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 18, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66941)
- 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.
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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 January 2021
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December 27, 2020 | December 28, 2020 | December 29, 2020 | December 30, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | January 1, 2021 | January 2, 2021 |
January 3, 2021 |
January 4, 2021(1 event)
10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123) – 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.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
January 5, 2021 |
January 6, 2021(1 event)
8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63178) - FULL (NO SEATS)8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63178) - FULL (NO SEATS) – Class Dates: 1/6/21 Wednesday
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January 7, 2021 | January 8, 2021 | January 9, 2021 |
January 10, 2021 |
January 11, 2021(4 events)
8:00 am: Nurse Aide I (62936)8:00 am: Nurse Aide I (62936) –
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 Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 3:30 pm: Phlebotomy (62416)3:30 pm: Phlebotomy (62416) –
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 Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 3:30 pm: Phlebotomy (63591)3:30 pm: Phlebotomy (63591) –
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 63591) – August 16 – November 12, 2021 Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 5:30 pm: Nurse Aide II (63033)5:30 pm: Nurse Aide II (63033) –
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
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
January 12, 2021(2 events)
1:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)1:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123) – 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.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 632295:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63229 – 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.
J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
January 13, 2021 |
January 14, 2021(1 event)
11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123) – 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.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
January 15, 2021 | January 16, 2021 |
January 17, 2021 | January 18, 2021 | January 19, 2021 | January 20, 2021 | January 21, 2021 | January 22, 2021 | January 23, 2021 |
January 24, 2021 |
January 25, 2021(1 event)
6:00 pm: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Night Course - Section #631496:00 pm: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Night Course - Section #63149 – Dates: August 3 - December 17, 2020 Room: HEC 181 An Emergency Medical Technician class will be held from January 25-June 24, 2021 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
Costs
TextbookEmergency Care: 14th Edition + My Brady Lab (ISBN9780136857860). 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, July 30, 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. Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
January 26, 2021(1 event)
10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123) – 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.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
January 27, 2021 |
January 28, 2021(1 event)
5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 632325:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63232 – 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.
J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
January 29, 2021 | January 30, 2021 |
January 31, 2021 | February 1, 2021 |
February 2, 2021(2 events)
2:00 pm: Financing Your Small Business2:00 pm: Financing Your Small Business – WEBINAR - Register with the Small Business Center If you have a great product or service to bring to market, the money is out there somewhere! Financing Your Small Business explores the myriad of funding sources available for both startup and expanding businesses. From collecting coins-in-the-couch to getting approved for loans...From winning grants to crowdsourcing through Go Fund Me pages...Financing Your Small Business helps you identify the best sources of funding for each stage and situation of your venture! Presenter: Mike Collins
6:00 pm: Financing Your Small Business6:00 pm: Financing Your Small Business – WEBINAR - Register with the Small Business Center If you have a great product or service to bring to market, the money is out there somewhere! Financing Your Small Business explores the myriad of funding sources available for both startup and expanding businesses. From collecting coins-in-the-couch to getting approved for loans...From winning grants to crowdsourcing through Go Fund Me pages...Financing Your Small Business helps you identify the best sources of funding for each stage and situation of your venture! Presenter: Mike Collins
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February 3, 2021(1 event)
4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123) – 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.
Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
February 4, 2021(1 event)
12:00 pm: Nonprofits: Learning to Share Your Sandbox: Creating Effective Partnership Agreements12:00 pm: Nonprofits: Learning to Share Your Sandbox: Creating Effective Partnership Agreements – WEBINAR - Register with the Small Business Center
This webinar shares with nonprofits leaders how to evaluate the organization’s current needs, identify potential partners, and cultivate partnerships that are efficient and effective. We will break down the written partnership agreement process and share tips and templates for key agreements such as “Memorandum of Understandings (MOU). Finally, our experts will explain why strategic partnerships are more important than ever and how partnership agreements can hinder or help your fundraising efforts.
Take-Aways
• Understand the difference between sponsorship and partnerships
• Assess organizational needs
• Identify best partnership prospects
• Outline partnership agreements for community or grant writing purposes
• Learn effective methods to develop and maintain strategic partnerships
Presenter: Marie Palacios, Lead Consultant, Funding for Good |
February 5, 2021 | 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
Rick Furse
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-3121