South Piedmont Community College

Name

South Piedmont Community College

Legal name

South Piedmont Community College

Website

https://spcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Adult education services
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Polkton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college funded primarily through tuition and fees from students, supplemented by state and federal government funding, grants, and the South Piedmont Foundation scholarship support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

South Piedmont Community College is a public two-year institution that delivers associate degrees, dual enrollment, adult education, workforce certification, and corporate training across multiple campuses in Anson and Union counties, North Carolina. It offers programs in healthcare, manufacturing, IT, public safety, education, skilled trades, business, and transfer pathways, with flexible HyFlex delivery via Canvas LMS. Supporting services include academic advising, tutoring, career placement (SP Career Connector), testing center, and accessibility services.

Product overview

South Piedmont Community College is a two-year public institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services. The college provides multiple academic degree pathways including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and specialized career programs. Core educational offerings include traditional credit programs across 14 areas of study (Business & Professional Services, STEM, Medical Sciences & Services, Public Safety, Information Technology, Education, Construction & Skilled Trades, Art & Digital Media, Language Study, Transportation & Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, and more), accelerated options like the Associate in Arts in a Year, and dual enrollment through Career & College Promise. Student support services include SP Career Connector for career development, Testing Center for proctored exams (CLEP, GED, HiSET, TEAS), Academic Support Center with tutoring, Library Services, Technology Commons, and Accessibility Services. Community engagement includes summer camps for youth, disc golf facilities, literacy services for adults, Citizenship & Civics preparation, and Corporate Education & Training. The college serves Anson and Union counties from multiple campuses (Old Charlotte Highway in Monroe, L.L. Polk in Polkton, Lockhart-Taylor in Wadesboro, and Tyson Family Center for Technology) with flexible delivery including HyFlex online options. The institution operates on a cohort-based model with 35% online attendance and transfers 65% of graduates to four-year universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate in Arts in a Year Accelerated cohort-based associate degree program that enables students to earn an Associate in Arts degree within one year instead of the standard two-year timeline.
• Human Resource Development Courses Short-term workforce training courses delivered during summer sessions to give job seekers a competitive edge in the employment market.
• Career & College Promise (CCP) / Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment program that allows high school students in Anson and Union counties to earn college credits while still in high school, delivered in partnership with Union County Public Schools, Anson County Schools, and the Union County Early College.
• Skills Development Short-term programs designed to help students complete high school equivalency, quickly gain workforce skills, or learn new subjects outside the traditional credit degree path.
• HyFlex Online Programs Flexible HyFlex course delivery option that lets students choose to attend classes in-person or online on a day-by-day basis, providing accessibility for working adults and students with varied schedules.
• SP Career Connector Career services program that helps students develop resumes, prepare for job interviews, and connect with local hiring employers to transition into the regional workforce.
• University Transfer Programs Transfer pathways enabling students to begin at SPCC and transfer to four-year universities, supported by guaranteed admission partnerships with North Carolina universities.
• Medical Sciences & Services Programs Healthcare credential programs (nursing, medical sonography, medical assisting) with clinical training at Novant Health and Atrium Health partner sites in the Charlotte/Union County region.
• Manufacturing Workforce Training Manufacturing technician, industrial maintenance, and automation training programs, including apprenticeships with regional manufacturers such as Greiner Bio One.
• Corporate Education & Training Customized professional development and training programs delivered to regional businesses, covering leadership, HR development, sales strategies, and technical training with hands-on learning.
• Testing Center Services Comprehensive proctored testing services covering CLEP, HiSET/GED, Pearson Vue, CASAS, RISE Placement, ATI TEAS, ATI PN Predictor, and external exam proctoring across Monroe and Polkton campuses.
• Adult Education Programs Adult education programs including adult high school, high school equivalency (GED/HiSET), English language learning, and digital literacy instruction serving Anson and Union county residents.
• Citizenship & Civics 12-14 week citizenship preparation course for non-native English speakers covering language skills and the USCIS Oral Interview exam and 100 civics questions, delivered in-person at the OCH Campus.
• Literacy Services Free one-on-one adult literacy tutoring program pairing adult learners with volunteer tutors (often retired educators) to improve reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Digital Literacy Courses Free digital literacy courses including Basic Computer Skills (4-5 weeks) covering navigation, file management, and safe browsing, and Computer Applications (16 weeks) covering Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a $250 voucher awarded upon completion.
• Compass Education Educational program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that builds academic, workplace, and independent living skills including reading, writing, math, communication, and job readiness.
• Learning Academies (Food Service & Pet Care) Career-focused academies for Compass Education students providing training in food service (with ServSafe certification) and pet care and grooming.
• Work-Based Learning Program combining classroom instruction with paid or unpaid practical work experience at regional employers, allowing students to earn academic credit while gaining hands-on industry experience.
• Adult High School Credential Programs Programs that enable adults in Anson and Union counties to earn a high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) credential or adult high school diploma.
• Academic Advising & Support Services Bundle of student support services including academic advising, free in-person and virtual tutoring, library services, Technology Commons, accessibility accommodations, financial aid, and wellness/advocacy support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% cost savings compared to four-year public universities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Novant HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner site for Medical Sciences & Services programs. South Piedmont Medical Sciences graduates complete clinical training at Novant facilities, providing hands-on experience and employment pipeline.
• Atrium HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner site for Medical Sciences & Services programs. Students in nursing and medical programs complete clinical rotations at Atrium locations throughout the region.
• Union County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local school districts for Career & College Promise dual enrollment program and Union County Early College partnership producing record student success (96% earned college credit).
• Anson County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district partnerships for Anson County Early College and dual enrollment programs for high school students.
• Union County GovernmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWork-Based Learning employer partner providing internship opportunities. Union County Government Help Desk Supervisor Chris Mumpower supervises student interns.
• North Carolina UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed admission and transfer partnerships with universities across North Carolina. 65% of South Piedmont students transfer to four-year institutions.
• Greiner Bio OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional manufacturing company featured in workforce training programs and apprenticeships, with Russell Carpenter overseeing apprentices at their facility.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Central Piedmont Community College: The largest community college in the Charlotte, NC metro area; closest geographic and structural peer with similar transfer, workforce, and dual-enrollment programs.
• Wake Technical Community College: North Carolina's largest community college by enrollment; operates multi-campus adult education, CTE, and university transfer programs analogous to South Piedmont's mix.
• Rowan-Cabarrus Community College: Neighboring NC community college serving a similar rural-adjacent region with comparable associate degrees, workforce credentialing, and university transfer pathways.
• Stanly Community College: Small NC community college adjacent to South Piedmont's Anson County catchment; delivers closely comparable associate, adult education, and workforce programming.
• Sandhills Community College: North Carolina community college with similar rural service area, university transfer agreements, and continuing education/workforce offerings.
• Cleveland Community College: Small NC community college with comparable two-year degrees, workforce training, and adult education/HSE programs serving a similar demographic profile.
• Gaston College: Charlotte-region NC community college with parallel healthcare (nursing), manufacturing, and university transfer programs under the same state system.
• Guilford Technical Community College: Mid-sized NC community college offering comparable CTE, transfer, adult education, and corporate training programs.
• Piedmont Community College: Another NC community college operating under the NC Community College System with a similar rural-service, transfer-plus-workforce delivery model.
• Forsyth Technical Community College: Mid-sized NC community college delivering comparable associate degrees, healthcare/manufacturing pathways, and university transfer programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SPCCMarketing
• Facebookfacebook.com/87340427071
• Instagraminstagram.com/southpiedmontcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-piedmont-community-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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