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.
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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Jun 27 2026
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$85
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 06/27/26 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Apr 25 2026
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$85
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 04/25/26 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Mar 14 2026
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$85
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 03/14/26 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Apr 11 2026
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$85
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 04/11/26 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 9 2026
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$85
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 05/09/26 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 13 2026
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$85
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 06/13/26 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 8
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$80
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 11/08/25 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 6
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$80
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In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which can be purchased through Amazon or other online outlet. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:
Sat 12/06/25 9a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 26 – Dec 11
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$222
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This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. 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:
08/26/25 - 10/21/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00118
Havelock
10/22/25 - 12/11/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00118
Havelock
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Aug 26 – Dec 11
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$222
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This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. 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:
08/26/25 - 10/21/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/22/25 - 12/11/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 26 – Dec 11
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$222
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This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. 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:
08/26/25 - 10/21/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/22/25 - 12/11/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 21 2025 – Jan 17 2026
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$232
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This course is designed to prepare graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. A skill/competency evaluation is required for documenting student competency. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry. In all employment settings, the listed Nursing Assistant II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel. PREREQUISITE: High School Diploma or GED and listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry. 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:
Sun 09/21/25 5p - 9p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/23/25 - 11/06/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Perdue Hall
, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/28/25 - 11/02/25
Sun 5p - 9:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/13/25 - 01/15/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/17/25 - 01/12/26
Mon 5:30p - 6:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/22/25 - 01/10/26
Sat 5:30p - 7:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Sat 01/17/26 5:30p - 9:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Mar 3 – Apr 7 2026
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$125
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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
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Jul 7 – Aug 11 2026
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$125
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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:
07/07/26 - 08/11/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Orringer Hall
, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 5 – Dec 12 2026
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$180.60
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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
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Jan 5 – Dec 12 2026
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$369
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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:
01/05/26 - 12/12/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/05/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 1 – Dec 5
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$180
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This 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 AEMT Refresher 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 AEMT Refresher Educational 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 AEMT Refresher Educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at level or held an Advanced Level North Carolina EMS Credential (Paramedic) that has expired within the last four (4) years.
Meeting times and locations:
10/01/25 - 12/05/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/01/25 - 12/05/25
Sat 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 22–26
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$125
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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:
09/22/25 - 09/26/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/22/25 - 09/26/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 27–31
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$125
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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:
10/27/25 - 10/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/27/25 - 10/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Nov 3–7
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$125
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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:
11/03/25 - 11/07/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
11/03/25 - 11/07/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Dec 15–19
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$125
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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:
12/15/25 - 12/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
12/15/25 - 12/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 16–17
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$75
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The P.A.L.S. course is designed to certify Emergency Medical Personnel in Pediatric Advanced Life Support through the American Heart Association. This course teaches the proper evaluation and treatment of a pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded P.A.L.S. certification from the American Heart Association. Pre-requisite: It is desirable but not required that an ALS certification be held.
Meeting time and location:
09/16/25 - 09/17/25
Tue, Wed 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 11
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$75
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The P.A.L.S. course is designed to certify Emergency Medical Personnel in Pediatric Advanced Life Support through the American Heart Association. This course teaches the proper evaluation and treatment of a pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded P.A.L.S. certification from the American Heart Association. Pre-requisite: It is desirable but not required that an ALS certification be held.
Meeting time:
Tue 11/11/25 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 4
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$100
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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 dishes with a sophisticated taste. This class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, and a printed recipe.
Meeting time:
Thur 12/04/25 6p - 9p
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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