Center for Global Engagement
International experience is one of the most important components of a 21st-century education. Central Piedmont’s Center for Global Engagement prepares students and faculty for life and work in the global society by facilitating virtual and on-campus globally focused programming, equips students with global competencies and skills through the N.C. Scholar of Global Distinction Program, and provides opportunities to broaden perspective and boost language skills with short-term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad and Domestic Travel with a Global Focus Programs.
Study Abroad and domestic travel with a global focus programs vary each year by location, instructors, and courses. Past destinations have included:
- Biology courses in Belize, South Africa, and Yellowstone National Park
- Language immersion in Peru, Germany, and France
- Business courses in China, Brazil, and Ireland
- Baking & Pastry Arts course in Colombia and Cosmetology course in the United Kingdom
- Humanities and History in Italy, Romania, Greece, South Africa, Portugal, and the United Kingdom
- Model United Nations conferences in New York, Boston, Atlanta, and Charlotte
- Service projects in Costa Rica, Jamaica, and South Africa
N.C. Scholars of Global Distinction is a unique partnership between UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. Community Colleges, which enable participating students to expand their intercultural awareness and to understand the global relevance of their college studies. Requirements include completing global courses, attending international events and 30 hours of cultural immersion or study abroad. Central Piedmont offers numerous other internationally-focused activities, including international Service-Learning, study abroad and domestic travel with a global focus, and opportunities for community engagement. For more information, contact the Center for Global Engagement at 704.330.6167 or global.learning@cpcc.edu. The office is located on Central Campus, in the Overcash Building, Room 303.