Skills You Need for the Job You Want

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Skills You Need for the Job You Want

Whether you’re looking to develop tools for a new career or switching up your entire toolset, our short-term training courses can help you reach your career goals without leaving you in debt! 

Scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. Contact us today to see what options are available to you. 

Construction Trades

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Two welding students practice welding outside

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

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Phlebotomy student examines vials of blood

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

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A couple with luggage is checked into a hotel by female customer service rep

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

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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. 

Home Appliance

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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!

Truck Driver Training

Additional Programs

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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. 

Barbering Concepts

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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.

View Ed2Go Classes

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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.

College & Career Readiness

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.

Learn more about Volt Toolbelt Trust

Current Workforce Class Schedule

Workforce Development
Course Register Dates Price
This 362.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: general safety, common hazards, oxyfuel, plasma arc, air carbon arc, base metals, joint design, quality workmanship, codes, SMAW, and electrodes. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 1.
Meeting times and locations:

08/19/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

08/24/24 - 12/14/24
Sat 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

08/24/24 - 12/14/24
Sat 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

09/08/24 - 11/24/24
Sun 1p - 5p
ON
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

09/23/24 - 11/25/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

09/23/24 - 11/25/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

03/03/25 - 07/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

03/03/25 - 07/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

07/21/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

07/21/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

12/08/25 - 12/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

12/08/25 - 12/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

01/05/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

01/05/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

01/06/25 - 06/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/06/25 - 06/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 06/05/25 8a - 10a
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

07/07/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/07/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 227.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, preheating and post heating of metals, uses of different filler metals and gases, and GMAW (MIG), flux core arc welding, and GTAW (TIG) set up. The NCCER Level 2 class can be taken prior to the NCCER Level 1 Class. You must pass written exams with a 70% or higher and complete all performance evaluations. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 2.
Meeting time and location:

01/13/25 - 05/01/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 227.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, preheating and post heating of metals, uses of different filler metals and gases, and GMAW (MIG), flux core arc welding, and GTAW (TIG) set up. The NCCER Level 2 class can be taken prior to the NCCER Level 1 Class. You must pass written exams with a 70% or higher and complete all performance evaluations. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 09/07/24 9a - 5p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 10/05/24 9a - 5p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 11/02/24 9a - 5p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time and location:

09/23/24 - 09/25/24
Mon, Wed 6p - 9:30p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 08/31/24 9a - 5p
BSH, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
Meeting times and locations:

08/22/24 - 10/17/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12p
Perdue Hall, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

10/22/24 - 12/05/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Perdue Hall, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
Meeting times and locations:

08/22/24 - 10/17/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12p
Perdue Hall, Room 00138
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

10/22/24 - 12/05/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Perdue Hall, Room 00138
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
Meeting times and locations:

08/22/24 - 10/17/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Perdue Hall, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

10/22/24 - 12/05/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Perdue Hall, Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting time and location:

10/08/24 - 10/10/24
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Ward Hall, Room 129
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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), OSHA general industry, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling and math, soil and groundwater survey, innovative technologies, heavy equipment training, environmental site assessments, and various related environment 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.
Meeting times and locations:

10/19/24 - 10/20/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/19/24 - 10/20/24
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 2:30p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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), OSHA general industry, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling and math, soil and groundwater survey, innovative technologies, heavy equipment training, environmental site assessments, and various related environment 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.
Meeting times and locations:

09/14/24 - 09/15/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

09/14/24 - 09/15/24
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 2:30p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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), OSHA general industry, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling and math, soil and groundwater survey, innovative technologies, heavy equipment training, environmental site assessments, and various related environment 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.
Meeting times and locations:

Mon 09/09/24 5:15p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

09/10/24 - 09/11/24
Tue, Wed 5:15p - 8:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

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), OSHA general industry, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling and math, soil and groundwater survey, innovative technologies, heavy equipment training, environmental site assessments, and various related environment 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.
Meeting times and locations:

08/19/24 - 08/27/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5:15p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

Wed 08/28/24 5:15p - 7:15p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

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), OSHA general industry, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling and math, soil and groundwater survey, innovative technologies, heavy equipment training, environmental site assessments, and various related environment 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.
Meeting times and locations:

09/02/24 - 09/05/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

09/02/24 - 09/05/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

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), OSHA general industry, quality assurance, quality control sampling and analysis, sampling and math, soil and groundwater survey, innovative technologies, heavy equipment training, environmental site assessments, and various related environment 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.
Meeting times and locations:

09/16/24 - 09/24/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5:15p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

Wed 09/25/24 5:15p - 7:15p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005

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