Don't just work - build a long-term career 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.

Health Programs

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Phlebotomy student examines vials of blood

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

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From food and customer service to bartending and brewing, gain hands-on training with programs that will help you enter the versatile hospitality industry.

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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. 

Home Appliance

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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!

Truck Driver Training

Additional Programs

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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. 

Barbering Concepts

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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.

View Ed2Go Classes

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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.

College & Career Readiness

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.

Learn more about Volt Toolbelt Trust

Current Workforce Class Schedule

Workforce Development
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This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:

01/12/26 - 04/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:

01/12/26 - 04/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:

08/24/26 - 11/19/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:

08/24/26 - 11/19/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/06/26 - 06/09/26
Tue, Thur 5p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 06/11/26 5p - 8:45p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

09/08/25 - 10/01/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 9:45p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/06/25 - 12/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 04/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Tue 04/21/26 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

In this 157.5-clock hour course, you will expound on concepts and techniques taught in Levels 1 through 3. You’ll learn key concepts and techniques in Water Treatment, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, System Air Balancing, Construction Drawings and Specifications, Heating and Cooling System Design, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems, and Fundamentals of Crew Leadership. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER HVAC Level 4 certificate.
Meeting times and locations:

05/19/26 - 07/08/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:45p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/09/26 - 08/13/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 04/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/12/26 - 02/02/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

02/03/26 - 04/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/26 - 12/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/17/26 - 11/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Tue 12/01/26 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/11/27 - 04/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/11/27 - 04/21/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 04/22/27 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

08/16/27 - 12/01/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/16/27 - 11/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Wed 12/01/27 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to enter the workforce as a mason 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 the masonry field. The 197.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: introduction to masonry, masonry safety, masonry tools and equipment, mortar, masonry units and installation techniques, and measurements, drawings, and specifications. Upon successful completion, students will obtain NCCER Core and NCCER Masonry Level 1 certification.
Meeting time and location:

01/12/26 - 05/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to enter the workforce as a mason 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 the masonry field. The 197.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: introduction to masonry, masonry safety, masonry tools and equipment, mortar, masonry units and installation techniques, and measurements, drawings, and specifications. Upon successful completion, students will obtain NCCER Core and NCCER Masonry Level 1 certification.
Meeting time and location:

01/11/27 - 05/11/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to enter the workforce as a mason 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 the masonry field. The 197.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: introduction to masonry, masonry safety, masonry tools and equipment, mortar, masonry units and installation techniques, and measurements, drawings, and specifications. Upon successful completion, students will obtain NCCER Core and NCCER Masonry Level 1 certification.
Meeting time and location:

08/17/26 - 12/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to expand your masonry skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Masonry Level 2 course is available for students who have completed Level 1. This 152.5 clock hour course will examine topics from Level 1, as well as residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, reinforced masonry, masonry openings and metalwork, advanced laying techniques, effects of climate and masonry, and construction inspection and quality control.
Meeting time and location:

01/12/26 - 04/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to expand your masonry skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Masonry Level 2 course is available for students who have completed Level 1. This 152.5 clock hour course will examine topics from Level 1, as well as residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, reinforced masonry, masonry openings and metalwork, advanced laying techniques, effects of climate and masonry, and construction inspection and quality control.
Meeting time and location:

08/17/26 - 11/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 220-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition.
Meeting times and locations:

01/13/26 - 04/08/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/09/26 - 05/14/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 175 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: plumbing math two, reading commercial drawings, structural penetrations, insulation, fire stopping, installing and testing DWV piping, installing and testing water supply piping, types of valves, installing fixtures and valves, installing water heaters, basic electricity, fuel gas and fuel oil systems, and installing roof, floor, and area drains. What materials are needed? Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3
Meeting times and locations:

05/26/26 - 08/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Tue 08/11/26 5p - 8p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 160 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: applied math, sizing water supply piping, potable water treatment, backflow preventers, types of venting, sizing DWV and storm systems, sewage pumps and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste piping, and compressed air. What materials are needed? Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/26 - 12/01/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 12/03/26 5:30p - 8p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

08/18/25 - 12/02/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/18/25 - 12/02/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 04/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/12/26 - 04/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

05/04/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/04/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/26 - 11/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/17/26 - 11/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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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