Ready to take your career in a new direction? Start with short-term training at Craven Community College.
Our Workforce Development classes put you on the fast track to new opportunities with hands-on training designed for today’s workforce. Build career-ready skills in healthcare, construction and skilled trades, transportation, aviation, business and industry, hospitality, public safety, and more. Whether you’re starting something new, building on the skills you already have, or preparing for your next career move, you can train here and take those skills anywhere.
Scholarships, VA benefits, Workforce Pell, and other financial assistance may be available for eligible programs. 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.
Patient Service Representative
If you’re looking for a way to start a career in healthcare or to sharpen your administrative skills, the Patient Service Representative class is a great option. Learn how to handle medical scheduling, insurance, and professional patient communication in this comprehensive course 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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Jan 11 – May 3 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
01/11/27 - 05/03/27
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 02/07/27 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 03/14/27 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 04/18/27 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
May 17 – Aug 30 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
05/17/27 - 08/30/27
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 06/06/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 07/18/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Sep 8 – Dec 20 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/27 - 12/20/27
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 09/26/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/17/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 11/14/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 12/05/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 31 – Oct 21 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
08/31/27 - 10/21/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
09/03/27 - 10/15/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
May 17 – Aug 30 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
05/17/27 - 08/30/27
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 06/06/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 07/18/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Jan 11 – May 3 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
01/11/27 - 05/03/27
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 02/21/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 03/14/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 04/25/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 1 – Dec 4
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
10/01/26 - 12/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
10/02/26 - 12/04/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Jan 5 – Feb 26 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
01/05/27 - 02/26/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
01/08/27 - 02/26/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Mar 2 – Apr 30 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
03/02/27 - 04/29/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/05/27 - 04/30/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
May 4 – Jun 24 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
05/04/27 - 06/24/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/07/27 - 06/18/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Jun 29 – Aug 24 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
06/29/27 - 08/24/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
07/09/27 - 08/20/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 20 – Nov 10
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$90
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Feeling like money comes and goes without a plan? Ready to get smarter about your finances without the overwhelm? This class breaks it all down-real talk, real strategies, and real results. In this 4-week course, you’ll learn how to: .Take control of your budget (without giving up everything fun) .Tackle debt and actually make progress .Start saving and investing, even if you’re just getting started .Understand retirement (yes, it matters now) .Know what insurance you really need (and what you don’t) .Make sense of Social Security and Medicare .Set up a solid plan for your future, and your family’s No jargon. No judgment. Just the tools you need to feel confident about your money.
Meeting time:
10/20/26 - 11/10/26
Tue 6p - 7:30p |
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| Register |
Jan 11 – Mar 9 2027
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$180.60
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This course, offered in partnership with the NC Forestry Association, provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the forestry industry. Topics include tree identification, properties of wood, forest management and harvesting practices, workplace safety, and career pathways in forestry. Instruction combines classroom learning with applied training to prepare students for the Forest Worker certification credentialed by ForestryWorks. Successful completion of this course demonstrates readiness for employment with forestry contractors, timber companies, and related industry partners.
Meeting times and locations:
01/11/27 - 03/09/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/11/27 - 03/09/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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| Register |
Sep 26–27
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
09/26/26 - 09/27/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
09/26/26 - 09/27/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Sep 29–30
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
09/29/26 - 09/30/26
Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
09/29/26 - 09/30/26
Tue, Wed 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 13–14
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
10/13/26 - 10/14/26
Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
10/13/26 - 10/14/26
Tue, Wed 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 17–18
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Nov 14–15
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$90
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This 16-hour forklift training course is designed to teach students how to operate a forklift safely and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. After completing the course, students receive a certificate that verifies their training.
Meeting times and locations:
11/14/26 - 11/15/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
11/14/26 - 11/15/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Feb 3 – Apr 7 2027
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$100
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Have you always wanted to learn French? Did you know that English owes nearly half its vocabulary to French so you’ll be able to recognize many words without realizing it? This course introduces the French language to adult learners and is conducted in dual French and English by your instructor over a course of 10 weeks. Sessions include learning techniques with the adult in mind, relying on words common to both French and English. You will practice conversations and selecting the right expressions for personal needs for travel, business, friendship, and culture. Join us and learn a new skill while having a lot of fun!
Meeting time and location:
02/03/27 - 04/07/27
Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Sep 1 – Nov 3 2027
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$100
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Have you always wanted to learn French? Did you know that English owes nearly half its vocabulary to French so you’ll be able to recognize many words without realizing it? This course introduces the French language to adult learners and is conducted in dual French and English by your instructor over a course of 10 weeks. Sessions include learning techniques with the adult in mind, relying on words common to both French and English. You will practice conversations and selecting the right expressions for personal needs for travel, business, friendship, and culture. Join us and learn a new skill while having a lot of fun!
Meeting time and location:
09/01/27 - 11/03/27
Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Jan 11 – Apr 20 2027
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$305
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Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.
Meeting time and location:
01/11/27 - 04/20/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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| Register |
Sep 1 – Dec 15
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$332
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This 247.5-clock hour course is designed to introduce elements of construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, building codes and inspections, restoration, estimating, sustainability, supervisory functions, energy options and energy efficiency will be covered. To pay by check or cash or for information on scholarships or grants, please visit our offices. Call 252-633-0857 for more information and locations/hours of operation. Requirements: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, Sixth Edition, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 General Carpentry, Revised 2022 Sixth, ISBN 978-0-13-769997-1 Students must also bring safety glasses, gloves, and closed-toed shoes.
Meeting times and locations:
09/01/26 - 12/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 8:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Tue 12/15/26 5p - 7:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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| Register |
Oct 17–18
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$95.60
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Students will receive hands-on training and learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, safety protocols, and flying techniques using NIST UAS training and evaluation standards.
Meeting times and locations:
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Brock Administration
, Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Oct 17–18
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$95.60
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Students will receive hands-on training and learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, safety protocols, and flying techniques using NIST UAS training and evaluation standards. Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers and EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel with eligible waiver.
Meeting times and locations:
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Brock Administration
, Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Brock Administration
, Room 207
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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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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