Central Piedmont Community College

Name

Central Piedmont Community College

Legal name

Central Piedmont Community College

Website

https://cpcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce development training
• Associate degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Community college tuition revenue from in-county, out-of-county, and out-of-state students pursuing associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
2. State Funding: Operational funding from North Carolina state appropriations and Mecklenburg County contributions as a public institution.
3. Continuing Education Programs: Workforce training and continuing education courses including workforce scholarships helping students with tuition, fees, books, and credentialing tests.
4. Grant Funding: External grants from foundations (NSF, Careers Electric, etc.) supporting program expansion and workforce development initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Central Piedmont Community College is a public two-year institution delivering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, and continuing education across 14 career fields. It serves more than 52,000 students annually across six campuses and one center in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with transfer pathways to more than 30 four-year universities. The college also offers workforce training, customized industry training, and community services such as a dental clinic.

Product overview

Central Piedmont Community College is a public two-year institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services centered on workforce development and academic transfer. The core offering consists of nearly 300 degree, diploma, and certificate programs across 14 career fields (including healthcare, IT, skilled trades, business, hospitality, and public services). Supporting products include Continuing Education for non-credit workforce training, 20 Apprenticeship Programs for earn-while-you-learn credentials, and a Small Business Center. The college operates eight campuses across Mecklenburg County and maintains transfer partnerships with over 30 four-year universities. Notable specialized offerings include an AI Technology associate degree program, a community dental clinic serving nearly 1,000 patients annually, and the newly expanding Harris Campus cosmetic arts hub launching August 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs Nearly 300 associate degree, diploma, and certification programs spanning healthcare, information technology, skilled trades, business, public services, and liberal arts, designed for recent high school graduates, transfer students, and career changers.
• Continuing Education and Personal Enrichment

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,843 graduates in Spring 2026, up 6.2% year-over-year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026CLT Airport created an endowed scholarship called the 'Charlotte Douglas International Airport Scholarship Fund' at Central Piedmont. Since 2019, the Aviation Department raised over $317,000 through CLT Runway 5K events. CLT also donates $20,000 annually for Opportunity Scholarships.
• Careers Electric Training NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Central Piedmont awarded $250,000 Careers Electric grant as one of 10 NC community colleges in network. Goal to grow Electrical Systems Technology enrollment by 20% by October 2028. Supported by Siemens Foundation and NC Community College System Foundation.
• University of North Carolina at PembrokecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026BraveNation Advantage partnership creates guaranteed admission transfer pathway with aligned academic advising, course planning, and support services between institutions.
• PSA AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Partnership to expand aviation training opportunities in Charlotte, North Carolina. Includes scholarships and access to PSA facilities for students. Collaboration aims to address rising demand for aviation professionals, with PSA providing funding, expertise, and facilities for training.
• Mecklenburg County Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Partnership for annual Give Kids a Smile Day providing free dental and health services to nearly 400 residents. Services include dental cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, and vaccinations.
• Western Governors UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Transfer pathway partnership extended, guaranteeing Central Piedmont associate degree graduates can pursue bachelor's degrees at WGU. Students eligible for up to $3,500 scholarship. Over 350 Central Piedmont students have continued at WGU since 2020.
• North Carolina State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Wolfpack Connect program provides guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State. Students maintaining 3.0 GPA with completed associate degree can enroll in 100+ eligible NC State majors. Central Piedmont is one of three inaugural partners.
• Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025MyPath2ASU partnership provides seamless transfer experience with 400+ course-by-course pathways. Includes Concurrent Enrollment Program for Nursing allowing students to earn ADN while completing BSN online through ASU.
• National Science Foundation (NSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025NSF awarded $474,038 GAIT (Generating Artificial Intelligence Talent) grant over three years to expand Central Piedmont's AI associate degree program. Funds curriculum development, faculty training, industry partnerships, and student advising.
• Mint Hill MarketingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2025Partner in hosting Charlotte AI Summit bringing together experts and innovators. Event featured keynotes from AWS, Compass Group, Gartner, and SEI.
• Carolinas Asian American Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2025Partner in hosting Charlotte AI Summit promoting AI education and workforce innovation across industries in the Carolinas.
• Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship program - six-month earn-while-you-learn program. CEENTA covers tuition, fees, and books for selected apprentices. Graduates receive guaranteed job offer with two-year employment commitment.
• Charlotte ToolBankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Partnership provides professional automotive toolkit to each graduate of Accelerate to Success program, helping students transition from classroom to career with necessary tools.
• Novant Health-Presbyterian Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2024Clinical partner for new Radiography program satisfying clinical requirements. Novant Health providing hands-on training opportunities for radiography students.
• North Carolina Dental Society Foundation Missions of MercyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2023Partnership to host free dental clinic treating 85 patients with over $57,700 in free dental care. First clinic in Charlotte since 2019, held in college's state-of-the-art dental facilities.
• Charlotte Area Dental Society Foundation Missions of MercyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2023Joint clinic providing essential dental services including restorative care and extractions for underserved community members at Central Piedmont's dental clinic facilities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Miami Dade College: Largest community college in the US by enrollment; comparable scale (~52K+ students, multiple campuses), degree program breadth, and workforce development mission in a major metro.
• Houston Community College: Large multi-campus urban community college system with similar workforce, transfer, and apprenticeship program offerings; comparable scale and metropolitan mission.
• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA): One of the largest community college systems in the US; comparable in scale and program breadth, serving a major metropolitan area similar to Charlotte.
• Lone Star College: Texas multi-campus community college system with comparable enrollment scale, degree program breadth, and workforce/transfer mission.

Direct peers

• Wake Technical Community College: North Carolina's largest community college by enrollment; directly comparable public community college within the same NC Community College System, offering similar associate degrees, workforce training, and transfer pathways.
• Guilford Technical Community College: Public NC community college offering similar associate degrees, technical training, and continuing education; comparable scale and program portfolio within the same state system.
• Forsyth Technical Community College: NC community college serving a similar urban catchment with associate degrees, apprenticeships, and transfer partnerships; directly comparable institutional model and funding structure.
• Piedmont Virginia Community College: Virginia public community college offering associate degrees and workforce credentials with comparable program mix and transfer pathway focus.
• Community College of Denver: Urban-serving community college with similar associate degree, workforce credential, and transfer pathway offerings; comparable mission in a metropolitan market.

Regional players

• Montgomery College: Maryland community college serving a comparable suburban-urban catchment with associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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