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•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

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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

distancecourses. IcanutilizeMicrosoftWordeasily.

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/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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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!

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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.

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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

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Step4APPLY FoR FINANCIAL AID

Startyourapplicationforfinancialaidonlineatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.Selectap-propriateacademicyear,includeCCCC’sfederalschoolcode(005449),andsignyourapplicationelectronicallyutilizingyourPIN(www.pin.ed.gov).Notethattheprocesscantakefourtosixweeks.Nofinancialaidcanbeawardeduntilalladmissionrequirementsarecomplete.

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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.

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Grow with the green programs at “Green central”


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

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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!

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.


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

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