Mentorship Can Enhance Your Educational Experience

photo of teacher overlooking and as three male students do homeworkAre you a new Central Piedmont student? Peer mentors provide first-year student mentees with guidance through unique challenges. Mentors help find the answers to a variety of questions, ranging from academic concerns to the challenges of balancing school and other priorities.

A peer mentor provides the following benefits:

  • increased confidence and self esteem
  • enhanced self-motivation, self-discipline, and goal-setting
  • opportunity to gain knowledge about Central Piedmont’s resources and services, while getting connected to other peers

To be eligible to receive a peer mentor, you must:

  • be currently registered for at least one class at Central Piedmont
  • be open-minded for suggestions
  • maintain a positive attitude
  • get to know your mentor and accept support
  • strive for success and show an interest in academic achievement

Sign up to receive a peer mentor today!

If you have any questions please feel free to email April Wright or Katrina Johnson.

Benefits of Peer Mentoring

Are you a new Central Piedmont student? Peer mentors provide first-year student mentees with guidance through unique challenges. Mentors help find the answers to a variety of questions, ranging from academic concerns to the challenges of balancing school and other priorities.

A peer mentor provides the following benefits:

  • increased confidence and self esteem
  • enhanced self-motivation, self-discipline, and goal-setting
  • opportunity to gain knowledge about Central Piedmont’s resources and services, while getting connected to other peers

To be eligible to receive a peer mentor, you must:

  • be currently registered for at least one class at Central Piedmont
  • be open-minded for suggestions
  • maintain a positive attitude
  • get to know your mentor and accept support
  • strive for success and show an interest in academic achievement

Sign up to receive a peer mentor today!

If you have any questions please feel free to email April Wright at april.wright@cpcc.edu or Katrina Johnson at katrina.johnson@cpcc.edu.

Learn More about the Peer Mentoring Scholarship

Are you interested in being a peer mentor? We have new PEER MENTORING SCHOLARSHIP that will offer up to $2,000 a semester.

You must have the following requirements:

  • Completed 12 credit hours
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Provide (1) reference letter
  • Attend Peer Mentor Training and dedicate at least 2 hours a week
  • Currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for the spring 2019 semester

Apply here. 

For additional questions, please contact the following: First Year Experience at ext. 6100 (visit CH 110) or  Office of Mentoring and Bridge at ext. 6656 (visit CH 120)