CPCC’s Harper Campus to offer summer classes in technical trades, home improvement

last modified Apr 08, 2009 09:13 AM

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) is proud to announce that its Harper Campus will once again offer Summer Institute classes, May 16 - July 14, 2009, to Charlotte residents. Individuals seeking to learn a new skill, pursue a career change or advance their career are encouraged to enroll.

Harper Campus’ Summer Institute boasts a variety of high-demand, curriculum courses that explore such technical trade fields as welding, masonry, construction, advertising and graphic design, graphic arts and non-destructive examination.

The College is also offering short-term non-credit classes in ceramic title installation, light carpentry and deck building for community members interested in saving time and money by completing their own home improvement projects.

Class registration begins April 23. To register, visit a CPCC campus, call 704.330.4442 or go to http://www3.cpcc.edu/enroll/. For more information on these and other Harper Campus custom training classes, visit www.cpcc.edu/campuses/harper/summer-institute.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.