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


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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Register |
Jun 9 2026
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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 06/09/26 5:30p - 8:30p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Mar 16 – May 8 2026
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
03/16/26 - 05/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
03/16/26 - 05/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 18 – Oct 10
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
08/18/25 - 10/09/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
08/18/25 - 10/09/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Fri 10/10/25 8a - 12p
Fri 10/10/25 12:30p - 4:30p
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Oct 20 – Dec 16
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
10/20/25 - 12/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
10/20/25 - 12/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Tue 12/16/25 8a - 12p
Tue 12/16/25 12:30p - 4:30p
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Jan 5 – Feb 27 2026
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
01/05/26 - 02/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/05/26 - 02/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
02/26/26 - 02/27/26
Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6 – Jun 4 2026
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
01/06/26 - 06/04/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/26 - 05/28/26
Sat 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/26 - 05/28/26
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 18 – Jul 10 2026
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$2000
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Our 350-clock 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:
05/18/26 - 07/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/18/26 - 07/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 5:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Oct 16
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$70
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Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Well Being -Lifting and Moving -Medical/Legal -Medical Terminology -Life Span Development Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:
Thur 10/16/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Dec 11
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$70
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Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Airway Management -Respiration and Artificial Ventilation -Airway Management Skills Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:
Thur 12/11/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Nov 13
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$70
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Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -Primary Assessment -Secondary Assessment -Patient Assessment Medical -Patient Assessment Trauma -Monitoring Devices -Communication/Documentation Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:
Thur 11/13/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Nov 3 – Dec 5
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$70
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Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -Primary Assessment -Secondary Assessment -Patient Assessment Medical -Patient Assessment Trauma -Monitoring Devices -Communication/Documentation Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time and location:
11/03/25 - 12/05/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jul 1–31
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$70
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Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -Bleeding and Shock -Soft Tissue Trauma/Burns -Chest/Abdominal Trauma -Head, Neck, and Spine Trauma -Multisystem Trauma -Musculoskeletal Trauma -Environmental Emergencies Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time and location:
07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Aug 1–30
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$70
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Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies -Pediatric Emergencies -Geriatric Emergencies -Patients with Special Challenges Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time and location:
08/01/25 - 08/30/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jul 17
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$70
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Seated continuing education selected from among these topics: -EMS Operations -HazMat for EMS -Highway Safety -Vehicle Extrication for EMS -Response to Terrorism Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:
Thur 07/17/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Oct 1–31
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$70
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Online continuing education selected from among these topics: -EMS Operations -HazMat for EMS -Highway Safety -Vehicle Extrication for EMS -Response to Terrorism Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time and location:
10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Aug 14
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$70
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Seated continuing education on topics not included in Modules 1-7. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:
Thur 08/14/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 18
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$70
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Seated continuing education on topics not included in Modules 1-7. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential.
Meeting time:
Thur 09/18/25 7p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00143
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Sep 15 2025 – Feb 26 2026
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$247
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This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician. The course includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of sterilization/disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments/supplies/equipment. 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:
09/15/25 - 02/26/26
Mon, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00140
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/04/26 - 02/22/26
Sun 5:30p - 6:30p
Online
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 1
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$100
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Join us and learn how to make two delicious dishes from chicken thighs, and often overlooked cut of meat. We will be making a comforting chicken noodle soup and a rustic roasted chicken. .Learn from a seasoned Italian chef .Small class size: enjoy personalized attention and relaxed atmosphere .Hands-on experience: practice your culinary skills and gain confidence in the kitchen .Delicious recipes: master two classic chicken thigh dishes .Take-home meals: go home with enough chicken noodle soup for six servings and a rustic roasted chicken for two
Meeting time:
Wed 10/01/25 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 8–12
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$125
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training is a 40-hour program to assist law enforcement officers better understand and respond more effectively to individuals in crisis in a manner that enhances both their safety and the safety of the public. Some of the topics to be discussed will be accessing services, adolescence, autism, aging and dementia, mental health 101, de-escalation skills, human trafficking, hearing voices, medications, mobile crisis teams, personality disorders, self-care, schizophrenia, stigmas, suicide, traumatic brain injuries, and PTSD. This course is fee waivered to all sworn and or affiliated Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/25 - 09/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/08/25 - 09/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jul 10–31
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$125
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This class is a series of lessons that teach you how to use permanent ink pens and colored pencils to confidently complete an original, abstract, colorful project from beginning to end. You will learn free-form drawing techniques with technical pens and wax-based pencils. You’ll explore combinations of blending, burnishing, wet, and dry techniques, layering tones, roughening, scoring, fusion colors, and more. With step-by-step guidance and encouragement, your art will be ready for framing! Also, there will be an opportunity for group critique and an option for an on-campus public art display. Students should bring Black Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, sizes 01, 03, and 05 to class. Also, the following supply is recommended: Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils purchased from Walmart or local craft store. All other supplies are provided by instructor for use during class.
Meeting time and location:
07/10/25 - 07/31/25
Thur 6p - 8p
Orringer Hall
, Room 111
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Feb 4 – Apr 8 2026
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$100
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Do you need to refresh your French language skills? This class aims to build upon existing French knowledge, especially for those who haven’t used the language regularly. You will practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, allowing you to re-familiarize yourself with this romantic language and enhance your proficiency.
Meeting time and location:
02/04/26 - 04/08/26
Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 2 – Nov 4 2026
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$100
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Do you need to refresh your French language skills? This class aims to build upon existing French knowledge, especially for those who haven’t used the language regularly. You will practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, allowing you to re-familiarize yourself with this romantic language and enhance your proficiency.
Meeting time and location:
09/02/26 - 11/04/26
Wed 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 18 – Nov 3
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$90
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This is a fun and interactive beginner Spanish language class which is immersive in nature. You will learn: - how to introduce yourself - how to give and ask for information - how to build sentences (like order food;as for prices, directions and assistance) - how to refer to family and friends - how to tell time, and refer to holidays - how to describe people and places In addition, you will learn how to communicate with Spanish speakers you will meet while traveling or in everyday life. We will be using phrases and functional (everyday) vocabulary, with group practice and varied activities. The class ends with an off-campus activity.
Meeting time and location:
08/18/25 - 11/05/25
Mon 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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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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