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»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC's short-term training programs get you on the fast track to a long-term, stable career. You'll gain hands-on expertise and access scholarship opportunities, letting you build a new future without the burden of student debt. Whether your goal is construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our Workforce Development classes open the doors to personal satisfaction and measurable success.
Scholarships, VA benefits, and other financial assistance may be available for eligible programs. Contact us today to see what options are available to you.
Construction Trades
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
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
From food and customer service to bartending and brewing, gain hands-on training with programs that will help you enter the versatile hospitality industry.
Patient Service Representative
If you’re looking for a way to start a career in healthcare or to sharpen your administrative skills, the Patient Service Representative class is a great option. Learn how to handle medical scheduling, insurance, and professional patient communication in this comprehensive course offered at the Volt Center.
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!
Additional Programs
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.
Online Classes
»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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.
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.
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.
Current Workforce Class Schedule
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Aug 17 2026 – Jun 16 2027
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$916
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This course prepares students to provide massage therapy for all clients including special populations. During this 660-clock hour course, students obtain a strong foundation in Swedish massage and therapeutic deep tissue work. In addition to the hands-on applications, students are taught basic anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, somatic psychology, assessment skills, business management, and ethics. This course includes a clinical component where students will gain experience working directly with clients. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). After a passing score on the MBLEx, students will be able to apply for licensure with the North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy and begin their professional career as a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (LMBT).
Meeting time and location:
08/17/26 - 06/16/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Kelso Hall
, Room 00107
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Apr 20
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$95.60
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Students will receive specialized training in thermal imaging operations for fire, search and rescue, and law enforcement using scenario-based missions. This course incorporates UAS NIST Standards with thermal targets. Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers and EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel with eligible waiver.
Meeting time:
Mon 04/20/26 6p - 10p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 14
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$100
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Tiramisu is a delicious and unbelievably easy-to-make dessert that consists of coffee soaked lady fingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder dusted on top. This class will use lady fingers made of sponge cake and coffee flavored liqueur - to enhance the coffee flavor. You will enjoy serving this dessert that tastes even better when the flavors are allowed to blend! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:
Mon 09/14/26 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Jun 15
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$100
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In this class, you will make eclairs and profiteroles - very similar choux pastries, but profiteroles (cream puffs) are usually small and round, whereas eclairs are bigger and oblong in shape. Both will surprise and delight you and your guests, especially since you made them yourself! Bet you can’t eat just one! Bring take-our containers or Tubberware to transport your baked desserts home. Bon Appetit!
Meeting time:
Mon 06/15/26 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Apr 13
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$70
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This non-certification course provides the student with on-going training in safe driving techniques when responding to emergency events, as well as in everyday use. The program stresses the long-term impact of a collision involving an emergency vehicle on the emergency vehicle driver, the emergency service organization and the community. The VFIS curriculum must be used for this course. Instructors must be approved by VFIS through successful completion of an approved train-the-trainer course.
Meeting time:
Mon 04/13/26 9a - 1p
Havelock Fire Dept. West End
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Apr 15
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$70
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This non-certification course provides the student with on-going training in safe driving techniques when responding to emergency events, as well as in everyday use. The program stresses the long-term impact of a collision involving an emergency vehicle on the emergency vehicle driver, the emergency service organization and the community. The VFIS curriculum must be used for this course. Instructors must be approved by VFIS through successful completion of an approved train-the-trainer course.
Meeting time:
Wed 04/15/26 9a - 1p
Havelock Fire Dept. West End
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Apr 29
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$70
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This non-certification course provides the student with on-going training in safe driving techniques when responding to emergency events, as well as in everyday use. The program stresses the long-term impact of a collision involving an emergency vehicle on the emergency vehicle driver, the emergency service organization and the community. The VFIS curriculum must be used for this course. Instructors must be approved by VFIS through successful completion of an approved train-the-trainer course.
Meeting time:
Wed 04/29/26 9a - 1p
Havelock Fire Dept. West End
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Apr 18
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$125
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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 time:
Sat 04/18/26 8a - 5p
Bender Center
, Room 121
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005
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