Cut a New Career Path

Wood plank with wood shavings and circular saw blade

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

Woman in protective hearing muffs works on aircraft sheet metal
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

Cardio/EKG nurse monitors EKG screen
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

Food service worker prepares taco and tops with cilantro
A couple with luggage is checked into a hotel by female customer service rep

From food and customer service to bartending and brewing, gain hands-on training with programs that will help you enter the versatile hospitality industry.

Male home appliance technician using multimeter and repairing broken refrigerator indoors

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

Group of students in the truck driver training program look under the hood on an 18 wheeler

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

Barbering student practices styling hair

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

two female students logging into to school laptop

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

Two female students practice gardening techniques in a greenhouse

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
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework and the content of the instructional materials will focus on computer use skills as it relates to: 1) developing basic keyboarding, wordprocessing and Internet skills, 2) learning technology-based job search strategies to include the use of social networking, 3) applying for employment online, and 4) accessing governmental and education resources and services.
Meeting time and location:

04/22/25 - 05/01/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

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, Wed 6p - 8p
Brock Administration , Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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:

09/15/25 - 09/29/25
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 10/06/25 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/13/25 - 10/20/25
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 10/27/25 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

11/03/25 - 11/24/25
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:

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

In this class, you will learn how to explore drawing using black ink, pencil, simple shapes, and lines. You will be guided to the next level techniques incorporating shading and blending to compliment your developing art. The class is a step-by-step lesson that you will surely enjoy no matter what your skill level may be. You will gain confidence in your artist ability and create art that is relaxing and fun to make. Doodle Art is also an opportunity for a group critique and an option for an on-campus public art display as part of this learning experience. " Students should bring the following to class: Black Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, sizes 01, 03, and 05 The following supplies are optional but recommended: Sakura Pigma Micron Pens in various sizes and colors (Can be purchased at Walmart or local craft supply store). All other supplies are provided by instructor for use during class time.
Meeting time and location:

04/03/25 - 04/25/25
Thur 6p - 8p
Orringer Hall , Room 111
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Learn how to make the two classic desserts - moist crumb cake filled with cinnamon and sugar and creamy cannoli filling, ready for those crispy shells! This class offers personalized attention and a hands-on culinary experience. You will leave with a freshly baked 9x12 coffee cake and a cannoli shells filled with the filling you have made.
Meeting time:

Thur 05/08/25 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
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 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 Main , 111B
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:

12/02/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 11a
Volt Center Main , 111B
Volt Center
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 Main , Room 115
Volt Center
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 Main , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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

This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT Refresher Educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT Refresher Educational program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT Refresher Educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at level or held a Basic Level North Carolina EMS Credential (EMT) that has expired within the last two (2) years.
Meeting times and locations:

02/03/25 - 03/29/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Sat 03/29/25 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT Refresher Educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT Refresher Educational program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT Refresher Educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at level or held a Basic Level North Carolina EMS Credential (EMT) that has expired within the last two (2) years.
Meeting times and locations:

08/01/25 - 09/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 11:59a - 12p
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

08/01/25 - 09/27/25
Sat 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall , Room 00143
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:

12/02/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00112
Havelock

12/02/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00112
Havelock

Fri 12/20/24 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00112
Havelock

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:

01/27/25 - 02/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

01/27/25 - 02/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 02/14/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

02/24/25 - 03/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

02/24/25 - 03/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 03/14/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

03/31/25 - 04/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

03/31/25 - 04/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 04/18/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

05/05/25 - 05/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

05/05/25 - 05/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 05/23/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

06/02/25 - 06/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

06/02/25 - 06/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 06/20/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

07/07/25 - 07/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

07/07/25 - 07/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 07/25/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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:

09/08/25 - 09/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

09/08/25 - 09/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 09/26/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
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

Have questions?

We’re here to help.