U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams visits Central Piedmont
February 20, 2024Alma Adams, U.S. House representative for North Carolina's 12th Congressional District, came to Central Piedmont's Central Campus on Feb. 20, where she saw high-tech, cutting-edge facilities in which students are gaining high-demand healthcare skills.
Central Piedmont President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer welcomed Rep. Adams and her staff to the college. The group toured Central Piedmont's Leon Levine Health Sciences Center and its many simulation labs and clinics, where healthcare program students gain valuable clinical experience. College leaders shared Central Piedmont's plans to expand its nursing and other healthcare programs to help meet a growing need for care providers in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.
The Congresswoman also met with four Central Piedmont's Ruth G. Shaw Scholars. The group talked about good leadership qualities and Adams' journey of service as a local, state, and U.S. elected official.
Adams was elected to her fifth full term representing the 12th district in 2022. She serves on the Committee on Education & the Workforce and the Committee on Agriculture. She holds several leadership roles: as Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus, Ranking Member of the Committee on Education & Labor's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, and co-chair of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, the Black Maternal Health Caucus, and the e-Learning Caucus. She has previously served on multiple committees, including the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Small Business.
Read moreCentral Piedmont Partners with Mecklenburg Public Health to ‘Give Kids a Smile’
February 13, 2024Central Piedmont Community College and Mecklenburg County Public Health are partnering to participate in National Give Kids a Smile Day by offering free dental services to Mecklenburg children on Saturday, Feb. 24.
Between 200 and 300 children will receive free dental cleanings and screenings, vision screenings, immunizations, health education, and other family resources. Mecklenburg Public Health employees and Central Piedmont health sciences faculty, staff, and students donate their time providing services and care.
"We are excited to serve our community, especially the children who need us the most," said Raydiance Swanston, Mecklenburg County Public Health Pediatric Dental Clinic manager. "We will provide these vital oral health services to families who do not have health insurance. But while the event is focused on children, we also are ready to serve the entire family."
Also participating in the event will be Atrium Health's Women's Care Drive to Thrive mobile unit, a Vision to Learn mobile unit and a mammogram bus. All services and wellness information will be provided in English and Spanish.
North Carolina data shows that 11.3 percent of kindergartners in state Region IV, including Mecklenburg County, have tooth decay. Dental disease in children can be reduced effectively through prevention initiatives for oral health. Such efforts reduce loss-of-learning time due to school absences. About 25 percent of children in Mecklenburg County are found to have untreated cavities in their permanent teeth, with the majority coming from low-income families.
"I am proud of our collective efforts to bring 'Give Kids A Smile Day' back to Mecklenburg County this year," said Dr. Raynard Washington, Mecklenburg County Public Health director. "We are excited and thankful for the partnership with Central Piedmont, allowing our teams to help more children and families than ever before."
Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, Worrell Building Gymnasium, 1228 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte
Central Piedmont President's Report - January 2024
February 8, 2024The January President's Report highlights our recent accomplishments and impactful initiatives made possible through your unwavering support. Throughout the report, you will witness the tangible outcomes of your generosity - from the creation of innovative academic ventures to celebrating our December graduates. Our collective efforts have propelled us toward greater heights, ensuring that our students receive a world-class education enriched with opportunities that shape their futures.
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Duke Energy Employees Donate to the Professional Clothing Closet
February 7, 2024Duke Energy employees made a significant donation to the Central Piedmont Community College Professional Clothing Closet. The generous contribution, comprising thousands of items, including suits, dress shirts, shoes, dresses, blouses, belts, jewelry, and other accessories, substantially enhances student resources.
The Professional Clothing Closet, operating weekly on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., is an initiative by Central Piedmont to assist students in preparing for interviews and their forthcoming professional careers. Located on the Central Campus, in the Worrell Building, Room 1152, the closet allows current students to select up to four outfits to build their professional wardrobe free of charge.
How to Participate
Students interested in using the Professional Clothing Closet can sign up for a shopping date. This initiative is part of Central Piedmont's commitment to supporting students academically and in their career readiness.
Donation Details
Central Piedmont welcomes ongoing donations to the Professional Clothing Closet. Community members can contribute by dropping off items every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Accepted items include business suits, skirts, ties, professional shoes, blouses, belts, jewelry, blazers, slacks, and dress shirts. Donors are kindly requested to ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
For More Information
For additional details about the Professional Clothing Closet or to inquire about donations, please contact Mia Mallory or Dena Shonts.
Central Piedmont Community College is grateful for the support of Duke Energy employees and the broader community in making this valuable resource a success for students.
Read moreCentral Piedmont Welcomes Atrium Health's Women's Care Drive to Thrive Mobile Unit
February 5, 2024Central Piedmont Community College is delighted to partner with the Atrium Health Women's Care Drive to Thrive, a groundbreaking mobile care unit dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of women's health services. This initiative represents a significant step towards enhancing healthcare access and equity in our community.
About the Women's Care Drive to Thrive:
Atrium Health's Women's Care Drive to Thrive is a mobile unit offering a variety of essential services in a friendly and supportive environment. The unit is open to all community members and offers both scheduled and walk-in appointments, with bilingual staff available for Spanish-speaking patients.
Services Provided:
The mobile clinic includes a range of vital services, such as:
- Screening for cervical cancer, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted infections
- Access to birth control
- First-time prenatal visits and postpartum care
- Ultrasound services
- Mammogram referrals
- On-site social worker to help connect patients with resources
Cost and Insurance Information:
Service costs vary based on individual insurance plans. For those without insurance, a sliding scale is applied, often resulting in no charge.
Central Piedmont Operating Hours and Location:
The clinic operates on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on the Central Campus. The mobile unit sets up in Parking lot 11, at 1425 Elizabeth Ave., adjacent to the Leon Levine Health Sciences Center, which fronts Elizabeth Avenue and Charlottetowne Avenue.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 704.468.0137, though walk-ins also are welcome.
Read moreCentral Piedmont students can apply for Next NC Scholarships of at least $3,000
February 1, 2024The new "Next NC Scholarship" is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college in the state. The assistance is not a loan, so students will not have to pay the money back.
The Next NC Scholarship combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to form a simplified and predictable scholarship award that is easier to understand and makes education more affordable so a greater number of North Carolina students can pursue a degree or shorter-term credential.
Qualifying students attending Central Piedmont or any other N.C. community college will receive at least $3,000. That means having their tuition and fees 100 percent covered. Students can also use the scholarship award to pay for books, food, and housing.
To apply for a Next NC Scholarship, students simply need to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. If students are eligible, they will receive the Next NC Scholarship with no additional forms to fill out. The Next NC Scholarship priority filing date is Aug. 15, 2024, for N.C. community colleges.
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, students must be:
- A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
- A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
- From a household with an annual adjusted gross income (AGI) of $80,000 or less
- Enrolled in an eligible community college curriculum program for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Taking at least six credit hours per semester (part-time students will receive a partial award)
- Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the school, the student attends
- A student who has completed the 2024- 2025 FAFSA, with a resulting Student Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500 (once complete, Central Piedmont's financial aid office will determine and confirm eligibility.)
For more information about the Next NC Scholarship Program and other financial aid opportunities at Central Piedmont Community College, visit the Grants page or contact a financial aid counselor via email.
Read moreCentral Piedmont to expand nursing programs to serve more students
January 30, 2024Central Piedmont Community College will expand its nursing programs to accommodate more students and help meet the need for more registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.
Central Piedmont will expand its Associate Degree in Nursing Program from 200 to 300 students beginning May 2024. In turn, Central Piedmont will more than double the size of its Practical Nursing Program from 24 to 64 students. The Dickson Practical Nursing Program will add a second start date, giving students the option of beginning the program in either January or August.
By expanding its nursing programs, Central Piedmont will offer two new options for students an accelerated associate degree in nursing track and an LPN-to-associate-degree in nursing bridge program.
The accelerated associate degree in nursing program will give motivated students who can attend school full-time (up to 37 hours per week) the opportunity to complete their studies in 14-15 months. In addition to the rigorous class schedule, students will need to study outside of class 10-15 hours per week. The program will open with its first class in May 2024.
The LPN-to-ADN bridge option is designed to give licensed practical nurses a path to earn their associate degree in nursing and become registered nurses. The program will span three semesters and take one year to complete. The program, which will include on-campus and online classes, will open May 2025.
"Central Piedmont is excited to offer more opportunities for individuals to pursue careers in nursing," said Karen Summers, Central Piedmont dean of health sciences. "Nursing is a high-demand, high-need health career field, particularly in the Mecklenburg County region. We look forward to welcoming more students into our nursing programs."
See the Central Piedmont website for information about the more than 20 healthcare programs offered by the college or contact the college via email.
For information specifically about the accelerated associate degree in nursing program that will open in May, visit the college website.
Read moreCongratulations to our Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 ACA Scholarship Winners
January 16, 2024Congratulations to our fall 2022 and spring 2023 ACA Scholarship winners!
Each fall and spring semester, the college's Academic Related Courses (ACA) area selects seven recipients for the ACA Scholarship for awards of $600 each. To apply, students had to write an essay answering the question "Being resilient (the ability to recover quickly from difficult conditions) is a life skill that we often do not recognize. How have you been resilient in your journey as a community college student, and what does this journey look like?" Applicants are reviewed based on meeting the scholarship eligibility requirements and on their essay's quality of writing.
Learn more about the ACA Scholarship.
Scholarship Winners
Fall 2022
- Jenifer Bendezu
- Stephanie Smith
- Isabella Covarrubias
- Christopher Weber
- Angella Hamilton
- Martine Bourgoin
- Devin Hewitt
Spring 2023
- Tiffany Zamora
- Madeline Palka
- Eliana Liantonio
- Tiffany Kelty
- Caitlin Londa
- Elena Creason
- Helen Alabi
Central Piedmont Launches Application Cycle for Coca-Cola Consolidated Apprenticeship Program
January 5, 2024Central Piedmont Community College is thrilled to announce that the application cycle for the Coca-Cola Consolidated Apprenticeship Program is now open. This hands-on learning opportunity is designed to "earn and learn," providing paid apprenticeships to stimulate interest in high-demand positions in the manufacturing, equipment repair, and logistics sectors at Coke Consolidated's facilities in the Charlotte area.
Application Cycle Now Open
Central Piedmont is accepting interest inquiries for the program, which begins in Summer 2024 and spans 12 months. After expressing interest, Coke Consolidated will contact candidates to provide additional information and to complete the application process. During the program, apprentices will work approximately 20 hours weekly while completing three to four college courses each semester. Apprentices will transition to full-time positions upon successful completion of the program.
Coke Consolidated launched an apprenticeship program at Central Piedmont Community College in spring 2023 to provide formal learning through Central Piedmont and on the job experience in high-demand skilled labor positions in the following business areas at Coke Consolidated: manufacturing, equipment services and fleet maintenance at our Charlotte-area facilities.
Program Details
Eligible applicants will gain paid experience through part-time roles at Coca-Cola Consolidated and its transportation subsidiary Red Classic Transportation, alongside financial support for career certificates, preparing them for positions such as:
- Manufacturing & Warehouse Mechanic: Including the completion of Industrial Automation Technician I & two certificates
- Diesel Mechanic (Red Classic Transportation): Including the completion of Over the Road Specialist I & two certificates
- Equipment Services Reconditioning Technician: Focusing on HVAC and electrical skills, including an HVAC-R Technology specialization in Industry Introduction
The fundamental requirement for these apprenticeships is a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
Information Sessions
Central Piedmont invites prospective candidates to attend an Information Session to engage with representatives from Coke Consolidated and the college. These sessions offer detailed insights into the apprenticeship program and the career certificates that can pave the way for a future at Coke Consolidated.
Register for Information Sessions
In-person and virtual attendance options:
Virtual only:
Central Piedmont is proud to work with Coke Consolidated to offer these apprenticeships, reinforcing our dedication to creating career pathways that align with industry needs and student success.
For complete program information, visit cpcc.edu/coke.
Read moreDuke Energy Foundation grant will support Central Piedmont’s utility line worker program
December 18, 2023The Duke Energy Foundation has given Central Piedmont Community College a grant of $48,000 to support the college's utility line worker program.
The grant is part of $350,000 the Duke Energy Foundation is providing to support 11 community colleges across North Carolina working to create a pipeline of skilled line workers that will help meet the energy industry's future workforce needs. With this additional funding, the Foundation has awarded more than $6.7 million over the past five years in support of workforce development programs with a focus on the energy sector.
"Central Piedmont Community College thanks the Duke Energy Foundation for its investment in Central Piedmont's utility line worker program," said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. "The generous grant will benefit our students directly by helping them purchase the equipment and materials they need to start the program. We appreciate the Duke Energy Foundation's support and partnership as the college works to train individuals in a high-skills, high-demand field."
As Duke Energy (DUK NYSE) executes its clean energy transition, the need for a skilled workforce is growing rapidly. Line workers play an integral role in a more efficient, more reliable digital grid. The company's investment into line worker training programs and coordination with community colleges will result in a more diverse talent pipeline for the utility industry.
"Given North Carolina's tremendous growth, line workers are essential to strengthening our infrastructure and allowing our communities to thrive," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "These grants are one way we can create access to workforce development opportunities across the state, helping ensure our workforce diversity reflects the communities we serve, live and work in."
Central Piedmont announced the creation of its line worker program in late 2022 and began conducting classes and training in late-July 2023. Duke Energy provided a start-up boost by giving the college a grant of $500,000. The Pike Corporation also helped by providing much needed equipment to establish the program at the college's Harper Campus.
The program's first class graduated on Dec. 15. The six new graduates will help meet a growing need in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region for well-trained, highly skilled utility line workers. As Central Piedmont continues to grow the program, its goal will be to produce more than 100 graduates every 12 months.
As part of the program, students undertake 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, 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 college, Duke Energy and Pike have partnered to develop a pipeline of diverse, skilled, and talented utility line workers by investing in the education and career development of local, Mecklenburg County citizens.
Visit the college website for more information about the utility line worker program at Central Piedmont, or call 704.330.4223.
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