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Apply for the 23XI Racing Scholarship

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About 23XI- pronounced twenty-three eleven- was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin. SPEED Institute provides educational opportunities as well as diversity recruiting and professional development in the motorsports field. Dr Pepper and 23XI racing will offer $5000 in tuition to 23 deserving students across the country to help them pursue their dreams.Stop by the Parr Center at Central Campus on Tuesday, April 11 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. to meet with representatives from 23XI Racing, as they have teamed up with Dr Pepper to offer $5,000 in tuition to 23 deserving students across the country.

Qualifications:

  • Students interested in applying for the tuition program must be between 18 and 24 years old.
  • Students with diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Individuals meeting these qualifications can apply via a simple video submission process, sharing their story and explaining why they deserve a tuition award.  Application deadline: April 30, 2023

Dr Pepper and 23XI are committed to supporting diversity in racing and promoting economic empowerment through the Dr Pepper 23XI SPEED Institute Tuition Program. Created to amplify the efforts of the 23XI SPEED Institute (Scholarship, Professional Education, Executive Development), Dr Pepper will award 23 students each with $5,000 in tuition, and 23XI’s SPEED Institute may award two tuition recipients with exclusive internships.

Visit the 23XI SPEED Institute website for more information and to apply for the scholarship.

23XI Internship Information:

We provide paid internships ($15/her) on-site and virtual per semester in Finance/Accounting(summer), Marketing, PR, Engineering (summer), Social and Digital Media, and Partnership management for 10 weeks. Students attend a race, will complete a project, attend 1-hour sessions on Presentation 101, Networking/Building Relationships, Social Media and Finance 101.

Internship dates:

  • Summer 2023 – May 22 July 28
  • Fall 2023 – Sept 11 – Nov 17

 

Student Story: Vivian Asare

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Vivian Asare wears a huge smile, curly hair and suit jacket while holding her glasses off to the side.

Vivian Asare is first-generation adult learner from Ghana, country of Western Africa. She decided to attend Central Piedmont to fulfill her dreams of becoming a nurse.

Originally attending Central Piedmont in 2000, she had to put her academic journey on hold to give birth to twins and to focus on raising them. Vivian’s family loves Central Piedmont. Her twins both attended the Middle College program along with her 16-year-old who currently attends at the Cato Campus.

After her oldest two children graduated from high school, they insisted that their mother return to school to pursue her dreams. “Caring for others has always been at the core of my life, so I felt the need to pursue my passions so I can better advocate for my special needs son and others just like him,” says Vivian.

Central Piedmont’s culture of inclusion and diversity is one of Vivian’s favorite aspects of attending here. “My class schedule is flexible at the college, which I appreciate. In addition, all campuses are well equipped with a variety of resources that are available to all students,” explains Vivian. Vivian felt supported even being a non-traditional college student who has been away from school for 20 years. From the moment she arrived back on campus, she fit right in with both younger and older students.

Advice for other Central Piedmont students: “It is not too late to start over. Central Piedmont has all of the resources to help you achieve your goals. If time is your problem, they have flexible schedules. If money is your problem, they have a vast number of scholarships and financial aid available. If transportation is your problem, campuses have bus routes. Finally, if studying is your problem, Central Piedmont has an insane amount of academic support to guide you through your struggles.”

Summer Priority Registration begins April 6

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Student sits at a computer while instructor points to her monitor in a computer lab

Priority registration for summer classes begins April 6, depending on the number of credits you have completed.

Fall registration is also right around the corner, make sure you have consulted your advisor and are prepared with which classes you should take.

Learn more about registration and priority registration dates.

  1. Talk with a navigator or academic advisor to help plan your schedule by emailing navigate@cpcc.edu.
  2. Go to MyCollege.cpcc.edu and select “Student Planning” to choose your schedule.
  3. Add your courses to your shopping cart.
  4. Check your college email account for your priority registration date/time.
  5. On your priority registration date/time, go to MyCollege to check out.

Need help? Email navigate@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.2722.

Employers Recruiting at Central Piedmont in April

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Employers want to hire you!  These events and more are on Handshake, click the company’s name to register for the event and get more information on their available positions.

Handshake currently has 137 paid internships, 650 full time jobs and 222 part time jobs in the Charlotte area. New opportunities are posted daily.

Date

Time

Company

Looking for

Location

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Novant Health

RN Residency Program Summer 2023, Care Associate, Certified Nurse Assistant and more

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Swim Club Management

Lifeguard, manager, guest service attendant, pool technician

Cato Campus, Cato III Building, First Floor

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Chick-fil-A University Place

Front of house and back of house

Merancas Campus, Merancas IV Building, First Floor

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

FS Food Group

Server, busser, team member, line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, host

Harper Campus, Harper IV Building, First Floor Lobby

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

QuikTrip

Part time and full time store employees, facility maintenance personnel

Levine Campus, Levine III Building, Second Floor Lobby near Library

4/12

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Whitewater Center

activities guide, summer camp counselor, guest services representative, facilities technician, dishwasher, server, host, event assistant

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

4/19

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Swim Club Management

Lifeguard, manager, guest service attendant, pool technician

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

4/26

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

FS Food Group

Server, busser, team member, line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, host

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

Résumé drop-in and headshots with area employers

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Bring a printed copy of your résumé for review by one of our career counselors or visiting employers (Bank of America, Novant, Tek Systems, Best Impressions, Sherwin Williams, & Ally Financial).

Dress to impress and score a free headshot!

Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Central Campus
Parr Center Rooms 1000/1010

Register on Handshake (encouraged, but not required)

Career Conversations: A Panel Discussion with Bank of America

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Bank of America logo with a group of young diverse people.Join Bank of America Leaders as they discuss ways to pre­pare you for your job search, the skills that employers value, and share career stories to help motivate you to take your next position!

Tuesday, April 4, 2 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center Room 1010
Networking and Refreshments immediately after!
Register on Handshake (encouraged, but not required)

Panelists include:

  • Seth Christopher, Sr. Benefits Consultant
  • Justin Foxx, Financial Center Manager
  • Amy Gurley, Academy Design Manager
  • Rick Knafelz, Managing Director Global Technology
  • David Wallace, Financial Center Manager

Questions about this event? Contact Career Services 704.330.6551, career.services@cpcc.edu.

Donate blood to save a life, get a t-shirt and gift card

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The OneBlood "big red bus" to donate blood, sitting in a parking lot with a blue sky in the backgroundDid you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? You have greater powers than you know! Please consider donating blood at the next blood drive on your campus, April 3 and 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card (Amazon, Walmart, or many other options) and a OneBlood T-shirt.

Appointments are strongly encouraged by signing up in advance.
Sign up for an appointment time to donate blood using the individual link for your campus:

Monday April 3, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.:

Wednesday April 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.:

Student Story: Melissa Lopez

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Student Melissa Lopez smiling and holding a small copy of the New Testament and psalms.Melissa Lopez, a non-traditional adult learner, is studying Criminal Justice Technology at Central Piedmont. Melissa came from Venezuela with her parents and three brothers when she was just 6 years old. Coming from another country, her parents instilled in them that learning English and getting an education was important.

The flexibility of creating her own schedule made Central Piedmont an obvious choice for Melissa. “Being a full-time business owner and a mom, convenience was important to me. I have been able to set my own schedule while working on assignments and that has been a game changer for me,” explains Melissa. Melissa’s education goals are to transfer to a 4-year institution and pursue her bachelor’s degree in social work and to minor in Spanish and Criminal Justice at the end of this semester.

In the year 2020, Melissa and her family overcame a life-changing and traumatic event together. This event altered the dynamic of the family and was very hard to adjust to. “Everything that I have accomplished has been only by the grace of God. It has been through tears, sadness and in some instances, brokenness, but God sustained me through it all and he showed me my worth and that there is no one or anything above him,” says Melissa.

$5 student tickets and free Q&A event with Sons of Mystro

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$ student tickets to Sons of Mystro, March 28, 7pm, Parr Arts and Humanities Series.

Proteges of Black Violin, Sons of Mystro is a dynamic duo from South Florida who uses their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their own creations with the help of a DJ and a drummer.

They are winners of the “Emerging Artist under 21 years old” award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) and are sure to get you hype!

You can purchase $5 student tickets (plus fees) with a valid student ID.

Sons of Mystro
Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Central Piedmont’s New Theater

SPECIAL STUDENT EVENT:
FREE Q&A with the artists, refreshments will be provided
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library Room 2160

Library Virtual Reality Workshops

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Two people standing back to back wearing virtual reality headsets that cover their eyes and holding video controllers.You are invited to the Library to learn about Virtual Reality Technology. Virtual Reality (VR) can enhance your academic journey, as well as unleash your creative side!

Library staff will review safety procedures, guide you through an interactive tutorial, and go over what software is offered.

Workshops will begin the week of March 27 and run for three weeks through April 14.

Virtual Reality Workshops Schedule:

Central Monday: 5-6 p.m. Thursday: 1-2 p.m.
Harper Monday: 10-11 a.m. Thursday:  1-2 p.m.
Harris Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. Thursday: 11a.m.-12 p.m.
Levine Wednesday: 10-11 a.m. Friday: 10-11 a.m.

 

Volunteers needed for healthcare incident simulation

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Student in EMT program takes the blood pressure of a medical mannequin. First responders and healthcare systems practice scenarios for handling real and large scale emergencies, and working together across agencies. Central Piedmont is hosting one of these simulations on Saturday April 22, at Central Campus, and volunteers are needed to assist.

  • Health Professions/Human Services students may participate as real providers in your field in this simulated incident
  • Utilize Central Piedmont’s new state of the art Healthcare Simulation Center to treat live patient actors following a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
  • Student volunteers needed for multiple roles including assisting command staff before, during, and after the scenarios
  • Lunch will be served to all student volunteers
Mass Casualty Incident Demonstration
Saturday, April 22
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.  (Partial volunteer hours accepted)
Central Campus

Student Story: Ben Wheeler

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Photo of Ben Wheeler with his hand on the brim of his hat and a slight smile on his face.

Ben Wheeler is a self-made, Nondestructive Examination student who is set to graduate this May!

As a member of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Ben works to advance science, engineering, and technology in nondestructive testing to create a safer world. On top of being a member of the ASNT, Ben is a proud Paul Zayicek Memorial Scholarship recipient. The Paul Zayicek Memorial Scholarship was provided by the Charlotte Chapter of the ASNT, it is used exclusively to support the college by providing scholarship assistance to students enrolled in nondestructive examination technology.

Ben chose Central Piedmont because he wanted to earn a lasting career and save money at the same time. Originally, he was studying electrical engineering but soon decided he was not fulfilled with that route. “I spoke with Sarah Wilson at the Central Piedmont Harper Campus, and she informed me of my options. Sarah suggested nondestructive examination because she felt like it would be a perfect fit. I enrolled and never looked back,” says Ben.

The people at Central Piedmont have made Ben feel welcome and supported, giving him a sense of comfort. “With my degree, I hope to have the flexibility to grow across the board for each NDE process and to be the most reliable team member when things get complicated,” Ben explains.

It was Central Piedmont that not only helped me conquer possibility but revealed the possibility to me as well. With the drive, the support, and the recognition, Ben now has the satisfaction of saying, “I am respected as one of the best.”

Advice for future Central Piedmont students: “Make sure to find the right people to back you up and guide you. Build relationships with advisors, teachers, and other students.”

Apply for the Theresa Thompson Library Scholarship

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outside view of Harper IV, a large Central Piedmont building with a brick facade and many windows. The sun shines from behind the building.The Theresa Thompson Library Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance for students pursuing a two-year degree at Central Piedmont and currently enrolled full time. The scholarship is restricted to books and/or tuition assistance. This scholarship award is made possible through library fundraising projects.

  • One $500 scholarship is awarded in the fall and spring semester.
  • Scholarships are awarded for one academic semester and cannot be renewed or transferred to a different semester.
  • If awarded a scholarship, the funds will be deposited directly into your Central Piedmont account once enrollment qualification is verified.

Deadline to apply: Monday, April 10, 2023

Log into the Academic Works scholarship portal for more information and application.

Paralegal Technology Open House March 28

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Paralegal technology students stands in front of law library shelf of booksJoin us for an Open House for Paralegal Technology as we move our program back to Central Campus with the addition of the new law library in the Parr Center.

Drop in, meet & greet, and learn more about us:

  • Tuesday, March 28, 5- 7:30 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center
  • Library, Second Floor, Room 2160 (Event Space)

The Paralegal Technology program at Central Piedmont is American Bar Association (ABA) Approved*  with both two-year degree and post-baccalaureate diploma program options.

Questions? Contact 704.330.4865.

*Paralegals may not practice law or give legal advice, except where permitted by law.

Phi Theta Kappa students win scholarships

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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society logo with key

Central Piedmont’s Phi Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has two students who have been selected as 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars.

  • Ashton Leswing, Gold Scholar, will receive a $1500 scholarship
  • Letrell Grady, Bronze Scholar, will receive a $1000 scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing nationally 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. More than 2,400 were submitted for this year from the US. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service. This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

The Phi Lambda chapter has also been named a 2022 REACH Chapter for membership development.

Congratulations to the scholars and the chapter for their success!

$5 student tickets for Sons of Mystro

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Two black violinists with a DJ and another band member at a drum set on stage.Central Piedmont Community College is proud to introduce the Parr Arts & Humanities series featuring Sons of Mystro on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.

Proteges of Black Violin, this dynamic duo from South Florida uses their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their own creations with the help of a DJ and a drummer. They are winners of the Emerging Artist under 21 years old award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) and are sure to get you hype!

You can purchase $5 student tickets (plus fees) with a valid student ID.

Sons of Mystro
Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Central Piedmont’s New Theater, Parr Center, Central Campus

This special preview event will serve as the teaser for the 2023-2024 season of the Parr Arts and Humanities series. Find more information on all Central Piedmont ticketed events at tix.cpcc.edu.

 

Free Health Science Support for English Language Learners

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Nursing student in scrubs and blue gloves with an IV fluids bag.

Is English your second language? Help is available for non-native English speakers enrolled in MED 121 or other related health science courses at the new Health Science Guided Support
Lab at Central Campus.

This lab will support English language learning skills needed for MED 121 Medical Terminology I. The lab is a FREE resource for those looking for extra help and successfully completing their MED 121 Medical Terminology I.

The guided lab will focus on providing opportunities to:

  • practice English in the context of Health Sciences
  • cover mini lessons
  • offer support on class platforms
  • assist with assignments
  • introduce study tips

Interested students must attend an appointment with Uzma Shadid to learn about lab requirements, and to get help signing up for the lab, if you meet eligibility requirements. 
Sign up for your appointment to learn more about Health Sciences Guided Support Lab.

If eligible for the free lab, you will attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Health Sciences Guided Support Lab, located on Central Campus, North Classroom Building, Room 2127.

Attend Tech Week, March 20-25

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Students in a lab work at computers.The Technology Division is hosting “Tech Week” March 20-25! Planned events include in person and virtual presentations by Central Piedmont employees and technology company experts on a variety of technology topics.

In addition to the sessions during the week, please join us for the Technology Job Fair/ Open house on Saturday, March 25 to meet with many different companies.

Sign up to attend Tech Week Events.

To learn more about Tech Week, contact Joe Little, Associate Dean of Technology.

Schedule of planned events:

  • Monday March 20, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Subnetting

Host and Speaker: Joe Little
Levine Tech Building LT-5132
RSVP through Google Form 

  • Tuesday March 21, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Cloud/Virtual Data Centers

Host: Joe Little, Speaker: Chuck Renner Levine
Tech Building LT-5121
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Wednesday March 22, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Cybersecurity

Host: Joe Little, Special Guest: Rick Fogarty
Parr Center – Multipurpose Rooms 0060/0070
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Thursday March 23, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Python Programming

Host: Joe Little, Speaker: Dr. Carl Arrington
Levine Tech Building, LT-5123
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Friday March 24: Microsoft BAM “Blacks at Microsoft” Event Parr Center for Charlotte Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County High School Students
  • Friday March 24, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Radio Broadcasting

Host Joe Little, Speaker Dr. Christian Dotson-Pierson, joined by guests from Praise 100.9
Center for Arts Technology – AU-101
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Saturday March 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Advising and Career Day/Open House and Job Fair – Central Campus, Levine IT, 5th floor
    Job Fair Attendees: Ally, Bank of America, Duke Energy, Microsoft, Novant, Vanguard, VMware
    Open to all Current and Prospective Students