Q. How much college education do I need in order to enter this training?

A. You need to have the equivalent of a high school education.

Q. Once I complete this training will I receive certification from the State of North Carolina?

A:  You will receive a certificate of completion from CPCC, which will be all you need to indicate that you

have completed the state-required training. This will allow you to be employed by an assisted living

or skilled nursing facility as an activities director.

Q. What are the job opportunities for Activities Directors?

A. The job opportunities are good. However, those graduates who are hired straight out of the training are the ones who have experience in the field of aging, or have education beyond high school.

Q. What is the salary range for this position?

A. It is difficult to predict the salary that you could earn, as it depends on your prior experience and educational level at the time of completion of the training. Because the training only requires a high school equivalent, salaries cover a wide range. It is safe to say that the range is anywhere from $28,000 to $35,000.