Podcasts about Central Piedmont Community College

Written for library managers and training leaders, A Complete Guide to Training Library Staff (2025, Bloomsbury) presents a comprehensive lifecycle for staff development with a focus on tools and techniques to build a sustainable training program, set staff up for success in their positions, and develop a positive and supportive community across the library. Authors Emily Leachman and A. Garrison Libby spearheaded their library's movement to largely online trainings, which are inclusive of staff at all branch locations.This practical guidebook helps managers and trainers develop a comprehensive plan that allows new staff to quickly become acquainted with the operations of the library, provides ongoing training to make staff aware of new procedures and services, and creates a collaborative and supportive training environment to empower staff to learn and lead. Guests: Emily Leachman is the Assistant Director for Public Services at Central Piedmont Community College, USA. She serves as the chair of the library's internal training committee. Her previous publications include a chapter in Sustainable Online Library Services and Resources: Learning from the Pandemic (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2022). Leachman is an active member of the North Carolina Library Association and the North Carolina Community College Library Association. When not at work, she is an avid quilter. Garrison Libby is the Head of Research Services at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA, where he supports a team leading research and instructional services. Prior to that, he spent many years working in public service, instruction, and leadership roles in community college libraries. He has published articles in Internet Reference Services Quarterly and Virginia Libraries, as well as a chapter in Sustainable Online Library Services and Resources: Learning from the Pandemic (Libraries Unlimited). Host: Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Leftist activists with the kinda' sometimes violent "Charlotte Uprising" group filed a lawsuit against Central Piedmont Community College for holding closed session meeting to plan a new police, medic, and fire training center. They also seem a bit angry at being monitored by police for signs that they might engage in violence. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2020, large public safety training centers have been cropping up around the country. Last summer, Central Piedmont Community College announced plans to build a facility in Matthews to provide training for police, fire and Medic personnel. These projects have faced opposition nationally and locally.

It's the 70th year for a Charlotte holiday tradition. Carolina Voices' Singing Christmas tree returns to Central Piedmont Community College's Halton Theater. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, host David Boraks talks with artistic and executive director Peter Leo about how Charlotte's is one of the oldest singing christmas trees in the country, and what's happening this year.

SEED20 is a combination of Shark Tank meets TED TALK for local nonprofits. Ten beautiful nonprofits with a mission are back on stage at the Parr Center on the Central Piedmont Community College campus on March 26, 2024 beginning at 7 pm. Click here for virtual and in-person seating.   SEED20 is the annual signature pitch program of Social Venture Partners Charlotte, which identifies, highlights, and connects the community to the region's most innovative nonprofits tackling pressing social challenges in our local community.

In this episode, we dive into the world of welding, exploring the art and science behind this essential trade. Join us as we highlight the key aspects of being a welder, from the sizzling sparks to the meticulous craftsmanship. We're joined by Jason Blanchett, welder, blacksmith and Central Piedmont Community College instructor. We had a great time with Jason, learning about the career, education and skills needed to be successful in this career. Check out Jason's business at ⁠irongiantfabrication.com⁠ Our website: ⁠www.YourAdvisorsWillSeeYouNow.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Send us an email: yawsynpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast through Venmo: @YawsynPodcast

If you like the beauty and impact that ornamental grasses bring to a garden design, you will love the many shapes, forms and colors that North American native species offer. Whether you need a practical groundcover, a dramatic focal point, or an airy filler to knit a matrix planting together, Danielle, Carol, and guest Paula Gross have some options that will inspire you to start your spring shopping list now. Expert guest:Paula Gross is a horticulture educator at Central Piedmont Community College and co-author of The Southeast Native Plant Primer with Larry Mellichamp and Will Stuart.   Danielle's Plants Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium, Zones 4-9) ‘Carousel' little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Carousel', Zones 3-9) ‘Northwind' switchgrass (Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind', Zones 4-9) ‘River Mist' Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist', Zones 5-8)   Carol's Plants Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica, Zones 4–8) Rose muhly (Muhlenbergia reverchonii, Zones 5–9) Purpletop (Tridens flavus, Zones 4–9) ‘Blonde Ambition' gramma grass (Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition', Zones 3–10)   Expert's Plants Pink muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris, Zones 5-9) Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium, Zones 3-9) Splitbeard bluestem (Andropogon ternarius, Zones 6-10) Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum, Zones 4-9) Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans, Zones 4-9)  

Listen here to catch the second part of Breaking Brett Jensen's interview with Central Piedmont Community College president Kandi Deitemeyer as the school celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen here to this Friday edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Brett begins the show talking about a scary day at a local high school. We share audio from the police and an Ardrey Kell student after they received a call threatening to shoot up the high school and another school nearby that turned out to be a hoax.  Then we're joined WBT News' Scott Hamilton, who shares an update to the drama involving Indian Trail City Council members surrounding comments about whether or not more churches should go in downtown Indian Trail.  Brett also shares the second part of his interview with Central Piedmont Community College president Kandi Deitemeyer as the school celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this week + shares some audio from the press conference of Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton, who will be starting this week for their game on the road against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen here to Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusive interview with North Carolina Rep. Jeff Jackson from earlier this week at Roy Cooper's event at Central Piedmont Community College. In the interview Jackson shares what some of his biggest concerns in Washington D.C. at the moment and why he is worried about a government shutdown coming soon + address the rumor that he is planning on running as the Democrat candidate for the North Carolina Attorney General.  He also explains the ways he has been surprised by his time in D.C. and why he has enjoyed the work there so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Tuesday episode of Breaking with Brett Jensen! With North Carolina rising in the national ranks for population and as a top state for business, Governor Roy Cooper visited Central Piedmont Community College today to talk about these numbers as well as the benefits and merits of North Carolina's community colleges.  Brett shares some of Governor Cooper's most intriguing answers from his post-event press conference and shares some of his thoughts on how North Carolina became the best state for business in America.  We're also joined by WBT news anchor Scott Hamilton to talk about the woman who allegedly killed a bride while driving drunk on Folly Beach, who was denied bond today. Scott explains why her bond was denied + the anticipated timeline for the trial. Brett then talks about the story he broke of a Rocky River High School teacher that resigned and has warrants out for her arrest for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a male student.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders can't expect trust—they need to earn it.But what does it take to earn trust and be a servant leader?Jerry Landry, inaugural director of the Technology Training Institute at Central Piedmont Community College, is here to share what he's learned about leadership, including: Why communication is key How to conduct effective one-on-ones The 3 things leaders have to be prepared to say And more Jerry will also share insights from his podcast Presidencies of the United States and reveal what the first 4 presidents can teach us about leadership.

With the rise of various forms of technology, people make think that trades are obsolete. That's not the case, as there are still so many technical jobs that can't fully be replaced with machines. Welding is a great career as it is an art form that requires precision, where metals become common structures that we see and works of art. In this episode, we're joined by Jason Blanchett, welder, blacksmith and Central Piedmont Community College instructor. We had a great time with Jason, learning about the career, education and skills needed to be successful in this career. Stay tuned! Check out Jason's business at irongiantfabrication.com Our website: www.YourAdvisorsWillSeeYouNow.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us an email: yawsynpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast through Venmo: @YawsynPodcast

Kimberly Saunders is an Assistant Professor of English at Central Piedmont Community College and an award-winning writer. In this episode, Kim discusses her time as a student at SUNY Oswego. Among other things, we explore how clubs, organizations, campus culture, and a variety of other items might differ depending on the size of instiution a student decides to attend.A few key takeaways:A smaller insitution might offer a more personalized experience when it comes to your major.Smaller univeristies can sometimes result in more "tightly knit" communities among students.Attending a smaller college could mean sacrificing the "big ticket" events that larger colleges are often known for, such as football and basketball games. The "school spirit" component is an important factor to consider.Kim's song selection for this episode is "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. The connection, of course, is that this is information you oughta know when weighing your college options!The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It's hard to believe that we've traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I'm here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don't have to walk it alone.Connect with Elizabeth!WebsiteFacebookYouTubeLinkedIn

You're going to love the new show on October 28th & 29th at Central Piedmont Community College,  Levine Campus located at 2800 Campus Ridge Road, Building 3 located in Matthews, North Carolina.  Come hear what it sounds like when the world is ending, a-cappela style! They will be singing about the end of the world, the end of times, the end of civilization, and the end of love with songs from artists like Bastille and Adele. Whether you come as a zombie or the resistance, all are welcome!  Tickets are now on sale at https://www.carolinavoices.org/happenings/aca-pocalypse.  There will be a costume contest both nights of the show- so come as your best zombie, or we'll assume you're with the resistance!

Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, including Allison Latos leaves WSOC, the Presidents Cup opens at Quail Hollow, and a big campaign for Central Piedmont Community College.

Community college can be an amazing way to transition from high school to a 4-year college or university, and Lydia Ryan is proof of that. Lydia is one of the wonderful students I met and still keep in touch with from my days at Central Piedmont Community College. In this episode, Lydia shares her journey of attending CPCC before transferring to East Carolina University, and how she grew into a confident, self-assured professional thanks to all she gained from CPCC.Some key takeaways from Lydia's story are:Community college is probably much better than you expect. In Lydia's experience, CPCC was able to provide her with caring and challenging (in a good way!) professors, memories, friends, and a great transition to a 4-year college.Networking begins in college! Meet as many peers, professors, and professionals as you can when you're still in school. It's a great skill to learn and nurture, but will also serve you well when it's time to apply for jobs after graduation and beyond.As Lydia put so well in the episode, “Don't let the plan keep you from trusting your gut.” It's okay if you don't know exactly what you want to do or where you want to go when you're 18. Leave room to try different things, and trust your gut when something feels right.The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It's hard to believe that we've traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I'm here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don't have to walk it alone. Connect with Elizabeth!WebsiteFacebookYouTubeLinkedIn

Chris Coleman was never far from Southern food. He spent summers on his grandparents farm in Mississippi, and was 14 when he started his first industry job at a local fish camp in a suburb of Charlotte, NC, working his way up through the ranks from busser to kitchen expediter. While a culinary student in Central Piedmont Community College's =, Chris took a job as a line cook at the McNinch House, one of Charlotte's most storied fine dining restaurants. He was quickly promoted to head chef at the age of 21, and he's continued to build on that success in the Charlotte region, now the chef and a partner at The Goodyear House in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood, and the recently opened Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails in nearby Rock Hill, SC. He brings technique and creativity to a local food sensibility, has supported area farmers and food producers throughout his career, and his cooking is familiar yet always with a twist, like the deviled egg toast topped with smoked NC roe I mention in this episode. I'm always interested in what he's going to cook next.

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists podcast, the podcast about anything and everything connected with nature. In this week's installment, Debbie and Laurie call Dr. Jeff Gillman, PHD to talk with him about the Botanical Gardens at UNCC.     “Jeff has a Master's degree in Entomology and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Georgia. He is the author of five books on gardening and the environment, a Contributing Editor to Fine Gardening Magazine, and has appeared on such shows as Martha Stewart and Growing a Greener World.     From 1998 until 2013 he worked as an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota, but the cold finally got to him! For the past two years he has been an instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, teaching courses on Plant Propagation, Plant Materials, and Hydroponics among others. As of August 2015, he is our new Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens.”     Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.     Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.     Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.     Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Currently, he serves on the School Leadership Council of the Renaissance West Community Initiative. He holds life memberships in the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., NAACP, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Association of Black School Educators, Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and Second Ward High School National Alumni Foundation. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, Central Piedmont Community College, member of Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and member of the Second Ward West Charlotte Men's Breakfast Club. ​ Arthur was duly appointed and elected to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. He served as chair of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and member of the Facilities and Operations Committee. He served in other Board of Education leadership roles as Vice Chair and Chair of the Board. Nationally, he served on the Executive Committee of the Council of Urban Boards of Education and the Executive Committee of the Council of the Great City Schools. Arthur served on the National Assessment of Education Progress Advisory Committee that established achievement levels for the 1990 NAEP Mathematics Assessment. Arthur served as a guest lecturer at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and the University of Virginia's Partnership for Leaders in Education. He served as a resident faculty member of the Broad and Texas Institute for School Board members. Arthur is nationally recognized in public school governance. https://www.griffin4mecklenburgcounty.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bj-murphy9/support

About Our Guest: Erin Dennis, CPCE, is the Director of Group Sales & Celebrations for the Hyatt Centric SouthPark in Charlotte that opened in June 2021. Erin's career started in hotels and expanded into other areas of the hospitality industry. For 18 years she was an adjunct instructor at Central Piedmont Community College for the Hotel & Restaurant Management School. In 2020 Erin earned her CPCE (Certified Professional in Catering and Events) designation which identifies her as a true professional in her field. Erin is a member of the Charlotte Chapter of NACE (National Association for Catering & Events), Visit Charlotte Partners in Tourism, The North Carolina Business Travelers Association, ILEA (International Live Events Association), and the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce. Erin's passion is networking and mentoring and she created a seminar to coach event and association partners on the skills of networking and building relationships.Company Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/north-carolina/hyatt-centric-charlotte-southpark/cltct

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During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Rachael and Jeff speak about the impact of theatre in their lives and why policy-makers should increase access to arts education. Jeff interview Corey Mitchell, a long-time educator, the first recipient of the TONY Award for Excellence in Theatre Education, and founder of the Theatre Gap Initiative. They discuss how increasing access to theatre education opportunities for students of color to reimagine the future of American theatre. Rachael and Jeff debrief with a dialogue about how young creatives are envisioning the future of education and the arts. In this episode you'll learn: The long-term impacts of increasing access to theatre and arts education; How exposure to people and experiences can impact young people; and What young creatives see in the future of education and the arts. Please download the transcript here. ABOUT COREY MITCHELL- Since 1995, Mitchell has been a fervent and passionate classroom teacher who believes whole-heartedly in the potential of his students. He joined the faculty of Northwest in 2001 where he now teaches Theatre, Musical Theatre, Middle School Drama, and Directing for the Stage. During his tenure there have been way too many musicals, plays, music revues, and cabaret shows to list, but some of the productions that really standout include—Ragtime, Hair, Pippin, Godspell, Shrek, All Shook Up, and The Color Purple (that production was the basis of the 2017 award-winning documentary, Purple Dreams, produced by GreyHawk Films). In addition to his work at NWSA, Corey has directed plays and musicals for a number of area theatre companies, including Theatre Charlotte, Charlotte Children's Theatre, Central Piedmont Community College, Hickory Community Theatre, and Davidson Community Players. In 2015, Corey was the first recipient of the Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. In addition to the Tony Award, Corey has received recognition from several other organizations, including the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Educational Theatre Association, North Carolina Theatre Conference, the Arts Empowerment Project, the Charlotte Post Foundation, and the National Black Theatre Festival. Notably, Corey was a top fifty finalist for the one million dollar Global Teacher Prize in 2017. Since 2017, Mitchell has been a consultant for the National Center for Educational Statistics (a non-partisan division of the U.S Department of Education), and he has presented keynote addresses, workshops, talkbacks, and master classes across the country and internationally. Corey thanks his family, friends, colleagues, and collaborators for their amazing support for all of these years. Check out my Burger King commercial that was an instant classic https://youtu.be/D6ZyvrZNoX0 WHERE TO FIND COREY: Twitter: @Cmitchellclt and @Theatre_Gap Instagram: @Cmitchellclt and @Theatre_Gap Facebook: Theatre Gap Initiative Website: www.theatregap.org This episode of Why Change? A Podcast for the Creative Generation was powered by Creative Generation. Produced and Edited by Daniel Stanley. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

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Juan Diego Mazuera Arias works on government affairs at The Century Foundation. Prior to his work at TCF, he completed a fellowship with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, working first at the Aspen Institute's Latinos and Society Program and then as a legislative fellow in the office of U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Juan Diego was born in Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia, and was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. A son of immigrants who have sacrificed and devoted their lives to allow their children to obtain the American Dream, Juan Diego comes from strong Latino roots and family values. While applying for college, he experienced the struggles associated with being an undocumented DACA recipient. After not qualifying for financial aid and paying an international rate for college applications, he decided to attend Central Piedmont Community College. In his first year, he received the Golden Door Scholarship and a full-ride scholarship at Queens University of Charlotte, where he became the first in his family to graduate from college. Juan Diego was active in campus politics and worked on several political campaigns, as a field organizer and campus organizer.

Mert has an unconventional path, but through each chapter, she gained the skills needed to land her dream job at the Light Factory. In addition to this, she has been able to find her love of teaching but educating the youth on art over the years. Quite a story if you ask me. Mert is a teaching artist, artist, and professional photographer who has been working and showing art in her native city of Charlotte for the past two decades. Mert received her Associate of Fine Arts from Central Piedmont Community College in 2005. She then studied at UNCC in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program. She is continuing her artistic journey through grant and residency program applications. Her current art focuses on alternative photography methods, particularly with wet cyanotypes. She is experimenting with themes of self-discovery and creating order in chaos. Mert is a 2020 Community Supported Artist through the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte. Mert is a teaching artist at Arts+ and Director of Education at The Light Factory. She has an unconventional studio housed in a 1978 Apache Camper. Where to find Mert: PhotoIndex The Light Factory --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this series, we explore Level III skills training from the perspective of NDT instructors. Rodney Stephens, an NDT Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina, shares with us the advantages of a well-rounded NDT education and provides guidance and recommendations on the requirements for Level III certification.

Louis Foreman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Enventys, an integrated product design and engineering firm. He is also the Founder of Edison Nation. Louis graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. His interest in starting businesses and developing innovative products began while a sophomore with his first company founded in his fraternity room. Over the past 34 years, Louis has created 10 successful start-ups and has been directly responsible for the creation of over 20 others. A prolific inventor, he is the inventor of 10 registered US Patents and his firm is responsible for the development and filing of well over 700 more. Louis Foreman is a recipient of numerous awards for entrepreneurial achievement. He received the Instructor Achievement Award for his teaching at Central Piedmont Community College and was recognized by the National Museum of Education for his Distinguished Contributions to Education. He has given testimony in support of independent inventors to both the House and the Senate. He served on advisory boards and committees of the SBA, the Intellectual Property Owners Association, and the United States Patent Office to name a few. He was a creator of the Emmy Award-winning show Everyday Edisons and is currently the publisher of Inventors Digest Magazine and author of the best-selling book, The Independent Inventor's Handbook. In this episode… Coming up with an idea for a new product is easy; most people can do that. But, following through with that idea—and executing it to create a commercially viable product—is not easy.  Bringing a product to market is a difficult undertaking and requires a well-orchestrated process. Above all, you have to ensure everything is working together seamlessly: that means the design and engineering, marketing, branding, and web development. As an inventor, Louis Foreman believes that you should also ask yourself 5 core questions before getting started on your idea. Why? His answer is simple: to ensure your success and reduce your chance of failure. In this episode of the Innovations and Breakthroughs Podcast, Louis Foreman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Enventys, talks to Rich Goldstein about the intersection between innovation and entrepreneurship. Louis discusses the 5 questions every inventor needs to ask before developing their product, the role of intellectual property in the growth of a product-based business, and why many inventors fail with their inventions.

Welcome to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's College Exploration Spotlight podcast series! As part of our College & Career Connections initiative, we created these podcasts to help teens learn more about different colleges, universities, and technical schools for local teens to aid in their decision making for their futures. Take a listen to these short, fun and engaging podcasts to help you on your journey! Today we are learning about Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). For more information on CPCC visit www.cpcc.edu. All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library or its affiliates. Their opinions are based upon their experiences and information in which they consider to be reliable.

Hoskins and Long talk to Dr.Jimmy Chrismon! They speak a lot about theatre education and the life and duties of a good teacher. Jimmy shares his many experiences from his educational career, including the challenges in having to hide his sexuality. This episode gets PERSONAL because Jimmy taught the Jonathyns in high school. Jimmy shares some stories that will provide new insight on Long and Hoskins' relationship to the podcast audience.Dr. Jimmy Chrismon is a theatre educator with 17 years of experience in the public schools of North and South Carolina. He was adjunct theatre faculty member at Winthrop University and Central Piedmont Community College. He has acted, directed, designed, and produced professionally for 22 years. He received his BA in Theatre Education from UNC Charlotte where he was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. He received his MEd in Theatre Education from UNC Greensboro and his EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. He lives in Bloomington, IL and is the host of the THEDTalks Podcast for theatre educators.

CXO Underground Podcast with Joe Topinka and Mike Charobee Episode 17 with David Kim - CIO & VP, Information Technology & Research Services at Central Piedmont Community College - CPCC Website: https://www.cxounderground.com/ Joe Topinka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetopinka/ Mike Charobee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecharobee/ David Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshkim/

Across the state, our 58 community colleges are welcoming students back for instruction during a fall semester like no other. We recently caught up with Kandi Deitemeyer to discuss how all of the challenges of college during Covid-19 will unfold as she continues her leadership of Central Piedmont Community College, and as she steps into her new role as president of the NC Community Colleges President's Association. Listen here!

On this Episode I had a conversation with Kenya Crocker. A Career Counselor at Central Piedmont Community College talking about how she’s dealing to work during Covid and why is her job important to her and her thoughts about students returning to campus. Also we have Current events segment such as Kamala Harris accepting her nomination as a candidate of becoming Vice President of the United States and An NFL hopeful gets Cut! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had Jermel's cousin on the show, she is a Health Psychologist:Antoinette holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, ABD and Master of Science degree in Health Promotion, both Cum Laude all semesters undergrad through doctoral years. She has taught health education classes at the Central Piedmont Community College and Johnson C. Smith University, and for seven years, operated her wellness program out of the Ballantyne Resort and Spa as Managing Director, providing services and wellness education events for guests, community, and many notable names. Based on the quality and expertise of her staff she was able the help the resort reach the coveted five-star status.shop our online stores: bonfire.com/store/j-edwin-collection/teespring.com/stores/i-often-wonder-apparel

Today we are joined by noted contemporary artist, art professor, and fellow MSer, Marcia Jones. We chat about MS and art as a spiritual practice. Marcia Jones received her Bachelor of Art in Fashion Design from Clark Atlanta University, completed studies at the Art Student League NY, and earned her Master of Fine Art in painting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. and is currently seeking programs to pursue her Doctorate in Education.   Jones served as a W.E.B Dubois Faculty Fellow at Clark Atlanta University where she was a Lecturing Professor of Art. Jones was selected by Fulton County Arts to attend The Caversham Printmaking Fellowship in South Africa, serving as a Visiting Artist at the University of Kwazulu Natal.    In 2006, she received an invitation to attend the Spelman College Taller Portobello Artist Colony in Taller Portobello, Panama. Jones was awarded by the Historical Auburn Ave. Creative Council a 9 month Artist Residency at the Studioplex Arts Complex Atlanta, GA, and conducted her Visual Emotion workshops at the SE Woman Herbalist Conference.     In 2011 Jones was selected as The Mc Coll Center for Visual Arts Harvey B Gantt Winter Resident, Charlotte NC. She worked as an Adjunct Professor of Art at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte NC where she was an Adjunct Professor at The Art Institute Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University. Find Marcia on IG at @marciajonesart You can find us on the web at myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Consider supporting us through our Patreon -- patreon.com/myelinmelanin. Patrons can gain access to exclusive content, Myelin & Melanin swag & more. Your support helps us offset the cost of maintaining our website, paying for our remote recording technology, music, podcast & merchandise production, and more. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave us a 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Stream the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Peace!    

Hi! My name is Tai'Lor. I am twenty-three years young and I own The Tailored Hair Collection, LLC. In fall of 2014, during my freshman year of college at Bowling Green State University I discovered my true talent as an entrepreneur. I graduated college in spring of 2018 with a degree in Criminal Justice— Forensic Investigation; however, I had already decided to be an entrepreneur. I relocated to Charlotte, NC from Bowling Green, OH in summer of 2018 and enrolled in the Natural Hair Care Program at Central Piedmont Community College. Later, I registered my business, The Tailored Hair Collection, LLC and graduated from the natural hair care program in winter of 2018. Then the journey began...www.TheTailoredHairCollection.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BlkWomenRising)

46: Finding New Opportunities Through Nonprofit Leadership (Cheryl Richards)SUMMARYAs a nonprofit leader, how do you know when it’s the right time to make a change? That’s exactly where Dr. Cheryl Richards and I started our conversation, as she was only two weeks into her new role as the first female President of Johnson & Wales University’s Charlotte Campus. After great success in her previous leadership role as the CEO & Founding Regional Dean at Northeastern University, she certainly was not compelled to leave, but continued to follow her strategic career vision. In sharing her story, she offers a literal resource manual for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders. Cheryl details her goal-setting and self-assessment activities, her approach to fundraising and board development, and perhaps most importantly, how she has volunteered her time to gain invaluable professional and community experience. She also provides great advice for leading in a virtual environment, identifying and mentoring young leaders, and also throws in a few good books for us to read as well!ABOUT CHERYLCheryl began her tenure as President of Johnson & Wales University’s Charlotte Campus on June 15, 2020. Since 2011, she served as the Founding CEO and Regional Dean of Northeastern University’s Charlotte Campus. As their chief academic officer, she championed the licensure and growth in academic program offerings from eight to more than 50 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. Prior to Northeastern, Cheryl was a campus and academic dean at the Cato Campus of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. Active in the community, Richards has served on a number of boards, including the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and MeckEd. She currently serves on the boards of Progressive AE, Apparo, the American Heart Association, and Smart Start of Mecklenburg County. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership for Higher Education at Capella University in Minnesota. She has a Master of Science degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication, both from Colorado State University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESMichael Watkins’ book The First 90 DaysTom Rath’s book StrengthsFinder 2.0Lance Secretan’s book Inspire! What Great Leaders Do

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Adrienne Matthews, sole owner and CFO (Chief Fabric Operator) of C&K Design is a born and bred Tarheel.  She opened C&K Design LLC in 2012. ​Adrienne is a native of Jacksonville, NC, which is located on the coast. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Adrienne moved to Charlotte, NC in the summer of 2001 where she was employed for four years by Bank of America. Following a career in banking, Adrienne obtained an associate’s degree in Interior Design from Central Piedmont Community College. She is a member of the Greater Charlotte Workroom Association, Window Coverings Association of America, and the President of the WCAA Charlotte Chapter.  She is an audiobook/podcast listener (while she works) and helps out as much as she can with Fashion and Compassion.  Adrienne continues to reside in Charlotte with her husband and two daughters.  Adrienne is on Facebook and Instagram. Links and Resources; Grit by Angela Duckworth Charlotte WCAA Coulisse systems - Nicole Nomer - Fabrication Studio

I got to talk with Rand Ernst of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina about NDT education, Covid-19 effects on the industry, and what to expect throughout your NDT career. Check it out! Thanks!

  Honored to talk with N. Charles Anderson, my friend and colleague for many years. Congratulations to him for his work being part of the Library of Congress.  N. Charles Anderson was born on February 7, 1953, in Gaston County, North Carolina to Fannie Mae Moses Anderson and Nicodemus Anderson. He graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1971 and attended Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina where he studied business administration. He later received his B.A. degree in humanities from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1981. Anderson started working at Piedmont Natural Gas in 1972 as a mail clerk when he became involved with the Charlotte NAACP Youth Council, where he later served as president. There, he helped organize the NAACP Youth Council radio show, “Talk to the People” on WGIV Radio in Charlotte, North Carolina and co-hosted the NAACP television program, “Experience!” In 1974, Anderson was hired as a sales representative for American Tobacco Company and later moved to Detroit. After graduating from Wayne State University, Anderson joined the NAACP Detroit Branch as its youth director in 1981. He then served on the national staff as director of the NAACP Midwest Region III from 1983 to 1987. In this role, he directed and managed NAACP state conferences as well as adult branches and college and youth councils in seven states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Anderson served as the sixth president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Urban League from 1987 to 1994. In 1994, Anderson was appointed by Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer to serve as executive director of the Department of Human Services for the City of Detroit, a position he held until 1997. In 1997, he rejoined the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan as the organization’s eighth president and chief executive officer. For twenty years, he was responsible for the vision, leadership, and direction of the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, which is one of 110 affiliates of the New York-based National Urban League. Anderson received the Wayne State University Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012, and the American Human Rights Council Spirit of Humanity Award in 2018. He served as a trustee of the National Urban League, and the New Detroit coalition. He also served on the board of NAACP Youth Council, CityConnect Detroit, New Center Community Services, Detroit Alliance for Fair Banking, Health Alliance Plan and University Cultural Center Association. Anderson also served as vice-chair of the board of trustees, Henry Ford Health System, Inc. and vice-chair of City Year Inc. Anderson and his wife, Marionette Anderson, have three daughters and nine grandchildren. The video oral history interview of Nonprofit executive N. Charles Anderson is now a permanent part of The Historymakers Collection at the Library of Congress.  

What exactly are paralegal ethics and why do they matter? In this edition of the Paralegal Voice, Carl Morrison talks with Keith Shannon about the heavy weight of ethics in the paralegal profession. Because paralegals hold vulnerable information in trust, competence in ethical rules is crucial to protecting their firm, clients, and even themselves. Carl and Keith begin their discussion with a broad overview of basic ethics definitions and then zero in on best practices for conscientious adherence to ethics rules. Keith Shannon is a lawyer and paralegal faculty member at Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina. Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, CourtFiling.net and Legalinc.

Across North Carolina, our 58 community colleges are designed to be within a few minutes’ drive of every person in the state. They have a broad core suite of services: degree programs, technical training, ESL, high school degree completion, and continuing education. They send some people out ready to transfer to four-year schools and accept some people back from four-year schools to get additional skills. Community colleges are a critical part of our state’s retraining challenge. If you’ve been paying attention to the work of the My Future NC Commission, that challenge involves raising up an additional 400,000 adults by 2030 with an education credential beyond high school. That is the kind of challenge Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, President of Central Piedmont Community College, has been thinking about for most of her adult life. She has worked in community colleges in Florida and Kentucky, and before moving to CPCC, she worked in three smaller community colleges in North Carolina—Davidson, Moore and Pasquotank counties. What do all those places have in common? A responsibility to get people in their area the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

This edition of Says You! is brought to you from the Pease Auditorium of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Host Richard Sher asks our panelists to define columella and felloe. Stereo Left: Lenore Shannon Carolyn Faye Fox Murray Horwitz   Stereo Right: Francine Achbar Tanner Latham Barry Nolan   Bluff One: Columella Bluff Two: Felloe   SY-1416    

This edition of Says You! is brought to you from the Pease Auditorium of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Host Richard Sher asks our panelists to define snib and kistka. Stereo Left: Lenore Shannon Carolyn Faye Fox Murray Horwitz   Stereo Right: Francine Achbar Tanner Latham Barry Nolan   Bluff One: Snib Bluff Two: Kistka   SY-1415

This episode of the End Community College Stigma Podcast was recorded live at the NCACCT Leadership Seminar in Wilmington, NC on August 22, 2019. Trustee guests include: Ed Dalrymple, Central Piedmont Community College; Julie Emmons, Alamance Community College; Veda McNair, Wayne Community College; Gene Rees, Surry Community College. President guests include: Lisa Chapman, Central Carolina Community College; Jeff Cox, Wilkes Community College; Lawrence Rouse, Pitt Community College; Carol Spalding Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Testing, testing, testing… It’s one of the things students (and teachers) hate and school policy makers seem to love...but is there a way outside “teaching to the test”? Is there a way to create and test learning experiences that aren’t multiple choice or essay. Dr. Jones believes it is possible to learn without “teaching the test”. She shares a unique experience that gave her the courage to stop obsessing over the test and push the boundaries without fear of criticism. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points  The unique learning experience that almost escaped the End-of-Course test Dealing with overwhelm as a busy teacher, administrator, or business owner Finding the inspiration behind the chaos Dealing with criticism Creating successful change in a world filled with lots of paperwork policies, and delays   Key Milestones of the Episodes [3:45] How did you get to that point where you stop obsessing over the pressure to “teach the test”? [9:00] Dealing with overwhelm [15:00] Creating authentic learning experiences and what to do when you hit gridlock [20:00] How to deal with the pressure to stop obsessing over the test [24:10] Dealing with jealousy from your peers [27:15] How did you make successful change with reluctant school leaders and teachers?   Key Quotes “Let your heart and creativity guide your teaching.” “What we do is amazing. To be an educator is an art ...Don't forget!” “Paperwork is just there as a boundary pieces.”   Key Resources  A Recipe for Success Using SAS University Edition: How to Plan Your First Analytics Project The Dot Consulting The Dottie Rose Foundation Don’t forget to catch more episodes and resources at the Better Leaders Better Schools website.   Other resources Stop Motion App (IOS & Android) SAS Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap   About Our Guest Dr. Sharon Jones, EdD is a former Career & Technical Education teacher turned CEO and founder of thedot.consulting and founder of The Dottie Rose Foundation, author, Senior Technical Trainer at Central Piedmont Community College and podcaster for Lady Tech Charmers. Twitter LinkedIn   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

Are you slipping on keeping up with your clients and meeting important deadlines? For many lawyers, they use paralegals and legal assistants to help them practice law with superior organization and efficiency. In this Legal Toolkit, Jared Correia hosts Keith Shannon in a discussion about the importance of paralegals and legal assistants in the legal profession. They define both roles and the types of work they can and cannot do according to ABA guidelines for paralegal services. They also talk about the types of law office technology and training that lawyers should invest in for their paralegals to help maximize skills in needed tech and e-Discovery. Finishing up, they address how to hire qualified paralegals and avoid paralegal burnout. Keith Shannon is an instructor in the paralegal technology training program at Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina. Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, Answer1, and TimeSolv.

Taylor Calamese is the founder of Charlotte Fit a personal training studio, where she applies behavioral and motivational techniques to promote healthy lifestyle practices.  Taylor is widely known for her quick and innovative workouts that promote fat loss and help clients effectively reach their goals. In addition to personal training, Taylor is a Professor at Central Piedmont Community College where she teaches Fit & Well courses along with Aerobics and Weight Training. She also instructs and certifies future health professionals to become Personal Fitness Trainers for World Instructor Training Schools (WITS). Since 2015, Taylor has been a regular on Fox 46 News where she shares workout tips with the city of Charlotte. In this episode we discuss:  - How health and physical activity impacts how you show up in all aspects of your life as an entrepreneur.  - How leveraging your personal network can pay off as an entrepreneur. - Why making a name for yourself in your niche market is important as a business owner. Stay Connected with Taylor:Taylor on Instagram Charlotte Fit on InstagramCharlotte Fit:  mycharlottefit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startuptoscale/message

Angela Haigler is an award-winning professional communicator who has been writing since stick figures were all she could spell.She brings 15+ years of experience creating and sharing stories for news organizations, universities and nonprofits. Angela is devoted to writing and helping others tell their story.She loves teaching Creative Writing at Central Piedmont Community College where some of her students have gone on to become published authors.Her book reviews and articles can be seen in Pride Magazine. Her work has also appeared in publications such as the Charlotte Observer, Library Journal and 7even literary magazine.Previous and current clients include Arts & Science Council, Ms. Real Estate Property Boss, Darrell Roach Designs, Chef Shonda S. Caines and Gee That's Funny Entertainment.She is skilled in manuscript critique, social media monitoring, media relations, website marketing, email communications and many other marketing and communications functions.Her motto: “Stories are everywhere.”Podcast Music by Dj QuadsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BlkWomenRising)

Amy Herman is a visual artist, entrepreneur and community builder. Her photography is in the permanent collections of several museums, including the Kresge Art Center in East Lansing and The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, and has been shown in numerous galleries, including at The Light Factory and at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. Amy is the co-director of Goodyear Arts, an artist in residency and event space initiative, and owner of Vintage Charlotte, a pop-up market of vintage and hand-made vendors. She is a recipient of the Charlotte magazine 2015 Charlottean of the Year Award. Amy earned a BFA in Fine Arts from Michigan State University and an MFA in Photography from Columbia College, Chicago. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in photography, identity and memory, and creating the community that you want to live in.   IN THIS EPISODE Amy explains what makes an artist an artist and what makes her an artist. She answers how she sees her role in the community and whether her work in the community is art. She describes her recent photography exhibit at Central Piedmont Community College. Amy shares what identity, masking and memory have to do with what she photographs. She talks about what she hopes viewers feel looking at her work and whether an audience informs the work she creates. She states whether she produces art to be sold. She discusses a photography series of hers called 'Relative Intimacy' and the staging of intimate moments. She addresses whether what a photograph captures is 'real.' Amy talks about Goodyear Arts, the exhibit space and artist in residency program she co-launched, and the four words that inspired it. She shares what she learned through each iteration of Goodyear Arts. She explains the criteria Goodyear Arts uses to select resident artists. Amy discusses Vintage Charlotte, a business she launched, and whether it is an extension of themes she explores in her photography. She answers whether administrative work is coming at the cost of her art. Amy reveals what she wants. She discusses the connection between her and Charlotte magazine. She talks about growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, how her parents supported and influenced her, what was important to her growing up, and whether she is today who she expected to be. Amy answers what photographer she admires and whether she wants to produce a photography book of her own. She reveals what's next for her and the role magic is playing. Amy shares the life she wants to look back on.  Mark Peres adds a personal word that begins this way, "Before my conversation with Amy I looked at the photographs she created that had been exhibited at the Ross Gallery at Central Piedmont Community College and was now available for view on her personal artist website. I was immediately drawn in..." To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

Fabi Preslar helps clients share their stories. She is president of SPARK Publications, a custom-publishing firm that specializes in designing magazines, books and other print and digital publications. She is also publisher of b2bTRIBE, a magazine for engaged and diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners. Fabi has received several awards, including the 2017 NAWBO-Charlotte’s Women Business Owner of the Year, recognition as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in the Charlotte region by The Mecklenburg Times, the B2B Marketer of the Year by the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas, Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship, Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Woman Magazine, and the Greater Woman's Council Trailblazer Award. Fabi is a graduate of Central Piedmont Community College with a degree in graphic design.    This episode is perfect for anyone interested in custom publishing, leaps of faith and business as a creative and spiritual act.  IN THIS EPISODE Fabi describes what SPARK Publications is and what it does. She answers questions about stages of production, the process of publication, how much certain company services cost and who are typical clients. She addresses whether SPARK Publications is a vanity press and how it differs from self-publishing. She talks about what guides what she will publish, how the Internet has changed her business, publishing her own magazine, and how she works with novelists, essayists and poets. Fabi shares what she loves about what she does. She talks about where she grew up, her first language and what her life was like for her as a child and teenager. She discusses family tensions, the challenges her family faced, and how it affected her. She shares the leap she took at 17 years old and what inspired her to study graphic design. Fabi describes the electric moment she experienced when she met a certain person at the Charlotte Observer. She talks about how she has transformed since the launch of her business and the spiritual dimensions of her work. She shares a near-death experience and how it has changed her. She reflects on the awards she has won and the game of awards that is played. Fabi reveals what she values most and whether she is living the life she wants to live. Mark Peres adds a personal word that begins this way, "One afternoon I suddenly thought about Fabi. I could not really tell you why. I only had brief contact with her in the past..." To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning.  

Host Alex Granados interviews Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community College.

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Central Piedmont Community College's audio engineering instructor Dan Guerrie. The two discuss the CPCC's continuing education program for audio engineering, the career track and how the music industry has evolved as it pertains to recording. QCMP voice over intro by Nathan Richie.   

Steve Cheyney is the Executive Director of the Cooperative Christian Ministries at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), Central Piedmont Community College and Johnson and Wales.  His main focus is as the Campus Minister at UNCC.  There, with the help of students, he runs Niners United.  We talk about his ministry with the next generation and how college years can be extremely formative.  

Members of the Bechtler Ensemble stop by the WDAV studios to preview the Charlotte Composers Forum. The forum consists of composers from Queens University, Winthrop University, UNCC and Central Piedmont Community College. In celebration of the Bechtler's latest exhibition, Celebrating Jean Tinguely and Santana, five composers have written original music to complement the work. Event Details : Music and Museum: Bechtler Ensemble

Louis Foreman is founder and Chief Executive of Enventys (www.enventys.com), an integrated product design and engineering firm. He is also CEO of Edison Nation (www.EdisonNation.com), and Edison Nation Medical (www.EdisonNationMedical.com ). Louis graduated from The University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics. His interest in starting businesses and developing innovative products began while a sophomore with his first company founded in his fraternity room. Over the past 20 years Louis has created 9 successful start-ups and has been directly responsible for the creation of over 20 others. A prolific inventor, he is the inventor of 10 registered US Patents, and his firm is responsible for the development and filing of well over 600 more. The recipient of numerous awards for entrepreneurial achievement, his passion for small business extends beyond his own companies. Louis is an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, at Queens University. He received the Instructor Achievement Award for his teaching at Central Piedmont Community College, and was recognized by the National Museum of Education for his Distinguished Contributions to Education. Louis is an adjunct professor and the Entrepreneur in Residence at The McColl School of Business, and was the 2013 Distinguished Visiting Professor at Johnson & Wales University. He is a frequent lecturer and radio / TV guest on the topics of small business creation and innovation, and is frequently invited by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and national trade associations to be a featured speaker on the topic of innovation. The Inventors Launchpad – Roadmap to Success Series is presented by Inventors Launchpad in beautiful Tampa Bay, FL and hosted by Carmine Denisco. Carmine is an accomplished Author, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Co-founder/Managing Partner of Inventors Launchpad. Along with his business partner Rick Valderrama has changed the face of the invention industry and look forward to helping inventors from all over the world move their ideas forward. For more information please visit www.inventorslaunchpad.com

Hello BLASTers! We welcome you back to Episode 21 where we discuss the raging issue of the hour - Transgender bathroom rights! What do we do? How do we respond? But first, we want to give a big THANK YOU to Pastor Brian Lowery for donating the professional-grade radio microphone to TheBLAST! It has greatly improved our sound quality.You may have heard a great deal about the issue of trans-gender persons having "equal restroom rights" in the news or on social media lately, and you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. So we wanted to offer a brief history (which turns out to not be so brief) not so much in regards to trans-genderism, but the bathroom issue specifically. We will discuss trans-genderism a little later in the episode.It started when California Governor Jerry Brown signed the "School Bathroom Bill" into law back in August of 2013. Yes, this issue is that old. The bill allows students to compete on sports teams and use facilities like showers and bathrooms based on their gender identity, regardless of what is listed on the student's records. This is essentially where the issue started. Since that time other states have taken up similar measures.More recently Andraya Williams, a transgender student at Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina, was detained by security officers and escorted off campus after she used the women's bathroom. The LGBTQ Law Center is demanding that the college apologize and affirm her right to use the women's bathroom, which would be consistent with her gender identity. This event spurred the Charlotte City Council to approve a "non-discrimination ordinance" (NDO) which included a provision allowing transgender residents to use either a men’s or women’s bathroom, depending on the gender with which they identify. For most people the issue came to the forefront of the news when the State of North Carolina rejected and overturned Charlotte's ordinance. As a result the state and Governor Pat McRory has come under tremendous pressure from over 90 big-name businesses including Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter as well as mayors and governors in other states, the media at large and of course LGBTQ activists. Yet, he has not wavered as of this writing.If you hadn't heard about that, you have probably heard about this. In April international retailer Target came out with an article on their website which says, “In our stores, we demonstrate our commitment to an inclusive experience in many ways. Most relevant for the conversations currently underway, we welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity.”

Join us for our intro to homebrewing episode. We have John Mays our Homebrew Guru Blogger, Jordy Smith and Alexa Long from Alternative Beverage (South Blv) and Professor Shawn McBride in studio. Shawn also tells us about his upcoming homebrew class at Central Piedmont Community College. The post Episode 039- Homebrew 101 appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the North Carolina Community College System and in observance, UNC-TV is sending Rick Sullivan on the road to profile each of the 58 colleges in the system. Tonight Rick visits one of the powerhouse community colleges in the NATION, Central Piedmont, in Mecklenburg County.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the North Carolina Community College System and in observance, UNC-TV is sending Rick Sullivan on the road to profile each of the 58 colleges in the system. Tonight Rick visits one of the powerhouse community colleges in the NATION, Central Piedmont, in Mecklenburg County.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Central Piedmont Community College. A High Point University project studies the impact of technology in the classroom. And author Jill McCorkle talks about her new book - Life After Life.