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


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
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Sep 26 – Oct 31
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$125
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Welcome to ’How to Use Watercolor Paints! You will create four watercolor greeting cards by the end of the course. Four sets of high- quality Strathmore cards and envelopes will be supplied by the instructor. Please bring: .Watercolor set: Prang Oval-16 Pan Watercolor Paint Set .Paintbrush set (Amazon or Hobby Lobby) .Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 .Basic #2 school pencil or drawing pencil .Micro outlining pen (no bleed) .Kneaded eraser .Watercolor Sketch Book for practicing .Bucket or small container to hold all your painting supplies .2 small glasses or jars (one to rinse brushes in; one for clean water) .A glass jar or metal container to hold your brushes (always store tip up) .Paper towels (about 20 sheets or 1 roll) .Small spray bottle for water Optional: Ruler, old toothbrush, white crayon, sea salt/regular table salt (¼ cup of each), plastic wrap, Q-Tips (1 dozen), Cotton balls (1 dozen), hair dryer
Meeting time and location:
09/26/25 - 10/31/25
Fri 10a - 12p
Orringer Hall
, Room 111
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 4–13
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$90
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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:
08/04/25 - 08/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Dec 1–8
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$90
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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:
12/01/25 - 12/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Mar 30 – Apr 2 2026
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$90
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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
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Jul 10–15
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$70
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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:
Thur 07/10/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sat 07/12/25 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Tue 07/15/25 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
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Jul 14–18
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$125.60
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The Basic Hydraulics training course covers hydraulic principles of mechanical maintenance, types of hydraulic fluids and their characteristics. Describes components of the hydraulic system and their functions for maintenance procedures, including filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping, tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating devices. This hydraulics course covers a variety of cylinders and training on hydraulic system components. This course has no prerequisites.
Meeting times and locations:
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Diesel Garage
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12p - 4p
Diesel Garage
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 20 – Oct 11
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$160
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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
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Jul 7–11
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$125
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This course is a 40-hour designed to provide training in topics related to criminal investigation. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, basic criminal investigation, arson investigation, crime scene investigation, abuse investigation, drug investigations, evidence and case management, gambling investigations, interview and interrogation, sex crimes investigation, crime analysis, fraud investigation, fingerprinting, covert operations, gang activity investigations, cyber crime investigations, photography techniques and photographic evidence, auto theft investigation, psychological profiling, and developing and managing confidential sources. This course is fee waivered to all sworn and or affiliated Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting times and locations:
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 30 – Oct 28
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$90
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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:
09/30/25 - 10/28/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Mar 3–31 2026
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$90
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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:
03/03/26 - 03/31/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jun 30 – Jul 28 2026
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$90
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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:
06/30/26 - 07/28/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 6 – Dec 17
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$271
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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 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
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Register |
Nov 3–19
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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:
11/03/25 - 11/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Feb 3–24 2026
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$100
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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
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May 5–26 2026
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$100
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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
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Jul 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:
07/07/25 - 07/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
07/07/25 - 07/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Aug 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:
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
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Sep 8–19
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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:
09/08/25 - 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
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Oct 6–17
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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:
10/06/25 - 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
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Nov 3–14
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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:
11/03/25 - 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
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Dec 1–12
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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:
12/01/25 - 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
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Sep 19–20
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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:
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
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Register |
Sep 11 2025 – Feb 26 2026
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$205
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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
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Register |
Apr 9 – Jun 25 2026
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$205
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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
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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
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