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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
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Apr 5 2027
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$100
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Une Tarte au Citron is a very, very beautiful French dessert! You will love the lemon curd filling that makes this tarte a joy to savor. Pâte Sucree is unlike some other pastry doughs as it is sweet in flavor and has a crumbly and tender texture that makes it less flaky than traditional pie crusts. It is known for its buttery consistency, resembling a sugar or shortbread cookie. Bon appétit! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 04/05/27 6p - 8p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Oct 5 – Nov 9
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$100
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Step into one of history’s most extraordinary true adventures. The 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition-led by Sir Ernest Shackleton-is widely regarded as the greatest survival story ever told. In this engaging class, you’ll explore the extreme challenges faced by the crew and uncover the remarkable leadership and decision-making strategies Shackleton used to keep his team alive. Discover how his timeless approach to resilience, teamwork, and crisis management continues to influence modern business and leadership today. Required materials: 1) Shackleton’s Way; leadership lessons from the great Antarctic explorer By: Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell Preface by Alexandra Shackleton ISBN. 978-0-14-200236-0 2) Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage By: Alfred Lansing ISBN 978-0-465-06288-1 Recommended, but not required: 1)A&E "Shackleton" starring Kenneth Branagh 3-disc set: first two discs tell the story, the third covers Shackleton’s biography, history of Antarctic exploration, and the making of the movie. 2)South: Shackleton’s Last Expedition 1914-1917 By: Sir Ernest Shackleton 100th Anniversary Edition ISBN 9781952433542 3)Endurance: An Epic of Polar Adventure By: F. A. Worsley, Captain, HMS Endurance ISBN 978-0-393-31994-1
Meeting time:
10/05/26 - 11/09/26
Mon 6p - 7:30p |
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Sep 14 – Nov 10
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$347
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This 8-week course is designed to expose students to various occupations and skills in the construction trades as well as provide training on how to become employed in the construction industry. Students will complete the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core curricula, the NCCER Field Safety curricula and will complete the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Safety Certification. Students will receive certification for each of these courses upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum. Students will get hands-on training as well as classroom training. Additionally, local employers in the construction trades will meet with the class to explain opportunities in their industry and share their experience and knowledge in the construction trades and the future of the construction trades, as well as, possible employment opportunities.
Meeting time and location:
09/14/26 - 11/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 7–28
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$125
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Learn the flavors and traditions of Italy one region at a time in this four-week hands-on cooking series, taught by former Le Cordon Bleu instructor, Harry Haff. Each week, you’ll explore the cuisine of a different Italian region while preparing a contemporary dish that showcases its unique ingredients, techniques, and culinary heritage. Along the way, you’ll build practical cooking skills and gain confidence with authentic Italian methods. Featured regional dishes include: .Abruzzo: Fresh Tacconelle pasta with traditional Abruzzo tomato sauce .Liguria: Focaccia Taggiasca served with a classic regional spread .Sardinia: Fregola con le Arselle (toasted pasta with clams) .Emelia-Romagna: Pasta Bolognese In addition to preparing these dishes, participants will learn essential techniques such as fresh pasta making, dough preparation and fermentation, sauce development, and regional cooking methods. Each class concludes with the opportunity to enjoy the meal together. Students will work in pairs. Recipes are included. Participants should bring an apron, a chef’s knife and a paring knife.
Meeting time and location:
10/07/26 - 10/28/26
Wed 6p - 8p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 2 – Nov 4
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$100
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Do you need to refresh your French language skills? This class aims to build upon existing French knowledge, especially for those who haven’t used the language regularly. You will practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, allowing you to re-familiarize yourself with this romantic language and enhance your proficiency.
Meeting time and location:
09/02/26 - 11/04/26
Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 9 – Aug 11 2027
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$100
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Do you need to refresh your French language skills? This class aims to build upon existing French knowledge, especially for those who haven’t used the language regularly. You will practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, allowing you to re-familiarize yourself with this romantic language and enhance your proficiency.
Meeting time and location:
06/09/27 - 08/11/27
Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 14
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$75
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Receipt Supported OE Classes for Unit 43014
Meeting time:
Fri 08/14/26 10a - 2p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 14 – Nov 16
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$120
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The course is design to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Course content may focus on 1) identifying beer flavors and styles and 2) understanding the brewing process and beer ingredients. Student will also gain a base knowledge of beer history and historical styles, retail beer storage and service issues, and beer pairing principles.
Meeting times and locations:
09/14/26 - 09/28/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Mon 10/05/26 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/12/26 - 10/19/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Mon 10/26/26 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
11/02/26 - 11/16/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Feb 22 2027
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$100
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Looking for a simple yet elegant dish perfect for dessert, brunch or dinner? Look no further than mastering the art of making crepes via Julia Child’s method (no special equipment needed!). You will prepare crepes with both a sweet and a savory filling to enjoy with your classmates. You will also prepare crepes to take home at the end of the class. Recipes included. Be sure to bring an apron.
Meeting time:
Mon 02/22/27 1:30p - 4p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 20 – Sep 3
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$125
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This course includes an overview of fire pump theories, water supply sources, hydraulic fundamentals, relay and water shuttle operations, foam systems, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/NFPA 1002 Standard, 2017 edition.
Meeting times and locations:
08/20/26 - 09/03/26
Tue, Thur 8a - 12p
NBFD Training Area
, Room 001
Off Campus
08/20/26 - 09/03/26
Tue, Thur 1p - 5p
NBFD Training Area
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Aug 17
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$100
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Did you know that créme Brûlée is also known as burnt cream? It is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. It is typically served cold as the custard needs time to cool and set to achieve its proper, creamy texture. Créme caramel, or flan, is notably more stiff and jiggly than créme brûlée, although both consist of a combination of eggs, dairy, and sugar. It gets even better! Do you want to know how to make the best cheesecake of your life? Well, this class is for you. Not only will you make créme brûlée and flan, but also the perfect, creamy cheesecake that actually freezes very well! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 08/17/26 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Sep 15–17
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$70
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Narcotic investigations can be the most dangerous type of investigation that a uniform officer might encounter in the performance of his/her duties. The officers attending this class will not only gain a complete awareness of the drugs facing them today, but they will acquire the expertise needed to make quality observations and sound judgments in determining drug use. Officers will be better equipped to identify drug distribution and smuggling not only in roadside situations but in the community that they patrol. The officer safety issues learned in this course will not only benefit the officers attending the course but the members of their community as well. Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting times and locations:
09/15/26 - 09/17/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/15/26 - 09/17/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 3p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 5
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$100
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Master the art of homemade pie crust just in time for holiday baking! In this hands-on class taught by Innkeeper Gretchen DuPeza of the Benjamin Ellis House, you’ll learn two reliable techniques for creating tender, flaky pie crust from scratch. Each participant will prepare and take home a batch of pie dough, perfect for future holiday baking. Along the way, you’ll also make a savory quiche and a delicious fruit pie to enjoy with your classmates. Recipes are included. Please bring an apron.
Meeting time:
Mon 10/05/26 1:30p - 4p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 12 – Oct 12
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 16 – Nov 16
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 14 – Dec 14
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 11 2026 – Jan 11 2027
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 16 2026 – Feb 15 2027
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 12 – Oct 12
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$70
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100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 16 – Nov 16
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$70
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100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 14 – Dec 14
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$70
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100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 11 2026 – Jan 11 2027
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$70
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100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 16 2026 – Feb 15 2027
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$70
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100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 12 – Oct 12
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on leadership development, management expertise, and supervisory skills. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
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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