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

Course Register Dates Price
This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

07/27/24 - 07/28/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

07/27/24 - 07/28/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7a
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

08/03/24 - 08/04/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

08/03/24 - 08/04/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

01/11/25 - 01/12/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

01/11/25 - 01/12/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

02/08/25 - 02/09/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

02/08/25 - 02/09/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

03/08/25 - 03/09/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

03/08/25 - 03/09/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

03/22/25 - 03/23/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

03/22/25 - 03/23/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

04/05/25 - 04/06/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

04/05/25 - 04/06/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

04/12/25 - 04/13/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

04/12/25 - 04/13/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

05/03/25 - 05/04/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

05/03/25 - 05/04/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

05/17/25 - 05/18/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

05/17/25 - 05/18/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

06/07/25 - 06/08/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/07/25 - 06/08/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

06/21/25 - 06/22/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/21/25 - 06/22/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/24 - 08/18/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

08/17/24 - 08/18/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

07/12/25 - 07/13/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

07/12/25 - 07/13/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

09/07/24 - 09/08/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/07/24 - 09/08/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Would you like to learn to defend yourself from physical attack? This class will teach you some principles from Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai, the art of 8 limbs. You will learn basic striking fundamentals and techniques. This practice has been known to boost confidence in and out of the ring, build friendships, and is a fun way to improve your cardio and balance while strengthening your body and mind.
Meeting time and location:

09/09/24 - 10/02/24
Mon, Wed 6p - 7p
Ward Hall, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Students will learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of cake decorating. Emphasis is place on icing, fondants borders, design and flowers using piping techniques
Meeting time and location:

08/21/24 - 09/25/24
Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Students will learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of cake decorating. Emphasis is place on icing, fondants borders, design and flowers using piping techniques
Meeting time and location:

05/06/25 - 05/21/25
Tue, Wed 5p - 8p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

08/19/24 - 09/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

08/19/24 - 09/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Mon 09/16/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

09/18/24 - 10/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

09/18/24 - 10/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Tue 10/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

10/21/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

10/21/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Fri 11/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

11/18/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

11/18/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Wed 12/18/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

07/22/24 - 08/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

07/22/24 - 08/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Thur 08/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting time and location:

07/09/24 - 09/25/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

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