Virtual Career Services: Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

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Save the Date! It’s never too early to start preparing for your future. Career Services has developed new sessions that provide reliable career resources and tips to help you navigate your job search. Mark your calendars for:

  1. Prepare to Connect: (February 16 -18)  resume assistance, interviewing, and job search tips 
  2. Employer Connect: (March 2 – 4) virtual hiring events where you connect directly with employers

Applicant Tracking Systems: Watch this short video from Career Services about how employers track your applications online to learn how to get noticed and make these systems work for you!  If you like learning the latest job search tips, be sure to join us for Prepare to Connect on February 16, 17, and 18.

It’s a Major Decision sessions start on January 28:

  • Participants learn expert tips on how to choose a career/major
  • Sessions held weekly and open to current and prospective students
  • Check out this brief video to learn more about the sessions and then sign up online​

Advisory: Hybrid Classes Can Begin Meeting On-Campus Feb. 3

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Student in mask looking at instructor while on laoptopSpring semester 2021 hybrid classes can begin meeting on-campus Wednesday, Feb. 3. Students taking hybrid classes should check with their instructors over the next couple of days to confirm when their classes will meet on campus.

Students in classes that have been meeting on campus will continue coming to campus as specified by their instructors.

Students with questions about class meeting schedules should contact their instructors.

If you will be coming to campus for the first time this semester, remember to read the Student Guide for Returning to Campus. Also, remember to complete the Health Acknowledgement form in MyCollege the Monday of each week you will be on campus.

Central Piedmont thanks its students for working so hard this semester. Keep up the good work, and please stay safe.

New Experiences with Campus Activities Board

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students sitting and standing in CAB branded t-shirtsHappy 2021 Central Piedmont students!

 The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is excited for a new year of learning and fun. CAB offers a variety of free programs and activities by students – for students. We value the importance of peer to peer connection outside of the classroom; so, we have worked diligently to transition our offerings online. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for event updates, giveaways, and more! 

 If you are interested in becoming a member of CAB,  apply today! Applications are open to all Central Piedmont students, regardless of campus. Membership is limited, so don’t wait. The application deadline is January 31, 2021, by 5 pm. If you have any questions, contact our advisor, Bryan.Mobley@cpcc.edu. 

 Additionally, you’re invited to attend our General Board meeting, held each Friday at 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Have a great semester and Happy New Year, 

The Campus Activities Board

Virtual Hangout Series with Veteran Students

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veteran students standing around and talkingJoin Military Families and Veterans Services at our Virtual Hangouts for veteran students and family members. For information about how to join the Virtual Hangouts, email military@cpcc.edu. For questions, email military@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6126.

Join the next Virtual Hangout – Each Session is 2-3 p.m.

January 26: Self Care: Goal Setting vs. Goal Striving

You’ve set a goal. Now what? Join us as we discuss the transition from Goal Setting to Goal Striving, and the actionable steps we take toward actualizing our goals.​

February 9: Veteran Association Groups at Central Piedmont

Join our guest speakers in a discussion about veteran association groups at Central Piedmont and how they differ (first half of the meeting) followed by open group (last half of the meeting).

Do you need help paying your heating bill this winter?

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low income energy assistance program logoSingle Stop is a proud partner of The Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, which is offering help to residents this winter by providing Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) funds to eligible households.

LIEAP is a federal program that assists low-income households with their immediate heating needs, so they won’t have to choose between heating their homes and buying other necessities. Our community matters and Mecklenburg County is here to help.

You do not have to be at risk of disconnection or delinquent to take advantage of this one-time, direct vendor payment in the amount of $300, $400, or $500.  Residents will need to meet the income guidelines, be responsible for the bill, provide their account number and show proof of income. Checks will be sent directly to the utility companies/vendors. The amount of the payment is based on the household’s source of fuel (e.g., electric, gas, etc.) and other criteria.

It’s easy to apply. Download an application in English or Spanish and:

  • Mail completed application to 301 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Email your completed application to lieap@mecklenburgcountync.gov, or
  • Drop-off completed application at designated location

Learn more about eligibility requirements and submission at county website www.mecknc.gov/LIEAP.

Central Piedmont Chess Club: Learn, Play, and Connect

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Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Would you like to improve your game? Then join the Central Piedmont Chess Club! All skill levels – from beginner to expert – are invited to join.

In this club, you will:

  • Meet other students who love to play chess
  • Discuss and analyze your games
  • Train your skills by learning about tactics
  • Learn strategies for your opening moves

If you’re interested, or have any questions email Andrew Schenck at andrew.schenck@cpcc.edu for more details about signing up.

In light of COVID-19, club meetings will be held virtually via lichess.org. However, in the future we hope to include group meetups and over the board exhibition matches. Stay tuned!

We look forward to you joining our club!

Apply Now for TRIO Student Support Services

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student looking at laptop in the classroom with central Piedmont face mask onDon’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. The program is currently accepting applications for the spring semester. TRIO- SSS offers students who qualify, free tutoring for Math, Science, and English, Success Coaching, Clifton Strengths Assessments, Dave Ramsey Financial Literacy Workshops, and much more.

Applying is easy.  Please visit the TRIO-SSS webpage for more information, including eligibility requirements, and to complete our short online application.

Your success is our main priority and we look forward to working with you.

2021 Hagemeyer Educational Advancement and Young Alumni Award of Excellence Nominations Being Accepted

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Adam Brooks, a past Hagemeyer Award winner commencement headshot in 2019Do you know a Central Piedmont Community College graduate who is making a tremendous difference in the community? Nominations are currently being sought for the 2021 Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award and the 2021 Young Alumni Award of Excellence. These awards recognize Central Piedmont graduates who have significantly benefited from their experiences at Central Piedmont and whose efforts have helped the community.

Nominations are being sought for individuals who have:

  • demonstrated community involvement/professional involvement, social responsibility and impact
  • acquired scholastic and learning skills that have led to continued personal and educational growth
  • improved his or her economic status and social capital as a result of attending Central Piedmont
  • invested in the lives of others and is seen as a role model
  • graduated within the last 10 years (Young Alumni Award of Excellence only)

Individuals interested in applying should note:

  • attendance at graduation is preferred
  • political candidates may not be selected or honored in a year in which they are actively pursuing election or re-election

The college will present the award to this year’s winners virtually or at Central Piedmont’s commencement ceremony, depending on the status of the global pandemic. In addition, a one-year scholarship will be granted to a Central Piedmont student in an area of study reflective of the winner’s background.

Nomination forms are available on the Central Piedmont website.

Completed nomination forms should be submitted online; or mailed to Christa Newkirk, Office of Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC, 28235. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 12, 2021, at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Christa Newkirk at alumni@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6808.

Play and Win With Spring E-Sports League

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flier including esports recreation informationReady to put your skills to the test? Join us for the new esports recreation program at Central Piedmont. Student Life has started an esports program for students to connect with one another and create a community virtually through esports.
The program is open to all currently enrolled Central Piedmont students, participating is FREE!
Register for a league by downloading the Mission Control mobile application and joining a league at Central Piedmont Community College. Sign ups are active through February 1. Games are played during the week, after 8pm. Students are able to reschedule games against other students if needed. Winners of each league will win a gift card!

Sign up for the following leagues:

  • Rocket League (Cross-platform)
  • Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo Switch)
  • Madden ’21 (PS4 and Xbox 1)
  • NBA 2K21 (PS4 and Xbox 1)
  • FIFA ’21 (PS4 and Xbox 1)
  • ​More to come after Spring Break!
In order to participate:
  1. Download the Mission Control mobile application.
  2. Create your profile.
  3. Join the Central Piedmont Community College.
  4. Enter a league to compete against other Central Piedmont students.
  5. Feel free to Invite your friends from Central Piedmont and play!
Questions? Contact justin.knoll@cpcc.edu to learn more or ask any questions.

Free Counseling Support for Students

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student with central Piedmont mask on laptop outsideYou may be feeling pretty overwhelmed right now. COVID, isolation, fractured relationships, economic hardship, racial discrimination and trauma, political unrest and violence – not to mention adapting to a new learning environment – have left many of us feeling burned out.

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. During COVID, sessions are provided through video chat and phone calls. Complete a service request form, visit us online at cpcc.edu/counseling to learn more. You may also e-mail counseling@cpcc.edu.

500,000 Grant for the Dickson Licensed Practical Nursing Program

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The Dickson Foundation of Charlotte has awarded Central Piedmont Community College a $500,000 grant to develop a new licensed practical nursing program at the college that will provide students with an accelerated path to a meaningful, family-sustaining career in the healthcare industry and address the employment needs of Charlotte’s healthcare sector. Thanks to the Foundation’s generous gift, the program will permanently be named the Dickson Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Central Piedmont.

“This gift will provide us with the resources we need to create a quality program,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont. “The funds will not only allow us to provide financial aid to our most in need students, but also enable us to hire full- and part-time faculty, develop challenging course content and purchase program-specific material and equipment that will produce quality graduates prepared to enter the workforce.”

Licensed practical nurses serve an important role in the healthcare delivery system, ensuring quality care for patients. They assist physicians and registered nurses in providing critical, essential services, including monitoring patients’ vital signs and supervising nursing assistants and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Licensed practical nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, private practices, medical offices and with home healthcare agencies.

Central Piedmont’s licensed practical nursing program will enable students to earn their professional credential in one year, preparing them for employment more quickly. This is especially important, given the median licensed practical nursing salary is $48,055, which offers a viable economic-mobility pathway for low-income residents in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

“The Foundation values and appreciates Central Piedmont’s important education and career training role in our community,” said R. Stuart Dickson, chairman of the board of directors for The Dickson Foundation of Charlotte. “The college is a critical resource in expanding opportunities for the citizens of Mecklenburg County. This grant addresses two of The Dickson Foundation’s priorities – education and healthcare. We are pleased to partner with Central Piedmont to begin and name this new program.”

The Dickson Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Central Piedmont will be based on the college’s Central Campus and will focus on patient data collection and subsequent care, safety and hygiene, medications, use of medical records, nursing procedures, applying anatomy and physiology, professional behavior, and healthcare law and policy.

The first cohort of licensed practical nursing students is expected to begin classes in fall 2021 and graduate in summer 2022. Upon completing the program, all of the program’s graduates will take the National Council Licensure Examination in Practical Nursing to become a nationally-certified licensed practical nurse. It is anticipated the program will begin with 18 students in its first year and grow to 40 students in the second year.

Central Piedmont will have the option to add students in subsequent years to meet student and workforce demand.

The Dickson Foundation of Charlotte is a longtime supporter of Central Piedmont and of healthcare and education in the Charlotte area. The Foundation’s grant will help the college further progress toward its Powering a Stronger Future campaign goal of $40 million.

Individuals interested in learning more about the Dickson Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Central Piedmont can contact Jeanette Cheshire, associate dean of nursing and nurse aid at Central Piedmont, at 704.330.6451 or at jeanette.cheshire@cpcc.edu.

New Cashiering On-Campus Office Hours

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picture behind Weiss building showing open sidewalkEffective January 19, 2021, the Central Piedmont Cashiering Office at Central campus will be open from the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 5:00pm on Friday. The Cashiering office at Levine campus will be open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Cato, Harper, Harris, and Merancas are available online, via email, and via telephone.

These hours will remain in effect until further notice.

To view and pay your balance online, please log in to MyCollege and select Student Finance to review your Account Summary, or to make a Payment.

Appointments can be made by calling any campus listed below between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or you can send an email to cashier@cpcc.edu.

  • Cato Campus                  704-330-4842
  • Central Campus              704-330-6964
  • Harper Campus               704-330-4472
  • Harris Campus                 704-330-4647
  • Levine Campus                704-330-4262
  • Merancas Campus           704-330-4102 

Advisory: Some Career & Technical Classes Will Meet On-Campus Starting Jan. 14

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orange graphic COVID 19In light of COVID-19 health directive clarifications provided earlier today by the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department and following stringently our pandemic safety protocols, Central Piedmont will move some career and technical education classes back to on-campus, in-person delivery.

Starting tomorrow, Thurs., Jan. 14, classes in the following program areas will resume on-campus, in-person classes:

  • Basic Law Enforcement
  • Cardiovascular Technology
  • Cytotechnology
  • Emergency Medical Science
  • Human Services Technology
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Notary Public
  • Nurse Aide
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
  • Paralegal Technology
  • Paramedic Training
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Polysomnography
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Surgical Technology

Class sections that began the semester as online or hybrid will continue online until Feb. 2, at which time the college will provide further guidance.

Students with questions about the mode of their classes – online or on-campus – should contact their instructors directly and check Blackboard. The college will continue to follow pandemic-related executive orders from N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper and recommendations issued by the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Students who have on-campus classes need to review the Guide to Returning to Campus, and be sure to complete the student Health Acknowledgement Form each Monday before coming to campus.

Don’t Miss Out on Available Grant Funds – Apply Today

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female student. with black face mask on sitting at outside tableGrants are a great way to help reduce some of the financial barriers that may be preventing you from pursuing your educational goals. Unlike loans, grants typically don’t require repayment. Take advantage of financial support available to help you this semester.

The Finish Line Grant is designed to assist you in addressing financial situations that would prevent you from continuing or completing your program of study or credential. If you are facing a financial hardship, you may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 to cover eligible expenses per semester. This is not a monetary award — funds will be paid to the vendor directly to cover your expense. If eligible, you can receive the grant a maximum of two semesters.

 Application Steps:

To apply for the Finish Line Grant, log in to MyCollege, select “Student Services,” then “Online Forms.”

Here is the information to apply for our student emergency grants/ student relief grant:

Eligible students are allowed to apply for The Student Relief Grant (CARES Act) funds through their my college account. The grant is for students with expenses that can be related to COVID (ex: loss of income, can’t pay bills, need technology for class, tuition, etc.). Students can upload their expenses (take a picture and attach it to the application) and the team will make a determination on how much to award you. This is a direct cash payment to you. Funds through this grant are dispersed to your Bank Mobile account.

To apply:

*   Go to your My College account
*   Click on Student Services
*   Click on Online Forms
*   On the bottom right hand side click on Central Piedmont Student Relief Grant

Learn more about eligibility requirements before you apply.

Have Your Say – Make a Difference

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SGA classroomIf you want to make a difference in our Central Piedmont community, this is your chance!! Apply for a Student Government Association (SGA) Senator position. If interested, please complete an application form by Monday, Jan 25th at 12pm.

Senators are responsible for:

  • Reading and complying with all procedures and standards of SGA
  • Attending all weekly General Assembly meetings (Mondays at 4 p.m.),
  • Attending other college committee meetings and other related engagements as assigned or required.
  • Hosting campus Town Hall forums.
  • Maintaining and recording office hours at their campus (currently virtual).
  • Participating in required training and development sessions.

Please feel free to reach out to us via email (sga@cpcc.edu) if you have any questions.

Virtual Study Abroad – Take A Trip from Wherever You Are

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Travel these days can be complicated, but we won’t let that stop us. Until we are able to travel abroad, check our this cool new virtual experience. Visit up to 9 countries with over 60 hours of footage. Take a walking tour of Venice, discover ancient Rome, tour the Alps, visit the Costa Rican rainforest or see the bustling streets of India. Students can access this platform at any time by signing up with your Central Piedmont email.

Register today and have fun on your travels!

Study Abroad in South Africa – Virtually!

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Join Central Piedmont, Davidson County Community College, and Edu Africa for transformative learning through this virtual study abroad to South Africa. Interact and learn about the history, culture, and racial identity issues of South Africa.

Each month during the spring semester we will co-host an event related to South Africa. Topics will include an introduction to the country, Born A Crime book discussion, speaker session with Mandela’s prison mate and prison guard and a student to student conversation event. All events are free! Learn more about registration and program details today.

Congratulations Phi Theta Kappa!

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students holding plaque at PTK ceremonyPhi Theta Kappa honor society congratulates the newest members of our Phi Lambda chapter at Central Piedmont.

The PTK fall 2020 induction class set a record for the largest-ever at Central Piedmont, with 340 students joining our chapter as new members! Our Phi Lambda chapter also celebrated its 50th birthday in 2020.

Watch the fall 2020 virtual Induction Ceremony video on YouTube.

We continue to be proud of the legacy of thousands of students who have succeeded in their educational journey through Central Piedmont and PTK.

Interested in joining? Students eligible to join Phi Theta Kappa for spring 2021 will be invited through email around the beginning of February. Visit the PTK web page to learn more about the honor society.

Congratulations to all of our newest members!

Contact Jennifer.Conway@cpcc.edu or Beau.Bowers@cpcc.edu with any questions.

Advisory: All Classes Moving Online Through February 2

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orange graphic COVID 19In accordance with the Mecklenburg County Public Health directive issued earlier today (Jan. 12), all Central Piedmont classes will be delivered online through February 2. Instructors will contact students directly with any special instructions.

All meetings involving Central Piedmont employees should be held virtually through Feb. 2.

Please check your Central Piedmont email frequently over the next several days for updates.

The college encourages everyone to stay safe and vigilant as COVID-19 cases are spiking in Mecklenburg County.

Free Loaner Chromebooks and Hotspots Available for You This Spring

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student looking at laptop in the classroom with central Piedmont face mask onChromebooks and WiFi hotspots are available for loan — at no cost —  to help you continue in your classes this spring. If you need technology, we’re here to help you get the equipment and tools you need.

To request a device for spring 2021, complete the Chromebook and hotspot loan application or email singlestop@cpcc.edu for more information. Students needing assistance with the application or those without connectivity should call the Single Stop office at 704.330.6435.

Whether you are enrolled for the full semester, or registering for an upcoming short session, you will be able to use these devices as long as you are enrolled in classes. Approved applicants will receive an email confirming the pick up time and location. To preserve your health and safety, all pick -ups will be by appointment only.

Chromebooks and hotspots will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Apply today!