Whether you’re looking to develop tools for a new career or switching up your entire toolset, our short-term training courses can help you reach your career goals without leaving you in debt!
Scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. 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.
Appliance Repair
If you're looking for a way to fix home appliances as a homeowner or to expand skills in your current job, the Home Appliance Repair class is a great option. Learn how to repair a wide range of appliances, both big and small, in this popular class 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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Sep 19
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$90
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A gyro sandwich is a savory delight hailing from Greece, featuring succulent slices of seasoned meat, often pork, chicken, or lamb, roasted on a vertical spit. Tucked in a warm pita, it’s adorned with fresh veggies, tangy tzatziki sauce, and sometimes feta cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. In this class, you will learn to make homemade flat bread filled with lamb and tzatziki sauce.
Meeting time:
Thur 09/19/24 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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May 3–10 2025
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$90
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This course is conducted by the Cape Lookout Squadron of the United States Power Squadrons. It will provide basic boating knowledge education, including both Federal and North Carolina State required education. A traditional classroom education format will be used. Learning is facilitated with use of the America’s Boating Course student manual (included in cost), nautical teaching aids, and supportive PowerPoint (PPT) visual aids. The 16-hour program spans two Saturdays, beginning at 8 am and ending at 4 pm. Instruction gives you the basics you need to enjoy your time on the water safely and includes navigation, nautical charts, digital charting, and chart plotting. This format meets the standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
Meeting time and location:
05/03/25 - 05/10/25
Sat 8a - 4p
Brock Administration, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 14
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$75
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This hands-on cooking class will guide you through creating 3 make ahead appetizers: Savory Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian Sausage and Cream Cheese, Whipped Brie with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts, Mini Crab Cake.
Meeting time:
Thur 11/14/24 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Nov 22
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$75
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This hands-on cooking class will guide you through creating 3 make ahead appetizers: Savory Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian Sausage and Cream Cheese, Whipped Brie with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts, Mini Crab Cake.
Meeting time:
Fri 11/22/24 9a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 20–22
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$75
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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:
08/20/24 - 08/22/24
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 17–19
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$75
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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:
09/17/24 - 09/19/24
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 15–17
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$75
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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:
10/15/24 - 10/17/24
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 19–21
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$75
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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:
11/19/24 - 11/21/24
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 10–12
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$75
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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:
12/10/24 - 12/12/24
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ward Hall, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 19 – Nov 14
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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:
08/19/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 08/31/24 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00109
Havelock
Sat 09/14/24 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00109
Havelock
10/26/24 - 11/02/24
Sat 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00109
Havelock
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Aug 28 – Dec 18
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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:
08/28/24 - 12/18/24
Wed 5:30p - 10p
IAT, Room 00103
Havelock
09/07/24 - 11/23/24
Sat 8a - 12p
IAT, Room 00103
Havelock
09/07/24 - 11/23/24
Sat 1p - 5p
IAT, Room 00103
Havelock
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Jan 6 – May 12 2025
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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:
01/06/25 - 05/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 9a - 12p
Kelso Hall, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/25 - 05/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Kelso Hall, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6 – May 12 2025
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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:
01/06/25 - 05/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 9p
Kelso Hall, Room 101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 19 – Aug 8 2025
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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:
05/19/25 - 08/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 9a - 12p
Kelso Hall, Room 101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/19/25 - 08/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Kelso Hall, Room 101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 18 – Dec 18 2025
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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:
08/18/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 9a - 12p
Kelso Hall, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/18/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Kelso Hall, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 18 – Dec 18 2025
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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:
08/18/25 - 12/18/25
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 15 – Dec 17
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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:
08/15/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 9a - 1p
Kelso Hall, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/15/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 2p - 5p
Kelso Hall, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 15 – Dec 17
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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:
08/15/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 9p
Kelso Hall, Room 00101
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 18 – Oct 23
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$86
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In this class, you’ll learn about composition and visual storytelling through still photography. Bring your camera to class and a basic knowledge of the settings. There will be a mixture of classwork and hands on photo work. You will be introduced to focus, lighting, basic posing, juxtaposition, macrophotography and angles, landscape, photo editing and playing with colors to create a visual story.
Meeting time and location:
09/18/24 - 10/23/24
Wed 6p - 8p
Brock Administration, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 5–6
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$165
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This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:
10/05/24 - 10/06/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/05/24 - 10/06/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 26–27
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$165
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This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:
10/26/24 - 10/27/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/26/24 - 10/27/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 9–10
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$165
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This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:
11/09/24 - 11/10/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/09/24 - 11/10/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 23–24
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$165
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This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:
11/23/24 - 11/24/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/23/24 - 11/24/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 14–15
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$165
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This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:
12/14/24 - 12/15/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
12/14/24 - 12/15/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Contact Information
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005