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. 

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

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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 time and location:

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

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:

01/06/26 - 03/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

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:

05/19/26 - 07/21/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

05/29/26 - 07/17/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

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:

08/04/26 - 09/29/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

08/07/26 - 09/25/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

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:

10/01/26 - 12/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

10/02/26 - 12/04/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

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:

03/10/26 - 05/12/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

03/13/26 - 05/08/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
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 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:

10/01/26 - 12/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

10/02/26 - 12/04/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
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:

08/04/26 - 09/29/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

08/07/26 - 09/25/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
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:

01/06/26 - 03/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
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:

03/10/26 - 05/12/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

03/13/26 - 05/08/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
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:

05/19/26 - 07/21/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

05/29/26 - 07/17/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00126
Havelock

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

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

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:

01/05/26 - 04/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 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:

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

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:

08/17/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Students will receive hands-on training and learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, safety protocols, and flying techniques using NIST UAS training and evaluation standards.
Meeting times and locations:

09/20/25 - 09/21/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/20/25 - 09/21/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Students will receive hands-on training and learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, safety protocols, and flying techniques using NIST UAS training and evaluation standards. Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers and EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel with eligible waiver.
Meeting times and locations:

09/20/25 - 09/21/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/20/25 - 09/21/25
Sun 1p - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

TThis 280-clock hour course introduces 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. Students will receive certification through Daimler Get Ahead program.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 11a
Diesel Garage , Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/17/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 11:30a - 1:30p
Diesel Garage , Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

TThis 280-clock hour course introduces 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. Students will receive certification through Daimler Get Ahead program.
Meeting time and location:

08/17/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 4:30p - 9:30p
Diesel Garage , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course is designed to cover initial response objectives to a hazardous materials incident. This block will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 and Chapter 4, 5, 6.2, and 6.6 of NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications (2017 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/NFPA 1072 Standard, 2017 edition.
Meeting times and locations:

10/07/25 - 10/09/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

Thur 10/16/25 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

10/28/25 - 10/29/25
Tue, Wed 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

11/05/25 - 11/06/25
Wed, Thur 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

Thur 11/13/25 6p - 10p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 11/08/25 8a - 12p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

Sat 11/08/25 1p - 5p
West New Bern Fire Dept , Room 001
Off Campus

With our Home Appliance Repair Training class, you will learn the skills and comprehensive training required to pursue a career in this field. Some topics included in our class include: Introduction to Appliance Repair Electricity, Electronics, and gas for home appliances Clothes washer and dryers Ranges, Ovens, and Cooktops Refrigeration, Freezers, Dishwasher Microwave Ovens Soft Skills to Prepare For Interview The cost of tuition and supply fee includes a 1-year membership to ServiceMatters, a technical support platform for technicians with access to over 100,000 technical reference materials encompassing Whirlpool Corporation’s portfolio of brands.
Meeting time and location:

10/06/25 - 10/29/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 8p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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