Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Opportunities for Professional & Personal Development
WPCC offers a variety of classes for professional training and certifications 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.
Check out our list of upcoming classes. You can get more information on them and register for them by clicking or tapping on the name of the class.
The GEER Scholarship
Learn more about scholarship opportunities for certain workforce development & continuing education classes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
New program provides short-term training using our new CAT simulator
New Certificate Program
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing prepares you for potential job opportunities with Pratt & Whitney, coming to Asheville, North Carolina in 2022.
Upcoming Events
Click or tap on a class name for more information or to register.
- May 20, 2022, 9:00 am: TABE Test
- May 21, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66942)
- May 23, 2022, 8:00 am: Horticulture Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- May 23, 2022, 4:00 pm: Acrylics 101: Landscapes
- May 24, 2022, 8:00 am: Vegetable Production
- May 25, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66943)
- May 28, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66944)
- May 30, 2022, All day: Memorial Day - WPCC Closed
- June 4, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66945)
- June 6, 2022, 8:00 am: Emergency Medical Technician Day Session Course - Section #65988
- June 8, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66946)
- June 9, 2022, 2:00 pm: TABE Test
- June 16, 2022, 8:00 am: Industrial Sewing (66938)
- June 16, 2022, 2:00 pm: TABE Test
- June 18, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66947)
- June 22, 2022, All Day: : New York Cultural Experience – Tour
- June 22, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66948)
- July 4, 2022, All day: July 4 Holiday - WPCC Closed
- July 11, 2022, 8:00 am: Industrial Sewing (66939)
A complete calendar of course offerings is available below.
How
to
Register
Online Registration
You can sign up for classes via our online system. Please have the class title/name and the date(s) or class section numbers before clicking or tapping the buttons to access the registration forms.
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In-Person Registration
NOTE: In-person registration for Workforce and Continuing Education classes in Hildebrand Hall has resumed.You can stop in to register Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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. If you have questions, please call (828) 448-3500.
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Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving Information & Classes
Current Class Schedule
Here are the classes scheduled for the current month at WPCC. You can see future class offerings by clicking either the Next button to move to the next month or by choosing a month and date and hitting the Go button.
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Events in May 2022
| SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 |
May 2, 2022(1 event)
8:00 am: Nurse Aide I (#66646 - Accelerated Section)8:00 am: Nurse Aide I (#66646 - Accelerated Section) – Section # 66646 CPR Training is Friday, May 20 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Room 234 Clinical Training is June 6 – 14, 2022, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm (Clinical site TBA) Foothills Higher Education Center |
May 3, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | May 7, 2022 |
| May 8, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
May 10, 2022(1 event)
8:00 am: Nurse Aide I8:00 am: Nurse Aide I – Section # 66907 CPR Training is Friday, May 20 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Clinical Training is June 6-13, 2022, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm TABE test must be completed prior to registration. Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
May 11, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| May 15, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
May 18, 2022(1 event)
6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66941)6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66941) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
May 19, 2022 |
May 20, 2022(1 event)
9:00 am: TABE Test9:00 am: TABE Test – TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II NOTE: Due to social distancing guidelines we are limiting each test date to 9 students. Thank you for your understanding. Please be aware you will be asked to wear a mask or face covering during the test and while you are in the testing area. Please bring your own mask to the test.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
May 21, 2022(1 event)
8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66942)8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66942) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
| May 22, 2022 |
May 23, 2022(2 events)
8:00 am: Horticulture Equipment Operation & Maintenance8:00 am: Horticulture Equipment Operation & Maintenance – 
Instructor: Brandon Pitman
Location: K Building, Room 205 [map] Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Mondays and Wednesdays) Dates: 5/23/22 through 7/25/22 Price: $180 Section number: 66946 This course covers the proper operation and maintenance of selected equipment used in horticulture. Emphasis is placed on the maintenance, minor repairs, safety devices, and actual operation of selected equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to design a maintenance schedule, service equipment, and demonstrate safe operation of selected equipment.
Jim Richardson Campus/K Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA 4:00 pm: Acrylics 101: Landscapes4:00 pm: Acrylics 101: Landscapes – 
Instructor: Joey Martin
Location: E Building, Room 109 (WPCC Main Campus) [map] Time: 4:00p - 6:00 p Dates: 5/23, 5/31, 6/6, and 6/13 Registration Fee: $35 Supply Fee: $40 Capacity: 10 participants Section number: 66844 Enjoy learning the important basics of acrylic painting through a follow along landscape tutorial, or feel free to bring your own source image, printed.
You will learn tips for color mixing, brushwork techniques, and composition of the landscape as well as encouragement to express yourself creatively. You will be provided all materials -- acrylic paint set, brushes, two 16x20 canvases (one stretched and one panel) -- but we encourage you to bring any additional resources you desire for class. E Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
May 24, 2022(1 event)
8:00 am: Vegetable Production8:00 am: Vegetable Production – 
Instructor: Brandon Pitman
Location: K Building, Room 205 [map] Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Dates: 5/24/22 through 7/21/22 Price: $180 Section number: 66957 This course includes a study of vegetable crop production practices. Topics include variety selection, production methods, fertility management, insect and disease control, and harvesting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of vegetable crop production.
Jim Richardson Campus/K Building |
May 25, 2022(1 event)
6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66943)6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66943) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
May 26, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
May 28, 2022(1 event)
8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66944)8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66944) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
| May 29, 2022 |
May 30, 2022(1 event)
All day: Memorial Day - WPCC ClosedAll day: Memorial Day - WPCC Closed All day |
May 31, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | June 3, 2022 |
June 4, 2022(1 event)
8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66945)8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66945) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, Room HEC-123
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
Rick Furse
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-3121