Don't just work - build a long-term career 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
Workforce Development
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Dec 17 2025 – Feb 16 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 15 – Dec 15
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 12 2025 – Jan 12 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 17 2025 – Feb 16 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 17 – Nov 17
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 17 – Nov 17
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 15 – Dec 15
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 12 2025 – Jan 12 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 17 2025 – Feb 16 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 15 – Dec 15
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$70
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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
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Nov 12 2025 – Jan 12 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 17 2025 – Feb 16 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 17 – Nov 17
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 17 – Nov 17
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 15 – Dec 15
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 12 2025 – Jan 12 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Dec 17 2025 – Feb 16 2026
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$70
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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
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 1 – Sep 27
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$180
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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 time:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 8–26
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$180
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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
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Oct 20 – Nov 7
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$180
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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:
10/20/25 - 11/06/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
10/20/25 - 11/06/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 11/07/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Dec 1–19
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$180
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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:
12/01/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
12/01/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 12/19/25 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Jan 12–30 2026
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$180
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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:
01/12/26 - 01/29/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
01/12/26 - 01/29/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 01/30/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Feb 23 – Mar 13 2026
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$180
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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:
02/23/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
02/23/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 03/13/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Apr 13 – May 1 2026
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$180
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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:
04/13/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
04/13/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 05/01/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005
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