Join us for an evening of art, culture, and community as we celebrate the talented artists of the Catawba Nation!
🗓️ Date: Fri., Sept. 27
⏰ Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
📍 Location: Dove Gallery, Parr Center
Enjoy light refreshments and a night filled with good fun! Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience incredible art and connect with the community.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
Mark your calendars for September 25 and get ready for two exciting on-campus recruiting events! Whether you’re looking for a career in hospitality or transportation, these events are a great chance to meet potential employers and land your next job or internship!
🗓️ Event Details:
🔹 Work-It Wednesdays
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Location: Central Campus, Parr Center, First Floor
Event Details
Attending Employers:
🔹 Transportation Meet & Greet
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. – Noon; 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Merancas Campus, Transportation Systems Building, Room 112
Event Details
Interested in the Diesel and Automotive industries? Meet employers from the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology & Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology programs and explore opportunities in the Charlotte Metro area!
⚠️ Note: Employers attending may change. Be sure to check the event detail links for updates!
📅 Full Event List: Visit the Career Services website to stay up to date on all upcoming recruiting events!
You’re not alone—let’s talk about it.
Election season can feel like a rollercoaster 🎢. From heated discussions to constant news updates, it’s easy to experience election stress. That feeling of anxiety and tension leading up to and during elections is more common than you might think! It can show up as headaches, trouble sleeping, feeling irritable, or even just feeling tense all the time. 😓
Elections come and go, but your mental health is always a priority! 💙 If you need someone to talk to, Counseling Services is here to help.
Reach out to Counseling Services for support.
📢 Meet Eugene Attoube
Academic Advisor | Central Piedmont Alumnus
🤝 “The day starts with students and ends with students.”
This simple yet powerful advice shapes Eugene Attoube’s approach every day in his role as an academic advisor.
🌍 Eugene’s journey with Central Piedmont began in 2014 as a part-time Foreign Language Lab Facilitator. After earning his Associate in Arts degree, he transferred to UNC Charlotte, where he completed a double major in International Studies and Political Science.
💼 Why Central Piedmont?
For Eugene, it’s all about the community. “Central Piedmont is my home,” he shares. His passion for helping students succeed is matched by his dedication to mastering his role and expanding his skills.
✨ Making an Impact
Eugene takes special pride in working with students learning English, cherishing the moments when they return to thank him for his support. He aims to make a lasting impact on his students, just as the faculty and staff did for him.
“Central Piedmont is a leading force in education,” Eugene says. “With a wide array of programs, there’s something for everyone.”
🌟 Elizabeth Stabler-Tarver is an incoming 2024 East Mecklenburg High graduate and dual-enrollment student at Central Piedmont. She is pursuing an Associate in Arts and plans to transfer to UNC Chapel Hill to major in Psychology, focusing on music therapy.
Current Employment:
Community Service:
Educational and Career Goals:
High School Achievements:
Future Plans:
Elizabeth’s dedication and passion for mental health make her a standout student at Central Piedmont and a promising future therapist.
🔗 Learn more about Elizabeth’s journey and aspirations via her feature in the Charlotte Post.
Central Piedmont’s Mobile Learning Kitchen and line cooking class will be serving up complimentary dishes to students and employees from Jun. 25–Jul. 18 on Central Campus, in front of the Parr Center.
🕒 Food Truck Schedule: The food truck will be open from 4:30–6:30 p.m., or until all samples are passed out, on the following days:
💬 Recent Reviews:
Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to enjoy free meals and support your fellow students! 🍔🌮🍝
Join us for an informative virtual session on financial aid! We’ll cover essential details about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Next NC Scholarship. This session is designed to help students and their families understand the application processes, eligibility criteria, and benefits of these financial aid opportunities. Learn how to maximize your financial aid options and make college more affordable.
Session Details:
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your college education more affordable! 💸
Join us for FAFSA Night and unlock your financial aid potential. Get hands-on help completing your FAFSA, ensuring you don’t miss out on any financial support.
Event Details:
Why Attend?
Don’t miss this opportunity to get the financial support you need! 💰
Central Piedmont is proud to celebrate all the hardworking students who made it to the Dean’s List and President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester.
Dean’s List honorees achieved a 3.50 or greater GPA, with no Incomplete (“I”) or Withdraw (“W”) grades, and completed at least 12 hours of credit in courses numbered 100 through 299.
President’s List honorees achieved a 4.00 GPA, with no Incomplete (“I”) or Withdraw (“W”) grades, and completed at least 12 hours of credit in courses numbered 100 through 299.
🎉 Celebrate and Share: Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of your classmates! Congratulate your peers on their dedication and hard work. 🎓🌟
What’s happening: Central Piedmont 
has been gifted $1 million by Coca-Cola Consolidated. This generous donation will fund scholarships specifically for U.S. military veterans and first responders, while also supporting various academic and training programs at the college.
Why it matters: This contribution will significantly enhance the college’s ability to support the educational and transitional needs of veterans and first responders. Central Piedmont is dedicated to providing these students with specialized resources to help them succeed in civilian and academic settings.
By the numbers:
Deepening Partnerships:
What they’re saying:
The big picture: This donation not only underscores the community and educational commitment of Coca-Cola Consolidated but also highlights the critical role of corporate partnerships in advancing public education and workforce readiness.
Attention, Central Piedmont graduates! Did you know that your journey with Career Services doesn’t end at graduation? As you embark on your career path, you can continue to benefit from the invaluable resources offered by Career Services.
💼 Explore Career Opportunities:
🤝 Tap into Resources:
💬 Sharpen Your Interview Skills:
📧 Need Assistance? For any inquiries or further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to Career Services at career.services@cpcc.edu or 704-330-6551.
Your journey toward a fulfilling career doesn’t have to be navigated alone. Take advantage of these resources and let Career Services continue to support you in achieving your professional goals! 🚀
Looking to escape the whirlwind of finals? Seek solace and comfort in the company of our furry friends at the upcoming pet therapy session, brought to you by the Health Sciences.
Here’s what you need to know:
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind and recharge! Mark your calendars and join us for a blissful break from the chaos of finals.
A dozen Central Piedmont students participated in the North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference from April 11-13 and brought home a handful of awards.
The students participated in 20 competitive events and eight leadership seminars over the three days. Four students finished in first place in their respective events – Akhilshyam Bollepally, Jose Esquit, Erick Garcia, and Daniel Ramirez.
Overall, eight students qualified to attend the National Leadership Conference, and one student, Genchen Hang, qualified in three different events. In addition to Hang and the first-place finishers, other students who qualified include Bella Calderon, Sam Faught, and Johnny Smith.
Joining that group as participants at the state conference were Caleb Carr, Tomo Kaneko, Stephane Monichon, and Lina Rodriguez.
The National Leadership Conference takes place June 24-27 in Orlando.
FBLA helps students:
Central Piedmont students in FBLA have the opportunity to meet with local business leaders in areas of finance and business as part of the program, as well as work closely with Career Services. In addition to the competitions, FBLA students also participate in community service projects.
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day!
Get all the info on local trails and prep tips from the Student Engagement office.
Questions? Email Cassie Sinkovitz. Cassie.sinkovitz@cpcc.edu
Central Piedmont Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming spring 2023 production of Lost Girl by Kimberly Belfower, directed by Carly McMinn.
AUDITION INFORMATION: All auditionees should prepare a 90-second contemporary monologue. Callbacks will consist of readings of sides from the script.
AUDITION DATE & TIME
March 14 & 16 (Callbacks) from 7- 9 p.m. in Overcash 300 at Central Campus.
March 15, from 4- 6 p.m. in the Georgia Tucker Fine Arts Hall on Central Piedmont’s Levine Campus
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
April 21- 22 and April 27- 29 at 7:30 p.m.
April 23 and 30 at 2:30 p.m.
PLAY SYNOPSIS: Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy decides that she must find Peter in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved character – the girl who had to grow up.
ROLES AVAILABLE (6f, 6m)
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.
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.
These sessions will demonstrate how to:
These sessions are open to all students. We think you should strongly consider signing up for this additional help if you:
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.
Ashley Coates, a dental assisting student at Central Piedmont, associates herself with Superwoman; and we would have to agree.
The first-generation college student consistently tackles more than 15 credit hours each semester, holds a part-time job, and helps co-parent her future stepdaughter. Most would crumble under the pressure of having so many responsibilities to manage, instead Ashley has thrived. She contributes her success to the learning environment Central Piedmont provides.
“Central Piedmont hires the right people. My instructors have been amazing at teaching me everything I have learned,” explains Ashley. “They are not only knowledgeable in what they teach, but they also make me feel like I’m important, which means so much to me.”
With the help of these same instructors and her two scholarships – the First Gaston Foundation Scholarship and the Merancas Technical Careers Scholarship – Ashley is successfully navigating the college’s rigorous dental assisting program and moving closer and closer to fulfilling her dream of one day working in the dental hygiene field.
“Upon graduating in May 2022, I would love to work as a dental assistant and gain the experience needed to attend a dental hygiene program in the future,” says Ashley. “While I know I would enjoy working in an office setting, I think I would feel most fulfilled returning to the classroom, not as a student, but rather as an instructor. Being a student in Central Piedmont’s program has made me want to do more. I enjoy learning, and I want to teach others what I have learned from being here.”
Until then, the Bessemer City resident is enjoying her time at Central Piedmont, getting to know her instructors and making lifelong friends. She adds, “Central Piedmont’s dental assisting program has allowed me to be myself and given my personality an opportunity to shine through. I believe I can make anyone smile!”
Spoken like a true, aspiring dental assistant. Wouldn’t you agree?
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:
Central Piedmont Community College wants to help you finish faster. If you add just one more course this semester, you’ll more quickly reach your goals. We also have the financial resources to help you stay on track with your educational goals – debt-free. Get a head start on next semester’s course load by taking an accelerated class this winter to earn credits towards your degree.
Did you know that most classes this winter are Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses? This means the classes have been universally approved to transfer to most four-year universities in North Carolina.
Winter Session: Monday, December 6, 2021–Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Learn more about winter sessions and how to register today.
If you’re having trouble with registration, call 704.330.6100, or email fye@cpcc.edu.
We look forward to seeing you back here soon!