Chartered in 1970, Piedmont Community College (PCC) serves the adult citizens of Person and Caswell counties as the primary provider of adult education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre-baccalaureate programs.
The College supports economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry and in collaboration with the University of North Carolina System and private colleges and universities. PCC also provides services which improve the quality of life of individuals and communities.

PCC’s Person County Campus, the main campus, is located at 1715 College Dr., Roxboro, near Northern Middle School. The Caswell County Campus is located at 331 Piedmont Dr., off N.C. 62 in Yanceyville. Dr. H. James Owen serves as President, and Mr. Ron Booker is Chairman of the Board of Trustees. PCC serves nearly 18% of the adult population in its two-county service area, well above the state average of just over 12.5%. More than 8,300 adults entered the doors of PCC for a class or services during the 2005-2006 academic year. Students may choose from 40 programs of study leading to degrees, diplomas or certificates including University Transfer programs, Technical and Occupational programs, and programs in Business, Human Services, and Health and Science. Among its more unique programs are Film and Video Production Technology and Digital Effects and Animation Technology. PCC offers one of the only two Gunsmithing programs in North Carolina.

PCC provides training for today’s jobs, such as Electrical Power Production Technology program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree, to prepare graduates to work in power production, including those available in three local power generating facilities in Person County. Its Biotechnology and Laboratory Technology programs and weekend BioWork course train people for entry level jobs in North Carolina’s growing biotechnology industry.

The College consistently ranks near the top among community colleges in the state in the number of students enrolling in Distance Learning classes. These classes are offered on the Internet, via videos, television or DVDs, through videoconferencing or a combination of one of these methods and traditional face-to-face classes. PCC also offers access to the N.C. Information Highway distance learning options.

PCC offers a large variety of Continuing Education classes and services to businesses, industries, and the community through training for new and expanding industries. It also offers classes and assistance for displaced workers; specialized training for Fire, Rescue/EMS and Law Enforcement workers; adult literacy services; and English as a Second Language classes.

PCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. For more information, visit the College website at www.piedmontcc.edu or call (336) 599-1181.