College and Career Readiness Programs

Finish high school. Get job training and work experience. Learn English. Enhance your independent living skills. Whatever your goal, your success is our priority.

Enroll in one of our College and Career Readiness Programs

Visit each College and Career Readiness program page for eligibility, course schedules, and information on how to enroll in the program. If you qualify, you may be able to participate for free or at a very low cost.

Finish High School

Get career and job training

Learn ESL English as a second language

Independence and Literacy Education for Adults with Disabilities (I-LEAD)

Additional Enrollment Information

Disability and Access Services

If you are in need of an interpreter or accommodations to complete testing and/or to attend class, learn how Disability and Access Services can help you request accommodations.
Minors (Under 18 Years Old)

Enrollment requirements for minors
Community Sites

In addition to classes at several Central Piedmont campuses, College and Career Readiness partners with several organizations in the community to provide high school equivalency exam (GED® or HiSET®) prep classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at their locations. Contact us for schedule and registration information if you are interested in taking classes at a community site.
Refugee Students

Services for refugee students

Contact College and Career Readiness

College and Career Readiness P 704.330.6129 Central Campus, North Classroom Building, Room 1102 (College and Career Readiness Welcome Center) Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Contact First Year Experience

Cato Campus
First Year Experience and Student Services Support Lab P 704.330.2722, ext. 7858 E fye@cpcc.edu Cato Campus, Cato I Building, Room 230 Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
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Central Campus
First Year Experience and Student Services Support Lab P 704.330.6100 E fye@cpcc.edu Central Campus, Central High Building, Room 110 Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
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Harper Campus
First Year Experience and Student Services Support Lab P 704.330.6100 E fye@cpcc.edu Harper Campus, Room 301 Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Levine Campus
First Year Experience and Student Services Support Lab P 704.330.2722, ext. 7381 E fye@cpcc.edu Levine Campus, Levine I Building, Room 2100 Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
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College and Career Readiness Programs

Enroll in one of our College and Career Readiness Programs

Additional Enrollment Information

Disability and Access Services

Minors (Under 18 Years Old)

Community Sites

Refugee Students

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