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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Aug 13 – Oct 13
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. 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 17 – Nov 17
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. 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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Register |
Oct 15 – Dec 15
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. 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
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Register |
Nov 12 2025 – Jan 12 2026
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. 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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Register |
Dec 17 2025 – Feb 16 2026
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. 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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Register |
Jul 16 – Sep 15
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. 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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Register |
Aug 13 – Oct 13
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. 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 17 – Nov 17
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. 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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Register |
Oct 15 – Dec 15
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. 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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Register |
Nov 12 2025 – Jan 12 2026
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. 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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Register |
Dec 17 2025 – Feb 16 2026
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$70
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100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. 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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Register |
Aug 1 – Sep 27
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$180
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT Refresher Educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT Refresher Educational program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT Refresher Educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at level or held a Basic Level North Carolina EMS Credential (EMT) that has expired within the last two (2) years.
Meeting times and locations:
08/01/25 - 09/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/01/25 - 09/27/25
Sat 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jul 7–25
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
07/07/25 - 07/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
07/07/25 - 07/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 07/25/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Sep 8–26
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/25 - 09/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
09/08/25 - 09/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 09/26/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Oct 20 – Nov 7
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
10/20/25 - 11/06/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
10/20/25 - 11/06/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 11/07/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Dec 1–19
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
12/01/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
12/01/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 12/19/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Jul 7–11
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$70
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
07/07/25 - 07/10/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 07/11/25 8a - 5p
Online
Havelock
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Register |
Jul 1–31
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$125
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This training is designed to focus on new and emerging issues in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Meeting times and locations:
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
07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sat, Sun 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 8 – Nov 13
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$280
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting time and location:
09/08/25 - 11/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 8 – Dec 13
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$280
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/25 - 12/13/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/25 - 12/13/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jan 5 – Mar 12 2026
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$280
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting time and location:
01/05/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 9 – Dec 13
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$280
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/25 - 12/13/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/09/25 - 12/13/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jun 2 – Aug 11 2026
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$280
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This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting time and location:
06/02/26 - 08/11/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jun 23 – Sep 10
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$295
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This course is designed as an introductory course for individuals who will be employed in the cleanup of environmentally contaminated sites in industrial, service or business settings. The course will cover Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER 40), OSHA general workplace safety, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling drinking and groundwater, innovative technologies, environmental site assessments, and various related environmental safety topics. This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge base to sit for various industry-recognized Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certifications. Students will also gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Process technicians work in manufacturing environments and have a wide variety of responsibilities in all stages of the manufacturing process. Tasks may include operating equipment, documenting and analyzing data, monitoring machinery, and improving manufacturing processes. Process technicians also maintain company safety, health, and environmental standards. The ultimate goal is to produce a quality product that meets required standards. The North Carolina Biotechnology Partnership provides an optional certification exam to students who have successfully completed BioWork.
Meeting times and locations:
06/23/25 - 09/10/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
STEM
, Room 116
Havelock
06/23/25 - 09/10/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 3:30p
STEM
, Room 116
Havelock
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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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