![Eddie Foster, executive director of the Volt Center, uses a forklift to unload equipment that Gregory Poole donated to the college’s new Diesel Technology program. The program, which also received equipment donations from Volvo and Caterpillar, will begin Jan. 11.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/Craven%20CC%20Diesel%20Tech%20program.jpg?itok=1fPeOBat)
Business Partnerships
![Eddie Foster, executive director of the Volt Center, uses a forklift to unload equipment that Gregory Poole donated to the college’s new Diesel Technology program. The program, which also received equipment donations from Volvo and Caterpillar, will begin Jan. 11.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/Craven%20CC%20Diesel%20Tech%20program.jpg?itok=1fPeOBat)
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Craven CC & NC Wesleyan Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Nov 6, 2020 NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC) and North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC) recently signed an agreement that will help qualified graduates of Craven Craven CC transfer to NCWC.![Austin Dixon, Career & College Promise (CCP) program advisor, speaks with a student during a virtual meeting. The CCP program recently received a $1,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/Craven%20CC%20IP%20grant.jpg?itok=DgtdEdQT)
Craven CC receives grant from International Paper Foundation to bolster high school program
Nov 4, 2020![fallback image](/themes/custom/cravencc/assets/images/cravencc-placeholder-700x350.jpg)
Craven CC to offer Clamp Shell Forklift Operation Training to fill vacancies at BSH
Sep 15, 2020 NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC) will offer a new Clamp Shell Forklift Operator training at the Volt Center to help fill immediate job openings at BSH. This training opportunity will be divided into two options: a 32-hour evening class beginning Sept.![Students and instructor practicing on manufacturing line at Volt Center](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/Craven%20CC%20Volt%20MCP.jpg?itok=D11VrgxJ)
Craven CC’s Volt Center offering multiple Manufacturing Career Pathway trainings
Sep 9, 2020 By Holly Desrosier Craven Community College (Craven CC) is now offering several top-of-the-line training courses through partnerships with local manufacturing companies. The courses are extensions of the college’s Manufacturing Career Pathway and held weekly at the Volt Center.![fallback image](/themes/custom/cravencc/assets/images/cravencc-placeholder-700x350.jpg)
Craven CC offers Manufacturing Pathway Program to fill job vacancies at DRADURA
Aug 14, 2020 NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC) is offering training at the Volt Center to help fill immediate job openings at DRADURA USA Corp. Offered through a partnership with Craven CC, NCWorks and DRADURA, this training opportunity will be offered at no cost, beginning Wednesday, Aug.![Craven CC was recently presented with a scholarship donation from the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC). Pictured left to right: MAC members Bill Egen, Lou Balogh, and Brenda Wilson; Craven CC President Dr. Ray Staats; Havelock Chamber Executive Director Erin Knight; MAC Chairman Bruce Fortin; Craven CC Director of Aviation Programs Mark Marsteller; and Craven CC Dean of the Havelock Campus Wally Calabrese.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/Craven%20CC%20MAC.jpg?itok=pkE5BVg8)
Craven CC receives donation from Havelock Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee
Jul 29, 2020 By Holly Desrosier![Students in Craven CC’s new Manufacturing Career Pathway program receive hands-on training and one-on-one instruction on a mock BSH Home Appliances assembly line. The program, which takes place at the Volt Center, will focus on specific training needed to fill immediate job openings at local manufacturer BSH.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/Craven%20CC%20BSH%20training.jpg?itok=62SgeKW2)
Craven CC launches Manufacturing Pathway program to fill job vacancies at BSH
Jul 20, 2020 By Holly Desrosier Craven Community College (Craven CC) is now offering training at the Volt Center to help fill immediate job openings at BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Offered through a partnership with Craven CC, NCWorks and BSH, this free training opportunity began July 9-10.![Craven Community College recently received a $218K grant from the American Red Cross to fund training in construction trades at the Volt Center. HVAC is one of several free classes that students may be eligible to take.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/Craven-CC-Red-Cross-Volt.jpg?itok=4Q0EE79k)
Craven CC registering for free construction trades classes at Volt Center
Dec 18, 2019 By Holly Desrosier![Longtime producer and highly regarded host, George Olsen, has been behind the microphone longer than anyone at Public Radio East.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/PRE-George-Olsen-small.jpg?itok=mrST9c7r)
Public Radio East: Thirty-five years in the making, locally sourced with a national reach
Dec 10, 2019 By Holly Desrosier![fallback image](/themes/custom/cravencc/assets/images/cravencc-placeholder-700x350.jpg)
CPI and Cella Ford Become First Members of the Panther Partnership
Dec 4, 2019![fallback image](/themes/custom/cravencc/assets/images/cravencc-placeholder-700x350.jpg)