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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
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May 18 – Aug 13
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$500
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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 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:
05/18/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
05/31/26 - 06/07/26
Sun 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 06/28/26 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 07/12/26 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
07/26/26 - 08/09/26
Sun 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
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Aug 17 – Dec 10
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$500
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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 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:
08/17/26 - 12/10/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 09/20/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/18/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 11/08/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Jan 5 – Feb 26 2027
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$500
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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 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:
01/05/27 - 02/26/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
01/08/27 - 02/26/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Mar 2 – Apr 30 2027
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$500
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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 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:
03/02/27 - 04/29/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/05/27 - 04/30/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
May 4 – Jun 24 2027
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$500
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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 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:
05/04/27 - 06/24/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/07/27 - 06/18/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Jun 29 – Aug 24 2027
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$500
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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 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:
06/29/27 - 08/24/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
07/09/27 - 08/20/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 31 – Oct 21 2027
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$500
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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 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:
08/31/27 - 10/21/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
09/03/27 - 10/15/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
May 5–26
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$125
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This course includes instructional content for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 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 time and location:
05/05/26 - 05/26/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Tri-Community Fire Dept
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Apr 7 – Nov 5
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$180.60
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This 512-clock hour 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 consistently 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
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May 6–14
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$125
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This course will present the Instructor I candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications (2019 edition; Chapter 4). This curriculum 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/NFPA 1041 Standard, 2019 edition.
Meeting times and locations:
05/06/26 - 05/14/26
Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
05/06/26 - 05/14/26
Wed, Thur 1p - 4p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
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| Register |
Apr 18–19
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
04/18/26 - 04/19/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
04/18/26 - 04/19/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
May 16–17
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
05/16/26 - 05/17/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
05/16/26 - 05/17/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
May 26–27
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
05/26/26 - 05/27/26
Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
05/26/26 - 05/27/26
Tue, Wed 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Jun 13–14
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
06/13/26 - 06/14/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
06/13/26 - 06/14/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Jul 14–15
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
07/14/26 - 07/15/26
Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
07/14/26 - 07/15/26
Tue, Wed 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Jul 18–19
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
07/18/26 - 07/19/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
07/18/26 - 07/19/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 22–23
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
08/22/26 - 08/23/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
08/22/26 - 08/23/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Sep 26–27
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
09/26/26 - 09/27/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
09/26/26 - 09/27/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Sep 29–30
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
09/29/26 - 09/30/26
Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
09/29/26 - 09/30/26
Tue, Wed 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 13–14
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
10/13/26 - 10/14/26
Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
10/13/26 - 10/14/26
Tue, Wed 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 17–18
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Nov 14–15
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
11/14/26 - 11/15/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
11/14/26 - 11/15/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Jun 3 – Aug 5
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$100
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Have you always wanted to learn French? Did you know that English owes nearly half its vocabulary to French so you’ll be able to recognize many words without realizing it? This course introduces the French language to adult learners and is conducted in dual French and English by your instructor over a course of 10 weeks. Sessions include learning techniques with the adult in mind, relying on words common to both French and English. You will practice conversations and selecting the right expressions for personal needs for travel, business, friendship, and culture. Join us and learn a new skill while having a lot of fun!
Meeting time and location:
06/03/26 - 08/05/26
Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
May 18 – Jul 29
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$305
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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:
05/18/26 - 07/29/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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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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