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This is a one day, 2-hour, hands-on workshop for the beginner who wants to learn how to create their own beautiful, long-lasting wreath. You will learn the step-by-step process of preparation techniques, design, and use of seasonal materials. The instructor will provide all materials, and you will leave with a beautiful wreath to grace your home décor and personal style.

This is a one day, 2-hour, hands-on workshop for the beginner who wants to learn how to create their own beautiful, long-lasting wreath. You will learn the step-by-step process of preparation techniques, design, and use of seasonal materials. The instructor will provide all materials, and you will leave with a beautiful wreath to grace your home décor and personal style.

This is a one day, 2-hour, hands-on workshop for the beginner who wants to learn how to create their own beautiful, long-lasting wreath. You will learn the step-by-step process of preparation techniques, design, and use of seasonal materials. The instructor will provide all materials, and you will leave with a beautiful wreath to grace your home décor and personal style.

In this class, the instructor, a certified financial planner, will provide a safe space to ask questions about timely and relevant financial information necessary to plan for retirement. Valuable information for those already retired will be shared as well. Be prepared to take notes!

The MA to NA Bridge Course is a 6-week program for certified Medical Assistants who wish to apply to the Practical Nursing (PN) program but lack Nursing Aide I certification. This course addresses the skills gap between medical and nursing assistants, allowing successful completers to apply for the Practical Nursing program at Craven Community College without Nurse Aide 1 certification. Note: This course does not qualify participants for the NC state Nurse Aide competency exam or listing on the state registry.

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.

Discover the connection between breath, movement, and well-being in this welcoming yoga class designed for adults of all experience levels. Mindful Movement Yoga combines gentle stretching, strengthening poses, balance work, and relaxation techniques to promote flexibility, reduce stress, and increase body awareness. Each session emphasizes moving with intention, listening to your body, and developing greater mindfulness both on and off the mat. Modifications and variations are offered throughout class, making it accessible for beginners while providing opportunities for more experienced practitioners to deepen their practice. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to a familiar practice, this class offers a supportive environment to cultivate strength, balance, and inner calm. Required: Yoga Mat Recommended, but not required: Yoga block(s), strap, blanket

Discover the connection between breath, movement, and well-being in this welcoming yoga class designed for adults of all experience levels. Mindful Movement Yoga combines gentle stretching, strengthening poses, balance work, and relaxation techniques to promote flexibility, reduce stress, and increase body awareness. Each session emphasizes moving with intention, listening to your body, and developing greater mindfulness both on and off the mat. Modifications and variations are offered throughout class, making it accessible for beginners while providing opportunities for more experienced practitioners to deepen their practice. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to a familiar practice, this class offers a supportive environment to cultivate strength, balance, and inner calm. Required: Yoga Mat Recommended, but not required: Yoga block(s), strap, blanket

Discover the connection between breath, movement, and well-being in this welcoming yoga class designed for adults of all experience levels. Mindful Movement Yoga combines gentle stretching, strengthening poses, balance work, and relaxation techniques to promote flexibility, reduce stress, and increase body awareness. Each session emphasizes moving with intention, listening to your body, and developing greater mindfulness both on and off the mat. Modifications and variations are offered throughout class, making it accessible for beginners while providing opportunities for more experienced practitioners to deepen their practice. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to a familiar practice, this class offers a supportive environment to cultivate strength, balance, and inner calm. Required: Yoga Mat Recommended, but not required: Yoga block(s), strap, blanket

Dance improves balance, burns calories, increases flexibility, gives the heart a great work out, and strengthens muscles. Also, dance has been associated with increased self- confidence and has provided cognitive benefits by remembering dance combinations and steps!

In this 237.5-clock hour course students will be introduced to light construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections and energy efficiency will be covered.

This 357-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits, and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as the National Electrical Code will be covered.

This 357-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits, and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as the National Electrical Code will be covered.

If you’re looking to start a career in the electrical field without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. It will introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to enter and excel in this high-demand job market.The course is broken down into topics including: orientation to the electrical trade, electrical safety, introduction to electrical circuits, electrical theory, introduction to National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, and electrical test equipment. This is a 185 clock hour course and includes mandatory NCCER Core Curriculum of 72.5 hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and Electrical Level 1.

If you’re looking to expand your electrical knowledge without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 2 course is available for students who have completed Electrical Level 1. The course is broken down into topics including: alternating current, motors: theory and application, electric lighting, conduit bending, pull and junction boxes, conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses. This course is 145 clock hours and includes mandatory Core Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Electrical Level 2.

If you’re looking to expand your electrical skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 3 course is available for students who have completed Levels 1 and 2. The course is broken down into topics including: load calculations - brand and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, motor controls, and voice, data, and video. This course is a 155 clock hour course includes mandatory Core Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Electrical Level 3.

This 382-clock hour course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include hands-on operating skills tests. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and NCCER equipment-specific certiifcations for the levels of completion. Book requirements: NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills 6th Edition, ISBN 9780137483341. NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Trainee Guide, Level 1, 3rd Edition, ISBN 9780136638971

This 382-clock hour course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include hands-on operating skills tests. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and NCCER equipment-specific certiifcations for the levels of completion. Book requirements: NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills 6th Edition, ISBN 9780137483341. NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Trainee Guide, Level 1, 3rd Edition, ISBN 9780136638971

This 195-clock hour course is broken down into topics including HVAC operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating/cooling systems. You’ll also use diagnostic tools and procedures to identify problems and establish operating efficiency in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and standards. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 1, and NCCER Core certificate.

In this 175-clock hour course, You’ll learn more about the concepts from Level 1, as well as key content including: commercial airside systems, chimneys, vents, flues, introduction to hydronic systems, air quality equipment, leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging, alternating current, basic electronics, introduction to control circuit troubleshooting, troubleshooting gas heating, troubleshooting cooling, heat pumps, basic installation and maintenance practices, sheet metal duct systems, and fiberglass and flexible duct systems. By the end of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 2 certificate.

In this 167.5-clock hour course, you’ll learn more about the concepts from Levels 1 and 2, as well as key content including: fasteners, hardware, and wiring terminations, control circuit and motor troubleshooting cooling, troubleshooting heat pumps, troubleshooting gas and oil heating, troubleshooting accessories, zoning, ductless, and variable refrigerant flow systems, commercial hydronic systems, steam systems, retail refrigeration system, and customer relations. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER HVAC Level 3 certificate.

With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. This 302.5 clock hour course will provide training on both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is an employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.

With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. This 302.5 clock hour course will provide training on both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is an employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.

With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. This 302.5 clock hour course will provide training on both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is an employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.