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Western Piedmont Community College offers you the chance.
With over 100 programs leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate,
you have options to learn the skills you need for the job you want.
Enroll now for Fall semester.
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Live your dream.
Western Piedmont Community College offers you the chance.
With over 100 programs leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate, you have options to learn the skills you need for the job you want.
Enroll now for Fall semester.
Yes You Can live your dream at WPCC.
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In The News…
Here is the latest on programs, students, events, people, and services from WPCC:
WPCC Announces Spring 2018 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Dean of Student Services, Susan Williams, released the Spring 2018 President’s List of 146 students, and the Dean’s List of 377 students. WPCC would like to commend…
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Enroll Now for Fall Semester!
June 4, 2018 – Registration for fall semester at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is now open through August 3. A variety of classes and programs are available to prepare students for employment, regardless of the university transfer or...
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
Forging steel is a physically and mentally rewarding experience. The rewards continue when you eventually use what you made! In this intensive weekend class, we will learn the basics of forging steel, while creating a functional item for use in the home, cabin, and...
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Stained Glass Mosaic Wall Art
In this class, students will create a mosaic using stained glass suitable for display. During the first class, students will select from available patterns or adapt their own concept into a 12” x 12” framed substrate, learn the method of breaking...
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Mushroom ID & NC Foraging License Certification Class
Join Tradd Cotter and Western Piedmont Community College Sustainable Agriculture for a week-long fungi intensive. This comprehensive seminar will encompass all aspects of identification for successful foraging of culinary and medicinal mushrooms. During...
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Meritor Supports WPCC Advanced Manufacturing Day
May 25, 2018 – Employees of Meritor in Morganton, N.C. recently presented the Western Piedmont Community Foundation with a check to support Western Piedmont Community College’s 2018 Advanced Manufacturing Day. The event hosted more than 400 11th and 12th...
read moreWorkforce Development & Continuing Education
WPCC offers a variety of classes for professional training along with personal advancement and enjoyment both in seated classes and online through ed2go. These classes are designed to accommodate busy lifestyles and provide opportunities to quickly get skills or explore interests.
Upcoming courses are listed to the right. Click or tap on a class name for a description and to register online.
Upcoming Classes
Click or tap on a class name for more information or to register.
- June 25, 2018, 8:00 am: 5-Day Mushroom Identification & NC Foraging License Certification - 55242
- June 28, 2018, 6:00 pm: Christmas in July
- June 29, 2018, N/A: Introduction to Blacksmithing: Fundamentals of Forging - 55670
- July 13, 2018, 5:00 pm: Register for July 18 ed2go Classes by 5:00 p.m.
- July 18, 2018, 8:30 am: Notary Public Class - 53886
- August 10, 2018, 5:00 pm: Register for August 15 ed2go Classes by 5:00 p.m.
- August 15, 2018, 8:30 am: Notary Public Class - 53887
By The Numbers…
Western Piedmont Community College is among the top 10 North Carolina community colleges in students completing their curriculum coursework.
Here are some other numbers of interest:
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Percentage of students who would
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Support
Percent of full-time employees who gave to WPCC’s 2017-18 Annual Giving Campaign.
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Success
The Medical Laboratory Technology program
has boasted a 100% pass rate on the
national certification exam
for the last three years.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Western Piedmont Community College, as an Equal Opportunity Institution, complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, ethnic origin, association, or disability. It is the policy of Western Piedmont Community College that no person shall be discriminated against in employment, admissions, or educational activities. The College will provide reasonable accommodations, modifications or adjustments through the use of nondiscriminatory policies and procedures for persons with qualifying disabilities. Inquiries concerning Federal Title IX, Section 504, and related laws may be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655 or telephone 828.448.3500.
