

Need help with anything else? Contact us at 704.330.2722, or email navigate@cpcc.edu (en Español: ayuda@cpcc.edu).

Attend Brightspace Orientations for success with online classes

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Nervous about taking your first online course in Brightspace, Central Piedmont’s course Learning Management System? We can help! Our one hour, virtual instructional sessions will give you hands-on experience with Brightspace.

White B inside orange circle: logo for Brightspace by D2LThese sessions will demonstrate how to:

  • navigate Brightspace
  • turn on notifications
  • download the Brightspace Pulse app
  • take quizzes
  • upload assignments
  • post discussions
  • complete an Enrollment Verification Activity 

These sessions are open to all students. We think you should strongly consider signing up for this additional help if you: 

  • are new to Central Piedmont
  • are an English as a Foreign Language student
  • do not feel comfortable with technology

We also encourage you to use the Brightspace Resource Guide for extra help if needed. Our goal is to make sure you are comfortable with the tools you need to be successful in class. We can’t wait to see you there!

View the Brightspace practice sessions schedule and register today.

Library Chromebook and hotspot check-out begins Aug. 8

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The Central Piedmont library is pleased to announce that all current students will be able to check-out library hotspots and Chromebooks starting August 8, 2022. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will not be able to hold them in advance.

Student using phone and laptop in open seating area

View the Library hours of operation at each location.

Please note that all libraries, except for Central, will be closed on August 10th. The Central Library will open at 1pm that day.

Create Opportunity partnership gives students free training to be a software engineer

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Create Opportunity logo in orange and blue textCreate Opportunity, a workforce development initiative serving the Carolinas, is partnering with Central Piedmont Community College to launch a workforce development program designed to identify, train, and place new software engineers with local employers.

The program will launch mid-September 2022, and students can take the screening now. As a program partner, Central Piedmont will guide participants through the six-month training program that prepares them for the two-year apprenticeship.

Participants complete the screening process, and they are enrolled in a free, full-time, six-month training program at Central Piedmont, followed by a two-year, paid software development apprenticeship (with full benefits) with a local employer. The internship will prepare them well for full-time employment as a software engineer.

  • No prior knowledge, educational background, or technical experience is required.
  • Participants attend the six-month program for free (after screening).
  • Participants are placed directly into two-year paid apprenticeships with benefits.

Create Opportunity strives to provide individuals of all backgrounds with the opportunity to become professional software engineers, while supporting the needs of Charlotte-Mecklenburg employers and the growth of the region. Participants enter the Create Opportunity program through an aptitude-based screening exam that identifies how they can succeed at becoming a software engineer.

“Central Piedmont is excited to partner with Create Opportunity to provide another pathway to a family-sustaining career and greater economic mobility,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. “This program will help meet the needs of local employers while giving individuals a great opportunity to build a stable career with good growth potential.”

“We’re excited to launch our program in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg market and support its residents through our workforce development initiatives,” said Ben Rex, founder, Create Opportunity. “Our mission aligns with the county’s economic development objectives by fueling the growth of existing employers and the recruitment of new employers to the region with a capable technology workforce.”

Learn more about Create Opportunity or take the screening.

Student Network Accounts Lockout Policy Update

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CPCC Information Technology Services

Beginning on May 25, 2021, Information Technology Services will implement an incorrect password lockout policy for students who use services that require a login. Three incorrect password attempts will result in an account being locked for 15 minutes.  After 15 minutes the account will unlock. If a student needs immediate access, they will need to contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk to have their account unlocked.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk at helpdesk@cpcc.edu.

 

Free Loaner Chromebooks and Hotspots Available for You This Spring

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student looking at laptop in the classroom with central Piedmont face mask onChromebooks and WiFi hotspots are available for loan — at no cost —  to help you continue in your classes this spring. If you need technology, we’re here to help you get the equipment and tools you need.

To request a device for spring 2021, complete the Chromebook and hotspot loan application or email singlestop@cpcc.edu for more information. Students needing assistance with the application or those without connectivity should call the Single Stop office at 704.330.6435.

Whether you are enrolled for the full semester, or registering for an upcoming short session, you will be able to use these devices as long as you are enrolled in classes. Approved applicants will receive an email confirming the pick up time and location. To preserve your health and safety, all pick -ups will be by appointment only.

Chromebooks and hotspots will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Apply today!

Coronavirus Information on cpcc.edu

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Since mid-March, there has been a“Coronavirus Alerts” bar across each page of the Central Piedmont website. This alert bar will go away as of Wednesday, Oct. 7, and will appear only when there is urgent information to communicate. 

You can still find the Coronavirus Updates link in the main navigation on every page of cpcc.edu.

The coronavirus updates area provides comprehensive coronavirus information and specific information for students, including information about student emergency fund grants and the Central Piedmont Cares form you can submit if you need assistance from a Central Piedmont staff member during these challenging times. 

The Returning to Campus page provides access to the Health Acknowledgement form you should complete by Monday each week you plan to be on campus, the Return to Campus Guide for students, and helpful videos. The site also features a COVID-19 chatbot that can help you with questions specifically related to coronavirus. As a reminder, you can get your student ID card online or on campus. Visit the Student IDs page for complete details. 

If there is coronavirus-related information you need that you cannot find on these pages, please send an email to helpdesk@cpcc.edu. 

Student Technology Centers Re-Opening

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Select student technology centers (open computer labs) are now open for students who need to use a computer while on-campus. To limit the amount of students using the student technology centers at one time, ITS has created a reservation system for students to reserve a computer.

To reserve a computer, please use the reservation link under each location on our student technology center website. 

Select student technology centers will be open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 704.330.5000 or at helpdesk@cpcc.edu.

Save Time and Money With the Central Piedmont Cloud

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Wouldn’t it be great if it were easier for you to access — from anywhere! — software that’s important to your program of study? This includes quick access to your program-specific applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoDesk AutoCAD, Solidworks, Eaglesoft, NetBeans, SPSS, and Trimble (and many others), that could help you better complete your assignments. That’s why Information Technology Services has developed the Central Piedmont Cloud and is inviting you to try it out today.

The Central Piedmont Cloud provides access to licensed applications on all of your devices. Access college-licensed software from anywhere with an internet connection –which allows you to skip the visit to campus labs and save on a software purchase.

To get started and see a list of available Cloud applications, visit the Central Piedmont Cloud website at cloud.cpcc.edu or if you need help, contact the ITS Help Desk at helpdesk@cpcc.edu or at 704.330.5000.

 

Summer Classes Will Start Fully Online

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Don’t forget priority registration for the summer and fall terms runs from April 17 to April 26. Check your college email for your specific priority registration date. Please note all summer term classes will start fully online. Class sections with fully online instruction are listed as “online courses” during registration and do not show a campus location. Class sections that display a campus location will begin online, and may eventually transition to in-person instruction should the designated campus reopen during the summer term.

Our top priority is keeping you safe, and we will keep you updated on impacts to instructional delivery.

Summer 2020 classes start May 20. Don’t wait – register early for the best class selection:

  1. Be sure to check in with Academic Advising online to make sure you are registering for the right classes.
  2. Check your college email account for your priority registration date/time.
  3. Go to MyCollege.cpcc.edu and click on “Student Planning” to choose your schedule. Add your classes to your shopping cart.
  4. On your priority registration date/time, go to MyCollege – or use the Central Piedmont app  – to check out.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay focused on your education goals! For much more information, visit our current students web page or call the college’s Information Center  at 704.330.2722.

Need help learning anatomy? 

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Want to take learning anatomy from the pages of your textbook to real-life? Brush up on anatomy and/or physiology during the Anatomage Table Lab Open Hours.

  • When: Monday through Thursday 3 PM – 8 PM
  • Where: Health Careers Building on Central Campus, Room 3525
  • What: Using a 3D cadaver, the Anatomage Table, and the expertise of an anatomy lab facilitator, you can get the help you need to bring anatomy to life

Contact Ms. Wanda Walker-Gary for additional information or questions.