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Craven CC's short-term training programs get you on the fast track to a long-term, stable career. You'll gain hands-on expertise and access scholarship opportunities, letting you build a new future without the burden of student debt. Whether your goal is construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our Workforce Development classes open the doors to personal satisfaction and measurable success.
Scholarships, VA benefits, 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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Aug 27
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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 08/27/26 6p - 8p
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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
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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
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Jul 7
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$70
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This 2-hour course explores a career as a Massage Therapy Technician. Linked to our Massage Therapy program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 07/07/26 5:30p - 7p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jul 21
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$70
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This 2-hour course explores a career as a Massage Therapy Technician. Linked to our Massage Therapy program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.
Meeting time:
Tue 07/21/26 5:30p - 7p
BSH
, Room 00102
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 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 15 – Oct 22
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$275
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The MA to NA Bridge Course is a 6-week program for certified Medical Assistants who wish to apply to the Practical Nursing (PN) program but lack Nursing Aide I certification. This course addresses the skills gap between medical and nursing assistants, allowing successful completers to apply for the Practical Nursing program at Craven Community College without Nurse Aide 1 certification. Note: This course does not qualify participants for the NC state Nurse Aide competency exam or listing on the state registry.
Meeting time and location:
09/15/26 - 10/22/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00138
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 23 – Jul 9
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$125.60
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This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.
Meeting time and location:
06/23/26 - 07/09/26
Tue, Thur 1p - 6p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00110
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 14 – Oct 5
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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:
09/14/26 - 10/05/26
Mon 6p - 7p
Ward Hall
, Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Oct 4–22 2027
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$6500
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Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.
Meeting times and locations:
10/04/27 - 10/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/04/27 - 10/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/04/27 - 10/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jul 12–30 2027
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$6500
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Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.
Meeting times and locations:
07/12/27 - 07/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/12/27 - 07/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/12/27 - 07/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 5–23 2027
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$6500
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Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.
Meeting times and locations:
04/05/27 - 04/23/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/05/27 - 04/23/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/05/27 - 04/23/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 25 – Feb 12 2027
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$6500
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Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.
Meeting times and locations:
01/25/27 - 02/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/25/27 - 02/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/25/27 - 02/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Oct 5–23
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$6500
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Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.
Meeting times and locations:
10/05/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/05/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/05/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jul 6–24
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$6500
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Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.
Meeting times and locations:
07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 25 – Oct 30
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$45
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Dance improves balance, burns calories, increases flexibility, gives the heart a great work out, and strengthens muscles. Also, dance has been associated with increased self- confidence and has provided cognitive benefits by remembering dance combinations and steps!
Meeting time and location:
09/25/26 - 10/30/26
Fri 6:30p - 7:30p
Ward Hall
, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 31 – Dec 17
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$332
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In this 237.5-clock hour course students will be introduced to light construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections and energy efficiency will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
08/31/26 - 09/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/21/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 4 – Dec 17
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$483.40
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This 445-clock hour course is designed to introduce elements of construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections, restoration, estimating, sustainability, supervisory functions, energy options and energy efficiency will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
08/04/26 - 12/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/04/26 - 12/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Thur 12/17/26 8a - 9a
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 17 – Nov 12
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$483.40
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This 357-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits, and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as the National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
08/17/26 - 11/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/17/26 - 11/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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May 18 – Aug 13
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$483.40
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This 357-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits, and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as the National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
05/18/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/18/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 3 – Dec 8
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$332
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If you’re looking to start a career in the electrical field without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. It will introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to enter and excel in this high-demand job market.The course is broken down into topics including: orientation to the electrical trade, electrical safety, introduction to electrical circuits, electrical theory, introduction to National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, and electrical test equipment. This is a 185 clock hour course and includes mandatory NCCER Core Curriculum of 72.5 hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and Electrical Level 1.
Meeting time and location:
08/03/26 - 12/08/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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May 18 – Sep 3
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$332
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If you’re looking to start a career in the electrical field without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. It will introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to enter and excel in this high-demand job market.The course is broken down into topics including: orientation to the electrical trade, electrical safety, introduction to electrical circuits, electrical theory, introduction to National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, and electrical test equipment. This is a 185 clock hour course and includes mandatory NCCER Core Curriculum of 72.5 hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and Electrical Level 1.
Meeting time and location:
05/18/26 - 09/03/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 8 – Dec 14
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$332
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If you’re looking to expand your electrical knowledge without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 2 course is available for students who have completed Electrical Level 1. The course is broken down into topics including: alternating current, motors: theory and application, electric lighting, conduit bending, pull and junction boxes, conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses. This course is 145 clock hours and includes mandatory Core Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Electrical Level 2.
Meeting time and location:
09/08/26 - 12/14/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jun 1 – Jul 15
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$332
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If you’re looking to expand your electrical skills without going through an entire degree program, this 182-clock hour course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 4 course is available for students who have completed Levels 1-3. Training includes load calculations, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm systems and specialty transformers.
Meeting times and locations:
06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005
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