Skills You Need for the Job You Want

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Skills You Need for the Job You Want

Whether you’re looking to develop tools for a new career or switching up your entire toolset, our short-term training courses can help you reach your career goals without leaving you in debt! 

Scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. Contact us today to see what options are available to you. 

Construction Trades

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Two welding students practice welding outside

Take a hands-on approach to your career opportunities with construction and trades classes. The courses listed below are certification courses that lead to living wage jobs in our area and are offered at the Volt Center and our Havelock campus.

Health Programs

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Phlebotomy student examines vials of blood

The demand for employees in the healthcare field continues to grow across the country and here in Eastern North Carolina. Explore short-term training opportunities as a technician, nurse aide, and more.

Hospitality Programs

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A couple with luggage is checked into a hotel by female customer service rep

From food and customer service to bartending and brewing, gain hands-on training with programs that will help you enter the versatile hospitality industry.

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Appliance Repair

If you're looking for a way to fix home appliances as a homeowner or to expand skills in your current job, the Home Appliance Repair class is a great option. Learn how to repair a wide range of appliances, both big and small, in this popular class offered at the Volt Center. 

Home Appliance

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Truck Driver Training

Our Commercial Driver License (CDL) program will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You'll be tested thoroughly both on the road and through written exams to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles.

Orientation is mandatory, so be sure to sign up!

Truck Driver Training

Additional Programs

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Barbering Concepts

If you're looking for a career that helps people look their best, our Barbering Concepts program will assist you in becoming a professional barber-stylist. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the North Carolina Board of Barbering Examiners exam to qualify as an apprentice.

We offer full-time and part-time programs, and scholarships are available. 

Barbering Concepts

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Online Classes

Craven Community College offers a vast number of online courses through our educational partner, Ed2Go. Courses are designed to be engaging and fun while also educational and career enhancing. These courses are very affordable and usually require 24 hours of online instruction.

View Ed2Go Classes

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College & Career Ready

Earn a high school diploma or learn English as a Second Language (ESL) through the College & Career Readiness program. Additionally, our Transitions Academy program offers students with mild intellectual disabilities an opportunity to learn skills that prepare them for college or the workforce.

College & Career Readiness

Volt Toolbelt Trust

Take a class at the Volt Center and get up to 100% of your registration costs covered at no cost. This new scholarship opportunity has limited availability and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more about Volt Toolbelt Trust

Current Workforce Class Schedule

Workforce Development
Course Register Dates Price
This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

11/09/24 - 11/10/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

11/09/24 - 11/10/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

11/23/24 - 11/24/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

11/23/24 - 11/24/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

10/05/24 - 10/06/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

10/05/24 - 10/06/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

12/14/24 - 12/15/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

12/14/24 - 12/15/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

05/18/24 - 05/19/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

05/18/24 - 05/19/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

07/13/24 - 07/14/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

07/13/24 - 07/14/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

06/01/24 - 06/02/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/01/24 - 06/02/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7a
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
Meeting times and locations:

06/22/24 - 06/23/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

06/22/24 - 06/23/24
Sat, Sun 1p - 7p
Bender Center, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Would you like to learn to defend yourself from physical attack? This class will teach you some 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.
Meeting time and location:

08/05/24 - 08/28/24
Mon, Wed 6p - 7p
Ward Hall, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Students will learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of cake decorating. Emphasis is place on icing, fondants borders, design and flowers using piping techniques
Meeting time and location:

08/21/24 - 09/25/24
Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Would you like to learn how to speak Spanish? Why not learn the fundamentals of the language from a native Spanish speaker? This Spanish language course was created for beginners and follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You will learn basic grammar including present tense (regular, irregular, reflexive and stem-changing verbs), past tense (Pretérito Indefinitdo) and the difference between saber and conocer. Practice may help you to comfortably: .Introduce yourself .Describe your job and your work place .Talk about likes and dislikes .Describe your house and your neighborhood .Talk about the weather, the time and the seasons .Talk about your daily routine .Express frequency with words and phrases such as siempre, nunca a veces, etc. .Talk about habits and activities .Express opinions, agreement and disagreement .Use prepositions such as de, desde, hasta, a, por, en .Use quantifiers such as muchos, pocos, bastantes, algunos, ningunos 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 immensely and motivate you to learn more about speaking the Spanish language.
Meeting time and location:

06/17/24 - 07/17/24
Mon, Wed 6p - 8p
Brock Administration, Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Whether you have painted in other media, or never lifted a brush, Jan Hoppe will introduce you to the basics of painting with oil paints. During the 6 week course, students will learn to start an oil painting, mix oil paints for colors and effects, and to use brushes of various sizes and shapes. Students will be encouraged to experiment and develop their own approach to subject matter. Students are asked to bring a photo to work from so that they can continue working between classes (suggested subjects are flowers, landscapes, still life displays). Odorless solvents will be used. Materials to bring to class, purchased locally or online: - Student grade oil paints* - examples: Winsor & Newton’s "Winton" or Grumbacher’s "Academy" 37 ml tube size - Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light Hue, Cadmium Red Medium Hue, Chromium Oxide Green or Permanent Green Light, Cerulean Blue or Cobalt Blue Hue, Burnt Umber or Raw Umber (Brown). You may purchase a set that may not include exactly these paints, nO water soluble paints. - Brushes of various sizes and shapes: Long handles, white bristles (slightly stiff). Brushes for acrylic paints will work. Suggested sizes are 1/2" wide, 3/8" wide, 1/4" wide. Flat or Bright (squared), Filberts (rounded). - Painting palette-paper type or wood. - At least 1 stretched canvas, or canvas covered panel, 9" x 12" or 11" x 14" or 12" x 16". - Odorless solvent such as Turpenoid or Gamsol, at least 16 oz. - 2 clear glass jars with screw-on lids, recycled is fine. - Roll of paper towels. - Reference photo (flowers, landscape, still life).
Meeting time and location:

05/17/24 - 06/21/24
Fri 10a - 12p
Orringer Hall, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

08/19/24 - 09/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

08/19/24 - 09/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Mon 09/16/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

09/18/24 - 10/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

09/18/24 - 10/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Tue 10/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

10/21/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

10/21/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Fri 11/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

11/18/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

11/18/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Wed 12/18/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

06/17/24 - 07/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

06/17/24 - 07/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Wed 07/17/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

07/22/24 - 08/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

07/22/24 - 08/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Thur 08/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting time and location:

07/09/24 - 09/25/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:

10/01/24 - 12/19/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Sat 10/26/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

Sat 11/30/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock

This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:

Thur 07/25/24 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:

Fri 09/27/24 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.
Meeting time:

Thur 05/30/24 1p - 5p
Perdue Hall, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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Meeting times and locations:

05/08/24 - 05/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/08/24 - 05/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Kitchen, Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005

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