Apply for Central Piedmont Honors Program

Posted on 03/14/2023 by Jennifer Conway

Central Piedmont is launching an Honors Program beginning in fall 2023.

Honors Program Scholars will be required to complete 15 credit hours in Honors Program course sections, a 30 hour immersive experience, and 10 activities or events–including interview and resume sessions–that emphasize the Honors Program foundations.

Honors Program Scholars will participate in several foundations of learning:

experiential learning to “learn by doing”
research, scholarship and innovation to develop problem solving skills
civic engagement and global learning to create diverse, equitable, and positive change in our community
leadership development
reflective thinking for increased self-awareness

Priority applications are now being accepted for the Central Piedmont Honors Program through March 24, 2023, with notification by April 28. Students who submit applications between March 25- May 31 will receive a decision notification by July 7.

Learn more about the application and apply today.

The Honors Program is supported through the generosity of Truist Bank.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Deninne Pritchett, faculty director of the Honors Program at honorsprogram@cpcc.edu.

Cosmetology March special- $5 services!

Posted on 03/01/2023 by Jennifer Conway

Central Piedmont Cosmetology at City View is providing all services for only $5 for the month of March. Cosmetology students in uniform pose casually outside of the City View Center

YES, each service is five dollars!

This offer is extended to all Central Piedmont employees and students. Your employee or student photo ID is required to secure this price.

Graduating students in the Cosmetology Program are completing their portfolios and would love to showcase images of their work including hair, skin and nail services with the support of the Central Piedmont family.

Walk-ins are welcomed but scheduling an appointment is preferred. The salon clinic is opened Tuesday – Friday, please call 704.330.5455.

Please visit the Cosmetology webpage for more information on the salon hours and service offerings.

For the month of March, the salon clinic will be open March 1-3, closed March 7-10, open March 14-17, open March 21-24, and open March 28-31.

Train for a high-demand career in Nondestructive Examination

Posted on 02/27/2023 by Jennifer Conway

For pipes, bridges, airplanes, energy production, and for so many manufacturing parts, infrastructure must be examined for cracks, leaks, and problems before they occur. The industry that carefully examines this critical infrastructure is called nondestructive examination (NDE), because it uses testing methods like ultrasound, magnetic particles, and x-rays to see inside components for problems, without destroying or damaging the piece.

This career is only growing with aging infrastructure in the US, and skills you learn can be applied across many industries with a median salary of $65,236.

Central Piedmont is one of only a handful of schools in the nation that offers an associate degree in nondestructive examination, and our program teaches six different testing techniques. Graduates from Central Piedmont have more than a 90% employment rate in the industry.

Central Piedmont’s nondestructive examination technology program will train you to be a valuable asset in both product manufacturer and service inspection industries through hands-on learning in both classroom and lab settings.

Learn more about the NDE program from one of our students:

Take the Honors Program survey

Posted on 02/20/2023 by Jennifer Conway

The Central Piedmont Honors Program advisory team wants to hear from you about your interest in the new Honors Program, launching fall 2023. Your feedback will help us plan for Honors-level courses, and design additional features of the new program, including:

Experiential Learning
Research, Scholarship, and Innovation
Civic Engagement and Global Learning
Leadership Development
Reflective Thinking

Please complete the Honors Program survey. The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete, and will remain open until March 6.

Questions? Please email honorsprogram@cpcc.edu.

Learn more about Brightspace for your classes

Posted on 02/15/2023 by Jennifer Conway

You’re probably already using Brightspace or the Brightspace Pulse app for your classes, but if you’re having trouble or want to learn new tips and tricks, check out this information:

The Central Piedmont library also offers support for technology related to the classroom through the Digital Literacy Learning space.

The Digital Literacy Learning Space provides student-centered technology training and digital literacy assessments to help you develop essential technology skills. We offer individual and group technology training appointments to discuss, review, and resolve your immediate needs.

Training sessions are offered face-to-face at each of our six campus libraries and online, using WebEx or Google Meet. Make an appointment on the Library appointment site.

Apply for TRIO for personalized academic support

Posted on 02/15/2023 by Jennifer Conway

Don’t miss your opportunity to join an academically focused community for students just like you.

TRIO-Student Support Services provides academic services designed to help you graduate from Central Piedmont. We are currently accepting applications.

TRIO- SSS offers students who qualify, free tutoring for Math, Science, and English, Success Coaching, Clifton Strengths Assessments, Financial Literacy Workshops, College Tours, Cultural events and much more.

Visit the TRIO-SSS webpage for more information, including eligibility requirements, and to complete our short online application. APPLY today!

Your success is our main priority along with helping students graduate and transfer.

Catamount Connection offers guaranteed transfer admission for Central Piedmont grads

Posted on 02/02/2023 by Jennifer Conway

Central Piedmont Community College and Western Carolina University (WCU) announced the launch of the Catamount Connection Program – a new direct pathway for Central Piedmont students who graduate with associate degrees to have guaranteed admission to WCU.

WCU is an NC Promise school, offering $500 tuition to increase access to education.

Dr. Kelli R. Brown, Western Carolina University chancellor, and Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president, met at WCU to sign the agreement for Central Piedmont graduates to transfer for an affordable and accessible four-year degree from WCU.

As Deitemeyer announced, “Central Piedmont is excited and proud to partner with Western Carolina University to provide our students a seamless admissions pathway to the university. This program represents a wonderful opportunity for Central Piedmont students.”

Students who wish to participate in the Catamount Connection Program must meet these criteria:

Be a currently enrolled student at Central Piedmont, in a degree-seeking capacity,
Submit a WCU application for admission and records by WCU deadlines,
Submit the application fee or waiver, and fulfill all commitment action steps,
Be in good standing at Central Piedmont and other institutions attended,
Demonstrate good citizenship and conduct,
Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 at Central Piedmont and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in their most recent term,
Earn an associate degree from Central Piedmont in a college transfer program or in an applied program for which an articulation agreement exists, and
Enroll at WCU within one academic year of completion of the associate degree.

Brown said she wants to ensure students from Central Piedmont have immediate access to the affordability and quality of WCU. “It is so critical for students to see that if they want to go to a four-year college, but went to a two-year college, they have a pathway to that four-year institution,” Brown said.

Deitemeyer is equally thrilled to provide WCU as an option for Central Piedmont graduates. “We know our students will be well-prepared here and well-cared for at WCU,” she said. “In Cullowhee, they will enjoy challenging classes taught by superb faculty, a beautiful campus and a learning environment that fosters exploration, innovation and excellence. This program offers Central Piedmont students a great destination for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.”

Learn more information about how to transfer to WCU.

Learn more about guaranteed admissions options from Central Piedmont.

Want to be a teacher? Find out how!

Posted on 01/11/2023 by Jennifer Conway

students raising hands in classroom Everyone has a favorite teacher who helped shape their life — you could be that teacher for a future student. Teachers are in-demand, especially in North Carolina, so take advantage of the opportunities here at Central Piedmont to start that career. Earn an Associate of Arts or Science in the teacher preparation pathway which can help save time and money.

Hear more about this degree pathway and ask questions from an experienced public school teacher and current faculty member and program chair.

Attend an information session:

Wednesday, January 25, 2- 3 p.m. virtual on WebEx
Thursday, February 23, 2- 3 p.m. on Central campus in the Parr Center room 2170

Questions? Contact Jennifer Perkins at 704.330.6753 or email Jennifer.Perkins@cpcc.edu

Brightspace orientations for online classes

Posted on 01/09/2023 by Jennifer Conway

Nervous about taking your first online course in Brightspace, Central Piedmont’s course Learning Management System? White B inside orange circle: logo for Brightspace by D2L

We can help! Our one hour, virtual instructional sessions will give you hands-on experience with Brightspace. Review the Brightspace practice sessions schedule and register today.

These 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

Practical Nursing graduates first class of students

Posted on 12/07/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony, December 6, 2022

Central Piedmont has graduated its first class of Practical Nurses (PN), from the Dickson Practical Nursing Program. The graduates from the newly-established one-year program are now eligible to sit for the national licensure exam to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).

LPNs work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), with employment opportunities found in hospitals; rehabilitation, long-term care, and home health facilities; clinics; and physicians’ offices.

The Dickson Foundation of Charlotte awarded Central Piedmont a $500,000 grant to develop the LPN program at the college to provide students an accelerated path to a meaningful career in the healthcare industry and address specific employment needs within the Charlotte region’s healthcare sector.

A few spots left! Study abroad to Ecuador or South Africa

Posted on 12/07/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Central Piedmont’s trip to South Africa, summer 2022. The group is at the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern most point of Africa.

Travel the world with Central Piedmont! There are still a few spots available for study abroad trips to Ecuador and South Africa in summer 2023. The Global Learning office offers options with college credit, and you will have faculty and staff support for your entire travel and learning experience.

Explore your options today! Application and payment deadlines are coming up soon. Planning for paperwork, passports, and payment deadlines can take time, so learn more about the 2023 options to find the best fit your schedule and interests.

Get more information on Study Abroad at Central Piedmont.

New Line Worker program launching with Duke Energy grant

Posted on 11/30/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Duke Energy has given Central Piedmont Community College a grant of $500,000 to create a utility line worker training program at the college’s Harper Campus. Duke Energy and Central Piedmont leaders announced plans for the program during a Nov. 29 event, at a Duke Energy operations center, in Charlotte. Duke Energy employee in a hard hat is climbing a telephone pole while wearing a safety harness. She is wearing heavy gloves and special boots.

Central Piedmont will use the grant to provide instructional support and purchase some of the equipment, materials, and supplies needed to launch and sustain the new 16-week training program. The new program will open in spring 2023, with the first of three planned cohorts of 12 students. Once the program is up and running at capacity, overlapping and staggering the program’s start dates throughout the academic year will enable the college to produce as many as 144 graduates every 12 months.

“This partnership program will give our diverse student body the opportunity to learn about and engage with a career pathway they may not have considered previously,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. “This is a high-demand, specialized field with enormous growth potential. With utility line workers earning an estimated starting annual salary of $74,000, this is a career that can transform the lives of students and their families.” Duke Energy employee in bucket scoop is in the air near an electrical transformer on a utility pole. He is wearing special equipment including a harness, jacket and heavy gloves.

As part of the program, participants will complete a rigorous curriculum and achieve a 580-hour academic and field training goal. Students who complete the 16-week program will be able to enter the workforce quickly and will have earned multiple, specialized industry training credentials, including OSHA, CPR, Arc Flash Safety for Utilities, Bucket Truck Rescue, Class A CDL License, Pole Top Rescue, Trenching/Shoring/Confined Space Training, and Work Zone Flagger.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates about 23,000 openings for line installers and repairers will be available each year, on average, over the next decade. With this trend in mind, the partnership seeks to develop a pipeline of diverse, skilled, and talented utility line workers by investing in the education and career development of local citizens.

Group of people in hard hats standing in front of a Duke Energy truck with a bucket arm, holding a large check.

The Duke Energy $500,000 check presentation to Central Piedmont on Nov. 29, 2022.

“Our most valuable asset is our people, and line workers are the foundation of our company – especially as we modernize our grid and integrate new technologies,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy’s executive vice president of customer experience, solutions and services. “Recruiting through the Central Piedmont line worker program and other similar high-caliber community college programs will help ensure we develop a skilled workforce that meets our candidates’ expectations.”

“Without Duke Energy’s financial support, as well as their technical expertise, the college would not be able to launch this program. This is a true partnership, and I commend and thank Duke Energy for coming alongside the college to make this much needed program a reality,” Deitemeyer remarked. “We are eager to open the program, and we thank Duke Energy for their support and collaboration.”

For more information about Central Piedmont’s new utility line worker training program, contact Stephen Gerhardt, senior program developer, at 704.330.4451 or Stephen.Gerhardt@cpcc.edu.

Fast Track your Path with Winter Session

Posted on 11/29/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Student with earbuds in and chin in hand looks at laptop. In background another student looks at her phone and laptop. Are you on the fast track? Classes are filling fast, but there are still seats available in 4-week classes that start Dec. 5. These winter session classes are all online and run over the winter break through Jan. 3, 2023.

Central Piedmont charges for a maximum of 16 credit hours per term, so if you add additional credit hours over 16 for the fall term (including winter session), your tuition for other classes could be free! (Fees, supplies or textbook costs may still apply).

General transfer classes with availability (as of Tuesday Nov. 29) include:

ACA 122
ART 111
BIO 110, 111
COM 231
DRA 111
ECO 251, 252
ENG 111, 112
GEL 111
HIS 111, 112, 131, 132
HUM 120
MAT 143, 152, 171
MUS 110
PHI 240
POL 120
PSY 150, 241
SOC 210

Need these classes for your path and ready to register?

Log into mycollege.cpcc.edu
Click on “Student Planning”
Then click on “Plan your degree and register for classes”
Create your class schedule and register

Need help with anything? Contact our Navigators at navigate@cpcc.edu or 704.330.2722.

Make metal parts with a hands-on career in computer-integrated machining

Posted on 11/22/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Metal parts, for everything from video game consoles to car engines, are made by cutting metal to precise specifications. This is called machining, and Central Piedmont’s computer-integrated machining technology program can prepare you to be a highly successful professional in the machining industry, with yearly median salary ranges from $43,677 to $56,315.

Our labs and classrooms at Central Piedmont are home to the industry’s latest equipment and software, as well as quality instructors who bring real-world experience into the classroom. You can earn an Associate in Applied Science, a diploma, or choose from several specialized computer-integrated machining technology certificates.

Learn more about the computer-integrated machining:

New bakeshop from senior Baking and Pastry Arts students

Posted on 11/16/2022 by Kathy Rummage

You are invited to the Baking & Pastry Arts “This Bites” Bakeshop! It is a concept developed by the senior students in the Baking and Pastry Arts 250 class at Central Piedmont Community College. We developed this concept to experience our career before graduation to ensure we will be successful once we graduate. We had 10 days to develop our concept and four days to completely set up the bakery space!

Please come visit us!
Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
We will be open through Wednesday, November 30.
Central Piedmont Central Campus, Van Every Culinary Building, Room 200

We will be serving made from scratch sweet and savory pastries with hot and cold beverages.
Each week will feature a similar menu with rotating flavors.
Access our menu to see all the delicious treats!

Lo-fi tutoring jam session Nov. 17

Posted on 11/02/2022 by Jennifer Conway

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.

Need help for a class research assignment?

Posted on 10/20/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Librarian stands talking with two students sitting, smiling and looking at a laptop Do you:

Have a research assignment for your class?
Need help finding scholarly sources?

Aren’t sure how to search a library database? Schedule a one-on-one research appointment with a librarian! A librarian will work with you one-on-one to help you find the best sources to use in your assignment, and help you build your confidence with research.

You can meet with a librarian in-person or schedule an online meeting. We’re always happy to help! Make an appointment with a librarian.

One year, 100 percent employment in Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program

Posted on 10/17/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Smiling student with opthalmic equipment in background

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.

Have you taken ACA 122 yet?

Posted on 10/14/2022 by Jennifer Conway

Central Piedmont’s Academic Related Courses (ACA) helps you achieve academic, career and transfer success. Our ACA 122 College Transfer Success course is required for most programs at Central Piedmont as a way to help you get on a successful path.

Students who took ACA 122 reported feeling more confident about their journey from education to a career, and wish they had taken it sooner.
Watch the video to learn what other students say about taking ACA 122:If you haven’t already taken ACA 122, and it’s part of your program, consider registering for it toward the beginning of your time at Central Piedmont. Register for ACA in spring 2023 in MyCollege.

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