CPCC to Offer Compressed, Two-Year Degree Program in Fall 2015
July 30, 2015
Beginning this fall, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will launch a compressed, two-year associate degree program at its Levine Campus in Matthews, N.C., giving students the opportunity to complete their two-year degree in just 12 months. Read more
CPCC Offers New Degree Program -- Biomedical Equipment Technology
June 4, 2015
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will launch a new associate degree program in Biomedical Equipment Technology when the fall 2015 semester opens in August. Novant Health is supporting the new program with a $150,000 gift to the college.
The Biomedical Equipment Technology degree program will prepare students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in health care facilities. Students will learn about instrument calibration, design and installation testing; system safety and maintenance procedures; procurement and installation procedures; and report preparation. Students who earn an AAS degree and gain two years' experience will be on track to become certified biomedical equipment technicians.
"The use of high-tech, sophisticated equipment in the U.S. health care industry is evolving and expanding at an exponential pace," said Mike Hogan, CPCC associate dean of STEM programs. "The need for highly skilled and well-trained technicians to maintain such equipment is growing just as quickly. This program will help meet a specific and specialized workforce development need in Mecklenburg County."... Read more
CPCC offers new degree program – Biomedical Equipment Technology
June 4, 2015Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will launch a new associate degree program in Biomedical Equipment Technology when the fall 2015 semester opens in August. Novant Health is supporting the new program with a $150,000 gift to the college.
The Biomedical Equipment Technology degree program will prepare students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in health care facilities. Students will learn about instrument calibration, design and installation testing; system safety and maintenance procedures; procurement and installation procedures; and report preparation. Students who earn an AAS degree and gain two years' experience will be on track to become certified biomedical equipment technicians.
"The use of high-tech, sophisticated equipment in the U.S. health care industry is evolving and expanding at an exponential pace," said Mike Hogan, CPCC associate dean of STEM programs. "The need for highly skilled and well-trained technicians to maintain such equipment is growing just as quickly. This program will help meet a specific and specialized workforce development need in Mecklenburg County."
CPCC Launches Career Hub Section on Website
April 8, 2015
CPCC is excited to announce it has launched
Career Hub, a new section within CPCC's website designed to help students and all other job seekers explore everything related to careers, such as:
- the top career fields and employment trends in the region
- specific CPCC degrees and credentials that are needed for given occupations
- local wages and job growth projections
- where to look for local job postings
- resources for writing a résumé, interviewing and more
CPCC to Open Ballantyne Center Classes Begin in July
March 16, 2015Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will begin offering classes in its new Ballantyne Center in July.
The college is leasing 10,000 square feet of space in the Gibson Building, located at 11430 N. Community House Rd., Charlotte, with plans to have the facility up fitted into classrooms by mid-summer.
"The Ballantyne community is one of the fastest-growing areas of Mecklenburg County and has been for some time," explained Dr. Tony Zeiss, CPCC president. "As many as 200,000 Mecklenburg residents and 200 businesses call Ballantyne home, while several Fortune 500 companies have operations in the area. The college sees the need to serve this part of the county more effectively and will do so by having a physical presence there."
CPCC will open its Ballantyne Center by first offering corporate and continuing education classes.... Read more
CPCC Alumna--Therapists use Horses at Mooresville Farm Program
July 28, 2014
After a succession of unfulfilling part-time jobs, Pennell decided to go back to school. She completed the Adult High School Diploma Program through Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte before she turned 18. In 2011, she went on to earn an associates degree in human services technology from CPCC in order to be able to work with at-risk youth, as well as with individuals with developmental disabilities Read more
Your Gifts Make a Difference!
July 30, 2013
It's always great to be thanked. Sometimes we don't say it enough. So THANK YOU! Your generosity allows students to complete their dream. With out our donors, we would not receive great emails like this one:
"...I can't thank you enough for the scholarship you offered me. I am (now) working toward my Bachelor degree and have a few credits left in order to graduate. Thank you , Simon C."... Read more
Welcome Recent CPCC Graduates!
July 30, 2013
As a recent graduate of CPCC, we'd like to extend our congratulations to you! Stay connected with CPCC- join the Central Piedmont Community College Alumni LinkedIn group to network, pose questions and connect with members who are in your field.... Read more
Preparing America for middle-skill work: Your Community College
January 8, 2013
Q: When the dam finally breaks and the nation's baby boomers retire, what can we expect? Paint us a picture.
A: Baby boomers are staying in the workforce longer than expected. Nevertheless, between 2010 and 2020, there will be 20 million new jobs in addition to 33 million job openings resulting from baby boomer retirements. Certain occupations will be more affected than others. For example, one-third of all nurses are over 55 years old. Healthcare is one-fifth of the economy, and these professions require several years of classroom education and several years of on-the-job training to be work-ready.
Anthony Carnevale, executive director of Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, shares his views on the importance of middle-skill jobs to the U.S. economy, and the role community colleges play in putting students to work. Read full article...... Read more
CPCC Receives NC Back-to-Work Grant
September 18, 2012CPCC offers free training options
One of the biggest challenges most job seekers face is finding direction. Do I stay in the same line of work? Do I go back to school to become more competitive? If so, how do I pay for it?
Read more here... Read more
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