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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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Oct 1 – Dec 19
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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:
10/01/24 - 12/19/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Sat 10/26/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Sat 11/30/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Jul 25
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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 07/25/24 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 27
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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 09/27/24 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 27 – Dec 5
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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.
Meeting times and locations:
08/27/24 - 12/05/24
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall, Room 00141
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/24 - 11/17/24
Sun 5:30p - 7:30p
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Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/14/24 - 11/16/24
Sat 5:30p - 6:30p
ON
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Mar 5–14 2025
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
03/05/25 - 03/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
03/05/25 - 03/14/25
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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Apr 2–11 2025
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
04/02/25 - 04/11/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/02/25 - 04/11/25
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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May 14–23 2025
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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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Aug 21–30
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
08/21/24 - 08/30/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/21/24 - 08/30/24
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 2025
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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 17–26
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
07/17/24 - 07/26/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/17/24 - 07/26/24
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 18–27
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
09/18/24 - 09/27/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/18/24 - 09/27/24
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 23 – Nov 1
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
10/23/24 - 11/01/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/23/24 - 11/01/24
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 4–13
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
12/04/24 - 12/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
12/04/24 - 12/13/24
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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Jan 8–17 2025
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
01/08/25 - 01/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/08/25 - 01/17/25
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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Feb 5–14 2025
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
02/05/25 - 02/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
02/05/25 - 02/14/25
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 2025
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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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Jul 15–24
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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:
07/15/24 - 07/24/24
Mon, Tue, Wed 4p - 8p
Brock Administration, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 10
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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 09/10/24 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6 – Feb 28 2025
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Fri 02/28/25 8a - 12p
Fri 02/28/25 12:30p - 4:30p
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Mar 17 – May 9 2025
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
03/17/25 - 05/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
03/17/25 - 05/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Fri 05/09/25 8a - 12p
Fri 05/09/25 12:30p - 4:30p
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May 19 – Jul 11 2025
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
05/19/25 - 07/11/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
05/19/25 - 07/11/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Fri 07/11/25 8a - 12p
Fri 07/11/25 12:30p - 4:30p
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Aug 18 – Oct 10 2025
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
08/18/25 - 10/09/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
08/18/25 - 10/09/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Fri 10/10/25 8a - 12p
Fri 10/10/25 12:30p - 4:30p
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Oct 20 – Dec 16 2025
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
10/20/25 - 12/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
10/20/25 - 12/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Tue 12/16/25 8a - 12p
Tue 12/16/25 12:30p - 4:30p
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Aug 19 – Oct 11
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
08/19/24 - 10/10/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Kelso Hall, Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/19/24 - 10/10/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Kelso Hall, Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Fri 10/11/24 8a - 12p
Kelso Hall, Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Fri 10/11/24 12:30p - 4:30p
Kelso Hall, Room 00107
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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