Workforce Development

Get hands-on training and personalized instruction to quickly prepare for a career in a progressive, high-demand healthcare profession. We offer associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and short-term training in a variety of disciplines, including registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nurse aide. Our facilities feature some of the newest technologies and equipment available for teaching, and our high-tech simulation lab provides training in a learning environment that mimics a real hospital setting.

This eight-hour course equips officers with a five-step approach for gaining the upper hand. Learn to read body language, identify armed suspects through clothing cues, interpret verbal threats, sharpen street-level interviewing, and detect lies. By mastering these techniques, officers can enhance safety and assess threats more rapidly.

Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.

Physical surveillance is one of the most essential resources available to investigators and officers for detecting criminal activities and building a case against the suspected offenders. As such, it is important to build the skills necessary for observing criminal suspects while remaining undetected.

This five-day course is designed for law enforcement officers involved in the tracking and monitoring of suspects through urban, suburban, or rural conditions for the purpose of documenting activities and potentially interdicting upon these actions.

Today’s competitive job environment leaves no room for error. Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a job or career change, this class will prepare you for today’s changing job market and improve your chances of successfully obtaining employment. 

Come work with a professional to increase your awareness on the following topics:

Join us for an intimate, hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn the secrets of creating the perfect Bolognese (beef and pork) sauce. You’ll enjoy a personalized experience with just six participants in the class and learn about essential ingredients and techniques for crafting a classic Bolognese sauce. You’ll also learn to master the art of browning meat and sautéing vegetables to perfection to create a rich and flavorful meat sauce.

Join us for an exclusive cooking class where you'll learn to create a gourmet dinner that's great for any occasion! Experience personalized, hands-on attention in a class with only five other participants. Learn to prepare fresh flounder and a delicious crab stuffing. Elevate your culinary skills with a tasty holiday sauce to complement your dish. This class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, a printed recipe, and two servings of your homemade meal to impress your friends and family.

This course will prepare you for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) flight certification. Topics include:

Join us for an exclusive cooking class where you'll learn to prepare Shrimp Valentino, a sumptuous dish that is sure to impress! This gourmet recipe combines succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and flavorful ingredients like artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, prosciutto, mushrooms, white wine, and garlic served over a bed of pasta. You will learn how to master the art of creating a rich cream sauce, discover flavor-boosting techniques, and gain confidence as you elevate your culinary skills by making this gourmet dish. You will leave with a dinner for two to enjoy at home.

Learn how to prepare a delicious cream sauce using fresh lobster, rich cream, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic, shallots, aromatic herbs, and a touch of brandy. You'll learn techniques for balancing flavors, creating a velvety texture, and infusing your dishes with a sophisticated taste. You will leave with a dinner for two to enjoy at home. This class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, and a printed recipe to take home. Enrollment is limited - sign up and reserve your place now!

This course provides an accelerated pathway for currently certified Medical Assistants (MAs) that graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited program and wish to apply to Craven's Practical Nursing (PN) program. Recognizing that certified MAs have already learned many essential Nurse Aide I skills, this course focuses on the remaining competencies needed for PN program eligibility, allowing applicants to bypass the full Nurse Aide I program required of other applicants.

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