Central Piedmont Community College
Coverage of Central Piedmont Community College in the Nexus archive.
- Renaissance West nonprofit works to break cycle of generational poverty in Charlotte
Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) in Charlotte works to break generational poverty through education, childcare, and workforce programs in the Renaissance West neighborhood, a redeveloped area formerly known as Boulevard Homes. The nonprofit partners with Central Piedmont Community College and offers mobile healthcare to address barriers like access to education, employment, and medical services.
- More CMS students choose dual enrollment at CPCC to cut costs
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) offer a dual enrollment program allowing students to earn free college credits, reducing costs for four-year degrees. Participation grew from 2,400 students in 2019 to 6,600 in recent years, with the program saving students over $46,000 if they complete an associate degree at CPCC.