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Join the First Gen Student Leadership Academy 🎓

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Three students posing with first-gen student signsAre you a first-generation college student looking to build leadership skills, connect with peers, and grow your confidence? The Office of Mentoring and Coaching is excited to launch the First Gen Student Leadership Academy—and YOU’RE invited!

💡 What’s the First Gen Student Leadership Academy?

✅ Open to all first-generation Central Piedmont students
✅ Develop leadership skills to help you succeed in college & beyond
✅ Connect with mentors & fellow first-gen students
✅ Gain confidence & career-building experience

📌 Interested? Register now!

💬 Have questions? Contact Courtney Lowery for more info!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn, lead, and make an impact! 🚀

First-Gen Empowered Workshop

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I am First Gen with the Central Piedmont logo.🎓 Are you a first-generation college student?  Are you interested in becoming a student leader at Central Piedmont?

If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, join us Thursday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in Parr 1010 as we kick off our First Gen Empowered and First Gen Leadership Academy.

Can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

For more information, please reach out to Courtney Lowery.

🎉 Celebrate I Am First Gen Week at Central Piedmont Nov. 4-8

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Three students posing with first-gen student signsThe Office of Mentoring and Coaching is hosting an exciting week-long event to honor our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re a first-generation student or just want to show your support, come out to celebrate, connect, and learn! Here’s the lineup:

  • Mon., Nov. 4: First Generation Awareness
    🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    📍 Parr Center, Room 1000-1050
  • Tues., Nov. 5: Get Out and Vote
    • 🗳️ It’s Election Day! Make sure your voice is heard by casting your vote. Find your polling location and check voting hours.
    • First-Gen alumni: wear your alma mater shirts and sweatshirts; current first-gen students: wear a shirt for your FUTURE alma mater or your Central Piedmont shirt/sweatshirt
  • Wed., Nov. 6: First Gen Meet and Greet
    🕙 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    📍 Library, Room 2160
  • Thurs., Nov. 7: I Am First Panel
    🕑 2 – 3 p.m.
    📍 Library, Room 2160
  • Fri., Nov. 8: First Gen Activate Community Service
    🕑 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    📍 Parr Center, Room 0060-0070

Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate, connect, and be inspired! 🥳✨

First Generation College Celebration

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I am First Gen with the Central Piedmont logo.Are you a first-generation college student? First-generation college students are students whose parents (mothers/fathers) did not receive a 4-year college/university degree.

All students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join us next week, November 7-10, to celebrate National First Generation College Student Week.

Revew the schedule of events on the First Gen event page.