Workforce Development & Continuing Education
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.
Upcoming Events
Click or tap on a class name for more information or to register.
- April 20, 2021, 1:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- April 29, 2021, 11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- May 6, 2021, 4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- May 10, 2021, 8:00 am: Medication Aide (64272)
- May 14, 2021, 2:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- May 19, 2021, 10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- May 24, 2021, 8:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63589)
- May 25, 2021, 8:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63586)
- June 14, 2021, 12:30 pm: TABE Testing - (HEC-238)
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.
Register for Workforce Development & Continuing Education Classes OnlineRegister for a Fire/EMS Class Online
In-Person Registration
In-person registration for Workforce and Continuing Education classes in Hildebrand Hall has been suspended due to the COVID-19 restrictions. We are still accepting registrations for classes being offered via online registration. 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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you want to learn
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Career Readiness Certification
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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.
Add A Class to Your Calendar
Want to set a reminder for a class on your phone, tablet, or computer’s calendar? It’s easy. Click the class name to read a description and register to attend. At the bottom, click the iCal or Google Calendar link to add the class to your personal calendar.
Events in April 2021
- Nurse Aide Level I (63148)
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Nurse Aide Level I (63148)
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA
Nurse Aide I provides you the opportunity to pursue a healthcare career with entry-level skills in a hospital or nursing home setting. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for The Nurse Aide I test administered by NACES. After passing the state test, you will be listed on the Nurse Aide I registry at DHHS. CPR for Basic Life Support Certification is now included with this class.Requirements
In order to register for the NA I class, you must:
- Score at least a ninth grade level on the TABE test. To schedule your TABE, please call (828) 448-6140.
- Provide copies of a valid driver’s license and social security card (names must match).
- Provide a copy of your High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma or sealed transcript of grades or be currently enrolled in the last year of the WPCC Burke Middle College, WPCC AHSD program, or WPCC High School Equivalency program.
Additional Information
- Students will be required to have a criminal background check submitted to Blue Ridge Healthcare. The criminal background check must be completed after class begins.
- Students will be required to have a complete physical exam by their healthcare provider; forms will be given out during registration.
- Students may enroll up to 3 times in the NA 1 program
- Cost: $235.00
- Textbook: Nursing Assistant Care- The Basics available in the WPCC Bookstore
Our Nurse Aide classes are open for enrollment. Please complete the online registration form below. Payment must be received before you are completely registered for a class.
Registration
Once you have completed the above requirements, you will be allowed to register for the class.
Continuing Education classes offered through our Workforce and Professional Development Division, have a pre-registration policy, with the exception of Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement, HRD and CTP program areas. Students must register and pay any registration fees two business days/48 business hours prior to the start date of the class. For example, if Class starts on Monday, the last day to register is 5:00 pm on Wednesday.
Students may register via the following methods:
- Online (click on the button below)
- Call (828) 448-6046 Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in order to arrange an appointment for registration at Hildebrand Hall on the main campus.
- Download and fax the registration form. Our fax number is (828) 448-6179.
Class Information
Class sessions meet in Room 166 of the Foothills Higher Education Center on Sterling Street in Morganton. The cost of the course is $235. Write down the section number of the class you want to register for to enter in the online registration below.
Nurse Aide I (Section 63148) - April 12 - May 18, 2021
(Clinical meets May 07 - May 14, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CPR Class is Friday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TABE Testing (HEC-123)
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TABE Testing (HEC-123)
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USATABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II
classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, in Room HEC-123.
NOTE: Due to social distancing guidelines we are limiting the number of students attending each test date . 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.
- TABE Testing (HEC-123)
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TABE Testing (HEC-123)
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USATABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II
classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, in Room HEC-123.
NOTE: Due to social distancing guidelines we are limiting the number of students attending each test date . 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.
- TABE Testing (HEC-123)
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TABE Testing (HEC-123)
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USATABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II
classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, in Room HEC-123.
NOTE: Due to social distancing guidelines we are limiting the number of students attending each test date . 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.
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
Interim Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-3121