Our Workforce Development (WFD) department provides hundreds of short-term training programs in a wide range of topics. You don't need to complete the college application process to take a WFD class. Simply click on one you're interested in to find out more class information and register directly from there!
Scholarships and funding opportunities are available to most students. Public Safety students (fire, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement) may be eligible for 100% fee waivers after registering for classes. Visit our Fee Waiver page for more information. Several programs are also eligible for VA benefits. Visit our VA Benefits page for details on eligible classes, contact hours, and upcoming schedules.
Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
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Apr 2 2025
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$100
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Learn Alfredo sauce, Marsala sauce, and White Wine with Lemon Garlic sauce. The class will consist of only 6 students with a focus on providing a hands-on, personalized culinary experience that will hone your gourmet cooking skills. Students will leave with chicken marsala and the sauces they have made. Yield is 2 meals to take home.
Meeting time:
Wed 04/02/25 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 13 – Oct 4 2025
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
09/13/25 - 10/04/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/13/25 - 10/04/25
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 18 – Feb 8 2025
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
01/18/25 - 02/08/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/18/25 - 02/08/25
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Mar 8–29 2025
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
03/08/25 - 03/29/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
03/08/25 - 03/29/25
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 19 – May 10 2025
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
04/19/25 - 05/10/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/19/25 - 05/10/25
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jun 7–28 2025
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
06/07/25 - 06/28/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
06/07/25 - 06/28/25
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Jul 19 – Aug 9 2025
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
07/19/25 - 08/09/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/19/25 - 08/09/25
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Dec 3–17
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
12/03/24 - 12/17/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
12/03/24 - 12/17/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Oct 25 – Nov 15 2025
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$230
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This course provides an overview of distribution and logistics management. Core topics may include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, operations management, software systems, safety/security, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base of the functions, techniques and tools utilized in warehouse and distribution centers and their role in various industry settings.
Meeting times and locations:
10/25/25 - 11/15/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/25/25 - 11/15/25
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Dec 2–20
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
12/02/24 - 12/20/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
12/02/24 - 12/20/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Jan 27 – Feb 14 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
01/27/25 - 02/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
01/27/25 - 02/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Feb 24 – Mar 14 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
02/24/25 - 03/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
02/24/25 - 03/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Mar 31 – Apr 18 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
03/31/25 - 04/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
03/31/25 - 04/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
May 5–23 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
05/05/25 - 05/23/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
05/05/25 - 05/23/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Jun 2–20 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
06/02/25 - 06/20/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
06/02/25 - 06/20/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Jul 7–25 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
07/07/25 - 07/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
07/07/25 - 07/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Sep 8–26 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/25 - 09/26/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
09/08/25 - 09/26/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Oct 20 – Nov 7 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
10/20/25 - 11/07/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
10/20/25 - 11/07/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Dec 1–19 2025
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$195.60
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Learn how to transfer your military skills and experience to civilian careers in the manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Veterans class teaches participants how to transfer their military skills and experience onto their resume in a language that is recognized by the manufacturing industry. The ultimate goal for this program is to prepare participants for careers and connect them with career opportunities in North Carolina. Upon completion, you should have skillsets that lead to employment in various industries, as well as the following certifications and certificates: Forklift operator certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certification
Meeting times and locations:
12/01/25 - 12/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
12/01/25 - 12/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Nov 18 2024 – Feb 27 2025
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$280
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The Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe and Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in F.A.A. Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
11/18/24 - 02/27/25
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 12/07/24 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 01/11/25 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 02/11/25 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 02/01/25 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 02/22/25 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Register |
May 19 – Aug 14 2025
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$280
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The Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe and Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in F.A.A. Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
05/19/25 - 08/14/25
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 06/14/25 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 07/12/25 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 08/09/25 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
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Register |
Jan 6 – May 11 2025
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$307
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the AEMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The AEMT program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the AEMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post-secondary level
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/25 - 05/11/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/25 - 05/11/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Aug 4 – Dec 13 2025
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$307
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the AEMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The AEMT program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the AEMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post-secondary level
Meeting times and locations:
08/04/25 - 12/13/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/04/25 - 12/13/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 3–10 2025
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$90
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This course is conducted by the Cape Lookout Squadron of the United States Power Squadrons. It will provide basic boating knowledge education, including both Federal and North Carolina State required education. A traditional classroom education format will be used. Learning is facilitated with use of the America’s Boating Course student manual (included in cost), nautical teaching aids, and supportive PowerPoint (PPT) visual aids. The 16-hour program spans two Saturdays, beginning at 8 am and ending at 4 pm. Instruction gives you the basics you need to enjoy your time on the water safely and includes navigation, nautical charts, digital charting, and chart plotting. This format meets the standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
Meeting time and location:
05/03/25 - 05/10/25
Sat 8a - 4p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Wait list information
This course has a wait list. Please email Workforce Development at wfdreg@cravencc.edu to request to be added to the wait list. Be sure to mention which course you are interested in.
Online registration not allowed
This course does not allow online registration. Please call 252-638-7248 for questions or additional information or email Workforce Development at wfdreg@cravencc.edu. Be sure to mention which course you are interested in.
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This course is currently full and does not offer a wait list. If you’d like to be notified when a future class becomes available, please complete a brief interest form. We will notify you when more courses become available.
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