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The GEER Scholarship

Heavy Equipment Operator

New Certificate Program

WPCC Main Campus

Foothills Higher Education Center

The GEER Scholarship

Heavy Equipment Operator

New Certificate Program

WPCC Main Campus

Foothills Higher Education Center

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Defensive Driving

5:30 pm: Notary Public Class - 52612

Class Dates: 9/12 - 9/14 Tuesday & Thursday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 52612

6:00 pm: Email Basics

9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women

8:30 am: Notary Public Class - 51710

Class Dates: 9/18 Monday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 51710

6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice

6:00 pm: Internet Basics

Class Dates: 9/12 - 9/14 Tuesday & Thursday
Cost: $75 (book required)
Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248
Class Section Number: 52612

Class Dates: 9/18 Monday
Cost: $75 (book required)
Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248
Class Section Number: 51710

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.

Learn more about scholarship opportunities for certain workforce development & continuing education classes.

GEER SCHOLARSHIP INFO

New program provides short-term training using our new CAT simulator

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Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing prepares you for potential job opportunities with Pratt & Whitney, coming to Asheville, North Carolina in 2022.

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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 Information & Classes

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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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.

1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655

General Information: (828) 438-6000

2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655

General Information: (828) 448-6140

Rick Furse
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development

(828) 448-3121

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12 5:30 pm: Notary Public Class - 52612 5:30 pm: Notary Public Class - 52612 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm September 12, 2017 Class Dates: 9/12 - 9/14 Tuesday & Thursday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 52612 Notary Public Education provides individuals with the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. This course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction. A current notary book is required. The book can be purchased through the WPCC Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore online, give them a call at (828) 448-3186, or e-mail bookstore@wpcc.edu. It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend. This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class. There are no waivers and no refunds for this class. » Eligibility Requirements for Initial Appointment Please look at the website for the notary division at www.sosnc.com for additional information. Register for Class Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Google Calendar Read more 6:00 pm: Email Basics 6:00 pm: Email Basics 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm September 12, 2017 Fee: $15 Location: Room HEC 122 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Class Section Number: 52785 Email Basics - This class will teach you the basics of email, including understanding how email works, where you get email service from, and how you communicate properly and safely online Instructor: Kevin Cline Register Now Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Google Calendar Read more

16 9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women 9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women 9:00 am – 12:00 pm September 16, 2017 Date: September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: FHEC Room HEC 228 Instructor: Mark Bradley Cost $20 Section: 53210 Self-defense begins long before an attack happens. Knowing how to protect yourself is an important set of skills that everyone should have. Learn self-defense techniques to build your confidence as well as how to respond when you are faced with threatening situations. Your instructor will teach you evasive techniques and behaviors to help you avoid dangerous situations. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Self-defense is all about using your smarts not your fists. In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to avoid being a target, how to prepare for a possible attack, how to keep a clear mind and how to use your natural strengths to retaliate effectively and decisively. Students will learn evasion maneuvers, blocks, releases, and strikes to use in case they ever do need to protect themselves. Ages 13 and up. Register for Class Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Google Calendar Read more

18 8:30 am: Notary Public Class - 51710 8:30 am: Notary Public Class - 51710 8:30 am – 4:30 pm September 18, 2017 Class Dates: 9/18 Monday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 51710 Notary Public Education provides individuals with the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. This course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction. A current notary book is required. The book can be purchased through the WPCC Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore online, give them a call at (828) 448-3186, or e-mail bookstore@wpcc.edu. It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend. This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class. There are no waivers and no refunds for this class. » Eligibility Requirements for Initial Appointment Please look at the website for the notary division at www.sosnc.com for additional information. Register for Class Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Google Calendar Read more

19 6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice 6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm September 19, 2017 Dates: September 19-28 Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: F Building, Room F107 Instructor: Michael Daniels Section: 53205 Cost: $10 Here’s your opportunity to keep your lawn machinery in top shape! Learn the basics of residential gas-powered home and lawn equipment. Many of the fundamentals covered also apply to automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, mini bikes and go karts. Major topics include safety, gas engine fundamentals, batteries, fuel, oil, grease, blades, fasteners, tools, various adjustments, regular maintenance (including oil, air and fuel filter changing), tire pressure and proposed storage of equipment College and instructor will provide safety equipment and equipment to practice on. Students should wear closed toed shoes and work cloths. Register for Class F Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Google Calendar Read more 6:00 pm: Internet Basics 6:00 pm: Internet Basics 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm September 19, 2017 Fee: $15 Location: Room HEC 122 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Class Section Number: 52786 Dates: 09/19/2017 Internet Basics - If you are new to the web or are looking to improve your Internet skills, our free Internet Basics class has you covered. Instructor: Kevin Cline Register Now Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Google Calendar Read more