Workforce Development

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Well Being -Lifting and Moving -Medical/Legal -Medical Terminology -Life Span Development Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.

Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Airway Management -Respiration and Artificial Ventilation -Airway Management Skills Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.

Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Primary Assessment -Secondary Assessment -Patient Assessment Medical -Patient Assessment Trauma -Monitoring Devices -Communication/Documentation Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.

Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -Primary Assessment -Secondary Assessment -Patient Assessment Medical -Patient Assessment Trauma -Monitoring Devices -Communication/Documentation Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.

Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -EMS Operations -HazMat for EMS -Highway Safety -Vehicle Extrication for EMS -Response to Terrorism Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.

Seated continuing education on topics not included in Modules 1-7. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.

This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician. The course includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of sterilization/disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments/supplies/equipment. 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.

Join us and learn how to make two delicious dishes from chicken thighs, and often overlooked cut of meat. We will be making a comforting chicken noodle soup and a rustic roasted chicken. .Learn from a seasoned Italian chef .Small class size: enjoy personalized attention and relaxed atmosphere .Hands-on experience: practice your culinary skills and gain confidence in the kitchen .Delicious recipes: master two classic chicken thigh dishes .Take-home meals: go home with enough chicken noodle soup for six servings and a rustic roasted chicken for two

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training is a 40-hour program to assist law enforcement officers better understand and respond more effectively to individuals in crisis in a manner that enhances both their safety and the safety of the public. Some of the topics to be discussed will be accessing services, adolescence, autism, aging and dementia, mental health 101, de-escalation skills, human trafficking, hearing voices, medications, mobile crisis teams, personality disorders, self-care, schizophrenia, stigmas, suicide, traumatic brain injuries, and PTSD. This course is fee waivered to all sworn and or affiliated Law Enforcement Officers.

The baguette, originating from France, has a soft, airy, and chewy interior made with an irregular structure of air pockets. It appears as a long, thin loaf of bread with rounded edges. Focaccia originated from Italy and is considered a precursor to pizza. It is a flatbread, typically baked in a sheet pan. Its interior is soft and fluffy with a crispy, oily crust. Which is the better bread: Baguette or Focaccia? Well, you make them and you decide! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked goods home.

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.

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.

This is a fun and interactive beginner Spanish language class which is immersive in nature. You will learn: - how to introduce yourself - how to give and ask for information - how to build sentences (like order food;as for prices, directions and assistance) - how to refer to family and friends - how to tell time, and refer to holidays - how to describe people and places In addition, you will learn how to communicate with Spanish speakers you will meet while traveling or in everyday life. We will be using phrases and functional (everyday) vocabulary, with group practice and varied activities. The class ends with an off-campus activity.

This is a fun and interactive beginner Spanish language class which is immersive in nature. You will learn: - how to introduce yourself - how to give and ask for information - how to build sentences (like order food;as for prices, directions and assistance) - how to refer to family and friends - how to tell time, and refer to holidays - how to describe people and places In addition, you will learn how to communicate with Spanish speakers you will meet while traveling or in everyday life. We will be using phrases and functional (everyday) vocabulary, with group practice and varied activities. The class ends with an off-campus activity.

This is a fun and interactive beginner Spanish language class which is immersive in nature. You will learn: - how to introduce yourself - how to give and ask for information - how to build sentences (like order food;as for prices, directions and assistance) - how to refer to family and friends - how to tell time, and refer to holidays - how to describe people and places In addition, you will learn how to communicate with Spanish speakers you will meet while traveling or in everyday life. We will be using phrases and functional (everyday) vocabulary, with group practice and varied activities. The class ends with an off-campus activity.

This course is designed to instruct the law enforcement officer 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. Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.

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.

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.