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 15, 2022, 9:00 am: Basic Computer Skills
- 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.
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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.
Select a Category Below for Classes
Personal Enrichment
Courses for personal interests for all ages.
Allied Health
Training & Certification
for healthcare
Customized Training
Specialized Training
for Businesses & Individuals
Online Classes
Courses when & where
you want to learn
Emergency Services
Certification & Training
for Fire & Rescue
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
Entrepreneurs &
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.
Events in October 2019
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Excelling with Excel
Excelling with Excel
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October 7, 2019
Learn how to use Excel (2016) to manage finances. Novice learners will learn how to create, edit, and save a workbook. In addition, learners will create simple formulas and functions to perform calculations. This course will offer guidance on how to use Excel for professional and personal use. Teachers can receive teacher renewal credits for this class.Class Dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 238
Cost: $41.00
Section Number: 59160
Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.8 CEUS
Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2019.
Educators: Please ask your school system if they will accept this class for teacher renewal credits.
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.
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Pumpkin Light
Pumpkin Light
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October 12, 2019
Create a pumpkin light. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class.
Class Date:10/12/19
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 212
Cost: $14.00
Section Number: 59199
Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.1 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: Monday, October 7, 2019
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.
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Ceramic Pumpkins
Ceramic Pumpkins
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October 17, 2019
Participants will create up to three pumpkins using the pinch pot method. Tools will be provided to decorate the pumpkins. Pumpkins will be bisque fired, glazed, and fired by the instructor. Participants can pick up their pumpkins two weeks after the class. Participants are encouraged to wear an apron and bring a hand towel. This activity is friendly for beginners. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class.
Class Date:10/17/19
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Western Piedmont Community College Rostan 1
Cost: $28.00
Section Number: 59997
Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.3 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: Thursday, October 10, 2019
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.
Rostan Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Christmas Ornaments
Christmas Ornaments
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October 24, 2019
Learn the basics of working with clay while creating classic Christmas ornaments. Participants will learn to use studio equipment to prepare the clay to be textured and cut using cookie cutters. Ornaments will be dried, fired, and glazed by the instructor and participants will be notified when they are ready for pick up. Participants are encouraged to wear an apron and bring a hand towel. This activity is friendly for beginners. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class.
Class Date:10/24/19
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Western Piedmont Community College Rostan 1
Cost: $28.00
Section Number: 59293
Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.3 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: Thursday, October 17, 2019
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.
Rostan Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Halloween Cat Painting
Halloween Cat Painting
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October 29, 2019
Individuals will participate in a guided painting with an instructor. Individuals will paint their own Halloween themed cat on canvas. Materials will be provided. This activity is friendly for beginners. Individuals will pick up their painting on Thursday, October 31, 2019, to allow the painting to dry. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class.
Class Date:10/29/19
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 211
Cost: $26.00
Section Number: 60092
Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.2 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: Thursday, October 24, 2019
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.
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