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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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 07/08/25 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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

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

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

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

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

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:

11/12/24 - 04/24/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Kelso Hall , Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

11/23/24 - 04/05/25
Sat 8a - 12p
Kelso Hall , Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

11/12/24 - 04/05/25
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Kelso Hall , Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Fri 04/25/25 6p - 8p
Kelso Hall , Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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:

05/27/25 - 10/20/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Kelso Hall , Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/07/25 - 10/04/25
Sat 8a - 12p
Kelso Hall , Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/07/25 - 10/04/25
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Kelso Hall , Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Tue 10/21/25 6p - 8p
Kelso Hall , Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Online 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.
Meeting time and location:

01/06/25 - 01/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting time:

Thur 01/09/25 7p - 10p
Vanceboro Rescue Squad , Room 001
Off Campus

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.
Meeting time:

Thur 01/16/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting time:

Thur 10/16/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting time:

Thur 02/06/25 7p - 10p
Vanceboro Rescue Squad , Room 001
Off Campus

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.
Meeting time:

Thur 02/13/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Online 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.
Meeting time and location:

02/03/25 - 02/28/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting time:

Thur 03/06/25 7p - 10p
Vanceboro Rescue Squad , Room 001
Off Campus

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.
Meeting time:

Thur 11/13/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting time and location:

04/01/25 - 04/30/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting time and location:

05/01/25 - 05/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting time and location:

11/03/25 - 12/05/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Bleeding and Shock -Soft Tissue Trauma/Burns -Chest/Abdominal Trauma -Head, Neck, and Spine Trauma -Multisystem Trauma -Musculoskeletal Trauma -Environmental Emergencies Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:

Thur 05/15/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -Bleeding and Shock -Soft Tissue Trauma/Burns -Chest/Abdominal Trauma -Head, Neck, and Spine Trauma -Multisystem Trauma -Musculoskeletal Trauma -Environmental Emergencies Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time and location:

07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies -Pediatric Emergencies -Geriatric Emergencies -Patients with Special Challenges Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time and location:

08/01/25 - 08/30/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies -Pediatric Emergencies -Geriatric Emergencies -Patients with Special Challenges Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:

Thur 06/12/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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