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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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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Jan 5–7 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
01/05/26 - 01/07/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/05/26 - 01/07/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Feb 9–11 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
02/09/26 - 02/11/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
02/09/26 - 02/11/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Mar 9–11 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
03/09/26 - 03/11/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
03/09/26 - 03/11/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 6–8 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
04/06/26 - 04/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/06/26 - 04/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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May 11–13 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
05/11/26 - 05/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/11/26 - 05/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jun 8–10 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
06/08/26 - 06/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
06/08/26 - 06/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jul 13–15 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
07/13/26 - 07/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/13/26 - 07/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 10–12 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
08/10/26 - 08/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/10/26 - 08/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Nov 10–12
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
11/10/25 - 11/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
11/10/25 - 11/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Dec 8–10
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
12/08/25 - 12/10/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
12/08/25 - 12/10/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 14–16 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
09/14/26 - 09/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/14/26 - 09/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 5–7 2026
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$70
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This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework must address each of the six core HRD components: 1) assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations, 2) development of a positive self-concept, 3) development of employability skills, 4) development of communication skills, 5) development of problem-solving skills, and 6) awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Meeting times and locations:
10/05/26 - 10/07/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/05/26 - 10/07/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Nov 12
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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:
Wed 11/12/25 10a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Wed 11/12/25 7p - 8p
Online
Havelock
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Nov 13
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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 11/13/25 12:30p - 2:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Thur 11/13/25 7p - 8p
Online
Havelock
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Dec 10
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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:
Wed 12/10/25 10a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Wed 12/10/25 7p - 8p
Online
Havelock
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Dec 11
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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 12/11/25 12:30p - 2:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Thur 12/11/25 7p - 8p
Online
Havelock
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Nov 17–22
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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:
11/17/25 - 11/18/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sat 11/22/25 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock
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Dec 1–6
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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:
12/01/25 - 12/02/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sat 12/06/25 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock
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Jan 12–17 2026
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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:
01/12/26 - 01/13/26
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sat 01/17/26 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock
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Jan 12–16 2026
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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 time and location:
01/12/26 - 01/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 5a
Student Center
, Room 00115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Feb 24 – Mar 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:
02/24/26 - 03/31/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 23 – 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:
06/23/26 - 07/28/26
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005
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