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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

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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

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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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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.

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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

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This class is designed to teach the basics in acrylic painting. You will learn how to sketch, mix colors, blend and paint. Although there are many types of brushes, you will learn the specific brush type needed for the project you will be working on. You will also learn how to clean and maintain your brushes so they can last longer. Each class will begin with a brief demonstration of how to put all of this together to create your masterpiece!
Meeting time and location:

03/03/26 - 04/07/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Orringer Hall , Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 500-clock hour course is designed for students to ride with local rescue squads or ambulance services to hone the skills learned in the classroom. The North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Sciences requires this of all paramedic students. Students who complete our Paramedic certificate program may be eligible to transfer credits into Carteret Community College’s Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science Bridge degree program.
Meeting times and locations:

01/05/26 - 12/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
EMS Opportunity , OL/RT/CL
Off Campus

01/05/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 11:59a - 12p
EMS Opportunity , OL/RT/CL
Off Campus

This 500-clock hour course is designed for students to ride with local rescue squads or ambulance services to hone the skills learned in the classroom. The North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Sciences requires this of all paramedic students. Students who complete our Paramedic certificate program may be eligible to transfer credits into Carteret Community College’s Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science Bridge degree program.
Meeting times and locations:

01/04/27 - 12/11/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
EMS Opportunity , OL/RT/CL
Off Campus

01/04/27 - 12/11/27
Sat, Sun 11:59a - 12p
EMS Opportunity , OL/RT/CL
Off Campus

This 660-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the Paramedic educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The Paramedic program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post- secondary level E) Anatomy and Physiology (Minimum EMS-3000).
Meeting times and locations:

01/06/26 - 12/12/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

01/06/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.
Meeting times and locations:

01/26/26 - 01/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/26/26 - 01/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.
Meeting times and locations:

02/23/26 - 02/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

02/23/26 - 02/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.
Meeting times and locations:

03/23/26 - 03/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

03/23/26 - 03/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.
Meeting times and locations:

04/20/26 - 04/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/20/26 - 04/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Learn how to prepare a delicious cream sauce using fresh lobster, rich cream, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, garlic, shallots, aromatic herbs, and a touch of brandy. Discover techniques for balancing flavors, creating a velvety texture, and infusing sauces with a sophisticated taste. This class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, and a printed recipe.
Meeting time:

Thur 09/10/26 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course is designed to prepare students for the North Carolina State Personal Lines Insurance Agents Examination. The difference between this course and Property and Casualty is that this course does NOT include the Commercial Section. The Commercial material is not on the state test.
Meeting times and locations:

02/10/26 - 03/12/26
Tue, Thur 5:45p - 7p
Brock Administration , Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

02/10/26 - 03/10/26
Tue, Thur 7:15p - 9p
Brock Administration , Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Thur 03/12/26 5:45p - 6:45p
Brock Administration , Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is designed to prepare students for the North Carolina State Personal Lines Insurance Agents Examination. The difference between this course and Property and Casualty is that this course does NOT include the Commercial Section. The Commercial material is not on the state test.
Meeting times and locations:

07/07/26 - 08/04/26
Tue, Thur 5:45p - 7p
Brock Administration , Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

07/07/26 - 08/04/26
Tue, Thur 7:15p - 9p
Brock Administration , Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Thur 08/06/26 6p - 7p
Brock Administration , Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is designed to provide instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.
Meeting times and locations:

02/09/26 - 05/26/26
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Perdue Hall , Room 00138
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

02/12/26 - 05/21/26
Thur 6p - 9p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

02/15/26 - 05/24/26
Sun 5p - 9p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Sat 05/09/26 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall , Room 00138
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 5-day/45-hour course is designed for law enforcement officers involved in the tracking and monitoring of suspects through urban, suburban, or rural conditions for the purpose of documenting activities and potentially interdicting upon these actions. This training will provide narcotics and criminal investigators the knowledge of proper planning methods and techniques for conducting a successful foot, vehicle and stationary surveillance operation in an urban setting. Participants will receive instruction on: Operational Planning, Concealment Techniques, Prior Intelligence of Target Assessment, Safety Issues, Infiltration and Exfiltration Techniques, Equipment Needs, Personnel and Surveillance Strategies. This is a hands-on training exercise conducted under arduous conditions. Participants should possess a working knowledge of video equipment and be prepared to use it during training. This course is 90% field work. You will need a covert or unmarked vehicle and one video camera for every three (3) people. Please do not intend on using marked vehicles in this class. Course fee is waived for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting time and location:

05/11/26 - 05/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

The key to preparing savory pizza pies starts with the pizza dough. You will learn the steps for mixing, rising, and shaping the pizza dough. Learn about the variety of sauces and toppings and perfect your own homemade pizzas in our pizza oven.
Meeting time and location:

05/04/26 - 05/06/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 10a - 2p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The Basic Pneumatics training course covers how work, force, and energy are applied to principles of pneumatics. Shows operating principles of reciprocating, positive displacement, rotary, and dynamic air compressors. Covers primary and secondary air treatment. Includes valves, logic devices, cylinders, and air motors. This course has no prerequisites.
Meeting times and locations:

04/06/26 - 04/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Diesel Garage , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/06/26 - 04/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12p - 4p
Diesel Garage , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The Basic Pneumatics training course covers how work, force, and energy are applied to principles of pneumatics. Shows operating principles of reciprocating, positive displacement, rotary, and dynamic air compressors. Covers primary and secondary air treatment. Includes valves, logic devices, cylinders, and air motors. This course has no prerequisites.
Meeting times and locations:

08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Diesel Garage , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12p - 4p
Diesel Garage , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

In this class, you will create mixed media art using various found-objects and common household items using a gel printing plate. You will build confidence in your artistic ability while having fun as you learn to use different papers and techniques resulting in several finished collage projects. Your completed art project will be ready for framing! Students are required to bring the following items to class: Matte Mod Podge or Liquitex Basics Acrylic Matte Fluid Medium, container or package of wet wipes, various household items for mark-making , a hard surface to adhere collage project such as a wood panel, heavy cardboard, multimedia paper in a sketchpad, or stretched canvas, various sizes of brushes, various flat papers, Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint tubes from Walmart (your color of choice) or Apple barrel Acrylic Craft Paint set (your color of choice). All other supplies are provided by instructor.
Meeting time and location:

08/04/26 - 08/25/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Perdue Hall , Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class, you will create mixed media art using various found-objects and common household items using a gel printing plate. You will build confidence in your artistic ability while having fun as you learn to use different papers and techniques resulting in several finished collage projects. Your completed art project will be ready for framing! Students are required to bring the following items to class: Matte Mod Podge or Liquitex Basics Acrylic Matte Fluid Medium, container or package of wet wipes, various household items for mark-making , a hard surface to adhere collage project such as a wood panel, heavy cardboard, multimedia paper in a sketchpad, or stretched canvas, various sizes of brushes, various flat papers, Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint tubes from Walmart (your color of choice) or Apple barrel Acrylic Craft Paint set (your color of choice). All other supplies are provided by instructor.
Meeting time and location:

05/05/26 - 05/26/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Perdue Hall , Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts, skills, and techniques involved in pasta making. The course focuses on various aspects such as dough preparation, rolling and cutting techniques, hand-cutting and shaping methods, creating flavored doughs, mastering stuffed pasta, preparing sauces, and learning how to cook and store pasta effectively.
Meeting time and location:

06/02/26 - 06/23/26
Tue, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The course will focus on preparing participants for the PMP exam by providing a thorough understanding of the project management lifecycle and the tools and techniques needed for successful project execution. Students will gain practical experience in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects. This training also serves as preparation for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
Meeting times and locations:

03/23/26 - 06/17/26
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

03/28/26 - 06/13/26
Sat 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sat 06/20/26 12p - 3p
Online
Havelock

This course is designed for instructional areas related to property and casualty insurance topics to meet the pre-licensing education requirements for insurance agents as prescribed by the North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division. Course topics include terms & concepts, North Carolina Insurance Law, and multiple areas within P&C. The course intent is to prepare students to take and pass the NC Department of Insurance - Property and Casualty Insurance license exams.
Meeting times and locations:

03/31/26 - 06/23/26
Tue, Thur 5:45p - 7p
Brock Administration , Room 202
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

03/31/26 - 06/23/26
Tue, Thur 7:15p - 9p
Brock Administration , Room 202
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This 40-hour certification course is designed to develop knowledge and skills used by Criminal Justice personnel who are authorized to use RADAR equipment used by their departments. Lecture, demonstration, and practical field exercises are the principal methods of instruction. Employment in the field of Criminal Justice and authorization of the department are prerequisites for enrollment in this course. Contact the NC Department of Justice for course standards.
Meeting time and location:

03/02/26 - 03/06/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 5a
Law Enforcement Training , Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is the first of three courses designed to assist the provisional broker to meet the 90-hour post-licensing educational requirement set by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. This course consists of high-level advanced instruction covering Agency relationships and duties to principals and third parties, working with sellers and working with buyers. This course also includes issues confronted when agents leave/change firms with the resulting licenses and education concerns. For more information, go to http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/.
Meeting times and locations:

01/31/26 - 02/08/26
Sat, Sun 9a - 12p
Brock Administration , Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

01/31/26 - 02/08/26
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 5p
Brock Administration , Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is designed to meet the educational requirements for a provisional broker as prescribed by the NC Real Estate Commission. Topics include basic real estate principles and practices, law and contracts, financing, closing valuation, fair housing and real estate laws. For more information, go to https://www.ncrec.gov/
Meeting times and locations:

01/15/26 - 01/30/26
Wed, Thur, Fri 5:30p - 9:30p
Brock Administration , Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

02/04/26 - 03/19/26
Wed, Thur, Fri 5:30p - 9:30p
Brock Administration , Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

03/20/26 - 04/08/26
Wed, Fri 5:30p - 8:30p
Brock Administration , Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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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