Cut a New Career Path

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Cut a New Career Path

Measure up to your potential with our short-term training courses! Craven CC offers hands-on learning and scholarship opportunities that put you on track toward a stable new career without the burden of student debt. Whether you want to start a career in construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our short-term Workforce Development classes can open doors to financial prosperity, personal satisfaction, and a future with measurable success.

Scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. Contact us today to see what options are available to you.

Construction Trades

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Two welding students practice welding outside

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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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
Course Register Dates Price
Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

10/27/25 - 11/20/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

10/27/25 - 11/20/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 02/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

01/12/26 - 02/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 02/06/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

04/29/25 - 07/22/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Sun 05/18/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock

Sun 06/15/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock

Sun 07/20/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

08/12/25 - 10/23/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Sun 08/24/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock

Sun 09/21/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock

Sun 10/19/25 12p - 2p
Online
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

02/17/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

02/17/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 03/13/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

03/23/26 - 04/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

03/23/26 - 04/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

Fri 04/17/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

04/27/26 - 05/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

04/27/26 - 05/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

Thur 05/21/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. 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 interviewing practice. Lecture 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. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

06/01/26 - 06/25/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

06/01/26 - 06/25/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

Fri 06/26/26 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

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 05/29/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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 07/24/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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 09/26/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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 11/21/25 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course covers essential ingredients and techniques for crafting a classic Bolognese (beef and pork) sauce. Students will learn the art of browning meat and sauteing vegetables to create a rich and flavorful meat sauce. The class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, a printed recipe and 4 servings to take home. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Meeting time:

Thur 07/10/25 6p - 8p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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:

05/20/25 - 08/14/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall , Room 00140
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

05/25/25 - 08/10/25
Sun 5:30p - 8:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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:

09/02/25 - 12/09/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall , Room 00141
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/07/25 - 11/23/25
Sun 5:30p - 8:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:

05/14/25 - 05/23/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/14/25 - 05/23/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:

06/04/25 - 06/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

06/04/25 - 06/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:

07/16/25 - 07/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/16/25 - 07/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:

10/08/25 - 10/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/08/25 - 10/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:

08/20/25 - 08/29/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/20/25 - 08/29/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:

09/03/25 - 09/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

09/03/25 - 09/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

CarolinaEast EVS/Housekeeping
Meeting times and locations:

12/03/25 - 12/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

12/03/25 - 12/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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 09/09/25 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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 11/04/25 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005

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