The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College South Campus in Concord is accredited to provide certificate, diploma and associate degree programs in various fields, from the arts to technology and business. Students benefit from fully-equipped laboratories, convenience stores and research resources on campus. The college's Student Services provides an online resource students can use to find jobs in the local area. The Student Government Association (SGA) gives students the chance to get involved in bureaucratic leadership and decision-making. The SGA votes in student representatives from all academic departments who offer suggestions to the college.
Stanly Community College (SCC) is located in Albemarle, North Carolina, about 25 miles outside of Concord. SCC has an athletics department and its academics department offers associate degrees in science, applied science and arts. Certificates and diplomas are also available in a variety of fields. The average student-teacher ratio is 13 to one, and about 10,000 students are enrolled annually, according to the school website. Students can apply for financial aid to help them pay for their classes and books.
Empire Beauty School is a consortium of over 100 cosmetology schools in the United States that enrolls about 20,000 students annually. The Empire Beauty School in Concord offers two programs of study: cosmetology and cosmetology educator training. Either degree allows for a professional careers in the beauty industry. Students of Empire Beauty School are provided with opportunities to obtain hands-on experience in the field by taking part in beauty shows, fashion shows and fundraisers.
Founded in 1966, ECPI College of Technology is an accredited community college that has three different campuses in North Carolina, one of them being in Concord. ECPI specializes in technology, health and business. Within these fields are many programs, such as electronics engineering, network security and medical assisting. Both bachelor's and associate degrees are attainable. ECPI has a Career Services department that aims to help students by providing career leads and career search resources needed to obtain an entry level job within their field, according to the EPCI website. Career Services also provides workshops to help students develop professional skills and create their resumes.