Ready to stop dreaming and start earning? Let's get to work!
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
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.
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.
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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Jan 25 – Apr 7 2027
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company in this 136-clock hour course. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interview practice. Lectures and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged.
Meeting time and location:
01/25/27 - 04/07/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Aug 25 – Nov 10
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company in this 136-clock hour course. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interview practice. Lectures and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged.
Meeting times and locations:
08/25/26 - 11/10/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 09/11/26 1:30p - 3:30p
Online
Havelock
Fri 10/23/26 1:30p - 3:30p
Online
Havelock
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Jan 5 – Mar 23 2027
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company in this 136-clock hour course. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interview practice. Lectures and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged.
Meeting times and locations:
01/05/27 - 03/23/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 01/22/27 1:30p - 3:30p
Online
Havelock
Fri 02/26/27 1:30p - 3:30p
Online
Havelock
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Apr 13 – Jun 29 2027
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company in this 136-clock hour course. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interview practice. Lectures and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged.
Meeting times and locations:
04/13/27 - 06/29/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 04/30/27 1:30p - 3:30p
Online
Havelock
Fri 05/21/27 1:30p - 3:30p
Online
Havelock
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Sep 25
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$75
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This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:
Fri 09/25/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 20
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$75
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This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:
Fri 11/20/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jul 30
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$75
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This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:
Thur 07/30/26 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 11 – Nov 5
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$191
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This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and Technician/Monitor. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include operating EKG equipment, running and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 and five lead monitors and to understand the basics of capnography as it relates to heart function. 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:
08/11/26 - 11/05/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00141
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/16/26 - 11/03/26
Sun 5:30p - 8:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 4–13
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
08/04/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/04/26 - 08/13/26
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 22 – Oct 1
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
09/22/26 - 10/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/22/26 - 10/01/26
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 6–15
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
10/06/26 - 10/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/06/26 - 10/15/26
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 3–12
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
11/03/26 - 11/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
11/03/26 - 11/12/26
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 8–17
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
12/08/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
12/08/26 - 12/17/26
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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Jul 7–16
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$180.60
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CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:
07/07/26 - 07/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/07/26 - 07/16/26
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 8
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$70
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Take the first step on the pathway to a career as a Commercial Truck Driver. This course offers guidance on how to apply to Craven’s Truck Driver Training, provides information on available financial assistance, and examines future employment opportunities. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 09/08/26 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 10
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$70
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Take the first step on the pathway to a career as a Commercial Truck Driver. This course offers guidance on how to apply to Craven’s Truck Driver Training, provides information on available financial assistance, and examines future employment opportunities. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 11/10/26 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Feb 9 2027
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$70
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Take the first step on the pathway to a career as a Commercial Truck Driver. This course offers guidance on how to apply to Craven’s Truck Driver Training, provides information on available financial assistance, and examines future employment opportunities. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 02/09/27 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Apr 6 2027
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$70
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Take the first step on the pathway to a career as a Commercial Truck Driver. This course offers guidance on how to apply to Craven’s Truck Driver Training, provides information on available financial assistance, and examines future employment opportunities. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 04/06/27 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6 – Mar 2 2027
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$2000
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Our 350-hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/27 - 03/02/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/27 - 03/01/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Tue 03/02/27 12:30p - 4:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 4 – Jun 7 2027
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$2000
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Our 350-hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Meeting times and locations:
01/04/27 - 06/07/27
Mon, Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/16/27 - 03/13/27
Sat 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/16/27 - 03/13/27
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
04/03/27 - 05/27/27
Sat 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
04/03/27 - 05/27/27
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jul 13 – Dec 8
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$2000
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Our 350-hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Meeting times and locations:
07/13/26 - 12/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 6p - 10p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
07/25/26 - 12/05/26
Sat 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
07/25/26 - 12/05/26
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Mar 15 – May 7 2027
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$2000
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Our 350-hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Meeting times and locations:
03/15/27 - 05/07/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
03/15/27 - 05/06/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Fri 05/07/27 12:30p - 4:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 17 – Jul 12 2027
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$2000
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Our 350-hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Meeting times and locations:
05/17/27 - 07/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/17/27 - 07/11/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Mon 07/12/27 12:30p - 4:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 17 – Oct 9
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$2000
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Our 350-hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Meeting times and locations:
08/17/26 - 10/09/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
08/17/26 - 10/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Fri 10/09/26 12:30p - 4:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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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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