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That WorksEducation
www.cccc.edu
Steps to get you started in college8college credit inhigh school16
Don’t let tight finances keep you from a college
education (page 4)!
Paying for your college
education
•Accounting
• AssociateDegreeNursing
• AssociateinArts(UniversityTransfer)
• AssociateinFineArts(UniversityTransfer)
• AssociateinScience(UniversityTransfer)
• AutomotiveRestorationTechnology
• AutomotiveSystemsTechnology
• Barbering
• BasicLawEnforcementTraining(BLET)
• BioprocessTechnology
• BioprocessTechnology–BioQuality
• BroadcastingProductionTechnology
• BusinessAdministration
• ComputerEngineeringTechnology
• Computer–AidedDraftingTechnology
• ComputerInformationTechnology
• Computer–IntegratedMachiningwithanemphasisinTool,Die,andMoldMaking
• Cosmetology
• CriminalJusticeTechnology
• CriminalJusticeTechnology– LatentEvidence
• CulinaryArts
• DentalAssisting
• DentalHygiene
• EarlyChildhood
• ElectronicsEngineeringTechnology
• Esthetics
• HealthcareManagementTechnology
• HumanResourcesManagement
• HumanServicesTechnology
• IndustrialSystemsTechnology
• IndustrialSystemsTechnology– Bio–maintenance
• LaserandPhotonicsTechnology
• LibraryandInformationTechnology
•MedicalAssisting
•MedicalOfficeAdministration
•MotorcycleMechanics
• NetworkingTechnology
•OfficeAdministration
• ParalegalTechnology
• PhysicalTherapistAssistant
• PracticalNursing
• School–AgeEducation
• SustainabilityTechnologies
• SustainableAgriculture
• TelecommunicationsInstallationandMaintenance
• VeterinaryMedicalTechnology
•WeldingTechnology
Programs of StudyWith so many options, CCCC has something for everyoneCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeoffersawidevarietyofprogramsatitsthreecampuslocationsandmultipleinstructionalsitesthroughoutChatham,Harnett,andLeecounties.Withintheseprograms,studentscanearnassociatedegrees,collegetransfercredits,diplomas,orcertificates.Someprogramsareofferedentirely,orinpart,viaonlinedistanceeducation.
WelcometoCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege!
Weinviteyoutojoinusforanexciting,interesting,andenrichingjourneyofeducationandself-discovery.
AsaCCCCstudent,youwillgaintheknowledgeandskillstomovesuccessfullyintotheworkplaceortocontinueyoureducationatafour-yearcollegeoruniversity.
Alongtheway,youwillalsogainmoreconfidenceinandknowledgeofyourselfandyourgoalsasyoustudy,work,andconnectwithotherstudentsinserviceandfunactivities.
CentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeoffershighqualityeducationatanaffordablecost.WithdayandeveningclassesatcampusesandcentersinChatham,Harnett,andLeecounties,aswellasonline,aneducationatCCCCisreadilyaccessible.
CentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeisstudent-focused.Faculty,staff,andadministratorsarecommittedtohelpingyouachieveyoureducationalgoals.ResearchdoneforCNNMoney,theworld’slargestbusinesswebsite,rankedCCCC65thinthenationforitssuccessinhelpingstudentstograduateorsuccessfullytransfer.
Anexcitingjourneyofeducation,lifepreparation,andself-discoveryawaitsyou.Youhavetakenthefirststepbyreadingthisguide.ComeandcontinuethatjourneyatCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege!
Dr. T. Eston “Bud” Marchant
President,Central CarolinaCommunity College
President’s welcome letterAn exciting journey of education, life preparation, and self-discovery awaits you.
Learning that fits your lifestyleAre you ready for distance learning?
Paying for your college educationPrepare for college by learning about your financial aid options.
4 majors in demand Learn more about these four majors at CCCC
8 Steps to get you started at CCCC Starting classes is easier than you might think with these 8 stepsChatham and
Harnett spotlightFind out more about educational opportunities in these two counties Helping the
community and businesses See what the economic and community development division offers
Start where you are We can help you further your education, whether you’re a traditional or adult student.
My story, my college CCCC success stories
College credit in high school Don’t wait until you graduate high school to start your college education!
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Distance EducationAgreateducationisascloseasyourcomputerscreen!Whetheryouwanttoearncollegecredit,learnajobskill,orenrichyourleisuretime,justclickonCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’swebsite,www.cccc.edu,andopentoexciting,interestingcourses.Curriculum,continuingeducation,andadulteducationclassesareavailable.Findthedistanceeducationclassesthatworkforyou,whateveryourschedule,whereveryouare,andwhateveryourgoal!
Curriculum Curriculumdistanceeducationclassesearncollegecreditsthatwilltransfertomostfour-yearinstitutions.Someclassesprovideinteractivelearningexperiences,whileothersaredoneindividuallyandfiteasilyintoyourbusyschedule.Stillothersarehybrid,combiningseatedandonlineclasssessions.Semester,eight-week,andtwelve-weeksessionsareavailable.CCCCusesBlackboardLearnasitsonlinecoursemanagementsystem.getinstantaccesstoallofyourBlackboardLearn™coursesonthegowithyourmobiledevices.Checkgrades,posttodiscussionforums,viewimportantclassannouncements,readanddownloadassignments,uploadcontent,andmore.
Imanagemytimeeffectively.
Ilearnmorefromstudyingathomeratherthansittinginclass.
Isubmitschoolassignmentsontime.
Ihaveaboveaveragereadingandwritingskills.
Iamanindependentlearneranddon’tneedtorelyonmy
instructortolearn. Icandevotesixormorehoursperweektoeachofmy
distancecourses. IcanutilizeMicrosoftWordeasily.
IcaneasilyaccessacomputerandtheInternetany
dayoftheweek. Iknowhowtocutandpasteorattachadocumenttoane-mail.
Icandownloadsoftwareandcreate,save,andmanagefileson
mycomputer.
earning that fits your lifestyleLonline learning
Are You Ready for Distance Learning?
Hereisaquicksurveytoassesshowyoumightdoinanonlinelearning
environment.0 to4checks–Maybeyoushouldstick toa traditional
classroomsetting;5to7checks–giveonlineachance.Itjustmightwork
foryou;7ormorechecks–Lookslikeonlinelearningisagoodfitforyou.
LearnmoreaboutallthegreatcurriculumprogramsofferedbyCCCCviadistanceeducationbyvisitingwww.cccc.edu/deorcalling(919)718-7529.
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earning that fits your lifestyleonline learning
Continuing EducationCoursesareofferedtoprepareyouforacareerorteachyouskillsandinformationtoenrichyourleisureandlifestyle.Onlinehealthoccupationsandemergencyserviceclassesaffordopportunitiestoprepareyoutoearnjob-readycertificates.CreditsforContinuingEducationclassesdonottransfertofour-yearcollegesoruniversities.
FormoreinformationaboutonlineContinuingEducationclasses,visitwww.cccc.edu/ecd/departments/distanceeducation,orcontactaContinuingEducationoffice:(919)545-8044inChathamCounty,(910)814-8823inHarnettCounty,or(919)777-7793inLeeCounty.
ed2goTheContinuingEducationDepartmentpartnerswithEducationTogo,aleadingproviderofonlinelearningforadults,tomakeavailableawidevarietyofclassesfromarttowebtechnologyandjustaboutanythinginbetween.Alled2goclassesearnContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs),butdonottransfertocollegesoruniversities.Formoreinformation,visitwww.ed2go.com/cccc.
College and Career ReadinessFinishinghighschoolhasjustgottenalotmoreconvenient!StudyforyourAdultHighSchoolorgeneralEducationalDevelopment(gED)diplomathroughCCCC’sCollege&CareerReadinessdistanceeducation.Don’tworryaboutthecost–it’sfree!Notuitionorbookstobuy!FormoreinformationaboutthisandotherCCRprograms,visitwww.cccc.edu/ccreadinessorcontactaCollegeandCareerReadinessoffice:(919)545-8663inChathamCounty,(910)814-1123inHarnettCounty,or(919)777-7701inLeeCounty.
CCCC Mobile AppAlwayshavewhat’shappeningatCentralCarolina
CommunityCollegeinthepalmofyourhandbyconnectingwithalltheseprogramsandothercollegeresourcesthroughCCCC’smobileapp,availablethroughwww.cccc.edu/bbmobile,orat“googleplay”orthe“AppStore.”
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Ifyoucantakecollege-levelcoursesthroughyourhighschool,doso.Asapublichighschoolstudent,youpaynothingfortuitionorbooks.Checktomakesurethecreditswilltransfer.See“CollegecreditinHighSchool”,page16.Savewhatmoneyyoucantowardyoureducation.Incomefromapart-timejobcanbeabighelp.
CutyourcostforaqualityeducationbyattendingCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege.Thecostoftuitionisfarlessthanatstateorprivatecolleges,universities,andvocationalschools.UsetheNetPriceCalculatoratwww.cccc/financialaid/NetPriceCalculatortoestimateyourcostsforattendingCCCC.
AtCCCC,youcanearnacertificate,diploma,orAssociateinAppliedSciencedegreeincareersfromaccountingtoweldingatafractionofthecostatotherinstitutions.YoucanalsoearnanAssociateinArts,AssociateinFineArts,orAssociateinSciencedegreethatwillenableyoutotransfertomanyfour-yearinstitutionswithadvancedclassstanding.
Toapplyforfinancialaid,youmustcompletetheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA).IttakesaboutamonthtoreceiveaStudentAidReport(SAR)fromthefederalFAFSAprocessor.CCCC’sFinancialAidOfficeusestheSARtodetermineyourfinancialaideligibility.MoreinformationabouttheFAFSAisfoundatwww.cccc.edu/financialaid/apply.
ToapplyforfinancialaidatCCCC,youmusthavemetallthecollege’sadmissionrequirements.Informationaboutthemisavailableonlineatwww.cccc.edu/registrar.
Don’t let tight finances keep you from a college education!
Paying for your college education
Central Carolina Community College’s Financial Aid office will work with you to help you find available resources to pay for your education.
There are a number of things you can do to plan for your college education:
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*Source: The College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2011
Average Private University$27,015
Average Public University $5,685 In-State
CCCC$2,216 In-State
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Paying for your college education
Grants:grantsaremoney,usuallyfromfederalorstategovernmentagencies,thatareawardedtocollegestudentswhomeetthegrantrequirements.grantsdonothavetobepaidback.
a. Federal Grants1.FederalPellgrantsareawardedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.Theyarethefoundationoffederalstudentfinancialaid.
2. FederalSupplementalEducationOpportunitygrants(FSEOg)areforundergraduateswithexceptionalfinancialneed.Fundingforthisprogramislimited.Earlyfilingisstronglyrecommended.
3.U.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairsVeteransBenefits—IfyouareaveteranoftheUnitedStatesmilitary,youmayreceivemoneyforeducation.Visitwww.gibill.va.govformoreinformation.
b. State Grants1.NorthCarolinaCommunityCollegegrants(NCCCg)areawardedtolegalresidentsofNorthCarolinawhoenrollforatleastsixcredithours.
2.NorthCarolinaEducationalLotteryScholarships(NCELS)areawardedtolegalresidentsofNorthCarolinawhoenrollforatleastsixcredithours.
c. other Grants1.ChildCareAssistanceProgramgrantsareavailablethroughthecollege’sSpecialPrograms
CoordinatorinStudentServices.Theyarebasedongreatestneedandavailableonalimitedbasisforstudentsenrolledfull-time.
2.Othermiscellaneousgrantsmayalsobeavailable.
Scholarships:Youmaybeeligibleforscholarshipstohelpyoupayforyourcollegeeducation.Scholarshipscanbebasedonacademicperformance,major,talent,achievement,orotherspecificqualification.Theydonothavetobepaidback.Avarietyofscholarshipsareavailablethroughthestate,individuals,businesses,andcivicandserviceorganizations:
a.TheCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeFoundationoffersscholarshipsprovidedbydonors,manyforspecificmajors.Thelistandapplicationformareavailableatwww.cccc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.
b.TheCollegeFoundationofNorthCarolinaprovidesexcellentinformationonpreparingandpayingforcollege.Visitwww.cfnc.org.
c.Scholarships.commatchesupNorthCarolinaresidentswithavailablefinancialaid,aswellasprovidinginformationonmanycolleges.Visitwww.scholarships.com.
d.Fastwebisanotheronlineresourcetocheckforfinancialaid.Visitwww.fastweb.com.
Work-Study:TheFederalWork-StudyProgramoffersemploymentopportunitiestoeligiblestudentswhowanttoearnmoneytoassistwitheducationalcosts.Alimitednumberofwork-studypositionsareavailableeachsemestertohelpstudentsearnmoneytopayforcollege.
Loans:Beverycarefulabouttakingouteducationalloans.Thesemustbepaidback,withinterest.Manystudentscreatefinancialproblemsforthemselvesbyborrowingmorethantheycanreasonablypayback.
Note:CCCCdoesNOTparticipateinthefederalDirectStaffordLoansorEducationalLoanprograms.
Therearemanywaystopayforacollegeeducationandmanyresourcestohelpyoudiscoverthem.getmoreinformationatthewebsitesoftheCCCCFinancialAidOfficeoroneoftheotherorganizationslisted.AcollegeeducationatCCCCisaffordable!
Central Carolina Community College awards financial aid from various sources based on your individual need, eligibility, and funding availability. The following are the primary sources for education funding. Continuing financial aid is contingent on maintaining satisfactoryacademic progress.
Types of Aid
CCCC$2,216 In-State
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MaJors4MedicalAssistingisapeople-focused,interestingcareerwithalotofvariety.
MedicalAssistantshelpmedicalofficesrunsmoothlyandefficientlyusingtheirskillsinbothofficemanagementandhealthcareservices.
MedicalAssistingisoneofthefastestgrowingcareersinthenation.Itisastablecareerfield,withjobsplentifulthroughoutthenationaswellaslocally.
CentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’stwo-yearAssociateinAppliedScienceinMedicalAssistingdegreeprogramandone-yearDiplomaprogramtrainstudentsinawiderangeofskills,fromclericaltolabprocedures.Studentsalsocompletea240-hourclinicalexternship,gainingexperienceinamedicalofficesetting.
graduatescansitfortheNationalCertificationwiththeAmericanAssociationofMedicalAssistants.Theyarequalifiedtoworkinadoctor’soffice,urgentcarefacility,specialtyoffice,orhospital.
News,entertainment,andeducationreacharoundtheworldthroughmassmedia.Themediadependonteamsoftalented,skilled,enthusiasticpeopletowrite,design,create,produce,film,record,edit,anddoalltheotherjobsrequiredtoturnaconceptintoamarketablereality.
Abroadcastingcareercantakesomeonewiththeneededskillsasfarasthepersonispreparedtogo,whetherthatisrunningalocalradiostationorproducingnewsandentertainmentformajoroutlets.
Bepartoftheinterestingandfast-pacedworldofmasscommunicationbygainingmarketable,in-demandskillswithanAssociateinAppliedScienceinBroadcastingProductionTechnology,ordiplomasinradioortelevisionproduction.gainskillsandconfidencethroughworkinghands-onatCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’stelevisionchannelandtwoFMradiostations.
Thentakeyourplaceintheexcitingworldofmasscommunication!
Medicalassisting1 Broadcasting Production
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in demand
Nearlyhalfoftoday’sweldingworkforceisapproachingretirement,creatinganunprecedenteddemandfornewskilledwelders.
Weldersarecreatorsandbuilders.Withtheirknowledgeandskills,theyuseheattofusemetalsorthermoplastics.Technologyhasrevolutionizedweldingwithnewtechniques,equipment,andmaterials.
Atwo-yearWeldingTechnologyDiplomaopensthedoortowell-payingjobswithalotofgrowthpotential.Careeropportunitiesexistnotonlyintheweldingandmetalworkingindustries,butalsoinconstruction,manufacturing,fabrication,sales,qualitycontrol,andsupervision.
Welderswithadiplomaandworkexperiencecantakecertificationexaminationsthatqualifythemforadvancementtospecializedpositions,suchasacertifiedroboticarcwelderorcertifiedweldingsupervisor.Manyweldersruntheirownbusinesses,enjoyingtheopportunitytobeself-employed.
ElectronicsEngineeringTechnologyisanexcitingcareerfieldwherecreativity,attentiontodetail,andexcellentskillsinmathandsciencepayoffininteresting,well-paying,hands-onwork.
Electronicsengineeringtechniciansassistengineersinthedesignanddevelopmentofcomputers,communicationsequipment,medicalmonitoringdevices,andotherelectricalequipmentandelectronicdevices.
CentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’sAssociateinAppliedScienceinElectronicsEngineeringTechnologyprogrampreparesstudentsforworkasengineeringassistantsorelectronictechnicians.Instructionishands-onandincludesnumerousindividualandteamlabprojects.
graduatesareindemand,findingworkinfieldssuchastelecommunications,medicalelectronics,andautomatedsystems.Theyoftenworkinproductevaluationandtesting,usingmeasuringanddiagnosticequipmenttoadjust,test,andrepairawidevarietyofelectronicssystems.
Weldingtechnology3 Electronics Engineering
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Step4APPLY FoR FINANCIAL AID
Startyourapplicationforfinancialaidonlineatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.Selectap-propriateacademicyear,includeCCCC’sfederalschoolcode(005449),andsignyourapplicationelectronicallyutilizingyourPIN(www.pin.ed.gov).Notethattheprocesscantakefourtosixweeks.Nofinancialaidcanbeawardeduntilalladmissionrequirementsarecomplete.
Step3TAKE A PLACEMENT TEST
Beforeyoucanregisterforclasses,you’llneedtotakeplacementtest.SAT,ACT,Compass,Asset,orAccuplacerscoreswithinthepastfiveyearsareacceptable.Studentsmayalsopresentanofficialcollegetranscriptshowingsuccessfulcompletionofanappropri-ateEnglishand/orMathcourse.Ifneeded,contacttheappropriatecampustoscheduleaplacementtestingappointment.
LillingtonCampus:(910)814-8863PittsboroCampus:(919)545-8029SanfordCampus:(919)718-7300
Step2SEND oFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS YouwillneedtosendtheCCCCAd-missionsOfficeanofficialtranscriptfromyourhighschool,gEDprogram,college,orvocationalschool.Officialcollegetranscriptsarereviewedforapplicabletransfercredittowardsyourprogramofstudy.IfyouarepursuinganAlliedHealthprogramorusingVeteransBenefits,youwillberequiredtosubmitofficialtranscripts
fromallcollegesattended.
Step1APPLY FoR ADMISSIoN
Completeyourapplicationeitheronlineorthroughaprintedversion.SubmitapaperapplicationtotheAdmissionsOfficeatthecampusnearestyouormailitto:CentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeAdmissionsOffice,1105KellyDrive,Sanford,NC27330.Or,clickon“ApplyNow”onthecollege’swebsite,www.cccc.edu,tocompleteanapplicationonline.Thereisnocosttoapply.
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Step8GET STuDENT ID ANDPARKING PERMITIDcardsareprocessedthroughStudentServicesinPittsboroandthecollegeslibrariesinSanfordandLillington.ParkingpermitscanbeobtainedattheBusinessOfficeinSanfordoratthefrontofficesinLil-lingtonandPittsboro.
Step7PuRCHASE TEXTBooKS
Thebooklist,prices,andim-portantbookstoredatescanbeviewedonlineatwww.cccc.edu/bookstore.
Step6PAY TuITIoN AND FEES
Tuitionandfeesaresubjecttochangeeachaca-demicyearforin-stateandout-of-statestudentsandaredueinfullbythespecifiedduedate.Non-paymentresultsinallclassesbeingdropped(unlessyouhavebeenawardedfinancialaid),andre-regis-trationisonaspace-availablebasis.FeesarepaidattheSanfordCampus(BusinessOfficeinHocka-dayHall),attheLillingtonCampus(MainOfficeoftheMirielloAdministrationBuilding),atthePittsboroCampus(MainOfficeofBuildingOne),oronlinevia
Step5BE ADVISED AND
REGISTER FoR CLASSES
Youwillneedtocomeinduringthe
specifiedtimetobeadvisedandregistered
byanadmissionscounselor.
Step4APPLY FoR FINANCIAL AID
Startyourapplicationforfinancialaidonlineatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.Selectap-propriateacademicyear,includeCCCC’sfederalschoolcode(005449),andsignyourapplicationelectronicallyutilizingyourPIN(www.pin.ed.gov).Notethattheprocesscantakefourtosixweeks.Nofinancialaidcanbeawardeduntilalladmissionrequirementsarecomplete.
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FACTStuitionmanagementplan(fallandspringonly).
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CreateyourowngreenandgrowingfuturebyenrollinginCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’ssustainabilityprograms.Whateveryourinterestingoinggreen,thecollegehassomethingforyouinitscurriculum(collegecredit)orcontinuingeducationcourses.
TheSustainableTechnologyCenterattheChathamCountyCampusisthecenterofthecollege’ssustainabilityprograms.Thefacilityitselfisamodelofsustainablebuilding,includingitsvegetativeroof,rainwatercollectionsystem,electriccarchargingstations,andrenewableenergysystems.
Curriculum programsCulinary Arts:Interestedinacareerinculinaryarts?Then,theCulinaryArtsAssociateinAppliedScienceisforyou.Thetwo-yearprogramemphasizesusinglocallygrownwholefoods,health,andsustainability.Afasttrack,one-yearprogramisalsoavailable.TheA.A.S.articulateswithJohnsonandWalesUniversity’sbachelordegreesinculinaryarts.
Sustainable Agriculture:CCCCoffersanAssociateinAppliedSciencein
SustainableAgriculturethatpreparesyouforacareerinsmall-scale,environmentallyfriendlyfarmingandsimilaroccupations.Studentslearnhands-onatthestudentfarmandfruitorchard.Thecollegealsoofferscertificatesinagriculturalsustainability,sustainablelivestocksystems,andsustainablevegetableproduction.
Sustainability Technologies:AnAssociateinAppliedScienceinSustainabilityTechnologiespreparesyouforcareerssuchasrenewableenergytechnician,sustainabilityconsultant,energyanalyst,andgreenbuildingsupervisor.Ifyouareinterestedinaspecificarea,earnacertificateingreenbuilding,renewableenergy,sustainability,orbiofuels.Allwillputyouontrackfortheassociatedegree.
Continuing Education programsHospitality and Culinary Arts:CCCC’sHospitalityandCulinaryArtscontinuingeducationcoursescovernutrition,wholefoodpreparation,serving,andrestaurantmanagement,culminatinginaNaturalChefCertificate.
Sustainable Agriculture:Ifyouareahands-in-the-dirtkindofperson,youcanenjoylearningtogrowyourownfoodorganically.Exploretheincreasingvarietyofclasseswithinsustainableagriculturecontinuingeducation,includingedibleandmedicinalplantsandbrewingyourownbeer.Green Building:greenbuildingclasseswillteachyouaboutenvironmentallyfriendlybuildingmaterialsandpracticesthatmakehomesmorelivablewhilereducingenergyandwaterconsumption.Studentscreate–andthensell–asmallcottageincorporatingtheseprinciples.
Ecotourism:CCCCpromotespublicunderstandingofandappreciationforthenaturalenvironmentwithecotourismseminarsandguidedfieldtrips.ComeandlearnmoreaboutthebeautyandnaturalresourcesofChathamCounty.
More InformationFormoreinformationaboutCCCC’ssustainabilityprograms,visitwww.cccc.edu/greenorcall(919)542-6495.
chatham and Harnett sPotligHt
Grow with the green programs at “Green central”
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WorkforceanduniversitypreparationinHarnettCountyisspelled“C-C-C-C”–that’sCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege.
Whetheryouneedbasiceducation,Englishasasecondlanguage,workforcetraining,orastrongfoundationtomoveontosuccessatafour-yearcollegeoruniversity,CCCCisyourplacetobe.
ThecollegeprovidesservicesthroughfacilitiesatitsHarnettCountyCampusandHarnettHealthSciencesCenter,bothinLillington;WestHarnettCenterintheWesternHarnettIndustrialPark;anditsSmallBusinessCenterintheTriangleSouthEnterpriseCenter,inDunn.
Highway421inLillingtonhasbecomeamedicalcorridor,withnumeroushealthcareprovidersestablishingthemselvesnearCentralHarnettHospitalandCampbellUniversity’sSchoolofOsteopathicMedicine.
Theexpansionofhealthcare-relatedbusinesseshasincreaseddemandforworkers,frommedicalofficeassistantstonurses.CentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’s50,200-square-footHarnettHealthSciencesCenteropenedin2013ontheBrightwaterScience&TechnologyCampus,in
Lillington,tohelpfilltheneedforawell-trainedhealthcareworkforce.ThetrainingstudentsreceiveisenrichedbytheCenter’sproximitytothehospital,skillednursingfacilities,andmedicaloffices,wherestudentscandotheirclinicals.
TheHarnettCountyCampusoffersstudentsopportunitiestoearndegrees,diplomas,andcertificatesthroughcurriculumorcontinuingeducationclasses.Theyareofferedinawidevarietyoftechnicalandoccupationalfields,includingbioworks,laserandphotonics,andwelding.Highqualityuniversitytransferprograms,aswellastheCollegeandCareerReadinessprogramsarealsolocatedatthecampus.
TheTriangleSouthEnterpriseCenterinDunnisamajorassettoHarnettCountythroughitssupportofsmallbusinessesandentrepreneurs.TheSmallBusinessCenterprovidescost-freeguidanceandadviceonstartingandmaintainingsmallbusinessesfrompeoplewhoknowthesmallbusinessworldthroughpersonalexperience.
TheWestHarnettCenteroffersbothworkforcetrainingandacademicclasses,includingdieselmechanicsandbarbering.
IfyouliveinHarnettCountyorareinterestedinanyoftheprogramsofferedthere,visitwww.cccc.eduorcalloneofthelocationsforinformation.Yourfutureiswaiting!
Harnett Health Sciences CenterLillington,NC
Sustainable Technology Center (page 10), Chatham Community Library (below)
PittsboroCampus
cccc offers educational opportunities in Harnett
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EarnContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs)forprofessionalcertifications,learnanewvocationalskill,orgainasatisfyinghobbywithContinuingEducation’soccupationalandenrichmentprograms.
Thefollowingisasamplingoftheprogramsandclassesavailable:
Computer TechnologyComputerSkillsforEmployment
MicrosoftOfficeApplications
QuickBooks
WindowsWord,Internet,andEmail
Distance Education/ed2goHundredsofprofessionalandenrichmentclasses
areavailableonlinethroughed2go(www.ed2go.com/cccc).
Career and Employment SkillsCareerReadinessCertificationInterviewingJobSearching
RésuméWriting
EnrichmentBallroomDancingCreativeRetirementPaintingandPotteryTaiChiandYoga
Medical TrainingCentralSterileProcessingEKgTechnicianHealthcareActivitiesDirectorHealthcareBillingandCodingNurseAideIandIIPatientCareTechnicianPharmacyTechnicianPhlebotomyTechnicianPolysomnography/SleepDisordersTechnician
Professional DevelopmentCosmetologyEarlyChildhoodDevelopmentNotaryPublic
RealEstateVehicleSafetyInspection/OBD
RegisteredNurseUpdates
Skilled TradesWeldingForkliftCertificationSmallEngineTechnologyMasonry
Sustainable & Green
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
Artistry & Craftsmanship
Languages
And much more!
continuing Education
featured programs
Ifyouareapeopleperson,checkoutNurseAideItraining.Youwillbequalifiedtohelpwithbasicpatient
careinnursinghomes,hospitals,anddoctors’offices.Trainingcanbecompletedinafewmonths.
IncreaseyourmarketabilityandincomebycontinuingyoureducationinNurseAideII,PhlebotomyTechnician,orEKgTechnician.
Theever-expandinghealthcarefieldisfacingashortageofprimaryhealthcareworkers.Byexpandingyourskillbasenow,youwillbereadytomeetanychallengeoropportunitythefuturebrings.
Nurse Aide I
Areyouinterestedintheimpactthelackofsleephasonthehumanbody?Youmayfind
thefieldofpolysomnography,themonitoringofphysiologicalactivityduringsleep,aninterestingcareerfield.
Asasleepdisorderstechnicianstudent,learnaboutsleepdisordersandperformingsleepstudies.graduatescantakeanationalexamtobecomearegisteredpolysomnographictechnologist(RPST).
Toenroll,youmustalreadyhaveacurrentcertificationinaneligiblemedicalfield,plus1,000hoursofdirectpatientcare.
Polysomnography (Sleep Disorders Technician)
continuing EducationH elping the
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college and career ReadinessCompleteyourhighschoolcredentialorimproveyourliteracyskillswithinstructorswhowillsupportyouinachievingyourgoal.ItisnevertoolatetoearnyourgeneralEducationalDevelopment(gED)orhighschooldiploma.Classesareavailableduringthedayorevening,ontheweekend,oronline.
Emergency Services training center (EStc)Thecollege’sESTCprovidestop-notchtraininginemergencyservices,lawenforcement,firefighting,andrescue.
The116-acrefacilityincludesaliveburnbuilding,rescuebuilding,rescuetower,classrooms,andampleopenspaceforpursuittrainingandcollisionscenarios.
Small Business centersEntrepreneursandownersofsmallbusinesseshaveanimportantresourceinthecollege’sSmallBusinessCenters.
LocatedinChatham,Harnett,andLeecounties,theyprovidesmallbusinessstart-upinformation,counseling,andseminars.Allservicesarefree.
industry Services office
TheIndustryServicesOfficeworkswithindustrytomaximizesuccess,efficiency,andprofitabilitythroughquality,customizedworkforcetraining.
ContinuingEducationoffersstate-certifiedtrainingthatcancomplementandadd
toskillsyoualreadyhave.AmongthemareVehicleSafetyInspectionandOn-BoardDiagnosticsforautotechniciansandservicepersonnel.
VehicleSafetyInspectionorOBDtrainingcanbecompletedinjusteighthours.Addoneorbothofthesestatecertificationstoyourjobskillstoincreaseyouremployability.
TechnicianswithsafetyandOBDcertificationcanworkforstate-licensedinspectionstations,includingcertifiedservicestations,automobiledealerships,andvehiclerepairgarages.
Vehicle Safety Inspection and On-Board Diagnostics
Human Resources Development (HRD): Career Skills
Successfuljobhuntingrequiresspecificskillsthatmakeyoustandoutfromeveryoneelse.
HumanResourcesDevelopmentoffersthoseskills.
Coursesaredesignedtomeettheneedsofthoseenteringtheworkforceforthefirsttime,dislocatedworkers,orunder-employedworkersseekingskillupgrades.Ahighschooldiplomaisnotrequiredforenrollment.Learnhowtosearchforjobs,createrésumésandemploymentletters,practiceinterviewstrategies,andusecomputersandothertechnologyintheworkplace.
HRDalsoofferseducationandassessmentsfortheNorthCarolinaCareerReadinessCertificate.TheCRCisastatewide-recognizeddocument
thatcertifiestoemployersyourworkforceskilllevels.
Coursefeesmaybewaivedforadultswhoqualifyfortraining.
& BusinessesEconomic & community
development division
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Youmaythinkthatbeingahighschooldropoutorhavingpoor–orno–Englishlanguageskillshasshutthedoortoyourdreamforabetterlife.Notso!TheCollegeandCareerReadiness(CCR)programisdesignedspecificallyforyou.AsaCCRstudent,youstartwhereyouareand,withencouragementandinstruction,moveforward.
English Skills
IfyoulackEnglishskills,theEnglishasaSecondLanguageprogramwillhelpyouachievecompetency.ClassesinU.S.citizenshipandworkplaceliteracyarealsooffered.AsyoubecomefluentinEnglish,youcancontinueyoureducationandearnahighschoolorgeneralEducationalDevelopment(gED)diploma.
Overtheyears,thousandsofCCRprogramgraduateshavegainedtheskillsandconfidencetoentertheworkforceorcontinuetheireducation.Theymoveforward,dreamingbiggerdreams,hopinggreaterhopes,andachievingbeyondwhattheyhadoncethoughtpossible!Dreambig–enrollinCCCC’sCollegeandCareerReadinessprogram!
Formoreinformation,contacttheCollegeandCareerReadinessofficesat:919-545-8663,inChathamCounty;910-814-1123,inHarnettCounty;or919-777-7701,inLeeCounty.Visitthewebsiteatwww.cccc.edu/ccreadiness.
Adult Basic Education
AdultBasicEducation(ABE)isaprogramofinstructiondesignedforadultswhoneedtoimprovetheirEnglishlanguagereading,writing,speaking,andlisteningskillsand/ortheirmathandproblem-solvingskills.
Adult High School/GED
Eachyear,throughCollegeandCareerReadiness,hundredsofadultscompletetheirstudiesforahighschoolorgEDdiploma.Proudly,theydonacademicrobesandreceivetheirdiplomasinaformalgraduationceremony.
“I thank my GED program teachers. They didn’t quit on me,
so I couldn’t quit on myself.”
Bobby CleggBobby hadn’t finished high school, so he enrolled in the GED program.
COLLEGE AnD CAREER READINESS
Economic & community development division
Start where you are with
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M y story, My College
cccc success stories
Mykal Harpisanexcellentbaker.Shedecidedtostartherownbakery,butshehadnoexperiencestartingorrunningasmallbusiness.ShedecidedtogotoCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’sSmallBusinessCenterforadvice.
“The director was a valuable re-source with the information that I needed to set up my business,”shesaid.
Thebusinesswassosuccessfulthat,afterconsultingwiththeSmallBusi-nessCenteragain,sherentedaplaceandopenedDandaliaBakery&CoffeeHouse,wherepeoplecangoand
enjoyherlatestcreativebaking,delicioustoboththeeyeandthetaste.
Todd Thomasenjoyshisworkasaqualityassurancesupervisorforamajor
manufacturer.HecreditshiseducationatCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegewithhelpinghimlandthejob.ToddearneddegreesinBusinessAdministrationandHumanResourcesManagement,thenwentontoearnaB.S.inBusinessAdministrationatauniversity.
“There were so many things I liked about CCCC,” Toddsaid.“Thehumanresourceseducationhelpedmedealwiththepeoplesideofthebusinessandthebusinessdegreehelpedmenavigatethebroadlearningbasethatthejobrequires.IamanadvocateforpeoplegoingtoCCCC,thengoingfromthereto
pursueabachelor’sdegree.”
Shannon Bradleywasunsureofwhatshewantedasacareer,aswellaslackingconfidence
inheracademicskills.SheenrolledatCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeandfoundbothdirec-tionandsuccess.
ShannongraduatedfromCCCC,thenearnedbach-elor’sandmaster’sdegrees.Shechosehighschoolguid-ancecounselingashercareerandlovesherwork.
“IlookbackonmyyearsatCCCCandIamsothankful,”Shannonsaid.“The staff was awesome! The instructors took the time to get to know me as a person and I felt like they really cared about me and my future.”
Quinton Spears loveshisjobasabiomedicalequipmentrepairtechnicianworkingforana-tionwideproviderofser-viceandrepairforemer-gencyandmedicalequipment.
QuintonearnedhisAs-sociateofArtsinLaserandPhotonicsTechnology,aswellasanElectronicsEngineeringTechnologyCertificate,atCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege.
“Becauseofmyeducation,Inowser-viceandrepairalltypesofoperatingroomequipment,includingendoscopycamerasandsurgicalequipment,”hesaid.“TheLaserandPhotonicsprogramatCCCCqualifiedme.I don’t think I would be making the salary I do with-out the program training at CCCC.”
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Whytakeadvantageofthis?•Youcanspeedupyourcompletionofcollegecertificates,diplomas,andassociatedegreesthatleadtocollegetransferorprovideentry-leveljobskills.•NOTUITION!CareerandCollegePromiseprovidesseamlessdualenrollmenteducationalopportunities.Itisaclear,focused,andaffordablepathtofuturesuccess!
CentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeofferstwoCareerandCollegePromisepathways:CollegeTransferandCareerandTechnicalEducation.
TheCollegeTransferPathwayleadstocompletionofthegeneraleducationrequirements(atleast30hours)ofabaccalaureatedegree.ThecreditstransfertoallUniversityofNorthCarolinainstitutionsandmanyindependentcollegesanduniversitiesinthestate.
Thatmeansamajorheadstartonyourbachelor’sdegree!
Eligibility:• Beahighschooljuniororsenior• HaveaweightedgPAofatleast3.0onhigh
schoolcourses• DemonstratecollegereadinessinEnglish,
reading,andmathematicsonanassessmentorplacementtest
FormoreinformationaboutCareerandCollegePromise,anexcitingopportunityforhighschoolstudents,visitwww.cccc.edu/ccp.
TheCareerandTechnicalEducationPathwayleadstoacollege-levelcertificate,diploma,ordegree.Thecoursescanprovidepartialorfullfulfillmentofahighschoolfour-unitcareercluster.
Eligibility:• Beahighschooljuniororsenior• HaveaweightedgPAof3.0onhighschool
coursesorhavetherecommendationoftheprincipalordesignee
• Meettheprerequisitesforthecareerpathway
Tomaintaineligibilityforeitherpathway,youmustcontinuetomakeprogresstowardhighschoolgraduationandmaintaina2.0incollegecourseworkaftercompletingtwocourses.
College Transfer Pathway Career and Technical Education Pathway
college credit in high schoolDon’t Wait Until You Graduate High School To Start Your College Education!North Carolina’s Career & College Promise program at Central Carolina Community College offers a great opportunity for high school students to earn college credits.
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Search “CCCC” or “Central Carolina Community College”or use the QR codes below.
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Chatham County Campus764WestSt.•Pittsboro,NC27312(919)542-6495
Harnett County Campus1075E.CorneliusHarnettBlvd.•Lillington,NC27546(910)893-9101
Lee County Campus1105KellyDr.•Sanford,NC27330(919)775-5401
Distance Education(919)718-7529destaff@cccc.edu
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