CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
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Central Piedmont Scholarship Program
BY REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES, CENTRAL PIEDMONT HAS BEEN A PLACE OF TRANSFORMATION THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY. THE CENTRAL PIEDMONT FOUNDATION SECURES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO INVEST IN SCHOLARSHIPS THAT MAKE A COLLEGE EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE FOR STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM CHARLOTTE'S MOST ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED HIGH SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS; TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PREPARING TO EARN A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE; CAREER-FOCUSED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE UPON GRADUATION; AND MANY GENERAL AND DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS. THE RESOURCES ARE FUNDED WITH DESIGNATED EXPENDABLE AND ENDOWED SUPPORT.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED MORE THAN 2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION WORKED TO EXPAND STUDENT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, WHICH SERVES AS A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK STUDENTS. WORKING WITH THE SINGLE STOP OFFICE, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED ONE-TIME EMERGENCY GRANTS OF $500 PER STUDENT TO THOSE IN NEED.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.9MCentral Piedmont Educational Programs
THROUGH ITS EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CENTRAL PIEDMONT OFFERS INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE, WORK TOWARD A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE, OR TAKE A DIRECT PATH TO EMPLOYMENT. THE COLLEGE OFFERS NEARLY 300 PROGRAMS IN 12 CAREER FIELDS WITH MORE THAN 55 PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS SO THAT STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR A REAL-WORLD CAREER. CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR CLOSE-KNIT LEARNING WITH A 19:1 AVERAGE STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO. STUDENTS LEARN FROM FACULTY WITH ACTUAL CAREER EXPERIENCE AND A HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH. HUNDREDS OF ONLINE CLASSES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR CAREER. THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COMBINE TO EQUIP STUDENTS FOR PRODUCTIVE, MEANINGFUL LIVES AND POSITION THEM TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH AND VITALITY OF THE REGION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.4MStudent Success Support Services
AS AN OPEN-DOOR INSTITUTION, CENTRAL PIEDMONT STRIVES TO PROVIDE ITS DIVERSE STUDENT BODY WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT SERVICES NECESSARY TO FACILITATE SUCCESS. THE FOUNDATION'S WORK ENHANCES THE COLLEGE'S CAPACITY TO ADDRESS THE FACTORS THAT IMPEDE STUDENT RETENTION AND COMPLETION BY CREATING A CULTURE THAT PROMOTES STUDENT SUCCESS AND EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS TO THE COLLEGE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED STUDENT SUCCESS, EQUITY, AND ENGAGEMENT IN VARIOUS WAYS. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING, SUMMER BRIDGE EXPERIENCES, DISABILITY SERVICES, FAMILY RESOURCE/FINANCIAL ADVISING, MILITARY FAMILY AND VETERANS SERVICES, AS WELL AS OUT-OF-CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES SUCH AS INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, WORK-BASED LEARNING, AND STUDY ABROAD. THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S SINGLE STOP PROGRAM, STUDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS FAFSA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, TAX/LEGAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO FOOD AND DEDICATED PERSONNEL. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED INVESTMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS BY ITS SUPPORT OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM PERSONNEL AND OTHER LEADERSHIP FOR CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, GUIDED PATHWAY ADVISORS, STUDENT SUCCESS LEADERS, AS WELL AS DESIGNATED COLLEGE LEADERS TO FOCUS ON STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES AND ENROLLMENT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2M
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