Ready to take your career in a new direction? Start with short-term training at Craven Community College.
Our Workforce Development classes put you on the fast track to new opportunities with hands-on training designed for today’s workforce. Build career-ready skills in healthcare, construction and skilled trades, transportation, aviation, business and industry, hospitality, public safety, and more. Whether you’re starting something new, building on the skills you already have, or preparing for your next career move, you can train here and take those skills anywhere.
Scholarships, VA benefits, Workforce Pell, and other financial assistance may be available for eligible programs. 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.
Patient Service Representative
If you’re looking for a way to start a career in healthcare or to sharpen your administrative skills, the Patient Service Representative class is a great option. Learn how to handle medical scheduling, insurance, and professional patient communication in this comprehensive course 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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Jun 7–28 2027
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$125
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This self-paced acrylic painting class will help you to bring your ideas to life! Your instructor, Amber Harr, meets each student at their level whether this is their first time painting or they are looking to refine their skills. Bring a sketch or photo that inspires you and She will walk you through the process and provide helpful tips along the way. Supplies you’ll need to bring: .A variety of paint brushes (recommendation: Royal Brush Big Kids Choice Deluxe Beginner Synthetic Paint Brush Set, Assorted Sizes, set of 6, available on Amazon). .More than one canvas, any size is fine (recommendation: Phoenix Stretched Canvas for Painting, 11x14, 7 value pack, available on Amazon). .Acrylic Paint: Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Black and Brown, other colors are optional (recommendation: Winsor and Newton Galeria Flow Acrylics or Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylic Paint. Avoid any paint that is water-based.) .A paint palette: this can be as simple as a paper plate. .A jar or container for water. .A paint apron, or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on. .A picture of something you’d like to paint.
Meeting time and location:
06/07/27 - 06/28/27
Mon 1p - 3p
Orringer Hall
, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Feb 16 – Mar 23 2027
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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:
02/16/27 - 03/23/27
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 21 – Oct 26 2027
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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:
09/21/27 - 10/26/27
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 12 – Apr 28 2027
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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:
01/12/27 - 04/28/27
Tue, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Feb 2–17 2027
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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:
02/02/27 - 02/17/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 11a - 2p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 6–21 2027
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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:
04/06/27 - 04/21/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 11a - 2p
Volt Kitchen
, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 12–23
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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:
10/12/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
10/12/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Nov 2–13
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$180
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This ten-day course is designed to assist the unemployed, under-employed or those who have received notice of a pending lay-off with aligning their interests, skills and abilities with jobs in the community. In this course, students will start by learning to use the computer to job search, build a resume, construct a cover letter, and upload their resume to a job posting. Students will also get training in matching their skills, abilities and interests to the existing job market. Students will participate in mock interviews and learn appropriate dress attire for those seeking employment. Students will end the course by learning money management and financial planning skills. Lastly, students will tour NCWorks and will meet with potential employers upon successful completion of the course.
Meeting times and locations:
11/02/26 - 11/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
11/02/26 - 11/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Dec 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:
12/07/26 - 12/18/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
12/07/26 - 12/18/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Religious Community Services
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Oct 7 – Nov 4
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$125
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In this 5-week class students will explore the fundamentals of working with oils while learning to capture the beauty of the natural landscape. The course will focus on simplifying the landscape into value masses, color mixing, and the art of light and shadow. Experience with oil or acrylic painting is required. Recommended supply list: .Pencil and small sketch pad .Hog bristle brushes - "flats" - size 6, 8 (optional: size 4 and 10) .Synthetic brushes - "flats" - in size 6 and 8 (optional: size 4 and 10) .Palette knife for mixing paints .Oil paints (Winsor & Newton or Gamblin are great) .Alizarin Crimson, Cad Yellow Light, French Ultramarine Blue, and Titanium White .Optional colors to add: Cad Red, Yellow Ochre, Viridian, Transparent Red Oxide .Oil-primed linen panels by Centurion - 6x8", 8x10", and 9x12" (optional: 11x14") .Palette for mixing paint - a tabletop is preferred, but a disposable pad is fine .Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) .Glass jar for gamsol (an empty jam jar works well) .Roll of paper towels (my favorite brand is Viva) .Wet panel carriers or an empty pizza box to transport paintings .Apron .Baby wipes for easy clean-up
Meeting time and location:
10/07/26 - 11/04/26
Wed 12:30p - 3:30p
Orringer Hall
, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 14–15 2027
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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:
05/14/27 - 05/15/27
Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/14/27 - 05/15/27
Fri 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/14/27 - 05/15/27
Sat 1p - 4p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 24–25 2027
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$70
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The course is designed specifically to the training requirements necessary to sit for the certification examination for Code Enforcement Officials in North Carolina. Instruction is focused on the laws and regulations related to building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings.
Meeting times and locations:
09/24/27 - 09/25/27
Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/24/27 - 09/25/27
Fri 1p - 5p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/24/27 - 09/25/27
Sat 1p - 4p
Law Enforcement Training
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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| Register |
Sep 9 2027 – Mar 2 2028
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$205.60
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128-hour Hybrid Black Belt Course
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/27 - 03/02/28
Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sun 09/19/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/03/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/17/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/31/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 11/14/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 12/05/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 01/09/28 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 01/30/28 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 02/06/28 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 02/27/28 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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May 6 – Jul 22 2027
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$205.60
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60-hour Hybrid Green Belt Course
Meeting times and locations:
05/06/27 - 07/22/27
Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sun 05/16/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 06/06/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 07/11/27 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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May 10 2027
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$100
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This dessert is simply amazing! It will bring out the lover of mousse in you, and may easily become your favorite French dessert to make for family and friends! A mousse is a foamy, soft prepared dessert that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture that will melt in your mouth. Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked dessert home.
Meeting time:
Mon 05/10/27 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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May 10 2027
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$100
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This dessert is simply amazing! It will bring out the lover of mousse in you, and may easily become your favorite French dessert to make for family and friends! A mousse is a foamy, soft prepared dessert that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture that will melt in your mouth. Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked dessert home.
Meeting time:
Mon 05/10/27 6p - 8p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Nov 2–23
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$50
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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 Mah 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:
11/02/26 - 11/23/26
Mon 6p - 8p
Ward Hall
, Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Mar 10–31 2027
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$50
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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 Mah 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:
03/10/27 - 03/31/27
Wed 6p - 8p
Ward Hall
, Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 19
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$50
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The holiday season is right around the corner, and there’s no better way to welcome it than by adding a handmade touch to your home. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a festive and relaxing experience, our holiday class is the perfect holiday event! In this 2-hour, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to design and assemble a beautiful, long-lasting wreath that brings timeless elegance to your holiday décor.
Meeting time:
Thur 11/19/26 6p - 8p
Perdue Hall
, Room 144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Mar 18 2027
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$50
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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 all materials, and you will leave with a beautiful wreath to grace your home décor and personal style.
Meeting time:
Thur 03/18/27 6p - 8p
Perdue Hall
, Room 144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 20 2027
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$50
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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 all materials, and you will leave with a beautiful wreath to grace your home décor and personal style.
Meeting time:
Thur 05/20/27 6p - 8p
Perdue Hall
, Room 144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 22 – Nov 12
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$90
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In this class, the instructor, a certified financial planner, will provide a safe space to ask questions about timely and relevant financial information necessary to plan for retirement. Valuable information for those already retired will be shared as well. Be prepared to take notes!
Meeting time and location:
10/22/26 - 11/12/26
Thur 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration
, Room 206
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 12 – Nov 2
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$40
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This class is for beginner meditators or the more experienced who just need a quiet space and convenient time to practice. The class is offered for one hour on Wednesday nights (6-7 pm) on the main campus in New Bern. Total class hours is 4 hours. Wear comfortable clothing. We use a chair for our seated practice.
Meeting time and location:
10/12/26 - 11/02/26
Mon 6p - 7p
Ward Hall
, Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Nov 2–30
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$75
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Discover the connection between breath, movement, and well-being in this welcoming yoga class designed for adults of all experience levels. Mindful Movement Yoga combines gentle stretching, strengthening poses, balance work, and relaxation techniques to promote flexibility, reduce stress, and increase body awareness. Each session emphasizes moving with intention, listening to your body, and developing greater mindfulness both on and off the mat. Modifications and variations are offered throughout class, making it accessible for beginners while providing opportunities for more experienced practitioners to deepen their practice. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to a familiar practice, this class offers a supportive environment to cultivate strength, balance, and inner calm. Required: Yoga Mat Recommended, but not required: Yoga block(s), strap, blanket
Meeting time and location:
11/02/26 - 11/30/26
Mon 11a - 12p
Ward Hall
, Room 115
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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