What's Going on at Central Piedmont

Faculty and staff can find future calendars in the employee intranet.

Join an Information Session to learn about the Small Business Center's free business counseling, training, and workshops designed to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with business startup, business growth, job creation, and job retention.

The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont is a part of the North Carolina Small Business Center Network. 

Learn about certificates and industry-valued credentials of the leading business programs — Project Management and Agile Project Management — at Central Piedmont's free virtual project management and agile information sessions. 

You’ll get an overview of Continuing Education courses and programs, requirements, answers to your questions, and details on available options — including PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-ACP®, and SAFe® professional credentials, business certificates, and industry certifications.

Sign Up for a Free Virtual Project Management and Agile Information Session 

Reserve your seat for an information session

Upcoming sessions available: 

• Wednesday, April 14, 6 p.m. — virtual via Microsoft Teams
• Monday, April 27, 12 p.m. — virtual via Microsoft Teams
• Monday, May 4, 6 p.m. — virtual via Microsoft Teams  

Learn more about our Project Management with Agile Plus Certificate Program 

The Project Management with Agile Plus Certificate program prepares you for the PMP® and SAFe® 6.0 SSM exams. 

The Workforce Scholarships (formerly GEER) help community college students enrolling in continuing education (CE) courses and high-demand workforce training programs that lead to a state or industry-recognized credential. 

If you have any questions, email Sheila Funderburke.

Counseling Services will host Counseling on the Green, a spring wellness event for our Central Piedmont community, on the Central Campus Quad on Thursday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

This outdoor event offers students a welcoming space to de-stress, recharge, and connect with mental health and wellness resources. Designed to support student wellbeing, Counseling on the Green will offer fun, low-pressure activities while continuing to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health.

Guaranteed Admissions to Transfer to UNC Charlotte

As a 49erNext student, you will be guaranteed to be admitted to transfer to UNC Charlotte to pursue a bachelor’s degree after you complete an eligible Central Piedmont associate degree. In addition to guaranteed admissions, you'll have several other benefits as a 49erNext student. These include access to several UNC Charlotte student services. Visit the 49erNext page for more information or attend one of the below information sessions. Please note that in person information sessions will be held at UNC Charlotte.

Info Session Dates

April 16 - In Person Session

• Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
• Register here

May 20 - Virtual Session

• Time: 6 - 6:30 p.m.
• Register here
  • Meeting link will be provided after registration.

Central Piedmont Community College’s Horticulture Technology program invites you to attend its annual
Spring Plant Sale. An array of flowers, vegetables, shrubs and houseplants will be available for purchase throughout the two-day event. All proceeds will benefit the Horticulture Technology program.

Attendees can choose from a variety of items such as:

• Vegetables – tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, melons
• Herbs – basil, parsley, dill, cilantro, lavender, oregano, sage
• Flowers – zinnias, marigolds, impatiens, vinca and lots and lots of new flowers for this year!
• Houseplants – succulents, plus some other surprises

All proceeds benefit the college's horticulture technology program.

Payment Methods Accepted

• Cash
• Credit card
• Personal check

Location

Cato Campus
Horticulture Building
3645 E. WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte, N.C.

Parking is free.