WPCC offers a variety of classes for professional training along with personal advancement and enjoyment both in seated classes and online through ed2go. These classes are designed to accommodate busy lifestyles and provide opportunities to quickly get skills or explore interests.
Upcoming courses are listed in our slideshow. Click or tap on a slide for a class description or to register.
Upcoming Classes
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- February 19, 2020, 8:30 am: February Notary Public Class
- February 20, 2020, 6:00 pm: Fire Pit
- February 21, 2020, 9:00 am: Pen Turning
- February 25, 2020, 5:00 pm: Wood CNC & Safety
- February 27, 2020, 6:00 pm: Macrame Hammock
- March 2, 2020, 6:00 pm: Beginning Photography
- March 2, 2020, 6:00 pm: Paramedic
- March 4, 2020, 6:00 pm: Guitar Enthusiasts
- March 10, 2020, 6:00 pm: Space Galaxy Painting
- March 12, 2020, 6:00 pm: LinkedIn for Beginners
- March 19, 2020, 6:00 pm: Tee-Shirt Restyle
- March 23, 2020, 8:30 am: March Notary Public Class
- March 28, 2020, 8:30 am: Independent Auto Dealer Renewal
- April 13, 2020, All day: Easter Holiday (WPCC Closed)
A complete calendar of course offerings is available below.
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You can also register and pay in person for Continuing Education and Workforce Development classes with Yvette Logan in Hildebrand Hall, Room 100E [map]. Yvette will be available for registrations Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Remember, you need to register for classes prior to the class start date (preferably 48 hours prior), allowing time for all payments to process before the class begins.
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Current Class Schedule
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| January 26, 2020 | January 27, 20206:00 pm: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Night Course - Section #602016:00 pm: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Night Course - Section #602016:00 pm: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Night Course - Section #60201January 27, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Dates: January 27 - June 4, 2020 Room: HEC 181 An Emergency Medical Technician class will be held from January 27 to June 4, 2020 at the Foothills Higher Education Center. It consists of 240 hours of classroom and clinical instruction and will prepare students to take the EMT exam administered by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisites
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TextbookEmergency Care: 13th Edition + My Brady Lab (ISBN 0134190750). Information You Should KnowYou can submit your registration for the EMT-Night class below. The course section number is 60201. The registration deadline is Thursday, January 23, 2020.To register, please contact Registration Department (828) 448-6037, by e-mail at khuffman@wpcc.edu or click or tap the button below to register online. Student Fees will be due at time of registration. Questions?If you have questions, please contact Terry Houston at (828) 448-6751 or by e-mail at thouston@wpcc.edu. |
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| February 2, 2020 | February 3, 2020 | February 4, 20205:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 15:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 15:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1February 4, 2020 – J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering an introduction to the safest and best practices for woodshop. This class is a prerequisite class for woodworking open labs. Students will build a serving tray. Students will learn about the shop's overall workspace including wood storage, rough ends, equipment in the machining areas, as well as seeing demonstrations of layout, measurement, and case fitting strategies. Individuals who have already taken the Gateway class previously may work on their own projects. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes. Class Dates: 2/4, 2/6, & 2/11 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 [campus map] Cost: $95.00 *** Individuals will pay an additional fee of $1.20 for insurance. The class will cost $96.20 in total. Section Number: 60524 Teacher Renewal Credits: 1.2 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 30, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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February 5, 2020 | February 6, 20206:00 pm: Valentine Wreath6:00 pm: Valentine Wreath6:00 pm: Valentine WreathFebruary 6, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Create your own Valentine wreath. Participates will assembly and decorate a wreath using burlap and artificial roses. Materials will be provided. Class Date: 2/6/20 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 211 Cost: $15.00 Section Number: 60316 Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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February 7, 20204:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 24:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 24:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 2February 7, 2020 – J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering a follow-up course to learn more about the best woodworking practices. Individuals may take this class after taking Gateway to Woodworking 1. Students will build an end table. Students will learn about joinery and intermediate milling techniques. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes. Class Dates: 2/7, 2/21, & 2/28 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 Cost: $139.00 *** Individuals will pay an additional fee of $1.20 for insurance. The class will cost $140.20 in total. Section Number: 60340 Teacher Renewal Credits: 1.5 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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| February 16, 2020 | February 17, 2020 | February 18, 2020 | February 19, 20208:30 am: February Notary Public Class8:30 am: February Notary Public Class8:30 am: February Notary Public ClassFebruary 19, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
February 20, 20206:00 pm: Fire Pit6:00 pm: Fire Pit6:00 pm: Fire PitFebruary 20, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Be able to make smores or sit by the fire anytime! Build your own tabletop fire pit. Individuals will create a fire pit using fuel, river rocks, and a ceramic bowl. In addition, they will receive safety tips on how to properly use their fire pit. Class Date: 2/20/20 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 221 Cost: $36.00 *Individuals will pay an additional fee of $1.20 for insurance. The class will cost 37.20 in total. Section Number: 60522 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.1CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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February 21, 20209:00 am: Pen Turning9:00 am: Pen Turning9:00 am: Pen TurningFebruary 21, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering a pen turning class. Individuals will turn a pen on a lathe as they learn basic lathe safety. They will learn about materials such as turning tools. In addition, individuals will learn how to properly sand and finish their pen. This class is for beginners or experienced woodworkers. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes. Class Dates: 2/21/20 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Individuals will have lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 Cost: $45.00 *** Individuals will pay an additional fee of $1.20 for insurance. The class will cost $46.20 in total. Section Number: 60512 Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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| February 23, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 25, 20205:00 pm: Wood CNC & Safety5:00 pm: Wood CNC & Safety5:00 pm: Wood CNC & SafetyFebruary 25, 2020 – J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Learn the basics of wood selection, machine set-up, wood milling, and CNC (Computer Numerical Control). Individuals will learn general woodshop safety. In addition, they will learn the procedures of basic marking and layout of projects. Students will design and complete a project after they milled the wood. *If you are in WPCC's Professional Crafts Woods Program or have taken the Personal Enrichment's Gateway to Woodworking class, you are eligible to sign up for this class. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes. Class Dates: 2/25 and 2/27 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 Cost: $95.00 *** Individuals will pay an additional fee of $1.20 for insurance. The class will cost $96.20 in total. Section Number: 60526 Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 20, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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February 26, 2020 | February 27, 20206:00 pm: Macrame Hammock6:00 pm: Macrame Hammock6:00 pm: Macrame HammockFebruary 27, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Create your own hammock for relaxing! This hammock can be used indoor or outdoor. Individuals will build the frame and macrame their own rope. The instructor will provide step by step instructions on how to macrame rope successfully. Rope of different colors will be provided. Class Date: 2/27/20 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 221 Cost: $105.00 *Individuals will pay an additional fee of $1.20 for insurance. The class will cost 106.20 in total. Section Number: 60523 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.3 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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Our Locations
Western Piedmont Community College offers Continuing Education classes on the Main Campus (left pin on the map) and at the Foothills Higher Education Center (right pin on the map). Select a pin to get address and general contact information about each location.
WPCC Main Campus
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 438-6000
Foothills Higher Education Center
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 448-6140
Division of
Workforce &
Professional Development
Lee Kiser
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-6707
