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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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 in this 136-clock hour course. 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 interview practice. Lectures 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.
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 |
Nov 4 2025 – Feb 11 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 in this 136-clock hour course. 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 interview practice. Lectures 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.
Meeting times and locations:
11/04/25 - 02/11/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 11/08/25 2p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sat 01/10/26 2p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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Register |
Feb 17 – May 7 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 in this 136-clock hour course. 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 interview practice. Lectures 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.
Meeting times and locations:
02/17/26 - 05/07/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 03/06/26 5:30p - 7:30p
Online
Havelock
Fri 04/17/26 5:30p - 7:30p
Online
Havelock
Fri 05/01/26 5:30p - 7:30p
Online
Havelock
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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 |
Jan 30 2026
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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 01/30/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Mar 27 2026
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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 03/27/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
May 28 2026
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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 05/28/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jul 30 2026
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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 07/30/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 25 2026
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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 09/25/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jan 8 – Apr 7 2026
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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:
01/08/26 - 04/07/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00141
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/18/26 - 04/05/26
Sun 5:30p - 8:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6–15 2026
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/26 - 01/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/06/26 - 01/15/26
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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Feb 3–12 2026
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
02/03/26 - 02/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
02/03/26 - 02/12/26
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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Mar 3–12 2026
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
03/03/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
03/03/26 - 03/12/26
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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Apr 7–16 2026
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
04/07/26 - 04/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/07/26 - 04/16/26
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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May 5–14 2026
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
05/05/26 - 05/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/05/26 - 05/14/26
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 21–30
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
10/21/25 - 10/30/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/21/25 - 10/30/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Dec 2–11
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
12/02/25 - 12/11/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
12/02/25 - 12/11/25
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 |
Apr 7 2026
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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 04/07/26 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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Register |
Feb 10 2026
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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 02/10/26 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jun 9 2026
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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 06/09/26 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 8 2026
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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 09/08/26 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 20–28
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$120
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The CDL Passenger Endorsement course provides students with training to inspect and operate any CMVs, and to assume driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations, trip planning, cargo planning, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures, and hours of service and accident prevention. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the commercial driver’s license requirements (49 CFR Part 380). Upon completion of this course the student is prepared to pass the NC DMV CDL Passenger Endorsement skills exams and prepared to apply for employment with a respected motor carrier as an entry level driver.
Meeting time and location:
10/20/25 - 10/28/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 4p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6 – Jun 4 2026
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$2000
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Our 350-hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/26 - 06/02/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/26 - 06/04/26
Sat 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/26 - 06/04/26
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Thur 06/04/26 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
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.
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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