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.
- August 16, 2022, 4:30 pm: Medium Hydraulic Excavator (67174)
- August 17, 2022, 4:00 pm: Fight Choreography
- August 20, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 67062)
- August 24, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 67063)
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 Classes OnlineRegister for a Fire/EMS Class Online
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 August 2022
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Emergency Medical Technician Night Session Course - Section #67047
Emergency Medical Technician Night Session Course - Section #67047
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August 1, 2022Dates: August 1 - December 15, 2022
Room: HEC 211
Class will meet Monday/Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
8 Saturdays 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM: 8/6, 8/20, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10
Cost: $194.20 (Text Book is not included see below)
Section Number: 67047An Emergency Medical Technician class will be held from August 1 - December 15, 2022 at the Foothills Higher Education Center. It consists of 264 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
- TABE placement test for reading comprehension (minimum of 11th grade reading level). Learn more about the TABE test or call (828) 448-6140 for a test appointment. Test results are required in order to register.
Costs
- $180 registration fee (unless you are fee-exempt)
- $14.20 fee for Accident & Liability Insurance (paid by all students)
- $16 WPCC Polo Shirt required for clinical instruction
- $11.50 Background Check (per the last name)
- Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine Required
- Flu Vaccine Required
- COVID Vaccine May Be Required by the Clinical Site
- Textbooks are not included
Textbook
Emergency Care: 14th Edition + My Brady Lab (ISBN9780136857860).
WPCC Book Cellar (828) 448-3186 Approximate cost of $175.Information You Should Know
You can submit your registration for the EMT-Night class below. The course section number is 67047.
The registration deadline is Thursday, July 28.
To register, please contact Registration Department (828) 448-6410, by e-mail at ylogan@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.
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Defensive Driving (Section 67060)
Defensive Driving (Section 67060)
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August 6, 2022If 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 Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Resume Writing
Resume Writing
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August 8, 2022Title: Resume Writing
This workshop is designed to assist individuals in creating a professional and effective resume, or improving the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews.
Section Number: 67105
Instructor: Ivy Oates
Date: 08/08/2022
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM) Computer Lab
305-B W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
Price: $70 per student, HRD classes fees may be waived if students meet the following criteria: unemployed, notification of impending layoff, working and eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or working and earn at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. -
Defensive Driving (Section 67061)
Defensive Driving (Section 67061)
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August 10, 2022If 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 Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Basic Computer Skills
Basic Computer Skills
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August 15, 2022Title: Basic Computer Skills
Basic computer skills related to the workplace will be covered. Course will cover hardware basics and understanding computer applications.
Section Number: 67106
Instructor: Ivy Oates
Date: 08/15/2022
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM) Computer Lab
305-B W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
Price: $70 per student, HRD classes fees may be waived if students meet the following criteria: unemployed, notification of impending layoff, working and eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or working and earn at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. -
Medium Hydraulic Excavator (67174)
Medium Hydraulic Excavator (67174)
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August 16, 2022Date: August 16 – November 10, 2022
13 weeks, totaling 96 hours
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Cost: GEER scholarship funds will cover the cost of the course.
Learn More about GEER HERE.Location: K-Building Room #220
SECTION NUMBER: 67174 (copy this number to use when registering)The focus of the Medium Hydraulic Excavator class will be on safety, control, familiarization, adding at least 14 sections to advance the knowledge for the student. At the end of the class, students will demonstrate what they have learned by operating the mini excavator.
View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to the K-Building.
Jim Richardson Campus/K Building -
Fight Choreography
Fight Choreography
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August 17, 2022Instructor: Jordan Randall
Location: Foothills Higher Education Center, Room 234
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dates: 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14
Registration Fee: $55 per student
Section number: 67195
Join local artist Jordan Randall as you dive into the world of stage combat. Ever wondered what goes behind the great fight scenes of stage and film? Come here to learn the basics of combat performance and choreography in a fun, safe, and effective way. If you are an actor looking for an extra tool to add to your skill set or take an interest in the art of fight choreography, this class is for you.
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Defensive Driving (Section 67062)
Defensive Driving (Section 67062)
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August 20, 2022If 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 Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Defensive Driving (Section 67063)
Defensive Driving (Section 67063)
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August 24, 2022If 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 Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA
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