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• Accounting• AssociateDegreeNursing• AssociateinEngineering(UniversityTransfer–BeginsFall2016)

• AssociateinArts(UniversityTransfer)

• AssociateinFineArts(UniversityTransfer)

• AssociateinScience(UniversityTransfer)

• AutomotiveRestorationTechnology• AutomotiveSystemsTechnology• Barbering• BasicLawEnforcementTraining(BLET)

• BroadcastingProductionTechnology

• BusinessAdministration• ComputerEngineeringTechnology• Computer–AidedDraftingTechnology

• ComputerInformationTechnology• Computer–IntegratedMachiningwithanemphasisinTool,Die,andMoldMaking

• Cosmetology• CriminalJusticeTechnology• CriminalJusticeTechnology– LatentEvidence

• CulinaryArts• DentalAssisting

• DentalHygiene• EarlyChildhood• ElectronicsEngineeringTechnology• Esthetics• HealthInformationTechnology(BeginsFall2016)

• HealthcareManagementTechnology

• HumanResourcesManagement• HumanServicesTechnology• IndustrialSystemsTechnology• IndustrialSystemsTechnology– Bio–maintenance

• LaserandPhotonicsTechnology• LibraryandInformationTechnology• MedicalAssisting• MedicalOfficeAdministration• MotorcycleMechanics• NetworkingTechnology• OfficeAdministration• ParalegalTechnology• 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

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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

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IcaneasilyaccessacomputerandtheInternetany

dayoftheweek. Iknowhowtocutandpasteorattachadocumenttoane-mail.

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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/distanceeducationorcontacttheECDStudentSupportCenterat(919)718-7500.

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).Don’tforgettoputCCCC’sschoolcode005449onyourFASFA.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 help you in applying for 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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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.

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 satisfactory academic progress.

Types of Aid

CCCC$2,268 In-State (30 credits)

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MaJors4BusinessAdministrationintroducesstudentstoallaspectsofthefreeenterprisesystem.Theywillacquireafundamentalknowledgeofeconomics,businessstrategies,managementprocesses,andanunderstandingofbusinessorganizationsintoday’s’globaleconomy.

CCCCoffersaSocialMediaMarketing(SMM)certificateprogram,whichfocusesontheuseofsocialmediatechnologies,suchasFacebook,Twitter,andLinkedIn,amongothers,toenhancebusinessstrategiesandreachcustomersininnovativeways.Notonlyafieldinitsownright,buttheapplicationsandprinciplesofSMMarealsobeinggraftedintobusinessmodelsofallkinds,includinggovernment,humanresources,sales,communication,andnon-profitwork.

SMMCertificateprogramstudentswillreceiveaneducationinthiscutting-edgeareaofmarketingwiththemostup-to-dateknowledgeoftheemergingsocialmediaindustry.Studentswillparticipateinavarietyoflearningactivities,fromtraditionalreadingassignmentsanddiscussionboardstohands-onprojects,case-basedmarketingstudies,andthedevelopmentoftheirownSocialMediaMarketingPlans.Topicsofstudyincludesocialmediabasics,ethicsofsocialmedia,andmarketingstrategies.StudentsdonothavebepartoftheBusinessAdministrationA.A.S.curriculumtoearnaSMMcertificate.

Computer-AidedDraftingTechnologygraduatestakeengineers’inventiveideasandtransformthemintoproductsorproductparts.CADtechnicianstakeaconceptfromtheorytorealitybyusingthelatestsoftwareinindustrytocreatethetechnicaldrawingsusedintheproductionprocess.

Computer-AidedDraftingTechnologystudentslearnartvisualizationandapplythisknowledgetounderstandthemechanicsofprecisiondrawingsrelatedtothe3Ddesignprocess.Inaddition,theylearnavarietyofsoftwareprogramssuchasAutoCAD,Inventor,andSolidWorks.

graduatesarequalifiedforemploymentopportunitiesinthemanufacturingorservicesectorsofengineeringconsultingfirmsandindustrialdesignbusinesses.AccordingtotheU.S.BureauofLaborStatisticsOccupationalOutlookHandbook,jobgrowthforDraftingTechniciansisaboutsixpercentperyear.

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CriminalJustice–LatentEvidenceisevidenceatacrimescenethatcannotbeseenwiththeeyes.Examplesoflatentevidencecanbeabloodstainthatwasbleachedorafingerprintonanunevensurface.TheCriminalJustice–LatentEvidenceprogramatCCCCprovidesathoroughgroundinginlatentevidencesystemsandoperations.

Courseworkfocusesonlocal,state,andfederallawenforcementevidenceprocessingandprocedures.Studentslearnboththeoryandhands-onanalysisoflatentevidence,fingerprintclassification,identification,andchemicaldevelopmentoflatentprints.Courseworkalsocovershowtorecord,cast,andrecognizefootwearandtiretracksandtoprocessvarioustypesofcrimescenes.

graduatesoftheprogramwillreceiveanAssociateinAppliedSciencedegreeinCriminalJusticeTechnology–LatentEvidence.Thefive-semesterdayprogramisofferedattheLeeCountyCampus.

graduatesarequalifiedforemploymentinavarietyofcriminaljusticeorganizations,especiallyinlocal,state,andfederallawenforcement,aswellasincorrectionalagencies.

PracticalNursingstudentsatCCCCaretrainedtoprovidenursingcaretochildrenandadults.Studentslearnhowtoassistinassessment,planning,implementation,andevaluationofpatientcare.Participantslearnabouttheroleofthelicensedpracticalnurse,legalscopeofpractice,standardsofnursingcare,physiologicalandpsychologicaldiseasestates,anatomyandphysiology,nutrition,pharmacology,ethicaldecisionmaking,teamrelations,nursingskills,andprocedures.Studentsareexposedtoadiversepatientpopulation.Observationalsitesandeducationalworkshopsareusedtoreinforcethelearningexperience.graduatesofthePracticalNursingprogramareawardedadiplomainPracticalNursingandareeligibletotaketheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX-PN),whichisrequiredtopracticeasapracticalnurse.Theprogramcanbecompletedinoneyear.graduatesoftheprogramareencouragedtocontinuetheireducationtowardobtaininganAssociateDegreeinNursing.Therearemanyemploymentopportunities.Practicalnursesareingreatdemandinhospitals,rehabilitationfacilities,long-termcarefacilities,clinics,physicians’offices,andhomehealthagencies.

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Step4APPLY FoR FINANCIAL AID

StartyourapplicationforfinancialaidbyfirstapplyingforyourFSAUserIDatwww.fafsa.gov.CompletetheFAFSAapplication,signandsubmitelectronicallywithyourFSAUserID.WhencompletingtheFAFSAselecttheappropriateacademicyearandincludeCCCC’sfederalschoolcode(005449)ontheapplication.Financialaideligibilitywillbedeterminedafteralladmissionrequirementshavebeenmet.

Step3DETERMINE IF You NEED PLACEMENT TESTINGStudentswhohavegraduatedhighschoolwithinthelastfiveyearswithaqualifyingunweightedgPAandhaveafourthqualifyingmathmaybeexemptfromtesting.StudentscansubmitacceptableSAT,ACT,Compass,Asset,orAccuplacertestscoreswithinthelastfiveyearsorpresentanofficialcollegetranscriptshowingsuccessfulcompletionofanappropriateEnglishand/orMathcourse.Ifneeded,contacttheappropriatecampustoscheduleaplacementtestingappointment.

LillingtonCampus:(910)814-8863PittsboroCampus:(919)545-8029SanfordCampus:(919)718-7300

Step2SEND oFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS YouwillneedtosendtheCCCCAdmissionsOfficeanofficialtran-scriptfromyourhighschool,officialhighschoolequivalencyprogram,college,orvocationalschool.Officialcollegetranscriptsarereviewedforapplicabletransfercredittowardsyourprogramofstudy.IfyouarepursuinganAlliedHealthprogramorusingVeteransBenefits,youwillberequiredtosubmitofficialtranscriptsfromallcollegesattended.

Step1APPLY FoR ADMISSIoN

Completeyourapplicationeitheronlineorthroughaprintedversion.SubmitapaperapplicationtotheAdmissionsOfficeatthecampusnearestyouormailitto:CentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeAdmissionsOffice,1105KellyDrive,Sanford,NC27330.Or,clickon“Apply”onthecollege’swebsite,www.cccc.edu,tocompleteanapplication

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Step9GET STuDENT ID

AND PARkING PERMITIDcardsareprocessedthroughStudentServicesinPittsboroandthecollegeslibrariesinSanfordandLillington.ParkingpermitscanbeobtainedattheBusinessOfficeinSanfordoratthefrontofficesinLillingtonandPittsboro.

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REGISTER FoR CLASSES

Youwillneedtocomeinduringthespecifiedtimetobeadvisedandregisteredbyanadmissionscounselor.

Step5ATTEND NEW STuDENT

oRIENTATIoN (NSo)RegisterthroughtheAdmissionswebsitetoattendanewstudentorientationsession.Thesessionsprovideinformationonadvising,financialaid,registration,academicassistance,andstudentresources.

Step4APPLY FoR FINANCIAL AID

StartyourapplicationforfinancialaidbyfirstapplyingforyourFSAUserIDatwww.fafsa.gov.CompletetheFAFSAapplication,signandsubmitelectronicallywithyourFSAUserID.WhencompletingtheFAFSAselecttheappropriateacademicyearandincludeCCCC’sfederalschoolcode(005449)ontheapplication.Financialaideligibilitywillbedeterminedafteralladmissionrequirementshavebeenmet.

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Step8PuRCHASE TEXTBookSThebooklist,prices,andimportantbookstoredatescanbeviewedonlineatwww.cccc.edu/bookstore.

Step7PAY TuITIoN AND FEES

Tuitionandfeesaresubjecttochangeeachacademicyearforin-stateandout-of-statestudentsandaredueinfullbythespecifiedduedate.Nonpaymentresultsinallclassesbeingdropped(unlessyouhavebeenawardedfinancialaid),andre-registrationisonaspaceavailablebasis.FeesarepaidattheSanfordCampus(BusinessOfficeinHockadayHall),attheLillingtonCampus(MainOfficeoftheMirielloAdministrationBuilding),atthePittsboroCampus(MainOfficeofBuildingOne),oronlineviaFACTStuitionmanagementplan(fallandspringonly).

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CreateyourowngreenandgrowingfuturebyenrollinginCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’ssustainabilityprograms.Whateveryourinterestingoinggreen,thecollegehassomethingforyouinitscurriculum(collegecredit)orcontinuingeducationcourses.

TheSustainableTechnologyCenterattheChathamCountyCampusisthecenterofthecollege’ssustainabilityprograms.Thefacilityitselfisamodelofsustainablebuilding,includingitsvegetativeroof,rainwatercollectionsystem,electriccarchargingstations,andrenewableenergysystems.

Curriculum programsCulinary Institute: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.

More InformationFormoreinformationaboutCCCC’ssustainabilityprograms,visitwww.cccc.edu/greenorcall(919)545-8000.

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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,inLillington,tohelpfilltheneedforawell-trainedhealthcareworkforce.ThetrainingstudentsreceiveisenrichedbytheCenter’sproximitytothehospital,skillednursingfacilities,andmedicaloffices,wherestudentscandotheirclinicals.

TheHarnettCountyCampusoffersstudentsopportunitiestoearndegrees,diplomas,andcertificatesthrough

curriculumorcontinuingeducationclasses.Theyareofferedinawidevarietyoftechnicalandoccupationalfields,includingbioworks,laserandphotonics,andwelding.Highqualityuniversitytransferprograms,aswellastheCollegeandCareerReadinessprogramsarealsolocatedatthecampus.

TheTriangleSouthEnterpriseCenterinDunnisamajorassettoHarnettCountythroughitssupportofsmallbusinessesandentrepreneurs.TheSmallBusinessCenterprovidescost-freeguidanceandadviceonstartingandmaintainingsmallbusinessesfrompeoplewhoknowthesmallbusinessworldthroughpersonalexperience.

TheWestHarnettCenteroffersbothworkforcetrainingandacademicclasses,includingdieselmechanicsandbarbering.

CentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeishopefultobeginselectedprogramsinFall2015atitsnewDunnCenter.Thecollegeisoneofover22organizationsinvolvedintherenovationofthebuildingslocatedattheformerHarnettCountyTrainingSchool,whichhasbeennominatedfortheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.TheCenterwillincludetheCentralCarolinaCulinaryInstituteprogram,SustainableAgricultureclasses,abranchofthecollege’sBarberingprogram,aScienceLabforcollegecreditcourses,CareerandCollegePromisePathwayscollegecoursesforhighschoolstudents,creativeretirementprograms,smallbusinessseminars,andContinuingEducationworkforcetrainingclasses.

IfyouliveinHarnettCountyorareinterestedinanyoftheprogramsofferedthere,visitwww.cccc.eduorcalloneofthelocationsforinformation.Yourfutureiswaiting!

Harnett Health Sciences CenterLillington,NC

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Sustainable Technology Center (page 10), Chatham Community Library (below)

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HBusiness and industryCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeandtheContinuingEducationDepartmentprovidesaffordablecustomizedtrainingforyourbusinessorindustry,classestosupportindustryneeds,on-siteworkplaceliteracyclasses,andfreeseminarstoencourageandsupportnewbusinessstartups.

college and career ReadinessCompleteyourhighschoolcredentialorimproveyourliteracyskillswithinstructorswhowillsupportyouinachievingyourgoal.ItisnevertoolatetoearnyourHighSchoolEquivalencyorAdultHighSchoolDiploma,classesareavailableduringthedayoreveningandonline.ESL(EnglishasaSecondLanguage)classesareavailabledays,eveningsandweekends.

Emergency training Services centerTheCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeEmergencyServicesTrainingCenterishometoavarietyofpublicsafetyofferings.EmergencyMedicalServicestrainingmaybeforyou.gaintheskillsandknowledgetobethecriticalfirstlinktocareforpeoplewithmedicalemergenciesfrombleedingtoheartattacks.FireandRescueprogramsofferhigh-qualitytrainingforacareerasafirefighterorrescueworker.Refresherclasseshelpyoustayup-to-datewithyourskills.FirefighterAcademyisarigorousandchallengingcourseofstudythatwillprepareyoutobecomeastate-certifiedfirefighterandEmergencyMedicalTechnician.LawEnforcementandBasicLawEnforcementTraining(BLET)willprepareyouforacareerinlawenforcementandhelpyoukeepyourskillssharp.

Health ProgramsHealthoccupationstrainingprogramsthroughContinuingEducationcanprepareyouforasatisfyingandrewardingcareer.gainsatisfactionfromhelpingtoimprovethehealthofindividuals.Asamplingofhealthoccupationsprograms:CentralSterileProcessing,CPR,EKg,EKgMonitorTechnician;ElectronicHealthRecords,LaboratoryAssistant;NurseAideIandII,NurseAideIRefresher;PharmacyTechnician;PhlebotomyTechnician;PhysicalTherapyAide;Polysomnographic(SleepDisorders)Technician;SportsMedicineTechnology,AnatomyandPhysiology(online),MedicalTerminology(online),Medical

BillingandCoding(Online).

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For information about class dates, times, and registration, call the division’s Student Support center at (919) 718-7500 or email [email protected].

continuing EducationComputer Technology •MicrosoftWord•MicrosoftforExcel•ComputerSkillsfor•Employment•Quickbooks

Earn Continuing Education units (CEus) for professional certifications, learn a new vocational skill, or gain a satisfying hobby with Continuing Education’s occupational and personal interest programs.

The following is a sampling of the programs and classes available:

ed2go –theonlineinstructioncenterfortheContinuingEducationDepartment,providesaffordable,fun,fast,convenientcoursesgearedjustforyou.


Health ProgramsHealthoccupationstrainingprogramsthroughContinuingEducationcanprepareyouforasatisfyingandrewardingcareer.gainsatisfactionfromhelpingtoimprovethehealthofindividuals.Asamplingofhealthoccupationsprograms:CentralSterileProcessing,CPR,EKg,EKgMonitorTechnician;ElectronicHealthRecords,LaboratoryAssistant;NurseAideIandII,NurseAideIRefresher;PharmacyTechnician;PhlebotomyTechnician;PhysicalTherapyAide;Polysomnographic(SleepDisorders)Technician;SportsMedicineTechnology,AnatomyandPhysiology(online),MedicalTerminology(online),Medical

BillingandCoding(Online).

Human Resources development (HRd): career SkillsSuccessfuljobhuntingrequiresspecificskillsthatmakeyoustandoutfromeveryoneelse.HumanResourcesDevelopmentoffersthoseskills.Coursesaredesignedtomeettheneedsofthoseenteringtheworkforceforthefirsttime,dislocatedworkers,orunder-employedworkersseekingskillupgrades.Ahighschooldiplomaisnotrequiredforenrollment.Learnhowtosearchforjobs,createrésumésandemploymentletters,practiceinterviewstrategies,andusecomputersandothertechnologyintheworkplace.

HRDalsoofferseducationandassessmentsfortheNorthCarolinaCareerReadinessCertificate.TheCRCisastatewide-recognizeddocumentthatcertifiestoemployersyourworkforceskilllevels.

Coursefeesmaybewaivedforadultswhoqualifyfortraining.

Small Business centerSmallbusinessownersenjoytheprideofownership,ofcreatingathrivingenterprisefromtheirhardwork,skills,andcommitment.Ifthat’syourgoal,talktoaSmallBusinessCenteratCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege.ThecollegehasaSmallBusinessCenterinChatham,Harnett,andLeecounties.Servicesofferedinclude:one-on-onebusinesscounselingandexcellentreferrals;qualitysmallbusinessseminarsbyprofessionalbusinessconsultants;businessplanning,technical,andmanagementassistance;andeducationandtrainingprogramstailoredtoyourbusiness.SmallbusinessesarethestrengthoftheAmericaneconomy,providingmorejobsintotalthancorporations.Thecollege’sSmallBusinessCentersfosterandsupportentrepreneurship,smallbusinesstraining,andeconomicdevelopment.

& Businesses elping the CoMMunity

For information about class dates, times, and registration, call the division’s Student Support center at (919) 718-7500 or email [email protected].

Computer Technology •MicrosoftWord•MicrosoftforExcel•ComputerSkillsfor•Employment•Quickbooks

Personal Interest•CulinaryEssentials•PaintingandPottery•Playwritingandscreenwriting•ZumbaorYoga•Photography

Professional Development•Cosmetology•Welding–MIg•CDLTraining•ForkliftFundamentals•NotaryPublic•BroadbandCommunication•ElectricalContractor

Short-term Job Training•HealthOccupations•PhlebotomyTechnician•SportsMedicineTechnician•NurseAideI&II•EKgTechnician

Other Options•Hospitality&Culinary•Arts&Craftsmanship•Languages•CreativeWriting•MotorcycleSafety•YouthEnrichmentSeries•Sustainable&green•Andmuchmore!

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Youmaythinkthatbeingahighschooldropoutorhavingpoor–orno–Englishlanguageskillshasshutthedoortoyourdreamforabetterlife.Notso!TheCollegeandCareerReadiness(CCR)programisdesignedspecificallyforyou.AsaCCRstudent,youstartwhereyouareand,withencouragementandinstruction,moveforward.

English as a Second Language (ESL)IfyoulackEnglishskills,theEnglishasaSecondLanguageprogramwillhelpyouachievecompetency.ClassesinU.S.citizenshipandworkplaceliteracyarealsooffered.AsyoubecomefluentinEnglish,youcancontinueyoureducationandearnanAdultHighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalent(HSE)Diploma.

Overtheyears,thousandsofCCRprogramgraduateshavegainedtheskillsandconfidencetoentertheworkforceorcontinuetheireducation.Theymoveforward,dreamingbiggerdreams,hopinggreaterhopes,andachievingbeyondwhattheyhadoncethoughtpossible!Dreambig–enrollinCCCC’sCollegeandCareerReadinessprogram!

Formoreinformation,contacttheCollegeandCareerReadinessofficesat:ChathamCounty:(919)545-8663HarnettCounty:(910)814-1123LeeCounty:(919)777-7701Visitthewebsiteatwww.cccc.edu/ccreadiness.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)AdultBasicEducationisaprogramofinstructiondesignedtoaddresstheeducationalneedsofadultsseekingimprovementinreadingandmathematics,oralandwrittencommunication,andcriticalthinkingskills.AdultlearnersenrollinABEtoimproveskillsfortheworkplace,achievepersonalgoals,and/orprepareforenrollmentinoneofthecollege’shighschoolequivalentprograms.

Adult Secondary Education (ASE)AdultSecondaryEducationincludestheAdultHighSchoolDiplomaprogramandtheHighSchoolEquivalencyDiplomaprogram.TheAdultHighSchoolDiplomaprogramoffersstudentsthechancetocompletethecreditsneededtoearnahighschooldiploma.TheHighSchoolEquivalencyprogrampreparesadultlearners,notcurrentlyenrolledinschool,toobtainahighschoolequivalencycredentialbypassingaseriesoftests.Proudly,graduateswearacademicrobesandreceivetheirdiplomasinaformalgraduationceremony.

“I enrolled in the GED program and, from that day on, I knew I was destined to succeed.”

Jennifer BennettJanuary 2015 GED graduate

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cccc success stories

Myles FriedmanshareshisenthusiasmandknowledgewithcustomersinhisCircleCityBooks&MusicstoreindowntownPittsboro.Whenhewasplanningtostarthisbusiness,heknewhedidn’thaveup-to-dateexpertiseonoperatingasuccessfulsmallbusiness.FriedmanturnedtoCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege’sSmallBusinessCenter,whichassistedhimincreatingaworkableplanandinmeetingcityandcountyrequirementsforopeningabusiness.

“The Center provided essential referrals for services, and helped

me not to miss important details,”hesaid.

Shirley rijksegraduatedfromCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeinMay2011,withamajorinHumanResourceManagementandaminorinAccounting.Sincethen,shehascompletedherBachelorofSciencedegreeinHumanResourcesandhascompletedherMBA.Shirleywasastudentambassadorduringhertimeatthecollege,andshewasamemberofPhiThetaKappahonorsocietyandthePhiBetaLambdabusinessclub,whereshecompetedinstateandnationalcompetitions.Shealsowasastudentspeakerathergraduation.TheDirectorofCareerServicesatLeeCountyIndustries,Inc.,ShirleysaysthatherCCCCeducationhashelpedherinhercareer.“My CCCC education gave me the opportunity to try new things, go outside my comfort zone in a safe environment, gaining experiences that only would happen at college. Most of all,

my commitment in conjunction with the network of learning connections, mentors, and community resources I was exposed to, through the college, opened doors to

facilitate my success.”

Shannon Bradleywasunsureofwhatshewantedasacareer,aswellaslackingconfidence

inheracademicskills.SheenrolledatCentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeandfoundbothdirectionandsuccess.

ShannongraduatedfromCCCC,thenearnedbachelor’sandmaster’sdegrees.Shechosehighschoolguidancecounselingashercareerandlovesherwork.

“IlookbackonmyyearsatCCCCandIamsothankful,”Shannonsaid.“The staff was awesome! The instructors took the time to get to know me as a per-son and I felt like theyreally cared about me and my future.”

Quinton Spears loveshisjobasabiomedicalequipmentrepairtechnicianworkingforana-tionwideproviderofser-viceandrepairforemer-gencyandmedicalequipment.

QuintonearnedhisAs-sociateofArtsinLaserandPhotonicsTechnology,aswellasanElectronicsEngineeringTechnologyCertificate,atCentralCarolinaCommunityCollege.

“Becauseofmyeducation,Inowserviceandrepairalltypesofoperatingroomequipment,includingendoscopycamerasandsurgicalequipment,”hesaid.“TheLaserandPhotonicsprogramatCCCCqualifiedme.I don’t think I would be making the salary I do without the program training at CCCC.”

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Why take advantage of this?•Youcanspeedupyourcompletionofcollegecertificates,diplomas,andassociatedegreesthatleadtocollegetransferorprovideentry-leveljobskills.•NOTUITION!CareerandCollegePromiseprovidesseamlessdualenrollmenteducationalopportunities.Itisaclear,focused,andaffordablepathtofuturesuccess!

CentralCarolinaCommunityCollegeofferstwoCareerandCollegePromisepathways:CollegeTransferandCareerandTechnicalEducation.

FormoreinformationaboutCareerandCollegePromise,pleaseseetheCareerandCollegePromiseAdvisoratyourhighschool.

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TheCollegeTransferPathwayrequiresthecompletionofatleast30hoursoftransfercourses.ThecreditstransfertoallUniversityofNorthCarolinainstitutionsandmanyindependentcollegesanduniversitiesinthestate.

Thatmeansamajorheadstartonyourbachelor’sdegree!

Eligibility:• Beahighschooljuniororsenior• HaveaweightedgPAofatleast3.0onhigh schoolcourses• DemonstratecollegereadinessinEnglish, reading,andmathematicsonanassessment orplacementtest

College Transfer Pathway

TheCareerandTechnicalEducationPathwayleadstoacollege-levelcertificate,diploma,ordegree.Thecoursescanprovidepartialorfullfulfillmentofahighschoolfour-unitcareercluster.

Eligibility:• Beahighschooljuniororsenior• HaveaweightedgPAof3.0onhighschool coursesorhavetherecommendationofthe principalordesignee• Meettheprerequisitesforthecareerpathway

Tomaintaineligibilityforeitherpathway,youmustcontinuetomakeprogresstowardhighschoolgraduationandmaintaina2.0incollegecourseworkaftercompletingtwocourses.

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 CarolinaCommunity College offers a great opportunity for high school students to earn college credits.


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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)[email protected]

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