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Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation: Join CRJC and make a difference!

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abstract images of people in orange and blue, Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium logoAre you interested in racial equity and making a difference in our community? Central Piedmont is now accepting applications for the Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows Program for the 2022-2023 academic year. We will be hiring/engaging four Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows who will be part of the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium (CRJC), composed of five schools:

  • Central Piedmont Community College
  • Johnson C. Smith University
  • Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte Campus
  • Queens University of Charlotte
  • University of North Carolina Charlotte

This is a paid stipend position that requires about six hours a week. Students will be paid $1000 per semester. Hours are flexible but students must be available on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to meet with the larger consortium and campus cohort.

Students will receive racial equity and racial healing training/education, develop leadership skills to create a more comprehensive narrative on race, and experience and learn how to facilitate racial healing circles.

Don’t wait – submit your application today! (Applications are due by September 9, 2022.)

Contact Jesse Bennett, jesse.bennett@cpcc.edu, or Kimberly Miller,  kimberly.miller@cpcc.edu for more information!

Apply today: scholarship competition from Watermark

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Watermark (formerly known as Aviso) is holding a scholarship competition. This year, they are offering two $5,000 scholarships for the fall 2022 academic term to support community college students from the United States. Apply today!

Application and deadline:

Students will make a video response up to 2 minutes in length answering the following question: “What challenges have you overcome to be a successful student, and what are you inspired to do after earning your certificate or degree?”

The entry period is August 15 – 31, 2022. The first 1,000 submissions received during that time frame will be eligible for consideration. Other restrictions apply.

For more information about the competition, and to apply, visit the Watermark Scholars webpage.

Get help at Information Tables Aug. 15-17

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Pop-up information tables will be set up at all six campuses during the first few days of fall classes. Look for our staff and faculty wearing “Ask Me” buttons if you need help finding your classes or getting general questions answered. 

Information Tables will be staffed on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 15-16, from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 5-6 p.m.

  • Cato Campus: Cato I and Cato III lobby
  • Central Campus: Elizabeth Ave. sidewalk near Deck 3, Parr Center Information Desk (Quad side), Overcash lobby
  • Harper Campus: Harper I and Harper IV
  • Harris Campus: Harris I lobby
  • Levine Campus: Levine I and between Levine II and III
  • Merancas Campus: Merancas IV lobby and the Transportation Systems building

Welcome Centers are also open on every campus and remain open through the year.

Food and Vending options on every campus

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Hungry? Need a snack or caffeine between classes? All Central Piedmont locations have microwaves and vending machine options to help keep you going with snacks and drinks. View locations for all Dining and Vending food services. 

Central Piedmont has a new food service contract, so the transition of coffee shops and food locations has begun. Construction is ongoing at Cato, Harper, Harris and Merancas Campuses to open coffee and sandwich options.

Construction is complete at Central and Levine Campuses, so these food services are now open:

  • Catalyst Coffee Bar: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    The new coffee bar includes a curated coffee bar experience featuring Blk & Bold coffee and espresso. The menu includes your choice of hot or cold drink favorites like coffee, lattes, and teas, as well as seasonal selections. But it isn’t just great coffee, you’ll also find freshly prepared grab-n-go selections and snacks available daily.

    • Central Campus, Parr Center
    • Levine Campus, Levine I
  • Beach and Borough sandwich shop: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    The locations will offer signature sandwiches and build-your-own sandwiches. View the Beach and Borough menu.

    • Central Campus, Levine IT lobby
    • Levine Campus, Levine I

Follett campus stores are ready for business

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Our campus stores – textbook sales and much more! – are open and ready to welcome you for the fall semester. They’re now operated by Follett Higher Education, the largest campus retailer in North America.

Be on the lookout for emails from Follett – and also from some of its digital textbook providers, RedShelf and BryteWave – if your course is part of the Follett ACCESS program and had an inclusive access fee for required digital materials that will be available via Brightspace (our online learning and teaching system) on the first day of class.

If you need help learning how to access your digital course materials in Brightspace, connecting with college support services, and more, please review the online Campus Store Resource Guide for Students.

Going forward, you’ll benefit from Follett’s fundamental mission of delivering course materials that are more affordable and accessible than ever before. Options include new and used textbooks; digital materials such as eBooks, digital courseware, and Open Educational Resources. Follett is also an innovator with its text rental program, which can help you save up to 80 percent compared to purchasing new.

Our campus stores are more than just a bookstore: They now offer a wide assortment of on-trend, Central Piedmont-branded apparel and accessories; and an online store for even more shopping options.

Visit our campus stores – they’re open extended hours through Aug. 23 for your convenience at our Cato, Central, and Levine Campuses:

  • Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 13: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 14: 12-4 p.m.

Starting Aug. 24, these three campus locations will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

If you’re closer to Harris, Harper, or Merancas Campuses, there will be “pop-up” campus stores open Aug. 18 to Aug. 31 on this schedule:

  • Harris Campus: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Harper Campus:  11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Merancas Campus:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Beyond those dates we’ve implemented a smart locker system to assist students with receiving textbooks and course materials throughout the semester. (Stay tuned for more information about the smart lockers in the coming weeks.)  

Central Piedmont’s campus stores are excited to serve our college community both in-store and via our online store (free shipping with orders over $50). For more information, call 704.330.6649 or email bookstore@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.

Saturday hours for registration help

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The fall semester starts in one week so if you need any final help with registering for class – or with any other enrollment steps – we’re open this Saturday to provide service! You can get in-person help this Saturday (Aug. 13) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at ANY Central Piedmont campus.

During this Saturday’s hours of service, navigators and advisors will be available to help with any of the enrollment and registration steps – including financial aid – at these locations:

Moving forward, we’ll have Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our Central Campus in the new Parr Center at the Welcome Center on the ground floor level. That’s also where you can get assistance with student services during extended weekday hours, from 8 a.m until 7 p.m.

In-person FAFSA Friday workshops

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FAFSA Federal Student Aid logo

Need financial aid help? In-person group workshops are ongoing on Fridays for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) assistance.

Available on Fridays from 2–4 p.m, on the following campuses:

  • Cato Campus: Cato I, Room 232
  • Harris Campus: Harris I, Room 2113
  • Levine Campus: Levine I, Room 2213
  • Merancas Campus: Merancas IV, Room 104

All sessions are held in-person and on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration is not required; walk-ins are welcomed.

Learn what to bring to your FAFSA workshop.
Need help, but can’t come in person? Virtual workshops are also available.

College Names First Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Scholarship recipient Dominque Fullwood and representative from North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association

North Carolina Law Enforcement Women’s Association presentation of the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship at Central Piedmont Community College. 2pm., Friday, August 5, 2022, Central Piedmont Merancas Campus.

During a special ceremony on August 5, the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association, with funding from Bank of America, awarded Dominique Fullwood, a basic law enforcement training student at Central Piedmont, the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship. The presentation took place in the college’s Claudia Watkins Belk Building, located on its Merancas Campus in Huntersville.

The scholarship fund was established at the college in 2022, following the untimely passing of Mia Goodwin, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officer who was killed on I-85 in December 2021. Hired in 2015 to the University City Division of CMPD, Mia was responding with her colleagues to a crash site on the interstate, when they were hit by a tractor-trailer and the cab of a semi-truck that had collided. She left behind a husband, who is a Charlotte firefighter, and three children, ages 3, 1, and four months old.

To honor her memory, the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association, with the support of donated funds from Bank of America, established the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 / year scholarship that provides financial aid assistance to students enrolled in the college’s basic law enforcement or criminal justice programs. The scholarship’s funds may be used to offset the costs associated with tuition, fees, and books, as well as program-related supplies.

To qualify, students must:

  • be enrolled at the college for the academic year in which they are applying
  • demonstrate and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • submit a letter of recommendation
  • attest to their related experience in the field of public safety/law enforcement, character, service, and commitment to advance their education

Ms. Dominique Fullwood, the 2022 Mia Goodwin Scholarship recipient, was named this year’s honoree by members of the Central Piedmont Foundation and designated program faculty. The committee not only commented on her positive attitude, tenacity, and perseverance during the selection process, but also on the fact that she is the epitome of what a servant-minded officer embodies.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association and Bank of America for making this scholarship possible,” said Major Pat Brown, senior program developer for law enforcement training at Central Piedmont. “Mia was a committed public servant and we are thankful her memory, as well as her name, will live on by providing an affordable education to in-need students who are seeking the same career path she took so much pride in performing each and every day.”

Learn more about the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship and / or the $3 million available in scholarships at Central Piedmont.

Auditions Aug. 16 & 18 for Central Piedmont Theatre fall 2022 musical

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee logo with a cartoon childCentral Piedmont Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Book by Rachel Sheinkin. Music & Lyrics by William Finn. Director & Choreographer:  Ron Chisholm

AUDITION INFORMATION
All auditionees should prepare sixteen bars of an up-tempo song. There will also be cold readings from the script. Please come dressed for a movement audition.

AUDITION DATE & TIME

  • August 16 & 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Overcash 300 on Central Piedmont’s Central Campus.
  • August 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Georgia Tucker Fine Arts Hall on Central Piedmont’s Levine Campus.

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

  • September 23-24, 29-30 and October 1 at 7:30 p.m.
  • September 25 and October 2 at 2:30 p.m.

PLAY SYNOPSIS

Six young people in the throes of puberty vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, they learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least those who are eliminated get a juice box.

ROLES AVAILABLE

Charlie “Chip” Tolentino:  An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment.

Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre (Schwartzy):  Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud.

Leaf Coneybear:  The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies.

William Barfee: A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous “Magic Foot” method has boosted him to spelling glory.

Marcy Park:  A recent transfer from Virginia, Marcy placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She is the epitome of being an overachiever and attends a Catholic school. She is also not allowed to cry.

Olive Ostrovsky:  A young newcomer to competitive spelling. She became best friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and slowly blossoms.

Rona Lisa Peretti: The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward.

Douglas Panch:  The Vice Principal. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.

Mitch Mahoney:  The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, he is doing his community service by handing out juice boxes to losing students.

Carl Dad: Schwartzy’s main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwartzy’s fathers.

Dan Dad:  The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwartzy’s fathers.

Jesus Christ:  Deity invoked by a speller in need.

Leaf’s Mom, Dad, and And Siblings:  All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are more than surprised by his success.

Olive’s Dad:  A fantasy version of Olive’s dad coming to the bee from work.

Olive’s Mom:  A fantasy version of Olive’s mom at her Ashram in India.

Mecklenburg County Health Department advisory on monkeypox

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The Mecklenburg County Health Department is seeing increased spread of the monkeypox virus. We are now experiencing local community spread, as well as spread in pediatric populations. According to the Mecklenburg County Health Department, here’s what you need to know:

  • Risk to the general public is low. The monkeypox virus is spread through close, often skin-to-skin, contact with an infected person.
  • Most people will recover from monkeypox on their own, although it could be more severe.  There is no approved treatment for monkeypox, but antiviral medications are being given in severe cases.
  • If you think you may have been exposed to a person with monkeypox, contact a health care provider as soon as possible. You may be eligible for the vaccine.
  • If you think you might have monkeypox and have the symptoms listed below WITHOUT a new, unexplained skin rash, isolate for 72 hours. If a rash develops, get tested. If your test is negative, you may get vaccinated.
  • If you think you might have monkeypox and have the symptoms listed below WITH a new, unexplained skin rash, avoid close contact with other people and contact a health care provider immediately to be tested. If your test is negative, you may get vaccinated.

Symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches
  • Backache
  • Swollen lymph nodes (tender lumps near the neck, jaw, armpits, and groin)
  • Chills
  • Exhaustion

Protect Yourself:
The virus can enter the body by skin-to-skin contact or through saliva and respiratory droplets:

  • Avoid skin-to-skin or face-to-face contact, including sexual contact, with anyone who has symptoms.
  • Avoid contact with any materials that have been in contact with a sick person.
  • If you have contact with a person who could be sick, wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

If you are in a high risk group please contact Mecklenburg County Health Department to check vaccine availability (preventative vaccination is free of charge).

Central Piedmont and City of Charlotte enter workforce and education partnership

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City Manager Marcus Jones smiling and shaking hands with Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer

The City is including tuition prepayment to its educational assistance policy to remove any financial barriers to obtaining an associate degree and/or certifications that can be earned at Central Piedmont.

The City of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College formalized a partnership for workforce development and education during a signing ceremony on Monday.

Central Piedmont students will have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience through City of Charlotte apprenticeships, co-ops and internship programs. The city has 13 registered apprenticeship occupations with 36 combined former and current participants. The co-op program is new and there are two participants in the year-long program. The city has more than 25 career fields students can explore, from construction to administration.

The partnership will provide better access to education, job training, career counseling and more for city employees and Central Piedmont students. For employees who do not currently hold post-secondary credentials, the city will pre-pay tuition and associated fees at Central Piedmont toward an associate degree or certificate programs. By offering a pre-payment program, the partnership is promoting upward mobility and removing a financial barrier.

“It’s important we invest in our employees and provide opportunities to join our workforce,” said City Manager Marcus D. Jones. “Through this partnership, we are preparing and reskilling our workforce for jobs of the future.”

“Central Piedmont is thrilled and proud to establish this partnership with the City of Charlotte,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, college president. “The college is eager to welcome and work with City of Charlotte employees as they seek further education and the re-skilling needed to advance their careers. At the same time, we are delighted our students will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and skills through work-based learning programs with the city. We believe this partnership, in time, can become a model for other cities and colleges to implement.”

Campus Stores open now for books and supplies

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stack of booksAre you ready for your fall classes to begin? Be prepared with all your course materials and supplies by visiting the Central Piedmont Campus Stores online or in-person. Find more information about ordering supplies from the Campus Store.

Cato Campus, Central Campus and Levine Campus store locations:

These Campus Store locations will be open fall hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for in-store shopping or to pick up online orders.

Harris Campus, Harper Campus and Merancas Campus pop-up locations:

Pop-up Campus Store locations have hours that vary. Check the Central Piedmont Campus Store web page for current hours and times for all locations.
Smart Lockers will be available to pick up online orders at Harris, Harper and Merancas Campuses after Aug. 31.

 

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.

“Embracing Imperfection” exhibit on mental health stigma opens Aug. 15

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2-D fiber artwork of vertical stripes, darker on the edges transitioning to blues and pale yellows in the middle“Embracing Imperfection,” an exhibition by Christine Hager-Braun, seeks to obliterate the stigma long associated with mental health. Hager-Braun’s work reflects her own struggle with depression. The colors and composition in her work, while abstract, foster an emotional connection revolving around personal growth, resilience, and acceptance.

Originally from Germany, Hager-Braun’s gained an interest in quilting after her move to the United States, learning, as she says, to paint with needle and thread. As a fiber artist, Hager Braun creates colorful, quilted compositions in order to express emotions without the use of words. This approach parallels to the indescribable feelings and emotions surrounding mental health.

The topic of mental health is especially relevant for students as the daily struggles with peer pressure and balancing an often demanding class schedule with their personal  lives. “Every new art quilt I create is influenced by my belief in the power of a positive mindset. Each piece reflects a triumph over our trials, a reminder of our daily successes, and the promise to ourselves that we will never give up,” says Hager-Braun. Through the medium of fiber artworks and sharing her own story, Hager-Braun hopes to inspire others to, “persevere, heal and thrive.”

WHEN:  August 15 – October 6, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or by appointment

WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center first floor, Overcash Art Gallery

ARTIST LECTURE: Artist Lecture and reception is Sept. 14, at noon at Central Campus, North Classroom Building Auditorium, Room 1123

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and the art gallery blog.

Interactive art exhibit “Reclaimed Memories” invites you to create stories, art

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Black and white hand drawn artwork of a woman in an old fashioned carA new interactive exhibit will open in the Ross Gallery at Central Campus on Aug. 15.

A stray photograph in a thrift store or flea market depicts an unknown person from the past. Their dress, their hair, and the discoloration of the photograph indicates a person from the past. Questions such as, “Who were they?,” and “What is their story?,” come to mind the longer we take in the image. While for many of us it may be easy to set the photograph down and continue on with our own lives, artist Eva Crawford reclaims these images from the 1940s and 1950s, giving them new life by recreating them as life-size drawings.

Following the passing of her father in January of 2021, Crawford sought to create a body of work focused on the preservation of memory. Crawford reclaims lost memories through the use of portraiture, transforming antique film photographs into large-scale drawings and paintings that invite the viewer to create their own stories and memories about the individuals in the artwork.

“Reclaimed Memories” also includes an interactive station with antique photographs. This station encourages gallery visitors to create their own memories, stories, and artwork about the people in the photographs. The stories will be collected and displayed as part of the exhibition.

WHEN: August 15 – October 6, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment

WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center first floor, Ross Art Gallery

ARTIST LECTURE: Artist Lecture and reception is September 29, at noon,  at Central Campus in the North Classroom Building Auditorium, Room 1123.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and our Art Gallery blog.

 

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.

Extended hours for student services on your schedule

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We’re open longer on weekdays to provide service on your schedule! We’ve extended student service hours on weekdays from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Central Campus in the new Parr Center at the Welcome Center on the ground floor level (enter from Elizabeth Avenue)counselor sitting alongside student while looking together at a computer screen.

Need help, but only free on a Saturday? Plan to come by on Sat., Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ANY Central Piedmont campus to get in-person help before the Aug. 15 start of the fall semester. 

During the Saturday hours, navigators and advisors will be available to help with any of the enrollment and registration steps – including financial aid, residency, advising, and registration for classes – at these locations:

We’re here for you!
Call 704.330.2722
email: navigate@cpcc.edu
(en español: ayuda@cpcc.edu)

Central Piedmont and Wingate announce new transfer program

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Central Piedmont Community College and Wingate University announced today the launch of the Gateway to Wingate program – a new pathway to a bachelor’s degree for Central Piedmont students that will expand college access.

Wingate University president smiling and holding a Central Piedmont t-shirt and Central Piedmont president smiling and holding a Wingate t-shirt.

Wingate University president Dr. Rhett Brown and Central Piedmont President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, at the Gateway to Wingate announcement.

Gateway to Wingate students who complete an Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) at Central Piedmont with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.50, and are in good academic standing, will be guaranteed admission to Wingate University.

When enrolled, Gateway to Wingate students will receive, free of charge:

  • access to Student Success Services
  • collaborative academic advising
  • collaborative financial aid counseling
  • collaborative career counseling
  • long-term planning for admission and preparation for Wingate University graduate programs
  • Gateway to Wingate students also are eligible for the Gateway Scholarship. Gateway Scholarship recipients will pay no more than $2,500 per year in tuition at Wingate.

Central Piedmont students can enter the program as soon as the start of the 2022 fall semester in August. A separate agreement provides a pathway for qualified Central Piedmont students to enter Wingate’s Doctorate of Pharmacy program, which has facilities in Wingate and in Hendersonville, N.C. Since 2018, more than 80 Central Piedmont students have transferred to Wingate. Both institutions expect this number to grow significantly with the launch of the Gateway to Wingate program.

“We are excited and honored to announce this public-private partnership, knowing it will be a great benefit to Central Piedmont students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. “We are thrilled to offer this option and pathway to our students who will grow and thrive at Wingate, where they will enjoy smaller class sizes, superb advising, excellent teaching, and a supportive campus community.

“At the same time, this transfer pathway is a wonderful example of higher education partners in the Charlotte region working together to broaden access to a bachelor’s degree and greater opportunities beyond,” Deitemeyer added.

Free copies of “The Charlotte Post” at campus libraries

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Logo of The Charlotte Post in script font. Tagline: The voice of the Black CommunityCentral Piedmont Libraries will have free copies of The Charlotte Post for you to read or take. The Post is published on Thursdays and should be available in the libraries on all campuses by Friday or the following Monday of each week.

Minority owned and operated, The Charlotte Post Publishing Company, Inc. (TCPPC) has served as a dominant force in educating, empowering and enlightening African-American communities throughout their 8 County Coverage Area in North Carolina and upstate South Carolina since 1878.