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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
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Feb 22 – Mar 3 2027
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$85
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This 18-hour course of instruction will assist those that are not self-learners. You get a 16-hour activity and video-based instruction, followed by an online-proctored examination. Must come to class with book and online exam answer key (see links above). Registration/Payment closes 3 days before start of class.
Meeting time and location:
02/22/27 - 03/03/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 2p - 5p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 26 – May 5 2027
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$85
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This 18-hour course of instruction will assist those that are not self-learners. You get a 16-hour activity and video-based instruction, followed by an online-proctored examination. Must come to class with book and online exam answer key (see links above). Registration/Payment closes 3 days before start of class.
Meeting time and location:
04/26/27 - 05/05/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 2p - 5p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Nov 3
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$70
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This 2-hour course explores a career as a Surgical Technologist. Linked to our Surgical Technology program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 11/03/26 3:30p - 5:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 1 2027
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$70
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This 2-hour course explores a career as a Surgical Technologist. Linked to our Surgical Technology program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 06/01/27 3:30p - 5:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 2 2027
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$70
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This 2-hour course explores a career as a Surgical Technologist. Linked to our Surgical Technology program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 11/02/27 3:30p - 5:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 4 – May 20 2027
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$196.60
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This course provides students a comprehensive study of perioperative care and preparation, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the field of surgical technology. Topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, environmental safety, communication and reporting, instrumentation, physical environment, equipment, surgical procedures, patient safety, sterile technique, and surgical team support. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology. Pre-requisites of high school diploma (or equivalency) and TABE Math score of 657 or higher.
Meeting time and location:
01/04/27 - 05/20/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 9a - 2p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00140
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 2 – Dec 16 2027
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$196.60
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This course provides students a comprehensive study of perioperative care and preparation, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the field of surgical technology. Topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, environmental safety, communication and reporting, instrumentation, physical environment, equipment, surgical procedures, patient safety, sterile technique, and surgical team support. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology. Pre-requisites of high school diploma (or equivalency) and TABE Math score of 657 or higher.
Meeting time and location:
08/02/27 - 12/16/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 9a - 2p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00140
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 4 – Mar 25 2027
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$196.60
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This 396-clock hour course provides a comprehensive study of surgical procedures and specialties that coincide with clinical rotations. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, terminology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment. Additionally, students will take the Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification test, offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Please note: Students must successfully complete Surgical Technology I to register for this class.
Meeting times and locations:
01/04/27 - 03/25/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 6:30a - 12p
Carolina East Health System
, Room 001
Off Campus
01/04/27 - 03/25/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:15p
Carolina East Health System
, Room 001
Off Campus
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May 31 – Aug 19 2027
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$196.60
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This 396-clock hour course provides a comprehensive study of surgical procedures and specialties that coincide with clinical rotations. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, terminology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment. Additionally, students will take the Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification test, offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Please note: Students must successfully complete Surgical Technology I to register for this class.
Meeting times and locations:
05/31/27 - 08/19/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 6:30a - 12p
Carolina East Health System
, Room 001
Off Campus
05/31/27 - 08/19/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:15p
Carolina East Health System
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Oct 16
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$95.60
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Students will receive specialized training in thermal imaging operations for fire, search and rescue, and law enforcement using scenario-based missions. This course incorporates UAS NIST Standards with thermal targets. Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers and EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel with eligible waiver.
Meeting time:
Fri 10/16/26 6p - 10p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 16
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$95.60
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Students will receive specialized training in thermal imaging operations for fire, search and rescue, and law enforcement using scenario-based missions. This course incorporates UAS NIST Standards with thermal targets. Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers and EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel with eligible waiver.
Meeting time:
Fri 10/16/26 6p - 10p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Feb 8 2027
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$100
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Genoise cakes are classic, Italian sponge cakes known for delicate, foam-like texture, and are often used as a base for various desserts and pastries. These cakes rely solely on the air whipped into the eggs and sugar to achieve volume and light texture. In contrast, pineapple upside down cake is known to be a Southern favorite that is essentially a good ol’ yellow butter cake flipped over after baking to show off beautiful caramelized pineapple rings. The flourless chocolate cake is a dense cake made from an aerated chocolate custard. It involves whipping the egg whites alone and then whipping the yolks into the sugar to increase the air content. It is a special treat that your friends won’t believe you made yourself! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 02/08/27 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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| Register |
Feb 8 2027
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$100
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Genoise cakes are classic, Italian sponge cakes known for delicate, foam-like texture, and are often used as a base for various desserts and pastries. These cakes rely solely on the air whipped into the eggs and sugar to achieve volume and light texture. In contrast, pineapple upside down cake is known to be a Southern favorite that is essentially a good ol’ yellow butter cake flipped over after baking to show off beautiful caramelized pineapple rings. The flourless chocolate cake is a dense cake made from an aerated chocolate custard. It involves whipping the egg whites alone and then whipping the yolks into the sugar to increase the air content. It is a special treat that your friends won’t believe you made yourself! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 02/08/27 6p - 8p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Sep 13 2027
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$100
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Tiramisu is a delicious and unbelievably easy-to-make dessert that consists of coffee soaked lady fingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder dusted on top. This class will use lady fingers made of sponge cake and coffee flavored liqueur - to enhance the coffee flavor. You will enjoy serving this dessert that tastes even better when the flavors are allowed to blend! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 09/13/27 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Sep 13 2027
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$100
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Tiramisu is a delicious and unbelievably easy-to-make dessert that consists of coffee soaked lady fingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder dusted on top. This class will use lady fingers made of sponge cake and coffee flavored liqueur - to enhance the coffee flavor. You will enjoy serving this dessert that tastes even better when the flavors are allowed to blend! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 09/13/27 6p - 8p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Jun 14 2027
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$100
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In this class, you will make eclairs and profiteroles - very similar choux pastries, but profiteroles (cream puffs) are usually small and round, whereas eclairs are bigger and oblong in shape. Both will surprise and delight you and your guests, especially since you made them yourself! Bet you can’t eat just one! Bring take-our containers or Tubberware to transport your baked desserts home. Bon Appetit!
Meeting time:
Mon 06/14/27 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Jun 14 2027
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$100
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In this class, you will make eclairs and profiteroles - very similar choux pastries, but profiteroles (cream puffs) are usually small and round, whereas eclairs are bigger and oblong in shape. Both will surprise and delight you and your guests, especially since you made them yourself! Bet you can’t eat just one! Bring take-our containers or Tubberware to transport your baked desserts home. Bon Appetit!
Meeting time:
Mon 06/14/27 6p - 8p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Mar 15 2027
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$100
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Biscotti are traditional Italian cookies known for their distinct shape, crisp texture, and delicious flavor. They are twice-baked to remove moisture, resulting in a hard, dry, and crunchy texture. They are ideal for dipping in coffee, tea, or wine. Madeleines, derived from northeastern France, are very small cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape that taste somewhat lighter than a sponge cake. And piped cookies are just fun to make! You will use a large piping tip to make these melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 03/15/27 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Mar 15 2027
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$100
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Biscotti are traditional Italian cookies known for their distinct shape, crisp texture, and delicious flavor. They are twice-baked to remove moisture, resulting in a hard, dry, and crunchy texture. They are ideal for dipping in coffee, tea, or wine. Madeleines, derived from northeastern France, are very small cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape that taste somewhat lighter than a sponge cake. And piped cookies are just fun to make! You will use a large piping tip to make these melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 03/15/27 6p - 8p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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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.
This course is full
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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