Got writer’s block? Not sure if your citations are right? Not even sure how to start your assignment? No worries, come jam with us!
• Free snacks
• Relaxing/focusing Lo-fi music
• Advice from Academic Learning Center Writing Tutors
Thursday, Nov. 17
2- 4 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Library Room 2160
No worries if you can’t make this session, appointments are available for in-person and online tutoring. Learn more about the Academic Learning Center and sign up for tutoring sessions.
The Central Piedmont Mentoring and Coaching department seeks to provide the highest quality mentoring and coaching services. We are looking to revamp and recharge our programs to be more effective, and meet your needs as a student. In an effort to evaluate and improve, we invite you to participate in one of our focus group sessions held at Central Campus.
Sign up to attend one of the focus group sessions.
Meet with employers and get interviewing tips and resume help.
Mark your calendars: November is National Career Development Month, and to celebrate, we have designed a week full of professional development opportunities just for you!
You can expect employers from different industries to share employment opportunities, discuss the skills you need to be successful in today’s job market, attend workshop presentations from employers, and even get a free professional photo for your LinkedIn profile.
Everyone faces difficulties that can strain their mental and emotional health from time to time, with 1 in 5 people experiencing mental illness at some point along the way.
How are you feeling? You’re invited to take a free, confidential behavioral health screening sponsored by Counseling Services.
And, if you’d like to talk to someone about the results or simply about how you’re feeling, a counselor at Central Piedmont is here to support you.
RegisteredNursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization, has released its annual lists of “Best RN Programs.” Central Piedmont Community College’s RN program is ranked number two among the 20 that were evaluated in North Carolina. The number-two ranking places our nursing program as the best community college nursing program in North Carolina.
Review the complete “2023 Best RN Programs in North Carolina” rankings. RegisteredNursing.org assessed nursing programs using several factors which represent how well a program supports students toward licensure and beyond. Details about the methodology used for rankings.
Central Piedmont’s nursing program is the oldest program in the N.C. Community College System and has graduated more than 3,000 students since its inception in 1965. Interested students can apply to enter three different nursing tracks:
Learn more about Central Piedmont’s more than 20 healthcare career programs.
Your privacy is important to us – all your answers will be combined with others and will not be linked with you personally. Please complete this survey when you receive it. We really believe that learning about your experiences and challenges can help us better support you in your educational journey at Central Piedmont.
Learn more about the program from Central Piedmont students.
You can become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant in approximately one year.
Central Piedmont’s ophthalmic medical personnel program can prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to be a professional in the eye care industry.
100 percent of our 2021-2022 graduates from this program at Central Piedmont are employed! Learn more about the ophthalmic program, in this video featuring Central Piedmont students.
Looking for a job? These recruiters will be coming to Central Campus on Wednesdays in October.
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Date |
Company |
Looking for: |
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Wed, Oct. 12 |
Panera Bread |
Retail and sandwich/ salad maker positions |
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Wed, Oct. 19 |
Spoiled Rotten Scholars |
Lead and assistant teachers, floaters |
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Wed, Oct. 26 |
Shake Shack |
Team members, and shift and restaurant managers |
Remember, even if you can not attend the recruiting events, there are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including on-campus, part time, full time and seasonal positions. Check “events” to learn more about the employers coming to campus. Resumes are not required to attend.
Career Services is here to help with your job search! We want to help polish your resume, practice interview skills, and with your job search strategy. Meet with a Career Counselor.
Academic Advising and Transfer Services is pleased to host the College Transfer Fair:
Tuesday October 18
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center
first floor near the Information Desk (Quad side)
College Transfer Fair
There will be approximately 28 colleges and universities from across the state of North Carolina. Come learn more about college transfer admission requirements, programming, student life, how to transfer, and much more. Bring your questions and ask them directly to the Transfer Admissions Representatives from your potential future school.
Join the History Club and Central Piedmont Archives for a presentation and discussion about the Citizen Archivist program – transcribing and improving the accessibility of historical documents.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 12-1 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2180
Attend on WebEx
We will also meet in-person at the Hagemeyer Library to tag and transcribe some records. Register to attend the program in person.
Learn more about being a Citizen Archivist.
Looking for a job? Career Services invites you to come meet employers on campus who want to recruit you. Bank of America kicks things off, with other employers coming soon!
Bank of America recruiting table:
To research and apply for Bank of America’s open positions, view the event on Handshake. Bank of America is hiring for a variety of positions, because Charlotte is their corporate headquarters.
Remember, even if you can not attend the recruiting event, there are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including on-campus, part time, full time, paid internships and seasonal positions. Check “events” to learn about employers hiring Central Piedmont students. We hope to have employers on campus most remaining Wednesdays during the fall semester to recruit.
Want to prepare your resume? Resumes are not required to attend the recruiting event; however, here are some resources to help if you want to work on yours and get a competitive edge:
Check out the events happening at Cato, Central and Levine Campuses for Voter Education Week from Student Engagement. View the events on the calendar.
Events include Donuts n’ Democracy, a community engagement talk with NextGen, and “I vote because I can,” and Test for Voting IQ.
Ordering food at Central or Levine Campuses? Pay with your phone using the new “Connect & Pay” app that also lets you skip the line and order ahead at Central Piedmont dining locations. All Catalyst coffee bar and Beach & Borough sandwich shop locations are cashless, so payments for food, grab and go items, and beverages can be made only through credit/debit cards, vouchers, and the app.
The Connect & Pay app allows you to order ahead and customize your favorite campus specialty beverages and food selections, pay, and then pick up at a time that is convenient for you.
Hours of Operation at Central and Levine Campuses:
Vouchers for Campus Dining
The Connect & Pay app can also load money to your account from a debit or credit card for future use at Catalyst coffee bar and Beach & Borough sandwich shop. If you only have access to cash, vouchers for our campus dining locations are available for purchase at the Cashiering Business Office on both Central and Levine Campuses.
Vouchers may be purchased in $5 and $10 increments. Individual vouchers will expire 7 years from purchase, and if lost, they cannot be replaced. Vouchers can be combined, or added with Connect & Pay or card payments to complete a transaction. The remaining balance of the voucher will be printed on your receipt. At this time, vouchers can’t be added to the Connect & Pay app.
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Central Piedmont invites you to attend “We Are Resilient,” a panel discussion on the signs and dynamics of power and control in relationships.
This program is being presented in a hybrid format in partnership with Central Piedmont Library, Office of Institutional Equity, Student Engagement, Mecklenburg County Community Support Services (CSS), and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event either virtually or in person.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2160.
Attend virtually.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, Central Piedmont hosted a blood drive simultaneously for our entire Central Piedmont community on all six campuses. One Blood, our community partner, is very pleased with the success of the event. They collected from 85 donors which will go on to impact the lives of up to 255 local patients when needed!
OneBlood was able to collect:
Thank you to everyone who helped donate blood to save lives in our community. Stay tuned for the next blood drive for the opportunity to give again.
Think you might need help to study in your class? Don’t wait, get started today with free, professional tutoring from the Academic Learning Center (ALC). The ALC is where you receive free tutoring in the subject areas of math, science, and writing. Whether you are taking one class or a full course load, tutoring is free to you.
Our tutors are professionals that focus on helping you overcome difficulties with coursework, promote independent learning, and develop skills necessary for academic success.
Tutoring includes:
How can you sign up for tutoring?
Visit the ALC website, scroll down to the “Schedule Your Tutoring Appointment Now” and complete three simple steps. You can also watch our 90 second get started video.
The ALC is here to help you be successful and we wish you a wonderful fall semester!
For other questions about tutoring, please contact ALC Director “Dr. J” at joevanne.estrada@cpcc.edu
Cato Campus is proud to announce that the library will be hosting the Booktastic Reading Group for students and employees.
Meeting times for fall are: Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7. Participants will meet in Cato III, Room 315 on meeting dates to discuss the book chosen for each month. You can help choose the next book to read and discuss by completing the Book Choice form.
Review the flyer for more information.
If you have any questions about the group or the book, please contact Danielle.Taulman@cpcc.edu or at 704.330.4818.