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.
- September 27, 2021, 2:00 pm: TABE Testing - (HEC-123)
- October 4, 2021, 8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63196)
- October 4, 2021, 8:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (64551)
- October 26, 2021, 8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63199)
- November 18, 2021, 8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63204)
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 Online Register for a Fire/EMS Class OnlineIn-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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Courses for personal interests for all ages.
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you want to learn
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Career Readiness Certification
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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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| April 25, 2021 | April 26, 2021 | April 27, 2021 | April 28, 2021 |
April 29, 202111:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)April 29, 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. | April 30, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| May 2, 2021 | May 3, 2021 |
May 4, 20216:00 pm: Financing Your Business6:00 pm: Financing Your BusinessMay 4, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Small Business Center Seated Seminar at the Foothills Higher Education Center Financing Your Business Financing continues to be a challenge for many small business owners. Questions range from, Who will give me money for my business idea and what do they need from me? to, How will this business make money and will it be enough to pay back a loan or attract an investor? Get to the heart of business financing in this seminar that answers your questions. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of funding sources and how to choose the right one for your needs. Discover the keys to financing success.
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. |
May 5, 202111:00 am: Grant Writing 10111:00 am: Grant Writing 101May 5, 2021 – Small Business Center Webinar Grant Writing 101 Upon successful completion of this webinar on Grant Writing, participants will be able to: • Have clear understanding of effective action items before starting a grant proposal • Utilize specific research strategies to find best funding match • Be familiar with grant proposal components • Understand and complete post grant proposal follow up action items
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. |
May 6, 20214:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)May 6, 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. | May 7, 2021 | May 8, 2021 |
| May 9, 2021 |
May 10, 20218:00 am: Medication Aide (64272)8:00 am: Medication Aide (64272)May 10, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Medication AideFoothills Higher Education CenterThis continuing education course is designed to meet the requirements to qualify for work as a Medication Aide. Topics include medication administration via oral routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. (Required materials provided) Requirements:
Registration:If you are interested in our Medication Aide class, please call (828) 448-3532 for information on how to register. Once all required documentation has been turned in at the Foothills Higher Education Center, you will 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 Thursday. Students may register via the following methods:
Medication Aide (Section 64272) - May 10, 2021 - May 20, 2021 |
May 11, 20219:00 am: Writing an Effective Business Plan9:00 am: Writing an Effective Business PlanMay 11, 2021 – Small Business Center Webinar Writing an Effective Business plan An effective business plan is vital to the success of a small business. By committing your idea to paper, you face tough questions and identify strengths and weaknesses. Business plans are not just for financing purposes; they are working documents to guide your business. For new and established small business owners, this webinar will start you down the path of small business success. This webinar will also discuss the tools necessary to write a business plan that will help raise capital and serve as a guide for your business. You will learn information that you can begin using immediately and build on in the future.
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. |
May 12, 202111:00 am: How to Quickly Create a Wix Website that Shines!11:00 am: How to Quickly Create a Wix Website that Shines!May 12, 2021 – Small Business Center Webinar How to Quickly Create a Wix Website that Shines! Wix is the world’s most popular website design platform. It serves over 200 million people in 190 countries, and has 45,000 new sign-ups every day. This webinar will provide you with a step-by-step guide that will empower you to express your business and build your online presence no matter what type of entrepreneur you are. You’ll find specialized features to create a professional website and manage your business with Wix. Let us show you how to use Wix and its super easy “Drag and drop” method. So if you’re wondering how to create a Wix website that’ll impress every visitor, this is the webinar for you.
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. | May 13, 2021 |
May 14, 20212:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)2:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)May 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. | May 15, 2021 |
| May 16, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
May 18, 20218:00 am: Notary Public Class (63182) - SECTION FULL8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63182) - SECTION FULLMay 18, 2021 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA |
May 19, 202110:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)May 19, 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. |
May 20, 20219:00 am: Using YouTube to Showcase Your Business9:00 am: Using YouTube to Showcase Your BusinessMay 20, 2021 – Small Business Center Webinar Using YouTube to Showcase Your Business In this webinar, you will learn how to get started with video marketing, how to make good quality videos with the tools you already have, setting up and promoting your YouTube channel, and spreading your message to all of your customers with a simple and easy to use method.
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. | May 21, 2021 | May 22, 2021 |
| May 23, 2021 |
May 24, 20218:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63589) - SECTION FULL8:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63589) - SECTION FULLMay 24, 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 63589) - May 24, 2021 - August 11, 2021 |
May 25, 20218:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63586) - SECTION FULL8:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63586) - SECTION FULLMay 25, 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 63586) - May 25, 2021 - August 10, 2021 9:00 am: Build Your Business Influence with LinkedIn9:00 am: Build Your Business Influence with LinkedInMay 25, 2021 – Small Business Center Webinar Build Your Business Influence with LinkedIn LinkedIn can be a powerful tool to grow your business. You have similar interests to people all around the world and LinkedIn helps you organize and reach out to these connections. Come to this webinar to discover easy ways to grow your page, connect with others, and build your business.
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. | May 26, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 |
| May 30, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | June 2, 2021 | June 3, 2021 | June 4, 2021 | June 5, 2021 |
classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, in Room HEC-123.
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.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