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Duke Energy recently donated professional attire to Central Piedmont Community College’s Professional Clothing Closet, continuing a partnership that helps students prepare for academic, professional and workforce success. This marks the third clothing drive that the Duke Energy Foundation has spearheaded for employees in support of the college’s initiative, which has served students since 2021.

The Professional Clothing Closet provides free professional clothing to Central Piedmont students, helping remove a financial barrier many face when preparing for interviews, internships, classroom presentations, and career-connected events. Over the past year alone, nearly 350 students have registered to shop, while countless others have dropped in, underscoring the growing need for and impact of the resource.

For Lohana Fuenmayor, a student in Early Childhood Education who graduates this May, the clothing closet has been transformative. “The clothing closet has been a very enriching experience for me during my time at Central Piedmont,” she said. Now working as a preschool operations manager, Lohana shared that the clothing provided helped her feel “more confident and prepared for professional and academic settings.”

She added that knowing Duke Energy supports the closet is especially meaningful. “It shows that the broader community is invested in student success and willing to contribute in meaningful ways,” she said.

Student Na Nian echoed that sentiment, noting how the closet provides both practical support and confidence. “It helps students feel more confident when they go to interviews or professional events,” Na said. “Not every student can afford to buy formal clothes, so this program gives everyone a fair chance.”

Na also emphasized the personal impact of Duke Energy’s donation. “Their kindness makes me feel supported by the community,” she said, adding that she hopes to one day give back herself.

Through partnerships like Duke Energy’s, Central Piedmont’s Professional Clothing Closet continues to empower students and ensure access to opportunity and confidence as they pursue their goals.

A few years ago, Jay Driver downloaded the Duolingo app to learn French. Soon after, he remembers telling a colleague that if Central Piedmont Community College ever offered a student trip to France, he would love to go. 

As fate would have it, when the next semester started, he immediately saw the opportunity to visit Bordeaux as part of the Center for Global Engagement’s study abroad program during spring break in March 2026.

Jay took the trip. It was the first time he had been abroad.

“I learned a lot about myself,” Jay said. “I learned that I am willing to put myself in a position where I am uncomfortable, where things are uncertain, and I can find a way to maneuver through it and enjoy that uncertainty. 

“But I also learned a lot about French history. I learned about their commerce and their experiences during wars. It was a very educational trip. And I made a lot of new friends.”

Jay was born in Atlanta and also spent time in New York City before relocating to Charlotte 10 years ago. He graduated from high school in 2016 and entered the workforce. Although he appreciated earning money, he found himself unfulfilled, feeling work was just a “time-filler.”

He ultimately decided he wanted more stability, and a friend suggested Central Piedmont kick off his higher education career. He began in summer 2024 and is currently wrapping up his last semester studying toward an Associate in Arts degree in communication.

“Initially, I thought Central Piedmont was huge,” Jay said. “I'd never been on a college campus. But as far as the culture, it was very welcoming. Everybody was eager to help me find my way here, so that was my first impression.”

In many ways, Jay chose to study communications to grow as a person.

"I've not always been the greatest communicator,” he said. “I have been a very timid speaker, very shy, but I do have a personal interest in people, and so I learned that communication is a great way to learn more about myself and others.” 

Upon graduation, he will transfer to UNC Charlotte to study communications and psychology, with the eventual goal of getting a master’s degree in psychology and a Ph.D. in communications. He then hopes to move into communications research. 

He credits Central Piedmont with molding him.

“My best experience has been all of my instructors,” Jay said. “My instructors have been pivotal in my education. They have taken a great interest in me, but they have also helped me take a greater interest in myself.”

Among the interests they took was in Jay’s leadership qualities. Wanting to spread his wings and get more involved on campus, he gave student government a try. Today he serves as the college’s public information officer. 

Jay also took away lessons from his France trip related to his communications studies. In particular, he notes the importance of understanding the nuances of culture. What is common knowledge in one may not be in another. However, there is also much to be shared.

“I learned a lot about building relationships with people who live within a different culture and finding not only fun differences, but a lot of key similarities between us as well,” Jay said.

The students who participated in the study abroad activities were required to take a corresponding eight-week course, Intro to Communication. As part of the program, Dr. Owen Sutkowski of Central Piedmont partnered with Professor Thierry Villiard, a language teacher at the University of Bordeaux. This partnership gave the Central Piedmont communications students and engineering students overseas an opportunity to bridge not only their cultures, but also to share aspects of their academic studies.

Jay and his classmates partnered with the French students to apply communication theories. From scheduling online meetings to discuss projects (despite a six-hour time difference) to learning time management and delegation of tasks, the students created a strong sense of teamwork, a shared work ethic and a sense of understanding.

The students created a presentation on their experiences working together prior to meeting in France in March. They discussed topics such as the importance of respect during feedback, how identity influences participation and response time. This allowed Jay to be more present and aware of his communication style. He also was able to better understand the lessons from the eight-week course while sharpening his career-readiness skills.

To help get him to France, Jay earned a study abroad scholarship offered through the Center for Global Engagement. To do so required a specific GPA, letters of recommendation and multiple essays. He notes it would have been impossible to make the trip without the financial assistance it provided. The Center for Global Engagement also offered pre-departure meetings, preparation, support and guidance throughout the experience, ensuring Jay had a productive and educational trip.

Jay’s support system is far-reaching, but starts with his mother, who raised four children, and whom he explains made many sacrifices to see her children succeed. Now, he is happy to repay the favor.

Jay also says Central Piedmont has helped countless other students along the path to success by offering so many opportunities and unwavering support in a diverse setting. For Jay, one of these opportunities was the chance to study in a foreign country.

"If you have the dream, if you have the desire to study abroad, Central Piedmont and the Center for Global Engagement will support you in every way that they can,” he said. “All you have to do is take the first step and apply.”

Now, Jay hopes his story is an inspiration for others to succeed in their dreams as well.

Sometimes fate puts you in the right place at the right time. For Allison Greenwalt, simply providing a tour of Central Piedmont Community College’s Harper Campus led her to a career as an electrical lineworker.

Allison had been studying welding for a year and working toward an associate degree at Central Piedmont when she was asked to show a group of charter school students the different programs the college has to offer.

“That's when I learned about the lineworker program,” Allison said. “Sitting there listening to what all these different classes are about, something sparked whenever [the lineworking instructors] and students were talking about it.”

Seeing their passion and excitement led Allison to believe it was something she could love as well. She soon began the 16-week program. 

“Four months is nothing compared to a lifetime of opportunity,” Allison said.

Born in Chicago, Allison moved to the Charlotte area with her family when she was about five years old. She grew up in Matthews, N.C., a Charlotte suburb.

After starting college and making the switch from welding, Allison graduated from Central Piedmont’s line worker program in December 2024. During her time at the school, she spent Monday–Thursday at Harper Campus covering the basics of linework in the classroom and learning how to climb. 

"They just want to make sure you really have climbing down, because climbing is one of your basic fundamentals that you have to know when you do line work,” Allison said.

She then spent Fridays at Merancas Campus training to get her CDL.

A catalyst for the program was a $500,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, which helped Central Piedmont launch and equip the training program at its Harper Campus. The partnership ensures students train using industry-standard equipment and reflects a shared commitment to developing a skilled, local workforce for the Carolinas.

Through its vast network of relationships, a variety of companies spoke with students on campus, and Allison soon secured a job with Williams Electric — a Duke Energy contractor.

She currently works as a groundman as part of a six-person crew.

"My main job is making sure my lineman (Travis) is safe, that everything he does is safe, and that he has all the materials he needs,” Allison said. “All of us on the ground are watching the worker in the bucket because in this line of work, safety is everything.”

While she and her team work on specific sites day-to-day, during a storm she may need to be ready to work at all times, even if she isn’t technically on call.

As she progresses, Allison will be able to test to move up the ranks as her team feels she is ready.

"What makes or breaks the day truly is your crew,” she said. “My crew has been so accepting of me, not only as a woman, but as someone who’s also younger than them.”

She sees their passion and enthusiasm for the job, and it makes her feel the same way. Additionally, her lineman, Travis, takes special care to teach her every day.

“I can come into work and just have such a great mentality because I know I'm not the only one who wants to be there,” Allison said. 

She’d love to see more women get involved in the profession, and she speaks highly of all Central Piedmont has to offer. 

“The facilities and the dedication the instructors have to help you to pass is just amazing,” she said. “I never thought a community college could have this level of opportunities and resources.”

A striking 15-foot stainless steel sculpture now greets students, employees, and visitors outside Central Piedmont’s Parr Arts Building, facing E. 4th Street — an eye-catching addition made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor and the vision of local artist Tom Risser.

Created by Risser, a Charlotte-area engineer and sculptor, the abstract, untitled work began decades ago as a small, two-dimensional sketch. Over time, it evolved into a large-scale, three-dimensional form fabricated from stainless steel, featuring sweeping curves and layered elements that catch and reflect light throughout the day — and especially at night as headlights and campus lighting bring the surface to life.

Risser, who has been welding sculptures for more than two decades, originally installed the piece in the front yard of his home. As he prepared to sell the property, he hoped to find a public home where the sculpture could be safely preserved and widely enjoyed. That opportunity came when Central Piedmont expressed interest, ultimately relocating the piece to its new setting on the college’s Central Campus.

Seeing the sculpture installed outside the Parr Arts Building has been especially meaningful for Risser. “Sometimes these sculptures are part of your soul,” he said, noting the joy he felt watching students pause to photograph or admire the work as they passed by after its installation.

Designed without a prescribed meaning or title, the sculpture invites individual interpretation —whether as a figurative form, a floral shape, or even a musical instrument. Now firmly rooted on campus, the piece fulfills Risser’s ultimate goal: sharing art in a public space where it can inspire curiosity, conversation, and connection every day.

As a first-generation graduate of Central Piedmont Community College, Jeffreia Pitt feels like she broke “a generational curse” when she earned her Associate in Applied Science degree in criminal justice technology in December 2025.

“Neither one of my parents graduated from college, but they did land careers that helped support me and my brothers,” said Jeffreia, the mother of four boys. “None of my brothers went to college, but I did have a brother who attempted to go. So, this is a big deal because I broke a generational curse being 39 years old, not stopping and keeping my eye on the prize, and just staying focused.

“I hope to be able to do something that will encourage my sons to go off and do great things.”

The next generation is already on its way, as Jeffreia’s oldest son also recently graduated from Central Piedmont.

Jeffreia — who grew up with four brothers — is originally from Rocky Mount, N.C., but was raised in Charlotte. She has always enjoyed working with children and got her credentials in Early Childhood Education shortly after high school. She worked in daycares and even ran one out of her home for a while, providing meals and transportation. She also drove a school bus for six and a half years.

In 2023, she felt called to make a change and her path led her to Central Piedmont. 

“I've always been very passionate about children and just standing up and doing what's right,” she said. “When I came to Central Piedmont, I shared with one of the academic advisors some of my passions. The advisor was the one who felt like Criminal Justice Technology would be a good major for me to get into.”

Her history of working with children and studying criminal justice led an advisor to suggest she serve as a guardian ad litem, a person appointed by the court to investigate and represent the best interests of children. 

“I was able to write documents where I represented dependent, abused, and neglected children,” she said. “I actually wrote a document for a judge where she found no objections. It was the first document that was completed for this particular family involving three children, and I was the one who got the process rolling to make sure the kids were in a safe environment.”

Jeffreia speaks highly of the Criminal Justice Technology program at the college, believing the structure and lessons helped shape her.

“It helped condition and discipline me because before I came to Central Piedmont, I was not the woman that I am today,” she said.

In addition to her advisors and program instructors, Jeffreia also received support from the college in several ways to help ease her financial burden. She was awarded three separate scholarships and was part of TRIO Student Support Services for first-generation students. She believes her journey would have been a lot harder without TRIO support.

“The TRIO program really helped me a lot with tutoring, counseling and making sure that I graduated on time,” Jeffreia said. 

She also utilized services offered by Single Stop, a program providing financial assistance and emergency grants, legal and wellness support, resource referrals, tax assistance and more.

Jeffreia’s career path is still developing, as she is considering paralegal work or working as a probation officer. She was also recently accepted at UNC Charlotte. Regardless of where she ends up, Central Piedmont has provided her with a solid foundation for years to come.

“One day, maybe you'll see your next attorney,” she said.

For 38 years, Nancy Green has been a part of the fabric at Central Piedmont Community College.

Today she is the Director of Campus Printing & Signs, but nearly four decades ago, she was simply trying to find her way. 

“I was a high school dropout and mother who wanted to return to school and earn my diploma,” said Nancy, a Charlotte native. “I had a case worker, Ms. Hanes, who believed in me, encouraged me to go back to school and recommended Central Piedmont. That advice changed my life. Central Piedmont gave me a second chance, not just at education, but at believing in myself. 

“I came here looking for a diploma and I found a future.”

She ended up dedicating her life and career to college, helping students achieve their dreams and goals every day. 

At first, Nancy was employed as a student worker in the print shop while earning her high school diploma and taking graphic arts classes. She eventually learned of an available part-time press operator position, which led to a lifetime of campus printing work. She started full-time as a reprographic clerk handling the reproduction of documents in 1989 and held that role until 2006, when she transitioned into a supervisor position. Since 2015, she has been in a director role. She also returned to school to receive her graphic arts degree in 2008.

“Every project has a purpose, and every deadline matters,” she said. “It is hands-on work where I can see my results, and I feel valued for what I contribute to our staff and students.”

Nancy manages operations, supports her team and works with departments across campus. She and the staff meet deadlines, solve problems and turn out finished material ranging from brochures to signs. Over the years, Nancy has witnessed significant changes in the printing operation.

“The biggest change has been in technology, moving from manual, traditional printing to fast, digital production,” she said. “The pace is quicker and the expectations are higher.”

She has also seen Central Piedmont itself change, noting the expansion and growth of Central Campus since her earliest days at the college. In fact, she has worked in three different buildings and under three different college presidents. 

But she is also quick to explain that the college’s commitment to serving the community has remained the same. In her years, she’s watched Central Piedmont continually embrace new technology and become even more student-focused. In fact, she believes the college sees more young, traditional students than ever.

Nancy also began a generational legacy at Central Piedmont, with her three children and three of her grandchildren all having been students at the college at one time in their lives. 

“I advocate Central Piedmont to anybody who is starting out, especially when you don’t know where you want to go,” she said.

In August, Nancy is planning to retire from Central Piedmont after nearly four decades of service. She doesn’t know what she’ll do just yet, but as a deeply spiritual person, she is planning to simply look out her back door and say, “Lord, thank you.”

She’ll miss meeting new people and learning new technology, but she knows Campus Printing & Signs is in good hands. She’ll also be forever grateful for what the college has meant in her life and is excited to see what the future holds.

“As someone who came here for a second chance, it’s been powerful to watch Central Piedmont create those opportunities for generations of students to come,” she said.

For nearly 40 years, Nancy has been part of an untold number of special moments at the college and made a difference in countless students’ lives.

• Community College Month highlights affordable education, clear pathways to careers and four‑year degrees
• Central Piedmont powers Charlotte’s workforce through apprenticeships, employer partnerships and hands‑on learning

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Central Piedmont Community College will celebrate Community College Month throughout April, spotlighting the college’s role as a gateway to opportunity, a driver of the regional workforce and a pillar of support for students and the broader community.

Since opening its doors in 1963, Central Piedmont has been rooted in access, opportunity and strong community partnerships. Today, the college serves more than 52,000 students annually across six campuses in Mecklenburg County, offering education and training that directly connects learners to in‑demand careers and four‑year transfer pathways.

“Community colleges transform lives every day, and this month gives us the opportunity to share that impact with our community,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont. “We meet students where they are — whether they’re starting college for the first time, changing careers, or gaining new skills to advance in the workforce.” 

Powering the region’s workforce

As one of the largest community colleges in North Carolina, Central Piedmont serves as a critical workforce engine for the Charlotte region. The college collaborates with businesses and industry partners to offer:

• 20 apprenticeship programs
• 250 work-based learning opportunities 
• More than 60 customized training solutions

In addition, continuing education and accelerated training programs allow individuals to reskill or upskill quickly in high‑growth fields — from artificial intelligence and transportation to healthcare and skilled trades.

“Being given the option to work and get paid to learn was very appealing,” said Kent Harrington, a 2025 graduate in Mechatronics Engineering Technology who had an apprenticeship with Blum. Throughout the apprenticeship, Kent gained extensive technical and workplace skills, from operating CNC machinery and working across diverse teams to learning financial management and effective communication.

Affordable education with real value

Central Piedmont is committed to keeping higher education within reach, offering education options to meet the needs of students and their budget.

• $46,000+ in potential savings by starting at Central Piedmont and transferring to a four‑year institution
• More than 50% of students receive financial aid
• $4+ million provided in scholarships annually

Students can further reduce costs through dual enrollment, which allows eligible high school students to earn tuition-free college credit, and apprenticeships allow students to gain paid, hands-on experience while covering tuition costs. 

“I went through a lot of financial hardships, so deciding to go to school was a big life-changer for me,” said Daisy Corea, an Ophthalmic Medical Personnel student. “It was something that I wanted to do, but I wasn't sure where to start. I was too afraid of the commitment of having to pay off student loans and student debt. But Central Piedmont really did make it easy for me, and with the security of being able to jump right into the career of my dreams, it's so comforting.”

More than a college

Beyond the classroom, Central Piedmont serves as a vital community resource, offering affordable services, cultural events and more for residents of Mecklenburg County and beyond.

• The college’s Small Business Center helps more than 350 entrepreneurs and small business owners launch and grow 
• The community dental clinic serves nearly 1,000 patients annually
• English as a Second Language (ESL) and adult literacy programs empower residents to build skills, expand opportunities and participate fully in community life
• More than 90,000 community members attend performances or lectures and visit our art galleries across our campuses each year

A collaboration that had been in the works for months recently came to fruition. At the Central Piedmont Community College Simulation Center, the college’s Nursing program collaborated for two days with the Interpreter Education program to run a stroke scenario.  

But not only was the patient having a stroke, they were also users of American Sign Language and utilized interpreting services to access communication.

The collaboration was the brainchild of Kate Durkee, Central Piedmont interpreter education instructor. 

“In our field of interpreting, it has been found that we often don't get enough practice in real-life situations,” Durkee said. “Because of the accessibility of video recordings and being able to practice in front of a screen, there's been a lot of skills practice and drilling in that 2D format. But it strips away the opportunity to work with real people who are going to move and react and respond in different ways. Research shows that even if student interpreters do not have the skills yet to interpret in a medical facility, the experience of trying is really helpful and can really grow their skills.”

Durkee reached out to Laura Cragg, director of the simulation center, who in turn put out a call to department chairs in health sciences. Christi Champion, department chair of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Bridge program, thought it would be an ideal opportunity for her students. Those individuals work in healthcare and are already licensed nurses. Now, they are taking another step to obtain an associate degree in nursing.  

“I thought this was a great idea,” Champion said. “It is very realistic that anybody who walks into the hospital could have a Deaf patient or a hard-of-hearing patient. I felt that my students specifically have some more critical thinking skills than the other nursing students who are not licensed yet and do not have as much practice in the healthcare facility.”

Nursing students began the scenario with an assessment determining the patient is Deaf and having a stroke, while also recognizing the need to call an interpreter.  

After a short time — to increase realism and real-life anxiety — interpreter students came into the room and interpreted for all parties, communicating with the nurses as they continued patient care.  

Nursing students also learned about alternative communication techniques, such as communication boards, pointing, gesturing, writing, and showing before doing that they could use while awaiting interpreting services.

The participants who played the role of the patients are faculty for the ASL program and are themselves Deaf.  

Katie Linker served as one of the patients.  

“Everyone was learning so much from one another,” she said. “You could see the nursing students and the interpreting students really collaborating and talking through Deaf culture, communication access, nursing, and healthcare. Everyone left with something that they can utilize for next time.”

Cragg says that in the science of simulation, debriefing is the most important part.

“It’s where the education really happens,” she said. “I always say people do the right thing for the wrong reason, or they do the wrong things for the right reason. Maybe their thought process was great, but then they just made the wrong decision on how to act on it. We get that conversation going and also encourage them to discuss their emotions in this psychologically safe environment.”

The overwhelming takeaway was that students all wanted to advocate for the patient, but in this scenario, understanding how to do that and who to communicate with was the greater challenge.  

In healthcare, the scenario simulated is known as a “low-volume, high-risk" situation. Because stroke care is extremely time-sensitive, any delay in communication can directly delay treatment. For Deaf patients, communication barriers can slow assessment, diagnosis, and decision-making, increasing the time to intervention. In stroke care, “time is brain,” meaning that every minute without treatment can result in additional loss of brain tissue.

Some interpreter students will go into the interpreting field of healthcare when they graduate. This experience gave them an opportunity to learn what it will be like in a real situation and see how different it is to interpret normal conversation from a medical conversation. The signs and terminology are different, and many patients have cognitive and/or physical deficits, which makes interpreting more difficult. This patient had right-sided weakness due to the stroke, making it hard to sign, and therefore harder for the interpreter students to understand what was being signed to them.

Medical interpreting is typically pursued as a specialization post-graduation for interpreting students, due to the intricacies and urgency required.

“Medical interpreting compared to conversational interpreting is a higher level,” Linker said. “There's more terminology because some of those medical words are quite complex.

"There are some terms that may not be fully understood by the patient, but the interpreter has to know and understand the meaning behind it or be able to request clarification. They must be able to accurately explain what the word means.”  

Though their roles differ, interpreters and nurses are both patient advocates.

Champion saw both students and faculty learning together as they developed a deeper understanding of one another’s roles and strengths, and how they could support each other. To her, it was like light bulbs coming on.

“People were putting things together; things were making sense,” she said. “They had this critical thinking going on. That, to me, is an invaluable part of sim and any learning experience.”

By learning the perspective of a Deaf patient, the nursing students were able to better understand the importance of continuous communication. Keeping patients informed of their situation and care is critical as not all patients communicate the same way. The sim center also saw firsthand the value of communication, as the staff needed to utilize an alternative visual method to communicate with Linker and tell her when to progress her symptoms as she played a patient.  

The goal is to continue the simulation with other programs, providing students with real-life training they can take into their careers in Mecklenburg County and beyond. 

• College to add barbering, nail technology and esthetics programs in August 2026
• Expanded programs provide affordable community services while building skilled workforce

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Central Piedmont Community College is transforming and expanding facilities at its Harris Campus into Mecklenburg County’s hub for hands-on learning in cosmetic arts, barbering, and massage therapy. The renovation and program expansion reflects the college’s continued commitment to preparing a skilled, workforce-ready talent pipeline while providing affordable beauty and wellness services to the community.

The renovated facility - formerly the Harris I building that will now be called the Cosmetic Arts building - will welcome students beginning with the fall semester in August 2026. Features will include modern, professional salon and massage therapy spaces designed to mirror real-world industry environments. Students will train by serving real clients, gaining practical experience while providing accessible, low-cost beauty and wellness services to the community.

“We’re turning passion into a profession,” said Dr. Heather Hill, Central Piedmont’s provost. “These best-in-class facilities at Harris Campus create direct and meaningful pathways into in-demand careers and prepare students to be confident, skilled, and workforce-ready from day one.”

• Partnership expands access, strengthens advising, reduces costs, and increases bachelor's completion
• Central Piedmont offers nearly 20 guaranteed admission transfer partnerships

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Central Piedmont Community College and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke have announced a new guaranteed admission transfer partnership designed to make the path from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree clearer, more coordinated, and more affordable for students.

The new agreement, known as BraveNation Advantage, creates a defined, student-centered transfer pathway that aligns academic advising, course planning, and support services between the two institutions. Through this partnership, eligible Central Piedmont students who complete designated coursework will be guaranteed admission to UNC Pembroke, reducing uncertainty and helping them stay on track to earning a four-year degree.

“BraveNation Advantage connects two institutions around a single student journey,” said Dr. Heather Hill, provost at Central Piedmont. “By clearly mapping how credits transfer and strengthening support at every step, we’re helping students move forward with confidence toward a bachelor’s degree and the career opportunities that follow.”

“This partnership with Central Piedmont Community College expands access and creates a clear, supportive pathway for students to continue their education at UNC Pembroke,” said Dr. Kelly Brennan, vice chancellor for Enrollment at UNCP. “Through BraveNation Advantage, students gain early access to advising, resources and a university community that is committed to their success from day one.”

Key benefits of the BraveNation Advantage partnership include:

• A more seamless and predictable transfer process, aligning academic pathways between Central Piedmont and UNC Pembroke.
• Clear progression toward a bachelor’s degree, helping students understand how earned credits apply to UNC Pembroke programs.
• Stronger advising and coordinated support, guiding students through critical academic and planning milestones.

The agreement builds on Central Piedmont’s long-standing commitment to transfer excellence. The college maintains partnerships with more than 30 four-year colleges and universities, including:

• Statewide transfer agreements to UNC System universities
• Nearly 20 guaranteed admission agreements
• Twenty “2+2” programs for Associate in Applied Science graduates
• Five honors transfer agreements
• Two additional specialized transfer opportunities