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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Aug 17 – Nov 24 2026
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$280
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TThis 280-clock hour course introduces theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for heavy systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of heavy truck systems according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair heavy truck systems. Students will receive certification through Daimler Get Ahead program.
Meeting time and location:
08/17/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 4:30p - 9:30p
Diesel Garage
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 6–29
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$70.60
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With our Home Appliance Repair Training class, you will learn the skills and comprehensive training required to pursue a career in this field. Some topics included in our class include: Introduction to Appliance Repair Electricity, Electronics, and gas for home appliances Clothes washer and dryers Ranges, Ovens, and Cooktops Refrigeration, Freezers, Dishwasher Microwave Ovens Soft Skills to Prepare For Interview The cost of tuition and supply fee includes a 1-year membership to ServiceMatters, a technical support platform for technicians with access to over 100,000 technical reference materials encompassing Whirlpool Corporation’s portfolio of brands.
Meeting time and location:
10/06/25 - 10/29/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 8p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jul 13 2026
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$100
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Pâte Feuilletée or puff pastry is a delicate, light, and flaky pastry that can be used in countless ways. However, they take a very long time to make correctly. In this class, you will use frozen puff pastries to learn how to create delicious Napoleons and Elephant Ears filled with pastry crème. What a great treat to share with family and friends! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked dessert home.
Meeting time:
Mon 07/13/26 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Aug 17 2026
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$100
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Pâte Feuilletée or puff pastry is a delicate, light, and flaky pastry that can be used in countless ways. However, they take a very long time to make correctly. In this class, you will use frozen puff pastries to learn how to create delicious Napoleons and Elephant Ears filled with pastry crème. What a great treat to share with family and friends! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked dessert home.
Meeting time:
Mon 08/17/26 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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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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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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Sep 15–17
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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:
09/15/25 - 09/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/15/25 - 09/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 6–8
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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:
10/06/25 - 10/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/06/25 - 10/08/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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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 8–13
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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:
09/08/25 - 09/09/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sat 09/13/25 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock
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Oct 6–11
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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:
10/06/25 - 10/07/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 9p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
Sat 10/11/25 5p - 9p
Online
Havelock
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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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Sep 23 – 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:
09/23/25 - 10/28/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Brock Administration
, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Register |
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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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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