Economic & Community
Development Division
Green Programs
Overview
Central Carolina Community College is known as "Green Central" because sustainability programs have been front-and-center in its planning for a long time.
For those who want to learn sustainability skills without taking degree courses, the Continuing Education Department at the Chatham County Campus offers classes in Sustainable Agriculture, Green Building and Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism. The sustainable agriculture program has proven so popular, it has been expanded to the college's West Harnett Center in Harnett County.
Sustainable Agriculture
Central Carolina started offering sustainable agriculture classes in 1996. Through Continuing Education, students and the public can learn about organic vegetable production, raising fiber animals, and other topics.
Green Building and Renewable Energy
Central Carolina is one of the few community colleges in North Carolina offering classes in green building and renewable energy. It has the only North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)-approved Solar PV Panel Installation course at a N.C. community college.
Ecotourism
Ecotourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry, as more and more people want to enjoy nature without harming the environment or ecosystems.
For more information about Continuing Education Green Programs, click here for contact information.