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Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

07/02/25 - 08/20/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

07/11/25 - 08/15/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

08/26/25 - 10/15/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

09/05/25 - 10/10/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

10/16/25 - 12/16/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

10/17/25 - 12/12/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

08/25/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT , Room 00103
Havelock

Sun 11/16/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting time and location:

01/05/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT , Room 00103
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

04/16/25 - 08/13/25
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT , Room 00103
Havelock

Sun 05/11/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 06/08/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 07/20/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 08/03/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

05/08/25 - 07/01/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

05/09/25 - 06/27/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

07/02/25 - 08/20/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

07/11/25 - 08/15/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

08/26/25 - 10/15/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

09/05/25 - 10/10/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

10/16/25 - 12/16/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

10/17/25 - 12/12/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

08/25/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT , Room 00103
Havelock

Sun 11/16/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting time and location:

01/05/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT , Room 00103
Havelock

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:

04/16/25 - 08/13/25
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT , Room 00103
Havelock

Sun 05/11/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 06/08/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 07/20/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 08/03/25 12p - 4p
IAT , Room 00103
Havelock

This course includes instructional content for Hose, Streams, and Appliances. This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.
Meeting times and locations:

05/07/25 - 05/15/25
Wed, Thur 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

Tue 05/13/25 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

Wed 06/04/25 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, (2019 edition; Chapters 4 and 5) and NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications (2017 edition; Chapters 4, 5, 6.2, and 6.6). In addition, this series will include the Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) training, the Mayday and Firefighter Safety and Survival segments, as well as the Emergency Medical requirements found in Chapter 6 of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.
Meeting times and locations:

04/08/25 - 11/05/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 6p - 10p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

04/12/25 - 05/10/25
Sat 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

04/12/25 - 05/10/25
Sat 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 06/28/25 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 06/28/25 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

07/12/25 - 11/05/25
Sat 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

07/12/25 - 11/05/25
Sat 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

06/07/25 - 06/21/25
Sat 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

06/07/25 - 06/21/25
Sat 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 05/17/25 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 05/17/25 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, (2019 edition; Chapters 4 and 5) and NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications (2017 edition; Chapters 4, 5, 6.2, and 6.6). In addition, this series will include the Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) training, the Mayday and Firefighter Safety and Survival segments, as well as the Emergency Medical requirements found in Chapter 6 of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.

Meeting times and locations:

04/07/26 - 11/05/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 6p - 10p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

04/18/26 - 08/29/26
Sat 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

04/18/26 - 08/29/26
Sat 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

09/12/26 - 11/05/26
Sat 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

09/12/26 - 11/05/26
Sat 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 08/29/26 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 08/29/26 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus

Elevate your baking skills and bring your entertaining to a new level! In this class you will learn how to prepare Pàte Sucree (Sugar Dough), Tart au Citron, Crostata Italiana, Lemon Curd, and Italian Meringue. Mayte, the owner of Mayte Sweets, will guide you as you make classic French Lemon Tarts with Meringue, and a crostata (baked Italian pie) in her bakery kitchen. Enroll to enjoy this personalized baking experience with a class size of only 6 students. Then, impress your friends and family with the delightful traditional French and Italian treats that you made yourself!
Meeting time:

Mon 04/28/25 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets , Room 001
Off Campus

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.
Meeting time and location:

05/19/25 - 07/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.
Meeting time and location:

08/18/25 - 10/30/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course introduces the theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for heavy systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of heavy truck systems according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure,diagnose problems, and repair heavy truck systems.
Meeting times and locations:

08/18/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage , Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Fri 08/22/25 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage , Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course introduces the theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for heavy systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of heavy truck systems according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure,diagnose problems, and repair heavy truck systems.
Meeting times and locations:

08/18/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Diesel Garage , Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Fri 08/22/25 5p - 9p
Diesel Garage , Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Welcome to ’How to Use Watercolor Paints! You will create four watercolor greeting cards by the end of the course. Four sets of high- quality Strathmore cards and envelopes will be supplied by the instructor. Please bring: .Watercolor set: Prang Oval-16 Pan Watercolor Paint Set .Paintbrush set (Amazon or Hobby Lobby) .Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 .Basic #2 school pencil or drawing pencil .Micro outlining pen (no bleed) .Kneaded eraser .Watercolor Sketch Book for practicing .Bucket or small container to hold all your painting supplies .2 small glasses or jars (one to rinse brushes in; one for clean water) .A glass jar or metal container to hold your brushes (always store tip up) .Paper towels (about 20 sheets or 1 roll) .Small spray bottle for water Optional: Ruler, old toothbrush, white crayon, sea salt/regular table salt (¼ cup of each), plastic wrap, Q-Tips (1 dozen), Cotton balls (1 dozen), hair dryer
Meeting time and location:

09/26/25 - 10/31/25
Fri 10a - 12p
Orringer Hall , Room 111
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.
Meeting time and location:

08/04/25 - 08/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.
Meeting time and location:

12/01/25 - 12/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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