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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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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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.
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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!
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.
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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.
Volt Toolbelt Trust
Take a class at the Volt Center and get up to 100% of your registration costs covered at no cost. This new scholarship opportunity has limited availability and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Current Workforce Class Schedule
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Jan 6 – Apr 23 2025
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$305
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Students learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of baking. Emphasis is placed on identification of products, weights and measures. Practical classes cover topics of breads, cakes, pies, puddings and desserts.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/25 - 04/23/25
Mon, Tue 5p - 8p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Wed 01/22/25 5p - 8p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Wed 04/23/25 5p - 8p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 1–2
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$70
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This 16-hour course focuses on new and emerging issues and special topics related Internal Affairs investigations. This course is fee waivered to all sworn and or affiliated Law Enforcement Officers.
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
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Jan 21 – Feb 4 2025
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$95
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Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the technical skills and customer service needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup and other hospitality skill basics. Graduates will also receive their Craven Community College (Craven CC) bartender certification as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. Once the course is completed, students will be ready to apply for jobs as professional bartenders.
Meeting time and location:
01/21/25 - 02/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jun 30 – Jul 15 2025
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$95
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Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the technical skills and customer service needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup and other hospitality skill basics. Graduates will also receive their Craven Community College (Craven CC) bartender certification as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. Once the course is completed, students will be ready to apply for jobs as professional bartenders.
Meeting time and location:
06/30/25 - 07/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Mar 7–28 2025
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$60
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This class is open to those who are new to yoga. Classes are a combination of gentle stretches, simple yoga poses, and breathing techniques. Practicing yoga has many benefits: it helps reduce stress and promotes flexibility, strength, range of motion and balance. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and bring a yoga mat. Yoga is practiced in bare feet.
Meeting time and location:
03/07/25 - 03/28/25
Fri 10:30a - 11:30a
Ward Hall, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 23 – Jun 13 2025
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$60
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This class is open to those who are new to yoga. Classes are a combination of gentle stretches, simple yoga poses, and breathing techniques. Practicing yoga has many benefits: it helps reduce stress and promotes flexibility, strength, range of motion and balance. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and bring a yoga mat. Yoga is practiced in bare feet.
Meeting time and location:
05/23/25 - 06/13/25
Fri 10:30a - 11:30a
Ward Hall, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 7–18
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
10/07/24 - 10/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
10/07/24 - 10/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Nov 4–15
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
11/04/24 - 11/15/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
11/04/24 - 11/15/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Dec 2–13
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
12/02/24 - 12/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
12/02/24 - 12/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Sep 9–20
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/24 - 09/20/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
09/09/24 - 09/20/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services, Room 001
Off Campus
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Sep 20–21
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$70
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The course is designed specifically to the training requirements necessary to sit for the certification examination for Code Enforcement Officials in North Carolina. Instruction is focused on the laws and regulations related to building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings.
Meeting times and locations:
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Fri 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Fri 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Sat 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/20/24 - 09/21/24
Sat 1p - 4p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 9 2024 – Mar 24 2025
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$195
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128-hour Hybrid Black Belt Course
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/24 - 03/24/25
Mon 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00115
Havelock
09/22/24 - 02/09/25
Sun 12p - 4p
ON
Havelock
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Sep 10–26
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$85
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15-hour Yellow Belt course
Meeting time and location:
09/10/24 - 09/26/24
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock
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Nov 5–21
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$85
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15-hour Yellow Belt course
Meeting time and location:
11/05/24 - 11/21/24
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Oct 2 2024 – Jan 28 2026
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$500
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This 4-phase course includes the following course topics: .Enterprise strategic planning and deployment .Performance metrics and enterprise scorecard .Project initiation and management .Training materials and curriculum development .Coaching and mentoring .Advanced statistical analysis methods .Identifying and analyzing process complexity .Advanced Design of Experiment (DOE) Methods .Process optimizing methods .Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) for developing new processes .Hypothetical logistic simulation projects Students will use a variety of improvement tools and techniques to remove waste, define projects, collect and enter data into Minitab, and conduct an analysis to improve the system. Teams of students will prepare and present briefs throughout the class. Prerequisite: To enroll in the program, you must have completed a Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course. Materials needed for this course: .3-4" three ring binder .Organizational dividers
Meeting times and locations:
10/02/24 - 01/28/26
Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00115
Havelock
01/12/25 - 10/19/25
Sun 5:30p - 8:30p
ON
Havelock
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Oct 5 – Nov 2
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$125.60
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Students will learn the theory of how two-and four-stroke outboard motors operate. This course will teach students how to repair, maintain, and rebuild two-stroke and four-stroke outboard motors. Also, students will learn about fuel, ignition, manual and electric starting systems, and charging systems. Small gearcase operation and repair are also covered.
Meeting times and locations:
10/05/24 - 11/02/24
Sat 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/05/24 - 11/02/24
Sat 12:30p - 4:30p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 4–25
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$40
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This class is for beginner meditators or the more experienced who just need a quiet space and convenient time to practice. The class is offered for one hour on Wednesday nights (6-7 pm) on the main campus in New Bern. Total class hours is 4 hours. Wear comfortable clothing. We use a chair for our seated practice.
Meeting time and location:
09/04/24 - 09/25/24
Wed 6p - 7p
Ward Hall, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 15
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$75
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Surprise your friends and family with a Mediterranean baked fish dinner. Baked fish is easy, light, and super-delicious...just right for steamy August days and nights. Learn how to prepare this meal while elevating flavor with spinach and traditional Mediterranean ingredients such as ciabatta olives, white wine, olive oil, garlic, and angel hair pasta. Delizioso!
Meeting time:
Thur 08/15/24 6p - 9p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 23
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$75
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Surprise your friends and family with a Mediterranean baked fish dinner. Baked fish is easy, light, and super-delicious...just right for steamy August days and nights. Learn how to prepare this meal while elevating flavor with spinach and traditional Mediterranean ingredients such as ciabatta olives, white wine, olive oil, garlic, and angel hair pasta. Delizioso!
Meeting time:
Fri 08/23/24 9a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 14–29 2025
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$70
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In this course, students examine the basic elements of menu planning. Topics include pricing, ordering, standardized recipes, sales history reporting and various types of menus. Other topics include marketing strategies, the life cycle of the menu, new trends in foodservice, and cost-controls. A hands-on approach to planning, creating, and maintaining effective menus.
Meeting time and location:
04/14/25 - 04/29/25
Mon, Tue 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Feb 3–24 2025
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$50
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Dance improves balance, burns calories, increases flexibility, gives the heart a great work out, and strengthens muscles. Also, dance has been associated with increased self- confidence and has provided cognitive benefits by remembering dance combinations and steps!
Meeting time and location:
02/03/25 - 02/24/25
Mon 6p - 8p
Ward Hall, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 7 – Dec 19
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$469.40
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This course is designed to introduce elements of construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections, restoration, estimating, sustainability, supervisory functions, energy options and energy efficiency will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
08/07/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 201
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/07/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2:30p
Volt Center, Room 201
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 6 – May 15 2025
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$469.40
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This course is designed to introduce elements of construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections, restoration, estimating, sustainability, supervisory functions, energy options and energy efficiency will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/25 - 05/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 201
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/06/25 - 05/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center, Room 201
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Aug 6 – Dec 18 2025
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$469.40
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This course is designed to introduce elements of construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections, restoration, estimating, sustainability, supervisory functions, energy options and energy efficiency will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
08/06/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 201
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/06/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2:30p
Volt Center, Room 201
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Contact Information
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005