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Craven CC's short-term training programs get you on the fast track to a long-term, stable career. You'll gain hands-on expertise and access scholarship opportunities, letting you build a new future without the burden of student debt. Whether your goal is construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our Workforce Development classes open the doors to personal satisfaction and measurable success.
Scholarships, VA benefits, and other financial assistance may be available for eligible programs. Contact us today to see what options are available to you.
Construction Trades
Take a hands-on approach to your career opportunities with construction and trades classes. The courses listed below are certification courses that lead to living wage jobs in our area and are offered at the Volt Center and our Havelock campus.
Health Programs
The demand for employees in the healthcare field continues to grow across the country and here in Eastern North Carolina. Explore short-term training opportunities as a technician, nurse aide, and more.
Hospitality Programs
From food and customer service to bartending and brewing, gain hands-on training with programs that will help you enter the versatile hospitality industry.
Patient Service Representative
If you’re looking for a way to start a career in healthcare or to sharpen your administrative skills, the Patient Service Representative class is a great option. Learn how to handle medical scheduling, insurance, and professional patient communication in this comprehensive course offered at the Volt Center.
Truck Driver Training
Our Commercial Driver License (CDL) program will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You'll be tested thoroughly both on the road and through written exams to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles.
Orientation is mandatory, so be sure to sign up!
Additional Programs
Barbering Concepts
If you're looking for a career that helps people look their best, our Barbering Concepts program will assist you in becoming a professional barber-stylist. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the North Carolina Board of Barbering Examiners exam to qualify as an apprentice.
We offer full-time and part-time programs, and scholarships are available.
Online Classes
Craven Community College offers a vast number of online courses through our educational partner, Ed2Go. Courses are designed to be engaging and fun while also educational and career enhancing. These courses are very affordable and usually require 24 hours of online instruction.
College & Career Ready
Earn a high school diploma or learn English as a Second Language (ESL) through the College & Career Readiness program. Additionally, our Transitions Academy program offers students with mild intellectual disabilities an opportunity to learn skills that prepare them for college or the workforce.
Volt Toolbelt Trust
Take a class at the Volt Center and get up to 100% of your registration costs covered at no cost. This new scholarship opportunity has limited availability and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Current Workforce Class Schedule
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Aug 3–5
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$70
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Intelligence-the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators. Lessons include: Intelligence Review and 28 CFR Part 23, Gang Intelligence, Information Resources, Role of Intelligence Analysis Investigations-traditional and nontraditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations. Lessons include: Gang Crimes: Beyond Dope and Drive-Bys, Complex Investigations, Common Obstacles and Problems in Gang Cases, Jurisdictional/Legal Issues Suppression Strategies and Tactics-current trends and best practices in gang investigations. Lessons include: Current Trends/Best Practices-Law Enforcement, Current Trends/Best Practices-Corrections, Community Partnerships. Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting time and location:
08/03/26 - 08/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 26 – Apr 22 2027
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$280
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The Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe and Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in F.A.A. Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
01/26/27 - 04/22/27
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 02/20/27 8a - 12:30p
Online
Havelock
Sat 03/13/27 8a - 12:30p
Online
Havelock
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Jun 23 – Sep 10
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$280
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The Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe and Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in F.A.A. Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
06/23/26 - 09/10/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 07/25/26 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 08/15/26 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 09/05/26 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
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May 26–28
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$85
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This 8-hour course offers initial/renewal certification for vehicle safety inspectors in accordance with state law. The instructor will provide course materials.
Meeting time and location:
05/26/26 - 05/28/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall
, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 16–18
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$85
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This 8-hour course offers initial/renewal certification for vehicle safety inspectors in accordance with state law. The instructor will provide course materials.
Meeting time and location:
06/16/26 - 06/18/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall
, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jul 14–16
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$85
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This 8-hour course offers initial/renewal certification for vehicle safety inspectors in accordance with state law. The instructor will provide course materials.
Meeting time and location:
07/14/26 - 07/16/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall
, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 29 2026 – Jan 7 2027
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$280
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This course is designed to provide entry-level aircraft structural training. Topics include but are not limited to aircraft terms and nomenclature, types of work accomplished at a repair station, aircraft blueprint reading, types of rivets and other hardware, tool selection, structural units (including fuselage, wing, flight control, etc.), major structural stresses (tension, compression, shear, etc.), aerodynamics, types of aluminum and temper designations, forming and fabricating techniques, rivet layout requirements, use of the structure repair manual, hands on fabrication projects, and the repairing of mock-up units.
Meeting times and locations:
09/29/26 - 01/07/27
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 10/17/26 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 11/14/26 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
Sat 12/12/26 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00120
Havelock
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May 18 – Aug 14
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$196.60
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Are you looking for a career that helps people look their best? Barbering Concepts will assist you in becoming a professional barber-stylist. Full-time and part-time programs are available to accommodate your schedule and require no prior experience. When you complete the 1,528 clock hour program, you’ll be prepared to take the North Carolina Board of Barbering Examiners exam to qualify as an apprentice. The 1528 Clock hours are completed over 3 to 4 terms/courses. Scholarships are available.
Meeting times and locations:
05/18/26 - 08/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 9a - 1p
Kelso Hall
, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/18/26 - 08/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 2p - 5p
Kelso Hall
, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 18 – Aug 14
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$196.60
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Are you looking for a career that helps people look their best? Barbering Concepts will assist you in becoming a professional barber-stylist. Full-time and part-time programs are available to accommodate your schedule and require no prior experience. When you complete the 1,528 clock hour program, you’ll be prepared to take the North Carolina Board of Barbering Examiners exam to qualify as an apprentice. The 1528 Clock hours are completed over 3 to 4 terms/courses. Scholarships are available.
Meeting time and location:
05/18/26 - 08/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 9p
Kelso Hall
, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 29–30
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
08/29/26 - 08/30/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 12–13
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
09/12/26 - 09/13/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 26–27
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
09/26/26 - 09/27/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 10–11
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
10/10/26 - 10/11/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 24–25
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
10/24/26 - 10/25/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 14–15
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
11/14/26 - 11/15/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 12–13
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
12/12/26 - 12/13/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 16–17
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
05/16/26 - 05/17/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 27–28
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
06/27/26 - 06/28/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jul 18–19
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
07/18/26 - 07/19/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 8–9
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
08/08/26 - 08/09/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 6–7
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$185
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If you’re new to riding or haven’t ridden in a long time, our Motorcycle Safety course is a must. You’ll become familiar with the location and operation of controls while riding on a protected range, and you will learn the basic skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle in traffic. The 16-hour course is taught by nationally certified instructors and is held on weekends. Upon successful completion, you will earn a skills waiver card for the NCDMV. Please note: This course is not accepted as a license waiver by any state Department of Motor Vehicles or as a license to ride a motorcycle on a learner’s permit. Also, the fee is non-refundable. Class size is limited and will operate rain or shine.
Meeting time and location:
06/06/26 - 06/07/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 22 – Oct 15
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$90
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Would you like to learn to defend yourself from physical attack? This class will teach you some principles from Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai, the art of 8 limbs. You will learn basic striking fundamentals and techniques. This practice has been known to boost confidence in and out of the ring, build friendships, and is a fun way to improve your cardio and balance while strengthening your body and mind.
Meeting times and locations:
09/22/26 - 10/15/26
Tue 6p - 7p
Nine Limbs Strikers
, Room 001
Off Campus
09/22/26 - 10/15/26
Thur 6p - 7p
Nine Limbs Strikers
, Room 001
Off Campus
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May 26–28
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$70
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Gangs 101-basic information necessary to understand street and neighborhood gangs NC Gang Overview-specific information about active regional and local gangs Gang Intelligence-the intelligence process and the role of gang investigators in the process Interviewing Gang Members-intelligence gathering through everyday contact with gang members on the street Gangs and the Internet-use of the Internet as a tool for gathering intelligence on local gangs Gang Suppression-strategies and tactics that have been effective in suppressing gang activity Gang Investigations-unique nature of gang investigations and gang crime scenes. Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting time and location:
05/26/26 - 05/28/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 5–20
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$101
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Students will learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of cake decorating. Emphasis is place on icing, fondants borders, design and flowers using piping techniques. The cost to attend this course is waived for most students. Please call us at 252-633-0857 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time and location:
05/05/26 - 05/20/26
Tue, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005
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