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Possibility thinks college work should lead to real work.

Earn an associate degree, work toward a four-year degree, or take a direct path to employment. We offer programs in 12 career fields with more than 55 professional pathways to prepare you for your next step.

Human Services and Teacher Education


Are you interested in helping individuals, families, or communities in need, or providing care and education for young children? Learn more about...

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Information Technology


Information technology jobs are in great demand and highly skilled technology workers are in short supply in many areas. Get the hands-on training...

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Law and Public Safety


Security and safety are some of the most pressing challenges we face today. Public safety training courses and officer training courses at Central...

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics


An associate in science, an associate degree in information technology, and the other many science, engineering, and math courses at Central...

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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics


The variety of automotive programs at Central Piedmont are designed to prepare you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and...

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Visual and Performing Arts, Digital Media Technology, and Communications


The ability to effectively communicate is one of the five most important soft skills that recruiters look for in job candidates. Improve your...

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Advanced Manufacturing


Are you interested in machine automation, robotics, or process development? Get hands-on career training with cutting-edge advanced manufacturing...

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Architecture, Construction, Interior Design, and Maintenance


Employment demand within construction management and sustainable architecture design is poised to grow over the next 10 years. Central Piedmont...

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Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, and Real Estate


Banking and financial services courses at Central Piedmont provide a strong foundation for careers in accounting, financial planning, management...

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Culinary, Baking, Hospitality, and Horticulture


Have you ever considered pursuing a rewarding career in horticulture, hospitality management, or as a chef? Our culinary and baking and pastry...

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Business Management, Sales and Marketing, and Entrepreneurship


In today’s workplace, business, leadership, management, and digital marketing skills are in high demand in almost every industry. The courses at...

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Healthcare


Central Piedmont's healthcare training programs equip you with skills that are applicable across many healthcare settings.

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A Smart Investment

Save more than $42,000 over two years, compared to many four-year schools.

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Connected

Our classes and programs transfer directly to four-year schools such as Queens University, UNC Charlotte, UNC Chapel Hill, and Appalachian State University.

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With eight locations across Mecklenburg County, plus hundreds of online classes, we're right where you need us to be.

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19:1 Average Student to Teacher Ratio
10 Guaranteed admission programs to 4-year institutions
$3M Provided in Scholarships Each Year