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.
- January 26, 2021, 10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- January 28, 2021, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63232
- February 3, 2021, 4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- February 5, 2021, 8:30 am: Pen Turning | 63233
- February 9, 2021, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63234
- February 12, 2021, 8:30 am: Pen Turning | 63235
- February 12, 2021, 2:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- February 18, 2021, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63236
- February 25, 2021, 8:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63147)
- March 1, 2021, 11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- March 16, 2021, 4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
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.
Select a Category Below for Classes
Personal Enrichment
Courses for personal interests for all ages.
Allied Health
Training & Certification
for healthcare professionals
Customized Training
Specialized Training
for Businesses & Individuals
Online Classes
Courses when & where
you want to learn
Emergency Services
Certification & Training
for Fire & Rescue Personnel
HRD & CRC
Human Resources &
Career Readiness Certification
Certifications
Courses to acquire or renew job skills
Emergency Medical
Classes for emergency medical responders
Job & Career
Courses to increase and
improve job skills
Small Business
Training for Entrepreneurs
and Small Business Owners
Law Enforcement
Certification & Training
for Law Enforcement
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.
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.
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January 4, 202110:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)January 4, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 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 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. | January 5, 2021 | January 6, 2021 | January 7, 2021 | January 8, 2021 | January 9, 2021 |
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January 11, 20218:00 am: Nurse Aide I (62936)8:00 am: Nurse Aide I (62936)January 11, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
RequirementsIn order to register for the NA I class, you must:
Additional Information
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. RegistrationOnce 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:
Class InformationClass 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 62936) - January 11 - February 16, 2021 3:30 pm: Phlebotomy (62416)3:30 pm: Phlebotomy (62416)January 11, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
RequirementsIn order to register for the Phlebotomy class, you must:
Additional Information
RegistrationIf you are interested in our Phlebotomy class, please call (828) 448-6140 for information on how to register. The Registration Fee is $305 with additional cost for books, uniform, and health form. All required documentation listed under requirements should be turned in at the Foothills Higher Education Center to be eligible to register for the class. Follow the registration procedure as follows: 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 Class starts on Monday, the last day to register is 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Students may register via the following methods:
Section DetailsPhlebotomy (Section 62416) – January 11 – April 02, 2021 5:30 pm: Nurse Aide II (63033)5:30 pm: Nurse Aide II (63033)January 11, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
RequirementsIn order to register for the NA II class, you must:
Once you have satisfied the two above requirements, you must then interview with the Allied Health Program Coordinator. You must bring the following items to the admissions interview:
To schedule an appointment for an interview, contact the Allied Health Program Coordinator at (828) 448-3532. Additional Class Information
RegistrationOnce 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:
Class InformationClass sessions meet in Room 223 of the Foothills Higher Education Center on Sterling Street in Morganton. The cost of the course is $230. Write down the section number of the class you want to register for to enter in the online registration below. Nurse Aide II (Section 63033) - January 11 - May 20, 2021
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January 12, 20211:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)1:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)January 12, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 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 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. 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 632295:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63229January 12, 2021 – 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: 1/12, 1/14, & 1/19 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 Cost: $97.00 Section Number: 63229 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: Friday, January 8, 2021 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.
| January 13, 2021 |
January 14, 202111:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)January 14, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 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 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. | January 15, 2021 | January 16, 2021 |
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January 24, 2021 | January 25, 2021 |
January 26, 202110:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)January 26, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 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 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. | January 27, 2021 |
January 28, 20215:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 632325:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63232January 28, 2021 – 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: 1/28, 2/2, & 2/4 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 Cost: $97.00 Section Number: 63232 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: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 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.
| January 29, 2021 | January 30, 2021 |
January 31, 2021 | February 1, 2021 | February 2, 2021 |
February 3, 20214:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)February 3, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 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 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. | February 4, 2021 |
February 5, 20218:30 am: Pen Turning | 632338:30 am: Pen Turning | 63233February 5, 2021 – J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA (828) 448-6715 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. Bring a lunch. Individuals will have one hour for lunch. Class Dates: 2/05/21 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 Cost: $65.00 Section Number: 63233 Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 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.
| February 6, 2021 |
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