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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Register |
Oct 27 – Nov 20
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$280
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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:
10/27/25 - 11/20/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
10/27/25 - 11/20/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Register |
Jan 12 – Feb 6 2026
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$280
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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:
01/12/26 - 02/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
01/12/26 - 02/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 02/06/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Register |
Apr 29 – Jul 22
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$280
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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:
04/29/25 - 07/22/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sun 05/18/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock
Sun 06/15/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock
Sun 07/20/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock
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Register |
Aug 12 – Oct 23
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$280
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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:
08/12/25 - 10/23/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sun 08/24/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock
Sun 09/21/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/19/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock
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Register |
Feb 17 – Mar 13 2026
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$280
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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:
02/17/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
02/17/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 03/13/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Register |
Mar 23 – Apr 17 2026
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$280
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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:
03/23/26 - 04/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
03/23/26 - 04/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
Fri 04/17/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Apr 27 – May 21 2026
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$280
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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:
04/27/26 - 05/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
04/27/26 - 05/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
Thur 05/21/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Jun 1–26 2026
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$280
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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:
06/01/26 - 06/25/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
06/01/26 - 06/25/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
Fri 06/26/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
May 29
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$75
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This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:
Thur 05/29/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jul 24
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$75
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This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:
Thur 07/24/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 26
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$75
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This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:
Fri 09/26/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Nov 21
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$75
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This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:
Fri 11/21/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jul 10
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$75
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This course covers essential ingredients and techniques for crafting a classic Bolognese (beef and pork) sauce. Students will learn the art of browning meat and sauteing vegetables to create a rich and flavorful meat sauce. The class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, a printed recipe and 4 servings to take home. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Meeting time:
Thur 07/10/25 6p - 8p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
May 20 – Aug 14
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$191
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This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and Technician/Monitor. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include operating EKG equipment, running and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 and five lead monitors and to understand the basics of capnography as it relates to heart function. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.
Meeting times and locations:
05/20/25 - 08/14/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00140
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/25/25 - 08/10/25
Sun 5:30p - 8:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 2 – Dec 9
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$191
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This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and Technician/Monitor. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include operating EKG equipment, running and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 and five lead monitors and to understand the basics of capnography as it relates to heart function. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.
Meeting times and locations:
09/02/25 - 12/09/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00141
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/07/25 - 11/23/25
Sun 5:30p - 8:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 14–23
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
05/14/25 - 05/23/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/14/25 - 05/23/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jun 4–13
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
06/04/25 - 06/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
06/04/25 - 06/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jul 16–25
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
07/16/25 - 07/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/16/25 - 07/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 8–17
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
10/08/25 - 10/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/08/25 - 10/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 20–29
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
08/20/25 - 08/29/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/20/25 - 08/29/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 3–12
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
09/03/25 - 09/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/03/25 - 09/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Dec 3–12
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
12/03/25 - 12/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
12/03/25 - 12/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Sep 9
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$70
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Take the first step on the pathway to a career as a Commercial Truck Driver. This course offers guidance on how to apply to Craven’s Truck Driver Training, provides information on available financial assistance, and examines future employment opportunities. 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 09/09/25 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Nov 4
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$70
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Take the first step on the pathway to a career as a Commercial Truck Driver. This course offers guidance on how to apply to Craven’s Truck Driver Training, provides information on available financial assistance, and examines future employment opportunities. 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 11/04/25 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
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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