Workforce Development & Continuing Education
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.
- February 3, 2021, 4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- February 18, 2021, 10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- February 25, 2021, 8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63179) - SECTION FULL
- 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.
| SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday |
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| October 27, 2019 | October 28, 2019 |
October 29, 20196:00 pm: Halloween Cat Painting6:00 pm: Halloween Cat PaintingOctober 29, 2019 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
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.
| October 30, 2019 | October 31, 2019 | November 1, 2019 | November 2, 2019 |
| November 3, 2019 | November 4, 2019 | November 5, 2019 | November 6, 2019 |
November 7, 20196:00 pm: Luminary Snowman6:00 pm: Luminary SnowmanNovember 7, 2019 – Rostan Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Learn the basics of working with clay while creating a set of luminary snowmen. Participants will learn to use studio equipment and texturing tools to give each snowman personality. Snowmen will be dried, fired, and glazed by the instructor. 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 Dates: 11/7 & 11/14 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College Rostan 1 Cost: $44.00 Section Number: 59294 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.6 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 31, 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.
| November 8, 2019 | November 9, 2019 |
| November 10, 2019 | November 11, 2019 | November 12, 2019 |
November 13, 20198:30 am: Notary Public Class8:30 am: Notary Public ClassNovember 13, 2019 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Dates: 11/13 Wednesday | November 14, 2019 | November 15, 2019 | November 16, 2019 |
| November 17, 2019 | November 18, 2019 |
November 19, 20196:00 pm: Pumpkin Painting6:00 pm: Pumpkin PaintingNovember 19, 2019 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 828-448-6140
Individuals will participate in a guided painting with an instructor. Individuals will paint their own Fall themed pumpkin on canvas. Materials will be provided. This activity is friendly for beginners. Individuals will pick up their painting on Thursday, November 7, 2019, to allow the painting to dry. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Class Date:11/19/19 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 223 Cost: $26.00 Section Number: 60093 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, November 14, 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.
| November 20, 2019 | November 21, 2019 | November 22, 2019 | November 23, 2019 |
| November 24, 2019 | November 25, 2019 | November 26, 2019 | November 27, 2019 | November 28, 2019 | November 29, 2019 | November 30, 2019 |
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