Central Piedmont Community College. One of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas – serving more than 70,000 students annually. CPCC offers almost.
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Central Piedmont Community College• One of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas –
serving more than 70,000 students annually.
• CPCC offers almost 300 degree, diploma and certificate programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and hundreds of special interest classes.
• CPCC’s vision: “To be the national leader in workforce development.”
• Recognized as "Community College of the Year" in 2002 by the National Alliance of Business
• CPCC is a “career college,” providing programs that help people get jobs.
• CPCC is focused on student success and workforce development.
• $280 million in Mecklenburg County bonds and other construction funds will allow college to add approximately 900,000 square feet of space by 2019.
History• CPCC founded in 1963, in the Central High School
building on Elizabeth Avenue.
• One of the earliest of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges.
• Opened with 23 degree and diploma programs.
• Only three presidents in 50 years:o Dr. Richard Hagemeyer, 1963-1986o Dr. Ruth Shaw, 1986-1992o Dr. Tony Zeiss, 1992-
• In 1969, CPCC became a member of the prestigious League for Innovation in Community Colleges
Central Piedmont Community College Locations
Cato Campus8120 Grier RoadCharlotte, NC 28215704.330.4800
Central Campus1201 Elizabeth AvenueCharlotte, NC 28235704.330.2722
Harper Campus315 West Hebron StreetCharlotte, NC 28273704.330.4400
Harris Campus3210 CPCC Harris Campus DriveCharlotte, NC 28208704.330.4601
Levine Campus2800 Campus Ridge RoadMatthews, NC 28105704.330.4200
Merancas Campus11930 Verhoeff DriveHuntersville, NC 28078704.330.4100
WTVI PBS Charlotte3242 Commonwealth AvenueCharlotte, NC 28205704.372.4423
City View Center for Cosmetology1609 Alleghany StreetCharlotte, NC 28204704.330.5454
Cato Campus8120 Grier Rd., Charlotte, NC704.330.4800
• Approximate number of students enrolled: 11,950• Total employees: 135
Central Campus1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC704.330.2722
• Approximate number of students enrolled: 37,500• Total employees: 300+
Harper Campus315 West Hebron St., Charlotte, NC704.330.4400
• Approximate number of students enrolled: 8,040• Total employees: 60
Harris Campus3210 CPCC Harris Campus Dr., Charlotte, NC704.330.4601
• Approximate number of students enrolled: 10,680• Total employees: 95
Levine Campus2800 Campus Ridge Rd., Matthews, NC704.330.4200
• Approximate number of students enrolled: 28,435• Total employees: 130
Merancas Campus11930 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville, NC704.330.4100
• Approximate number of students enrolled: 11,425• Total employees: 80
City View Center for Cosmetology1600 Alleghany Rd., Charlotte, NC704.330.5454
• Approximate number of students enrolled: 50• Total employees: 10
• Approximately 46% of our students take college-level classes for credit.
• Approximately 36% of the students are enrolled in Continuing Education
programs.
• Approximately 18% of our students are enrolled in literacy programs like
GED, Adult High School and Basic Literacy courses.
• 51% are female and 49% are male.
• 47% are under age 30.
• 53% are minorities.
• 45.8% are first-generation college students.
• 96% work full- or part-time.
• CPCC has more than 5,500 international students from 168 countries.
• 7.7% of CPCC students speak a language other than English in their homes.
Student Profile
• Customized Corporate Education
• Incumbent Worker Training
• Dislocated Worker Training
• 21st Century Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships
• Pre-College: High School, GED, Adult Basic Education
• Cato Middle College – a top-performer in North Carolina
• Levine Middle College – established in 2014
• Apprenticeships
• Career and College programs for high school students
• English as a Second Language
• Remediation as on-ramp to Postsecondary Education
• Specialized Services for Veterans
Career Education & Training and Outreach at CPCC
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