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Discover programs specifically designed for jobs in today's fastest-growing industries, so you can graduate knowing there's a need for skills just like yours and an employer waiting for someone just like you.

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Training here pays off.

Here are just a few of the career paths that a Central Piedmont education can unlock.

Massage Therapist

The Massage Therapy certificate program at Central Piedmont offers comprehensive training in massage and bodywork. The program is divided into three modules focusing on body-oriented therapies, anatomy, kinesiology, and business practices. After completing the program, you will be eligible to become a licensed massage therapist and earn a median salary of $60,423*.

Massage Therapy Certificate Program

Paralegal

Paralegals play a key role in helping lawyers prepare legal documents, research cases, and support clients. Through Central Piedmont’s Paralegal Technology program, you can graduate with the skills you need to work in law firms, government, banks, insurance companies, and more while earning a median salary of $55,888*.

Paralegal Technology Program

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Computer Network Support Specialist

The IT Support Technician certification at Central Piedmont provides hands-on training in areas including security, networking, virtualization, and more. The program also emphasizes supporting a hybrid workforce. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills needed to maintain and troubleshoot networks as a computer network support specialist, earning a median salary of $66,305*.

IT Support Technician Course

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Medical Equipment Repairer

Medical equipment helps doctors make accurate diagnoses, provide better treatments, and improve patient care. Hospitals and clinics need skilled repairers to keep this equipment running properly. Central Piedmont’s Biomedical Equipment Technology program trains students to install, fix, and take care of modern medical devices. Graduates are in high demand in Charlotte and beyond, earning a median salary of $63,161*.

Biomedical Equipment Technology Program

*median wages reported by the 2025 Star Jobs Report for Charlotte; for additional information, visit nccareers.org

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$46K

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