Cut a New Career Path

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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

Health Programs

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Phlebotomy student examines vials of blood

The demand for employees in the healthcare field continues to grow across the country and here in Eastern North Carolina. Explore short-term training opportunities as a technician, nurse aide, and more.

Hospitality Programs

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

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Appliance Repair

If you're looking for a way to fix home appliances as a homeowner or to expand skills in your current job, the Home Appliance Repair class is a great option. Learn how to repair a wide range of appliances, both big and small, in this popular class offered at the Volt Center. 

Home Appliance

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Truck Driver Training

Our Commercial Driver License (CDL) program will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You'll be tested thoroughly both on the road and through written exams to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles.

Orientation is mandatory, so be sure to sign up!

Truck Driver Training

Additional Programs

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Barbering Concepts

If you're looking for a career that helps people look their best, our Barbering Concepts program will assist you in becoming a professional barber-stylist. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the North Carolina Board of Barbering Examiners exam to qualify as an apprentice.

We offer full-time and part-time programs, and scholarships are available. 

Barbering Concepts

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Online Classes

Craven Community College offers a vast number of online courses through our educational partner, Ed2Go. Courses are designed to be engaging and fun while also educational and career enhancing. These courses are very affordable and usually require 24 hours of online instruction.

View Ed2Go Classes

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College & Career Ready

Earn a high school diploma or learn English as a Second Language (ESL) through the College & Career Readiness program. Additionally, our Transitions Academy program offers students with mild intellectual disabilities an opportunity to learn skills that prepare them for college or the workforce.

College & Career Readiness

Volt Toolbelt Trust

Take a class at the Volt Center and get up to 100% of your registration costs covered at no cost. This new scholarship opportunity has limited availability and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more about Volt Toolbelt Trust

Current Workforce Class Schedule

Workforce Development
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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:

03/30/26 - 04/02/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 2p - 8p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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. The cost to attend this course is waived for most students. Please call us at 252-638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting times and locations:

08/11/25 - 08/12/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

Thur 08/14/25 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock

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. The cost to attend this course is waived for most students. Please call us at 252-638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting times and locations:

09/08/25 - 09/09/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

Sat 09/13/25 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock

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. The cost to attend this course is waived for most students. Please call us at 252-638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting times and locations:

10/06/25 - 10/07/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

Sat 10/11/25 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock

This 4-week, 1.5-hour intermediate course is for the tennis player who has played for at least 2 years in social or USTA intermediate drills or leagues. You must know all the strokes and know how to play doubles. All players must have tennis sneakers (smooth soles); no running sneakers will be permitted. The instructor is a PTR professional-level instructor with 35 years of teaching and playing experience.
Meeting time and location:

09/20/25 - 10/11/25
Sat 1p - 2:30p
Harbour Town Racquet Club , Room 001
Off Campus

This class will give you an introduction to the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL), including an overview of ASL history and culture. You will learn finger spelling, numbers, phrases, and expressions. This class is recommended for those who have little to no knowledge of sign language, and it will be voiced.
Meeting time and location:

09/23/25 - 10/28/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration , Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This class will give you an introduction to the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL), including an overview of ASL history and culture. You will learn finger spelling, numbers, phrases, and expressions. This class is recommended for those who have little to no knowledge of sign language, and it will be voiced.
Meeting time and location:

02/24/26 - 03/31/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration , Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This class will give you an introduction to the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL), including an overview of ASL history and culture. You will learn finger spelling, numbers, phrases, and expressions. This class is recommended for those who have little to no knowledge of sign language, and it will be voiced.
Meeting time and location:

06/23/26 - 07/28/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration , Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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 time and location:

10/06/25 - 12/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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:

11/03/25 - 11/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This class is open to everyone whether you think you can draw or not! We all have the potential to make extraordinary works of art. You will be provided an outline of a dog, cat, person, etc. and learn how to use pencils to make it come to life, using different layering and blending techniques. Continue to make your own masterpieces at home with the tips, tricks, and techniques you will learn in this class. You will learn: - how to create fur, skin, etc. - how to use erasure to create depth and realism - the importance of layering and blending - effects of smooth vs. textured paper Please bring the following supplies to class: - Faber Castell 9000 Graphite pencils-12 piece set - kneaded eraser and pencil sharpener - sketch pad or drawing paper
Meeting time and location:

02/03/26 - 02/24/26
Tue 6p - 7:30p
Orringer Hall , Room 111
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This class is open to everyone whether you think you can draw or not! We all have the potential to make extraordinary works of art. You will be provided an outline of a dog, cat, person, etc. and learn how to use pencils to make it come to life, using different layering and blending techniques. Continue to make your own masterpieces at home with the tips, tricks, and techniques you will learn in this class. You will learn: - how to create fur, skin, etc. - how to use erasure to create depth and realism - the importance of layering and blending - effects of smooth vs. textured paper Please bring the following supplies to class: - Faber Castell 9000 Graphite pencils-12 piece set - kneaded eraser and pencil sharpener - sketch pad or drawing paper
Meeting time and location:

05/05/26 - 05/26/26
Tue 6p - 7:30p
Orringer Hall , Room 111
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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:

08/04/25 - 08/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

08/04/25 - 08/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

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:

09/08/25 - 09/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

09/08/25 - 09/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

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:

10/06/25 - 10/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

10/06/25 - 10/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

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:

11/03/25 - 11/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

11/03/25 - 11/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

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:

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

12/01/25 - 12/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services , Room 001
Off Campus

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:

Fri 09/19/25 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Fri 09/19/25 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Sat 09/20/25 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Sat 09/20/25 1p - 4p
Law Enforcement Training , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

128-hour Hybrid Black Belt Course
Meeting times and locations:

09/11/25 - 02/26/26
Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

Sun 09/14/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 10/05/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 10/19/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 11/02/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 11/16/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 12/07/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 01/11/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 01/25/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 02/08/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 02/22/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

60-hour Hybrid Green Belt Course
Meeting times and locations:

04/09/26 - 06/25/26
Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

Sun 04/19/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 05/17/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 06/14/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

60-hour Hybrid Green Belt Course
Meeting times and locations:

09/04/25 - 11/20/25
Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

Sun 09/14/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 10/19/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Sun 11/16/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game using strategies and rules similar to rummy. Although the game originated in China, we will be playing athe American version of Mah Jongg. We will learn and follow the National Hah Jongg League rules and table etiquette. Mah Jongg is enjoying a resurgence of popularity since its introduction into early 20th century American homes. There are many groups of Mah Jongg players in the New Bern area. Once you master the game basics and table etiquette, you will be ready to join them for hours of fun and competition!
Meeting time and location:

10/01/25 - 10/22/25
Wed 6p - 8p
Ward Hall , Room 100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This is a one day, 2-hour, hands-on workshop for the beginner who wants to learn how to create their own beautiful, long-lasting wreath. You will learn the step-by-step process of preparation techniques, design, and use of seasonal materials. The instructor will provide the required tools and participants bring the materials listed below. You will leave with a beautiful wreath to grace your home décor and personal style. Tools that will be supplied by the instructor: .Floral wire .Floral tape .Wire cutters .Scissors .Hot glue gun and glue sticks Materials students should bring to class: .Grapevine wreath .Silk greenery bush .Small filler flowers .Roll of ribbon .Assorted silk flowers .(optional: mini seasonal items such as mini pumpkins, berries, etc.)
Meeting time:

Mon 09/22/25 6p - 8p
Orringer Hall , Room 111
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

The MA to NA Bridge Course is a 6-week program for certified Medical Assistants who wish to apply to the Practical Nursing (PN) program but lack Nursing Aide I certification. This course addresses the skills gap between medical and nursing assistants, allowing successful completers to apply for the Practical Nursing program at Craven Community College without Nurse Aide 1 certification. Note: This course does not qualify participants for the NC state Nurse Aide competency exam or listing on the state registry.
Meeting time and location:

09/08/25 - 10/16/25
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Perdue Hall , Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005

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