Measure up to your potential with our short-term training courses! Craven CC offers hands-on learning and scholarship opportunities that put you on track toward a stable new career without the burden of student debt. Whether you want to start a career in construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our short-term Workforce Development classes can open doors to financial prosperity, personal satisfaction, and a future with measurable success.
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
| Course | Register | Dates | Price | Show/Hide Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register |
Aug 7
|
$100
|
|||||
|
Learn to prepare fresh flounder with a crab stuffing plus a sauce to complement your dish. This class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, a printed recipe, and two servings of your meal to take home. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Meeting time:
Thur 08/07/25 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
|
|||||||
|
Aug 18 – Dec 18
|
$196.60
|
||||||
|
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
|
|||||||
|
Aug 18 – Dec 18
|
$196.60
|
||||||
|
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
|
|||||||
| Register |
Oct 4–5
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
10/04/25 - 10/05/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/04/25 - 10/05/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Oct 18–19
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
10/18/25 - 10/19/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/18/25 - 10/19/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Aug 2–3
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
08/02/25 - 08/03/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/02/25 - 08/03/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Sep 6–7
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
09/06/25 - 09/07/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/06/25 - 09/07/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Sep 20–21
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
09/20/25 - 09/21/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/20/25 - 09/21/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Nov 8–9
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
11/08/25 - 11/09/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/08/25 - 11/09/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Nov 22–23
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
11/22/25 - 11/23/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/22/25 - 11/23/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Dec 6–7
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
12/06/25 - 12/07/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
12/06/25 - 12/07/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Aug 16–17
|
$170
|
|||||
|
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:
08/16/25 - 08/17/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/16/25 - 08/17/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
|
Jun 7–8
|
$170
|
||||||
|
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:
06/07/25 - 06/08/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
06/07/25 - 06/08/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Feb 7–8 2026
|
$185
|
|||||
|
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 time and location:
02/07/26 - 02/08/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Apr 11–12 2026
|
$185
|
|||||
|
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 time and location:
04/11/26 - 04/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
May 2–3 2026
|
$185
|
|||||
|
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 time and location:
05/02/26 - 05/03/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
May 16–17 2026
|
$185
|
|||||
|
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 time and location:
05/16/26 - 05/17/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
|
Jun 21–22
|
$170
|
||||||
|
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:
06/21/25 - 06/22/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
06/21/25 - 06/22/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
|
Jul 12–13
|
$170
|
||||||
|
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:
07/12/25 - 07/13/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
07/12/25 - 07/13/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
|
Jul 26–27
|
$170
|
||||||
|
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:
07/26/25 - 07/27/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
07/26/25 - 07/27/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
| Register |
Oct 6–29
|
$90
|
|||||
|
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 time and location:
10/06/25 - 10/29/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 7p
Ward Hall
, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
|
Aug 20 – Sep 24
|
$101
|
||||||
|
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:
08/20/25 - 09/24/25
Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
|
|||||||
| Register |
Sep 20 – Oct 11
|
$160
|
|||||
|
This 4-week, 1.5-hour beginner course will cover proper grips, all strokes, and the basic knowledge of the game. Learn how to rally, volley, serve, and hit overheads. Tennis sneakers (smooth soles) required. No running shoes permitted.
Meeting time and location:
09/20/25 - 10/11/25
Sat 2:30p - 4p
Harbour Town Racquet Club
, Room 001
Off Campus
|
|||||||
| Register |
Jun 7 – Aug 2
|
$280
|
|||||
|
Students who complete this 139-hour BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing. The course includes the following 8 modules: Pharmaceutical Quality & cGMP Working Safely Measuring Process Parameters Chemical Processes in Biomanufacturing Equipment and Utilities Unit Operations and Process Control Facilities and the Manufacturing Environment Biomanufacturing Production. You will complete one unit per week in this course is an 8-week online course. Labs will be done at home with a lab kit to be purchased separately. Labs will be recorded and posted online for reference. An optional hands-on in-person lab may also be scheduled for those who are interested. This course will also cover several aspects of the job search process, including navigating and understanding search engines, both government and civilian resume preparation, and cover letters. Materials Needed for this class: .Access to a computer .Reliable internet service .BioWork Student Manual .Lab kit - to be purchased separately after registration
Meeting times and locations:
06/07/25 - 07/27/25
Sat, Sun 9a - 5:30p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Sat 08/02/25 9a - 11a
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
|
|||||||
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
Have questions?
We’re here to help.