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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.

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.

Veteran Women’s Health Services Workshop on May 11

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Join Military Families and Veterans Services Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cato Campus, Cato II Auditorium, Room 20 (ground level) at Central Piedmont Community College.

If you are a woman who has served in the military and are not enrolled in VA health care, this program is for you. If you have TRICARE and/or private insurance, you could still be eligible for VA services.

This Women Veterans Health Reengagement Training (heaRT) session will walk you through:

  • women’s health services
  • whole health and mental health services
  • how to determine VA care eligibility and enroll in VA

Learn more about the event and register today!

Time to Celebrate Two Digital Equity Days

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Student using phone and laptop in open seating areaDigital Equity Act funding is now available to the state of North Carolina, and they are preparing to award grants totaling 1.25 million each year for four years. As the nation and the state of North Carolina embrace the need for digital equity, there are two opportunities for students and employees at Central Piedmont to support this movement.

  • The first opportunity is on May 13th., ‘National Digital Inclusion Day’ (NDID) The purpose of NDID is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital equity and inclusion.

  • The second opportunity is ‘Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), held on May 19th. GAAD aims to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, says, ”To have a fair shot at 21st-century success, you need access to modern communications and the internet.”

To begin the celebration and learn more about these two essential events, visit the LibGuide on National Digital Inclusion Day and Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

You can also contact Don Michael, Digital Literacy Specialist, for the Digital Literacy Learning Space service to become more comfortable with Brightspace, WebEx, email, and many other technologies. Get the technology help you need to be successful!

U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal visited Central Piedmont

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On April 12, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal visited Central Piedmont Community College on our Central Campus to learn about Central Piedmont’s apprenticeship and other workplace learning programs. He also took a tour of the state-of-the-art Ruth G. Shaw Advanced Technology Center (ATC).

U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal speaking to students during tour

U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal visits Central Piedmont Community College, and tours the Ruth G. Shaw Advanced Technology Center, April 12th, 2022

Central Piedmont was honored to host Under Secretary Kvaal and discuss how apprenticeships and other workplace learning programs prepare students for well-paying, high-demand careers in some of the Charlotte region’s fastest-growing industries.

Under Secretary Kvaal began his visit with a roundtable discussion about how apprenticeship programs benefit employers by providing a pipeline of well-trained talent. Several college and Workplace Learning Department leaders took part in the discussion, including:

  • Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, president
  • Dr. Heather Hill, vice president – academic affairs
  • Mr. Jeff Lowrance, vice president – communications, marketing & public relations
  • Mr. Ed Injaychock, director – workplace learning

After the discussion, the group moved to the Ruth G. Shaw Advanced Technology Center where Mr. Rinav Mehta, dean of business, technology and engineering, and members of his team led the tour of the ATC. It is a 79,194 square-foot, cutting-edge, state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing, engineering, logistics and energy-related careers training facility that opened in 2018. Its prominent location on Central Piedmont’s Central Campus points to its importance  in developing a highly skilled workforce in Mecklenburg County and the college’s ongoing efforts to provide opportunities for increased economic mobility.

The  Shaw Advanced Technology Center includes:

  • Mechatronics and Automation Labs
  • Virtual Reality (VR) Labs
  • Engineering FabLab (fabrication lab)
  • CNC Machining Lab
  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Labs
  • 13 Computer Labs
  • 11 Specialized Equipment Labs

CMPD Hosts Free Active Shooter Training

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officer pointing to monitor during training classAt Central Piedmont, your safety is our top priority. Law enforcement encourages three tactics you can use to keep yourself and others safe during an active shooter attack—run, hide, and fight. Learning these principles will prepare and empower you to put them into practice—and survive—should the unthinkable occur. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is conducting its free active shooter training and preparedness education workshop on April 21 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. You are invited!

Find additional information and register for this impactful training on Eventbrite.

Empowerment Luncheon: Rise Up and Re-energize Your Purpose

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sitting around the table laughing and eatingJoin us on April 21, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as the Central Piedmont MAN UP Program hosts the annual Empowerment Luncheon. This event is co-sponsored by NC Stem Alliance which is open to all students. We invite you to “laugh and learn” with Timothy Shropshire, Comedian and Educator, our keynote speaker. Following key remarks students will learn valuable information during a career panel discussion.

This luncheon will recharge engagement and re-energize your purpose. This event is FREE with lunch provided. Register today to save your seat!

Questions, you can email us at mentoring.bridge@cpcc.edu.

Get Connected During Spring Fest 2022

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photo of students engaging during spring festGet ready for an afternoon of music, games, and free food on the campus nearest to you! Meet your Student Life coordinators and find out ways you can be involved on campus. A limited number of free lunches will be provided on a first come first serve bases.

Spring Fest Dates and Times:

  • Cato | April 5 | 12pm-2pm (outside near Amphitheatre)
  • Central | April 7 | 12pm-2pm (Overcash Lawn)
  • Levine | April 13 | 12pm-2pm (Back patio of Levine II)
  • Merancas | April 19 | 12pm-2pm (Merancas IV patio)
  • Harper | April 21 | 12pm-2pm (Harper IV Quad area)
  • Harris | April 27 | 11am-2pm (Harris I patio)

Central Piedmont offers you a ton of ways to get involved, make friends, do good for others, and have fun. Check out  the Student Life Calendar of events for location details and many other unique experiences on each campus during the semester.

Join us for Dialogues with Dr. Deitemeyer on April 12

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Central Piedmont Community College President, Kandi W. Deitemeyer, Ed. D.

All month long, we are celebrating arts, literature, students, and all things Central Piedmont during Sensoria. Do you have a question for your college president, Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer?

Join us for Dialogues with Dr. Deitemeyer at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12  in the Halton Theater on Central Campus to hear more about your president’s leadership journey and optimism for the future. Dr. D is excited to talk directly with students and has some exciting updates to share about the new Parr Center student union opening soon! Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your own questions about her journey and vision for the future.

“Grab-and-go” boxed lunches will be served immediately after the event.

Save your spot today!

 

Donate Blood and Save a Life

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one blood big red bus for blood donationsDid 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 Central Campus.  All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card, a OneBlood T-shirt, and a Wellness Checkup.

Join us on Tuesday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m – 2 p.m., for the OneBlood Blood Drive on the Overcash Lawn on Central Campus.

Appointments are strongly encouraged. Reserve an appointment or contact Jesse.Bennett@cpcc.edu with questions. 

Let Career Coach Help You

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masked female student looking at laptopReach your career goals and discover majors,  in-demand careers, and education based on your interests with Career Coach!

Customized for Charlotte and Central Piedmont, Career Coach provides real time, local labor market data for hundreds of occupations and connects those occupations with Central Piedmont’s programs of study. Career Coach also offers a quick assessment to match yourself to careers (60 question option recommended).

Reasons to take advantage of Career Coach:

  • Undecided about your career? Use the career assessment to get career ideas.
  • Started your program, but don’t know which specific career to pursue? Research the occupations that are related to your degree.
  • Graduating in May? Conduct career research and find and apply for specific job openings.

Watch this short 1-minute Career Coach tutorial to learn how to get started. Check out  today.

Still Deciding on Your Career or Major?

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As major life decisions go, choosing what to study in college isn’t to be taken lightly. Career Services can equip you with the tools to help you make those tough decisions.

Attend an online “It’s a ‘Major’ Decision” workshop session on Wed. April 13 or Wed. April 27 at noon.   The workshops are open to all students and pre-registration is not required.  These are the final sessions this semester – don’t miss out!

Here are the top 4 reasons to attend “It’s a ‘Major’ Decision workshop:

  • learn how to choose your program or future transfer major
  • get reliable information about where the jobs are in Charlotte (and beyond)
  • find out what degree is needed for the job you want and how much it pays
  • interact with plenty of time for your career questions

Career Services helps you elevate your career. Just need to talk to someone?  Career counselors are here for you. Contact Career Services today!

Celebrating National Library Week

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the side of a blue mobile Library truck with the Charlotte Mecklenburg logoNational Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

In addition to books, libraries also connect communities to each other and offer opportunities to connect with technology, programs, ideas, and classes.

Central Piedmont Community College celebrates National Library Week by connecting with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s new Mobile Library, endearingly referred to as “MoLi” (pronounced “Molly”).

The Mobile Library seeks to connect people of all ages to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library by lowering access barriers to library services. When you see MoLi, know that convenient access to Library service is nearby.

Please join us on April 8th, from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm to tour MoLi and grab some cool library giveaways!

Save your spot today! Registration is open.

Global Student Association Presents: Country, Culture, and Cuisine Lunch on March 31

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row of students sitting side by side at lunchThe Global Student Association invites you to the Country, Culture, and Cuisine Lunch! Food is often a means to learn and understand cultural identity. Share your culture, learn about other cultures and taste some of their delicious cuisines. Join us on March 31st from 12:30 – 3:30 at the Worrell Building. Invite your friends and colleagues!

Contact global.learning@cpcc.edu with any questions.

Job Fair of the Carolinas on March 24

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The future of work is here and to accommodate all job seekers, NCWorks of Charlotte, NCWorks of Gaston and SC Works Catawba have partnered to host their Job Fair of the Carolinas in a hybrid format on March 24. The Hybrid Job Fair gives job seekers an opportunity to attend either in person or online via a virtual job fair platform.

The in-person option will continue with already-in-place safety measures such as social distancing and masking up. Job seekers can expect the opportunity to meet face-to-face with hiring decision makers and perhaps interview on site.

For those job seekers who choose to attend virtually, they will be given an opportunity to chat with employer representatives, provide their resumes and learn more about the company and available job openings.

Check out the businesses who will be bringing the jobs!

Virtual Racial Healing Circle on April 6 from 4-6pm

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logo that reads truth, racial healing and transformationThe Central Piedmont fellows of the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium invite you to the first ever student-led Racial Healing Circle at Central Piedmont. The purpose of Racial Healing Circles are to introduce and practice a process by which we can embrace our common humanity, work from a place of mutual love and respect, learn to see ourselves in one another, and approach difficult issues of race through the lens of empathy rather than the lens of sympathy.

What to expect during the healing circle: A session of both group interactions and smaller, more intimate conversations between two participants. The experience relies on intentional listening. It may be an emotional, even transformational, experience for participants, as conversations can unearth truths and conscious and unconscious biases. It can also raise the awareness, consciousness, compassion, and empathy among those who participate.

Register for the Racial Healing Circle today. 

To create a space of respect, truth, and empathy, you will need to agree to stay for the entire time and to have your camera on.

*Space is limited. Maximum of 16 students and 10 faculty/staff members will be able to participate. Selection will be based on the time of your registration (register early!)

Please contact Jesse.Bennett@cpcc.edu with any questions.

2022 Young Professionals Day on March 19

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PBS Charlotte and the Young Leaders Council are proud to host the 2022 Young Professionals Day on March 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for local area students. Come and learn important skills such as where to find the job that you want, writing an outstanding resume, and how to stand out from the crowd in an interview.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn valuable job hunting tips and tricks – register for this free event today!

Counseling on the Screen: Self-Care Sessions from March 21 – 24

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students in group sitting/standing on campus stairsCounseling Services is providing students with an array of upcoming opportunities to relieve stress, regain focus, and do something fun to prioritize self-care. Join us for Counseling on the Screen: Self-Care Sessions from March 21 – 24, with opportunities to participate online at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each day. Participate in short, interactive sessions aimed at emphasizing positive, fun – even playful – approaches to mental health care. Highlights include:

  • Daily “Rejuvenation Stations” to try out two new self-care activities
  • Discussion on the hit HBO series Euphoria
  • A Spanish-language session on coping with stress
  • Sessions on turning setbacks into comebacks and coping strategies for stress & anxiety

Learn about the full schedule of events today!

If you cannot make one of these sessions but would like to speak with a counselor about these topics (or any other personal concerns), contact Counseling Services directly at counseling@cpcc.edu or 704-330-6420.

The Business and Accounting Division Celebrates 10 Years of Mock Interviews

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The Business and Accounting Division along with Career Services, Work Based Learning, Single Stop, and a host of advisory board business partners recently collaborated to celebrate the 10th year offering mock interviews to students preparing to enter the job market. The team hosted 29 students who completed virtual interviews in preparation for their upcoming entrance to the job market.

Open to all students across the college, the mock interviews allowed students an opportunity to practice their interviewing skills with active industry professionals who provided constructive feedback. The students were encouraged to prepare for the interview by utilizing the many services offered by our Career Services team including resume review and  “Big Interview” that provides on-demand interview practice tailored to a students’ specific industry, job, and experience level.

Employers participating in the event included Carowinds, H&R Block, National Board of Examiners in Optometry, and Wells Fargo.

The Business and Accounting Division would like to thank all businesses, faculty, advisory board members and college departments for their participation in this annual event. The time, expertise, and student feedback is invaluable in preparing these graduates for their career.

Counseling Services Can Help You Cope With Stress

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With classes, work, personal lives, and political and social unrest impacting us each day — how do we manage our stress so we can continue to be happy and productive? Come learn how with Counseling Services. You may be feeling pretty overwhelmed right now.

Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services is here to support you, whether you’re dealing with stressful situations, painful emotions, difficult relationships, or challenges with school. Services are free and confidential.  Complete a service request form, visit us online at cpcc.edu/counseling to learn more. You may also e-mail counseling@cpcc.edu.