Workforce Development

This intimate, hands-on cooking class will focus on the versatile dish of chicken thighs. You'll learn how to transform this often overlooked cut of meat into two delicious dishes. We will be making a comforting chicken noodle soup and a rustic roasted chicken.

This 16-hour forklift training course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a forklift. You will receive training in operating instructions, review of standards, vehicle capacity, compositions of loads, and much more to keep you safe and effective in your forklift work. This training includes an operator evaluation. You will receive both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training on a forklift. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that verifies your training.

Have you always wanted to learn French? English owes nearly half of its vocabulary to French, so you’ll be able to recognize many words without realizing it! This course introduces the French language to adult learners and is conducted in dual French and English over the course of 10 weeks. Sessions include learning techniques with the adult in mind, relying on words common to both French and English.

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game using strategies and rules similar to rummy. The game is enjoying a resurgence of popularity since its introduction into early 20th-century American homes. Although it originated in China, we will be playing the American version. We will learn and follow the National Mah Jongg League rules and table etiquette. There are many groups of Mah Jongg players in the New Bern area. Once you master the game basics and table etiquette, you will be ready to join them for hours of fun and competition!

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

Join us for this special training taught by NC Justice Academy. This course is fee-waived for all sworn and or affiliated law enforcement officers.

The certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt class is designed for individuals who possess a high level of expertise and knowledge of current organizational improvement methods. Master Black Belts are organizational change agents who lead and facilitate improvement projects at the enterprise level. Students who successfully complete this course and class projects are eligible to submit a Master Black Belt portfolio for certification.

Add a splash of color to your world! Create your own landscape painting from a photo or from your imagination - no experience required. You will learn how to create your own acrylic painting using color mixing and layering techniques. Learn a variety of brushstrokes and techniques, as well as how to care for your brushes to help them last longer.

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Dance improves balance, burns calories, increases flexibility, gives the heart a great workout, and strengthens muscles. It has also been associated with increased self-confidence and has provided cognitive benefits by remembering dance combinations and steps.

This class is ideal for beginners who will be taught dances that are easy to learn and can be followed with step-by-step instruction. Participants will be introduced to cultures around the world through modern dance, African dance, and zydeco dance.

Sourdough is a treasured part of many bakers' kitchens! Learn our method to make a thriving starter dough and bake delicious, homemade English muffins! Our chef will teach you the secrets to feeding and keeping your sourdough starter alive and bubbly. This class is perfect for bakers curious about sourdough, home cooks looking to expand their sourdough repertoire, and anyone who wants to learn the magic of maintaining a starter.

Elevate your next gathering with a delightful trio of appetizers! This hands-on cooking class will guide you through creating three crowd-pleasing starters. All three appetizers can be made in advance. This course is perfect for home cooks who want to expand their appetizer repertoire, as well as entertainers who wish to impress their guests. You will make:

  • Savory stuffed mushrooms with Italian sausage and cream cheese
  • Whipped brie with roasted cherry tomatoes and pine nuts
  • Mini crab cakes
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety, and career opportunities. Topics include an introduction to the trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing, and grading. Instruction will include driving skills tests.

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