Workforce Development

An appliance repair technician is someone who installs, maintains, and repairs large appliances, whether refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, ranges, washing machines, or dryers. If you're interested in this type of job, you need to feel comfortable working with tools, understand mechanical and electrical systems, and be able to communicate well.

With our Home Appliance Repair Training class, you will learn the skills and comprehensive training required to pursue a career in this field. Some topics included in our class include:

Guest service is the foundation and heart of every hospitality career. With solid guest service skills, you become a valuable addition to any hospitality operation!

Are you a foodie and looking to prepare a meal that is different but delicious and healthy for your friends and family this summer? How about impressing them with a green papaya salad and chicken dish?

Green papaya salad, also known as "som tum," is a Thai snack often paired with marinated protein such as chicken. This dish will tease your taste buds with its sweet, spicy, salty, and sour ingredients. And, because papaya is filled with nutrients, this dish is a great source of vitamins and healthy fiber!

Are you looking for a quick, easy, and classic meal to satisfy your tastebuds? Bring your friends and join us for a fun culinary get-together at the Volt kitchen!

You will learn how to prepare a simple and healthy meal of fresh, homemade pasta and classic marinara sauce from scratch - just like your nana used to make! You'll also learn how to cut and make fresh pasta by hand, and your marinara sauce will be perfect for many other pasta dishes, as well as pizza, and meatballs.

This 16-hour recertification course is designed to re-certify radar operators in the use of radar equipment used by their agencies. The principal methods of instruction are lecture and demonstration. The course includes field practice and testing, both written and practical.

Current certification as probationary or general status as a law enforcement officer and certification as a radar operator within the three years preceding the completion of this course are prerequisites for enrollment. Contact the NC Department of Justice for course standards.

This certification course is designed to develop knowledge and skills used by criminal justice personnel who are authorized to use radar equipment. Lecture, demonstration, and practical field exercises are the principal methods of instruction.

Employment in the field of criminal justice and authorization of the department are prerequisites for enrollment in this course. Contact the NC Department of Justice for course standards.

Required Materials

Students should have the most current SMI book prior to class.

This hands-on class will teach you about the theory of how two- and four-stroke outboard motors operate, as well as how to repair, maintain, and rebuild them. You'll also learn about fuel, ignition, manual and electric starting systems, charging systems, and small gearcase operation and repair.

Would you like to learn a new language skill? Why not learn to speak Spanish? Let a native speaker teach you the fundamentals of the language. This class is for beginners or those who would like to refresh their Spanish language skills.

Videos, audio recordings, and group activities will be used to reinforce acquired knowledge and oral expression. You will find this class to be a friendly and stimulating learning environment that may boost your confidence and motivate you to learn more about the Spanish language!

Our Heavy Truck Systems & Repair program will provide hands-on experience for fleet maintenance technicians, including brakes, exhaust, fuel systems, lighting devices, steering, suspension, frame, tires, wheels and rims, and windshield wipers in cars, trucks, heavy machinery, boats, generators, and more. This class will focus on instruction and training on topics including: transmissions, brakes, axles, electrical, steering, suspension, and HVAC systems on large trucks.

Would you like to learn to defend yourself from physical attack? This class will teach you principles from Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai, the art of 8 limbs. You will learn basic striking fundamentals and techniques. This practice has been known to boost confidence in and out of the ring, build friendships, and is a fun way to improve your cardio and balance while strengthening your body and mind.

This class is open to all ages and skill levels.

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