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In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter will remember America’s fallen soldiers during the following memorial event:  Flag Raising Ceremony Monday, Nov. 12; 11 a.m. Central Campus Quad In observance of Veterans Day, CPCC’s SVA Chapter will host a flag raising ceremony at [...]

Newschannel 36’s Michelle Boudin recently reported about a single dad who is coming to CPCC for a new career. Thanks to the College’s Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), he’s receiving financial assistance with his education. http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/New-program-to-help-gets-veterans-back-in-the-classroom-163935566.html

Siemens Energy Inc. is recruiting for paid apprenticeship positions in the area of maintenance / mechatronics for veterans with experience and training that aligns with this area of work. Apprentices will gain the knowledge and expertise to maintain, repair and start up highly complex manufacturing machinery. There are four positions available for an August start-date [...]

CPCC and Charlotte Bridge Home (a non-profit organization established to assist veterans in Charlotte-Mecklenburg) are working together to assist veterans in obtaining meaningful employment and access to needed support services. The Veterans’ Employment and Support Initiative seeks to address the near 11.5% unemployment rate among veterans. CPCC will provide veterans with career counseling and the [...]

Beginning this Spring 2012, the Veterans Resource Center will be offering a 10-week group counseling experience. The focus of this group will be broad and it will be determined by the needs of the participants. Potential focus areas may include: the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, adjusting to the role and responsibilities of being [...]

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship The Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs Office would like to advertise the Barry M. Goldwater scholarship information for the 2012-2013 academic year. To honor former Senator Barry Goldwater, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has created the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship was [...]

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