Skills You Need for the Job You Want

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Skills You Need for the Job You Want

Whether you’re looking to develop tools for a new career or switching up your entire toolset, our short-term training courses can help you reach your career goals without leaving you in debt! 

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.

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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
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:

05/27/25 - 10/20/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Kelso Hall, Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/07/25 - 10/04/25
Sat 8a - 12p
Kelso Hall, Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/07/25 - 10/04/25
Sat 12:30p - 6:30p
Kelso Hall, Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Tue 10/21/25 6p - 8p
Kelso Hall, Room 107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.
Meeting times and locations:

09/16/24 - 03/06/25
Mon, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Perdue Hall, Room 00140
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Sat 5:30p - 6:30p
ON
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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:

08/26/24 - 08/30/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/26/24 - 08/30/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The course is design to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Course content may focus on 1) identifying beer flavors and styles and 2) understanding the brewing process and beer ingredients. Student will also gain a base knowledge of beer history and historical styles, retail beer storage and service issues, and beer pairing principles.
Meeting times and locations:

02/17/25 - 03/03/25
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 03/10/25 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

03/17/25 - 03/31/25
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 04/07/25 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/14/25 - 04/28/25
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The course is design to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Course content may focus on 1) identifying beer flavors and styles and 2) understanding the brewing process and beer ingredients. Student will also gain a base knowledge of beer history and historical styles, retail beer storage and service issues, and beer pairing principles.
Meeting times and locations:

06/09/25 - 06/23/25
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 06/30/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 07/07/25 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/14/25 - 07/21/25
Mon 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 07/28/25 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 08/04/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 08/11/25 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The course is design to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Course content may focus on 1) identifying beer flavors and styles and 2) understanding the brewing process and beer ingredients. Student will also gain a base knowledge of beer history and historical styles, retail beer storage and service issues, and beer pairing principles.
Meeting times and locations:

09/16/24 - 11/25/24
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/07/24 - 10/28/24
Mon 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course is designed to focus on new and emerging issues and special topics in any area of the criminal justice field.
Meeting times and locations:

10/01/24 - 10/02/24
Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

10/01/24 - 10/02/24
Tue, Wed 1p - 5p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course introduces the theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for diesel engines and systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of diesel engines and systems according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair diesel engines and systems.
Meeting times and locations:

01/06/25 - 05/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 11a
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/06/25 - 05/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 11:30a - 1:30p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course introduces the theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for diesel engines and systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of diesel engines and systems according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair diesel engines and systems.
Meeting time and location:

01/06/25 - 05/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 4:30p - 9:30p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course covers the fundamentals of training persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential surroundings. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, understanding safety of electricity. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, electrical power, wiring applications, outlets, switches, circuit breakers and service panels, lighting applications, National Electric Code discussion, and more. Heavy emphasis will be placed on students having plenty of hands-on work, follow safety standards, and develop confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.
Meeting time and location:

11/25/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course covers the fundamentals of training persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential surroundings. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, understanding safety of electricity. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, electrical power, wiring applications, outlets, switches, circuit breakers and service panels, lighting applications, National Electric Code discussion, and more. Heavy emphasis will be placed on students having plenty of hands-on work, follow safety standards, and develop confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.
Meeting time and location:

12/02/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 11a
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course covers the fundamentals of heating and air condition , focusing heavy on electric heat pumps. The course is designed for the homeowner or handyman. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, electrical power, and control systems. air conditioning equipment and components, including condensers, evaporators, compressors, metering devices, refrigerants, and electrical and mechanical circuits. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Students will have opportunities to hands-on with equipment, follow safety standards and protocols, and develop confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.
Meeting time and location:

05/05/25 - 05/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 11a
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course covers the fundamentals of heating and air condition , focusing heavy on electric heat pumps. The course is designed for the homeowner or handyman. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, electrical power, and control systems. air conditioning equipment and components, including condensers, evaporators, compressors, metering devices, refrigerants, and electrical and mechanical circuits. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Students will have opportunities to hands-on with equipment, follow safety standards and protocols, and develop confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.
Meeting time and location:

07/07/25 - 07/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 11a
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
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800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
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World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on leadership development, management expertise, and supervisory skills. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on leadership development, management expertise, and supervisory skills. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to Craven CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
ON
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:

09/09/24 - 09/26/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00112
Havelock

09/09/24 - 09/26/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00112
Havelock

Fri 09/27/24 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00112
Havelock

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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