Workforce Development

This program will provide diversified maintenance training to students to meet the occupational needs of prospective employers in the surrounding community. Students will learn basic electricity and electronics theory in Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC), as well as the electrical circuitry used in industrial applications.

Our Construction Academy is an eight-week "fee-waived" course designed to expose students to various occupations and skills in the construction trades, as well as training on how to become employed in the construction industry.

Students will complete the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core curricula, NCCER Field Safety curricula, and will complete the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Safety Certification, receiving certification for each of these courses upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum.

If you've always wanted to learn the basic concepts, skills, and techniques of baking, come join us in the Volt Center kitchen! Emphasis is placed on identification of products, weights, and measures. You will learn to make a variety of baked goods including breads, cakes, pies, puddings, and other desserts.

If you're interested in starting your own catering business or looking to gain additional experience in the catering field, this course is a perfect fit! You'll learn culinary skills that will aid you in the pursuit of gaining experience in event catering. Join us as we curate menus, practice customer service skills, cook, and serve food according to a client's specifications and budget. On the last day, you will receive hands-on experience assisting the Volt Kitchen in catering a real-world event.

We all have many stories to tell. Create your story through an art journal with beautiful, meaningful pages that become your personal, mixed-media storybook. This class is for all levels, especially  beginners. You will learn to tell your story using simple materials, with layers of color, text, and pictures.

If you're interested in getting your start in the clean energy (CE) sector, the Renewable Energy program is an ideal choice. This course will teach you electrical theory in alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) applications. You will also learn about electronic theory and the associated mathematical formulas to calculate electrical circuitry and electrical components, as well as how to use an electrical meter and oscilloscope to read voltage, amperage (current), and resistance (ohms). These principles will then be applied to wind energy and other renewable energy sources.

The CDL Passenger Endorsement course will provide you with training to inspect and operate any CMVs, and to assume driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations, trip planning, cargo planning, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures, and hours of service and accident prevention.

Show some love in a very special way this Mother's Day! Bring your friends and learn how to make a great brunch to honor the mom in your life! You will be guided through the preparation of a crab and asparagus galette with arugula and blueberry salad and lemon vinaigrette.

This is an introductory class where you will learn the mechanics of the game, including bidding and play of hand. This course offers a preparation for play, whether it is duplicate or "kitchen table" bridge. Materials are included, and no previous knowledge of bridge is required.

The class will meet at Grace Anglican Church in New Bern at Fellowship Hall on Thursdays.
 

This class will expand on the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). You will increase your vocabulary, including finger spelling skills and numbers and phrases, and will gain a deeper understanding of useful expressions. This class is appropriate for anyone who has previously taken an introductory ASL class or has equivalent experience using ASL.

Please Note: This class cannot be used for credit toward any of our degree programs. If you have questions about foreign language requirements, please speak with an advisor.

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