What's Going on at Central Piedmont

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Are you a Central Piedmont student seeking a mentor, leadership opportunities, or a peer support system during your time as a student? The Umentoring mentoring program may be just what you are looking for!

Umentoring provides all-around mentoring and service for any student, male or female, who wants a little extra support to help you with whatever your goal is at Central Piedmont. The program is open to male and female students enrolled in for-college-credit courses. We offer comprehensive activities that promote your personal development, academic improvement, and other social and educational advancement needs to help you realize your goals.

Join us at a virtual information session to learn more about who your Umentoring mentor could be, how you're matched with a mentor, the benefits of joining, and how to apply for Umentoring.

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.

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

Attend an information session to learn about Central Piedmont's Electrical Lineworker program, speak with our instructors, and tour the Lineyard. 

Central Piedmont’s Electrical Lineworker training program will provide you with the academic knowledge and field skills needed to become an entry-level electrical lineworker for a private or public utility company. This field is in high demand, and companies are willing to fund employee education along with sign-on bonuses.

Upcoming Information Session Dates:

Tuesday, May 12

• Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• Location: Harper Campus, Building 4, Room 335
• Register

Thursday, June 18

• Time: 2 - 3:30 pm
• Location: Harper Campus, Building 4, Room 335
• Register

Location: Bojangles Coliseum

Review Bojangles clear bag policy (PDF).

Central Piedmont is excited to offer May Graduation Commencement ceremonies to celebrate our graduates. Keep checking this page for ceremony details as they are arranged.

Eligible graduates will receive important details regarding the ceremony directly to their student email. If you have registered for the graduation ceremony, make sure to check your student email as the ceremony approaches.

Live Stream the Event

How to Graduate

Visit Graduation Services for details on how to apply to graduate, get your cap and gown, and more.

Mini sessions are four weeks long.

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

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

May 20 - Virtual Session

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