Don't just work - build a long-term career with our short-term training courses! Craven CC offers hands-on learning and scholarship opportunities that put you on track toward a stable new career without the burden of student debt. Whether you want to start a career in construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our short-term Workforce Development classes can open doors to financial prosperity, personal satisfaction, and a future with measurable success.
Scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. Contact us today to see what options are available to you.
Construction Trades


Take a hands-on approach to your career opportunities with construction and trades classes. The courses listed below are certification courses that lead to living wage jobs in our area and are offered at the Volt Center and our Havelock campus.
Health Programs


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


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

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

Truck Driver Training
Our Commercial Driver License (CDL) program will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You'll be tested thoroughly both on the road and through written exams to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles.
Orientation is mandatory, so be sure to sign up!
Additional Programs
Barbering Concepts
If you're looking for a career that helps people look their best, our Barbering Concepts program will assist you in becoming a professional barber-stylist. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the North Carolina Board of Barbering Examiners exam to qualify as an apprentice.
We offer full-time and part-time programs, and scholarships are available.

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

College & Career Ready
Earn a high school diploma or learn English as a Second Language (ESL) through the College & Career Readiness program. Additionally, our Transitions Academy program offers students with mild intellectual disabilities an opportunity to learn skills that prepare them for college or the workforce.
Volt Toolbelt Trust
Take a class at the Volt Center and get up to 100% of your registration costs covered at no cost. This new scholarship opportunity has limited availability and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Current Workforce Class Schedule
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Sep 8 – Nov 13
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/25 - 11/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/25 - 11/13/25
Sat 1p - 6p
EMS Opportunity
, OL/RT/CL
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
11/09/25 - 11/13/25
Sun 8a - 3p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 8 – Dec 13
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/25 - 12/13/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/25 - 12/13/25
Sat 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Sun 10/19/25 8a - 6p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
Sun 11/16/25 8a - 6p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/25 - 12/13/25
Tue, Thur 1p - 6p
EMS Opportunity
, OL/RT/CL
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 1 – Nov 24
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$295
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This course is designed as an introductory course for individuals who will be employed in the cleanup of environmentally contaminated sites in industrial, service or business settings. The course will cover Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER 40), OSHA general workplace safety, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling drinking and groundwater, innovative technologies, environmental site assessments, and various related environmental safety topics. This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge base to sit for various industry-recognized Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certifications. Students will also gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Process technicians work in manufacturing environments and have a wide variety of responsibilities in all stages of the manufacturing process. Tasks may include operating equipment, documenting and analyzing data, monitoring machinery, and improving manufacturing processes. Process technicians also maintain company safety, health, and environmental standards. The ultimate goal is to produce a quality product that meets required standards. The North Carolina Biotechnology Partnership provides an optional certification exam to students who have successfully completed BioWork.
Meeting times and locations:
10/01/25 - 11/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM
, Room 116
Havelock
10/01/25 - 11/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
STEM
, Room 116
Havelock
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Oct 28–30
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$70.60
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The purpose of this class is to provide a reinforcement of culinary skills that will aid you in the pursuit of gaining experience in event catering. Join us as we curate menus, practice customer service skills, cook, and serve food according to a clients specifications and budget. On the last day of this course you will receive hands on experience assisting the Volt Kitchen in catering a real world event. This course is perfect for those with an interest in starting their own catering business or those looking to just gain additional experience in the field.
Meeting time and location:
10/28/25 - 10/30/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 4p - 8p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Nov 30 – Dec 2
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$70.60
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The purpose of this class is to provide a reinforcement of culinary skills that will aid you in the pursuit of gaining experience in event catering. Join us as we curate menus, practice customer service skills, cook, and serve food according to a clients specifications and budget. On the last day of this course you will receive hands on experience assisting the Volt Kitchen in catering a real world event. This course is perfect for those with an interest in starting their own catering business or those looking to just gain additional experience in the field.
Meeting time and location:
11/30/25 - 12/02/25
Mon, Tue, Sun 4p - 8p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 16 – Dec 16
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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:
10/16/25 - 12/16/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
10/17/25 - 12/12/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
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Jan 5 – May 7 2026
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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 time and location:
01/05/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
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Register |
Jan 6 – Mar 3 2026
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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:
01/06/26 - 03/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Register |
May 19 – Jul 21 2026
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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:
05/19/26 - 07/21/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/29/26 - 07/17/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Register |
Aug 4 – Sep 29 2026
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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:
08/04/26 - 09/29/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
08/07/26 - 09/25/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Register |
Oct 1 – Dec 4 2026
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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:
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 |
Mar 10 – May 12 2026
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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:
03/10/26 - 05/12/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/13/26 - 05/08/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Register |
Oct 16 – Dec 16
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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:
10/16/25 - 12/16/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
10/17/25 - 12/12/25
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
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Register |
Jan 5 – May 7 2026
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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 time and location:
01/05/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
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Register |
Oct 1 – Dec 4 2026
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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 |
Aug 4 – Sep 29 2026
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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:
08/04/26 - 09/29/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
08/07/26 - 09/25/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Register |
Jan 6 – Mar 3 2026
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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:
01/06/26 - 03/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Register |
Mar 10 – May 12 2026
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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:
03/10/26 - 05/12/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/13/26 - 05/08/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Register |
May 19 – Jul 21 2026
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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:
05/19/26 - 07/21/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/29/26 - 07/17/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Apr 7 – Nov 5 2026
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$180.60
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This 512-clock hour course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, (2019 edition; Chapters 4 and 5) and NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications (2017 edition; Chapters 4, 5, 6.2, and 6.6). In addition, this series will include the Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) training, the Mayday and Firefighter Safety and Survival segments, as well as the Emergency Medical requirements found in Chapter 6 of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistently with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019, Edition NFPA Standard.
Meeting times and locations:
04/07/26 - 11/05/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 6p - 10p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
04/18/26 - 08/29/26
Sat 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
04/18/26 - 08/29/26
Sat 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
09/12/26 - 11/05/26
Sat 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
09/12/26 - 11/05/26
Sat 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
Sat 08/29/26 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
Sat 08/29/26 1p - 6p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Jun 3 – Aug 5 2026
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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:
06/03/26 - 08/05/26
Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 200
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
Jan 5 – Apr 13 2026
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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:
01/05/26 - 04/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
May 18 – Jul 29 2026
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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:
05/18/26 - 07/29/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Aug 17 – Nov 24 2026
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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:
08/17/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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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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