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From practicing hair and makeup alongside her sisters to standing on stage as Central Piedmont’s fall 2025 commencement speaker, Kristen Alvarado Sorto’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and honoring her cultural roots. It all began in the cosmetology program, where Kristen turned her passion into a career and found the confidence to lead. Ready to start your own journey? Learn more about our cosmetology program and how it can open doors for you: https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/cosmetology

Central Piedmont Community College gives our students a fun and engaging college experience with the end result of meeting their academic goals. | Central Piedmont Community College

Earn college credits while still in high school—tuition-free! Dual Enrollment lets students earn college credits at no cost, giving them a head start on their college journey. With smaller classes and plenty of support, it’s a great way to save time, reduce the cost of higher education, and explore career pathways before graduation. 👉 Ready to learn more? https://ow.ly/qLKx50Y1fgc | Central Piedmont Community College

We award more than $4 million in scholarships, so you can focus on your education, instead of how to pay for it. | Central Piedmont Community College