Workforce Development

This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. You will learn how to make and maintain a simple budget, build a positive credit history, save money, set financial goals, and banking basics.

This class is also part of our Job Readiness Boot Camp.

This course is designed for those with expired or nearly expired credentials. This is a hybrid course consisting of online and on-site requirements. Students nearly expired will receive the hours to recertify. Those with expired certifications after completing this course will be eligible to take the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) certification exam.

Our Code Enforcement – Law & Administration course allows you to sit for any of the State Code Enforcement examinations. To qualify for the exams, you must study the North Carolina Administrative and Enforcement Requirements Code, available from the International Code Council at 1-800-786-4452 or http://www.iccsafe.org.

Required Materials

North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 edition, ISBN-13: 9781609838386

This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The
program covers each of the six core Human Resource Development 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
  6. Awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace

Are you looking to change careers? Our Manufacturing Fast Track programs at the Volt Center offer flexible learning opportunities that can get you on the fast track to a new career in manufacturing and assembly with our manufacturing partners BSH Home Appliances Corporation, Dradura, Moen, and Wirthwein.

This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. Discovering the right career path becomes easier with the Myers-Briggs test, goal setting, and goal getting. You will also develop a written plan of action to help you move forward with your job search.

This class is also part of our Job Readiness Boot Camp.

This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. You will complete job applications, cover letters, resumes, and work with NCWorks career advisors. You will also tour our New Bern campus, Volt Center campus, and worksites and meet with hiring managers.

This class is also part of our Job Readiness Boot Camp.

This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. You will gain hands-on computer assistance that includes connecting to the internet, setting up email and social media accounts, and other useful programs.

This class is also part of our Job Readiness Boot Camp.

If you're interested in becoming an administrative professional or want to enhance skills for your existing career, our Administrative Professional Training program is for you. You will learn the fundamentals needed to become an administrative professional, including managing day-to-day office operations, managing schedules, organizing office files and data, and providing excellent customer service