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

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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

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

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:

01/12/26 - 01/29/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

01/12/26 - 01/29/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 01/30/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

02/23/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

02/23/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 03/13/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

04/13/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

04/13/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 05/01/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

06/01/26 - 06/18/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

06/01/26 - 06/18/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 06/19/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

07/13/26 - 07/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

07/13/26 - 07/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 07/31/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

09/14/26 - 10/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

09/14/26 - 10/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 10/02/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

10/19/26 - 11/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

10/19/26 - 11/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 11/06/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

11/30/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

11/30/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 12/18/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

This 280-clock hour 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

This 280-clock hour 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:

01/05/26 - 04/18/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

01/05/26 - 04/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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:

01/06/26 - 04/18/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

01/06/26 - 04/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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:

05/04/26 - 08/09/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

05/04/26 - 08/09/26
Sat, Sun 6p - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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:

05/05/26 - 08/09/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

05/05/26 - 08/09/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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:

09/01/26 - 11/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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:

09/08/26 - 12/12/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/08/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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:

09/09/26 - 12/12/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/09/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 280-clock hour 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 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Sun 10/19/25 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Sun 11/16/25 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/09/25 - 12/13/25
Mon, Wed 1p - 6p
EMS Opportunity , OL/RT/CL
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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:

10/01/25 - 11/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM , Room 116
Havelock

10/01/25 - 11/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
STEM , Room 116
Havelock

The purpose of this class is to provide a reinforcement of culinary skills that will aid you in the pursuit of gaining experience in event catering. Join us as we curate menus, practice customer service skills, cook, and serve food according to a clients specifications and budget. On the last day of this course you will receive hands on experience assisting the Volt Kitchen in catering a real world event. This course is perfect for those with an interest in starting their own catering business or those looking to just gain additional experience in the field.
Meeting time and location:

10/28/25 - 10/30/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 4p - 8p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The purpose of this class is to provide a reinforcement of culinary skills that will aid you in the pursuit of gaining experience in event catering. Join us as we curate menus, practice customer service skills, cook, and serve food according to a clients specifications and budget. On the last day of this course you will receive hands on experience assisting the Volt Kitchen in catering a real world event. This course is perfect for those with an interest in starting their own catering business or those looking to just gain additional experience in the field.
Meeting time and location:

11/30/25 - 12/02/25
Mon, Tue, Sun 4p - 8p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
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

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