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Central Piedmont announces changes to Board of Trustees
- Caldwell Rose and Khalif Rhodes reappointed, Pat Rodgers and Brad Muller newly appointed
- Trustees elect new leaders to oversee Board
Central Piedmont Community College shared multiple updates regarding its Board of Trustees during today’s Trustee meeting.
Reappointment and new appointments…
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Central Piedmont secures nearly $500,000 grant to grow AI talent pipeline, fuel Charlotte’s tech workforce
- College receives $474,038 from the National Science Foundation to expand its Artificial Intelligence associate degree program and grow local tech talent.
- College’s AI degree prepares students for in-demand roles in data analytics and machine learning, offering annual starting salaries ranging from $60,000 to $75,000.
- 88% of local employers are actively hiring for AI-skilled positions. …
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Last Call: Central Piedmont invites Charlotte-area youth to step into the spotlight at summer theater program
- Empowering Charlotte’s youth: Summer Theatre Academy offers teens hands-on training and personal growth through performance and backstage arts.
- Building community through creativity: Program fosters confidence, collaboration, and connection among diverse students ages 15 and older.
- Affordable access to the arts: For just $400, high school students gain four weeks of professional instruction, culminating in a full-stage musical production. …
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Charlotte AI Summit to Bring Together Experts and Innovators to Central Piedmont Community College on June 20
- Free, public event exploring the impact of AI across industries, hosted June 20 at Central Piedmont Community College
- Keynote speakers from Amazon Web Services, Compass Group, Gartner and SEI
- Hands-on workshops, expert panels and insights into AI careers and innovation in the Carolinas
Central Piedmont Community College, in partnership with Mint Hill Marketing and the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, will host the…
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CEENTA and Central Piedmont launch Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship to address the region’s growing eye care workforce needs
- New paid apprenticeship: CEENTA and Central Piedmont launch program to address critical eye care staffing shortage.
- Earn while you learn: Six-month program offers classroom learning plus paid, hands-on clinical training.
- No student debt: Tuition, fees, and books are covered for participants.
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. (CEENTA) and Central Piedmont Community College are deepening their longstanding partnership…
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The region’s best investment: Central Piedmont’s Class of 2025 builds lives and fuels the economy
- Central Piedmont celebrated 1,736 graduates at two May 15 ceremonies, highlighting how education transforms lives and communities.
- Nearly half of the graduates entered high-demand industries, from health care to tech and skilled trades.
- Graduates like Shenise Young, Chloe Mbongo, and others shared powerful stories of resilience and hope.
On May 15, Central Piedmont Community College awarded degrees, diplomas, and credentials to 1,736 students whose personal and academic…
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Community Partners Help Launch Central Piedmont’s “Accelerate to Success” Program for 25 CMS Students
- Rising CMS seniors can take 14 credit hours of automotive classes
- Funding provided by Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation, Faison Enterprises, and The Merancas Foundation, in partnership with the Charlotte ToolBank
- Program offers weekly financial supplement, free toolkit, and more …
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Central Piedmont reaches 33,000 students, reinforces role as Charlotte's economic engine
- Central Piedmont sets a new enrollment record with 33,000 students for Spring 2025
- Programs aligned with local workforce needs are helping students transition directly into careers
- Employers praise the college’s graduates for being prepared, professional, and job-ready
Central Piedmont Community College has officially enrolled 33,000 students for the spring 2025 term, setting a new institutional record and marking…
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Duke Energy Donates Thousands of Professional Clothing Items to Central Piedmont
- Duke Energy employees support Central Piedmont students in need of clothes for interviews and jobs
- Donations provide clothes for up to 200 students per month
- Central Piedmont is looking to expand this service to multiple campuses
Duke Energy employees made a major contribution to Central Piedmont Community College’s Professional Clothing Closet, donating thousands of…
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Central Piedmont launches the Community Lifeline to strengthen emergency response training and workforce development
- Builds a stronger emergency response workforce through expanded education, delivering benefits for Mecklenburg County residents
- Provides cutting-edge facilities for realistic, hands-on emergency response training
- Creates one of the most significant workforce development projects in the college’s history
Central Piedmont Community College, in collaboration with Mecklenburg County and local first responder agencies, is launching The Community…