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 20 – Nov 5
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$90
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This class will give you an introduction to the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL), including an overview of ASL history and culture. You will learn finger spelling, numbers, phrases, and expressions. This class is recommended for those who have little to no knowledge of sign language, and it will be voiced.
Meeting time and location:
08/20/24 - 11/05/24
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 21 – Apr 8 2025
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$90
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This class will give you an introduction to the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL), including an overview of ASL history and culture. You will learn finger spelling, numbers, phrases, and expressions. This class is recommended for those who have little to no knowledge of sign language, and it will be voiced.
Meeting time and location:
01/21/25 - 04/08/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 20 – Aug 5 2025
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$90
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This class will give you an introduction to the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL), including an overview of ASL history and culture. You will learn finger spelling, numbers, phrases, and expressions. This class is recommended for those who have little to no knowledge of sign language, and it will be voiced.
Meeting time and location:
05/20/25 - 08/05/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 27 – Aug 6 2025
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$305
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Students learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of baking. Emphasis is placed on identification of products, weights and measures. Practical classes cover topics of breads, cakes, pies, puddings and desserts.
Meeting time and location:
05/27/25 - 08/06/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 30 – Dec 16
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$305
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Students learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of baking. Emphasis is placed on identification of products, weights and measures. Practical classes cover topics of breads, cakes, pies, puddings and desserts.
Meeting time and location:
09/30/24 - 12/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 6 – Apr 23 2025
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$305
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Students learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of baking. Emphasis is placed on identification of products, weights and measures. Practical classes cover topics of breads, cakes, pies, puddings and desserts.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/25 - 04/23/25
Mon, Tue 5p - 8p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Wed 01/22/25 5p - 8p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Wed 04/23/25 5p - 8p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 21 – Feb 4 2025
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$95
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Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the technical skills and customer service needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup and other hospitality skill basics. Graduates will also receive their Craven Community College (Craven CC) bartender certification as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. Once the course is completed, students will be ready to apply for jobs as professional bartenders.
Meeting time and location:
01/21/25 - 02/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jun 30 – Jul 15 2025
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$95
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Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the technical skills and customer service needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup and other hospitality skill basics. Graduates will also receive their Craven Community College (Craven CC) bartender certification as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. Once the course is completed, students will be ready to apply for jobs as professional bartenders.
Meeting time and location:
06/30/25 - 07/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 6–27
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$80
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This class is open to everyone whether you think you can draw or not! We all have the potential to make extraordinary works of art. You will be provided an outline of a dog, cat, person, etc. and learn how to use pencils to make it come to life, using different layering and blending techniques. Continue to make your own masterpieces at home with the tips, tricks, and techniques you will learn in this class. You will learn: - how to create fur, skin, etc. - how to use erasure to create depth and realism - the importance of layering and blending - effects of smooth vs. textured paper Please bring the following supplies to class: - Faber Castell 9000 Graphite pencils-12 piece set - kneaded eraser and pencil sharpener - sketch pad or drawing paper
Meeting time and location:
08/06/24 - 08/27/24
Tue 10a - 11:30a
Orringer Hall, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 7–18
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
10/07/24 - 10/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
10/07/24 - 10/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Nov 4–15
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
11/04/24 - 11/15/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
11/04/24 - 11/15/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Dec 2–13
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
12/02/24 - 12/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
12/02/24 - 12/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Aug 5–16
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
08/05/24 - 08/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
08/05/24 - 08/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Sep 9–20
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/24 - 09/20/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
09/09/24 - 09/20/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Sep 20–21
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$70
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The course is designed specifically to the training requirements necessary to sit for the certification examination for Code Enforcement Officials in North Carolina. Instruction is focused on the laws and regulations related to building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings.
Meeting times and locations:
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Fri 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Fri 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Sat 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Sat 1p - 4p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 9 2024 – Mar 24 2025
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$195
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128-hour Hybrid Black Belt Course
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/24 - 03/24/25
Mon 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00115
Havelock
09/22/24 - 02/09/25
Sun 12p - 4p
ON
Havelock
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Aug 13–29
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$85
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15-hour Yellow Belt course
Meeting time and location:
08/13/24 - 08/29/24
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00115
Havelock
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Sep 10–26
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$85
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15-hour Yellow Belt course
Meeting time and location:
09/10/24 - 09/26/24
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock
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Nov 5–21
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$85
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15-hour Yellow Belt course
Meeting time and location:
11/05/24 - 11/21/24
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock
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Oct 5 – Nov 2
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$125.60
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Students will learn the theory of how two-and four-stroke outboard motors operate. This course will teach students how to repair, maintain, and rebuild two-stroke and four-stroke outboard motors. Also, students will learn about fuel, ignition, manual and electric starting systems, and charging systems. Small gearcase operation and repair are also covered.
Meeting times and locations:
10/05/24 - 11/02/24
Sat 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/05/24 - 11/02/24
Sat 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jul 30
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$70
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This 2-hour course explores a career as a Massage Therapy Technician. Linked to our Massage Therapy program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. 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 07/30/24 5:30p - 7:30p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 4–25
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$40
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This class is for beginner meditators or the more experienced who just need a quiet space and convenient time to practice. The class is offered for one hour on Wednesday nights (6-7 pm) on the main campus in New Bern. Total class hours is 4 hours. Wear comfortable clothing. We use a chair for our seated practice.
Meeting time and location:
09/04/24 - 09/25/24
Wed 6p - 7p
Ward Hall, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 15
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$75
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Surprise your friends and family with a Mediterranean baked fish dinner. Baked fish is easy, light, and super-delicious...just right for steamy August days and nights. Learn how to prepare this meal while elevating flavor with spinach and traditional Mediterranean ingredients such as ciabatta olives, white wine, olive oil, garlic, and angel hair pasta. Delizioso!
Meeting time:
Thur 08/15/24 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 23
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$75
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Surprise your friends and family with a Mediterranean baked fish dinner. Baked fish is easy, light, and super-delicious...just right for steamy August days and nights. Learn how to prepare this meal while elevating flavor with spinach and traditional Mediterranean ingredients such as ciabatta olives, white wine, olive oil, garlic, and angel hair pasta. Delizioso!
Meeting time:
Fri 08/23/24 9a - 12p
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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