Career and Technical Pathways (3 Options)

Pathways that do not require 2.8 GPA or qualifying test scores)

Central Piedmont offers 30 different career and technical pathways designed to help you get a head start on a great career. You will earn college credits toward a certificate, diploma, or 2-year degree. These programs prioritize hands-on learning and relevant workplace skills to prepare you for your career.

• Advertising and Graphic Design - Intro to Graphic Design (PDF)
• Advertising and Graphic Design - Intro to Graphic Design for Web (PDF)
• Architectural Technology (PDF)
• Automotive Technology (PDF)
• Biomedical Equipment Technology (PDF)
• Business Administration - Business Operations (PDF)
• Business Administration – Specialization in Logistics (PDF)
• Business Administration – Project Management (PDF)
• Computer Integrated Machining (PDF)
• Construction Management - Green Building (C35190C7) (PDF)
• Criminal Justice (PDF)
• Early Childhood (PDF)
• Electrical Systems Technology (PDF)
• Geomatics Technology (PDF) (requires test scores in math to be eligible)
• Horticulture (PDF)
• Human Services Technology (PDF)
• HVAC - Specialization in Refrigeration Systems (PDF)
• Interior Design (PDF)
• Interpreter Education - Basic American Sign Language (PDF)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (PDF)
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (PDF)
• Medical Assisting (PDF)
• Medical Office Administration Certificate (PDF)
• Medical Office Administration - Procedural and Diagnostic Coding (PDF)
• Non-Destructive Examination (PDF)
• Pharmacy Technology (PDF)
• Simulation and Game Development (PDF)
• Sustainability Technologies (PDF)
• Welding Technology (PDF)

Pathways that require a 2.8 GPA or qualifying test scores)

• Accounting and Finance (PDF)
• Business Administration – Marketing (PDF)
• Cosmetology Pathway (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)
• Culinary Arts (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)
• Electronics Engineering Technology (PDF)
• Emergency Medical Science Certificate (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)
• Emergency Medical Science Diploma (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)
• Information Technology (PDF)
• IT Java Programming (PDF)
• IT Javascript (PDF)
• IT Python (PDF)
• Nurse Aide Certificate (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)

For class descriptions, prerequisite information, and more information about these areas of study, please review the program listing and the college catalog.

Pathways for Ninth and Tenth Grade Students

Freshmen and sophomores may be able to choose from the following Dual Enrollment career and technical education pathways. Ask your high school’s Career Development Coordinator or counselor if you are eligible for Dual Enrollment.

• Architectural Technology (PDF) 
• Automotive Technology (PDF) 
• Biomedical Equipment Technology (PDF) 
• Business Administration - Business Operations (PDF)
• Business Administration – Marketing (PDF)
• Business Administration – Specialization in Logistics (PDF)
• Business Administration – Project Management (PDF)
• Computer Integrated Machining (PDF)
• Construction Management (PDF) 
• Electrical Systems Technology (PDF) 
• Horticulture (PDF)
• HVAC - Specialization in Refrigeration Systems (PDF)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (PDF)
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (PDF)
• Non-Destructive Examination (PDF)
• Simulation and Game Development (PDF)
• Sustainability Technologies (PDF)
• Welding Technology (PDF)