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.
- January 25, 2021, 6:00 pm: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Night Course - Section #63149
- January 26, 2021, 10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- January 28, 2021, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63232
- February 3, 2021, 4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- February 9, 2021, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63234
- February 12, 2021, 2:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- February 18, 2021, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63236
- 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.
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| March 1, 2020 |
March 2, 20206:00 pm: Beginning Photography6:00 pm: Beginning PhotographyMarch 2, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Explore digital photography. Participates will become familiar with their camera to learn how to take a variety of photos. Participates will learn about basic camera knowledge including lenses, lighting options, and standard settings. They will learn how to take better photos by becoming informed about composition, lighting, and posing. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Bring a digital camera and a flashcard. Class Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, and 4/6 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 238 Cost: $100.00 Section Number: 60505 Teacher Renewal Credits: 1.8 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, February 27, 2020 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.
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March 11, 20206:00 pm: Space Galaxy Painting6:00 pm: Space Galaxy PaintingMarch 11, 2020 – 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 space galaxy using acrylic paint. Materials will be provided. This activity is friendly for beginners. Individuals will pick up their painting on Thursday, March 12, 2020, to allow the painting to dry. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Class Date: 3/11/20 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 223 Cost: $26.00 Section Number: 60723 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: Friday, March 6, 2020 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.
| March 12, 2020 |
March 13, 20209:00 am: Pen Turning9:00 am: Pen TurningMarch 13, 2020 – J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering a pen turning class. Individuals will turn a pen on a lathe as they learn basic lathe safety. They will learn about materials such as turning tools. In addition, individuals will learn how to properly sand and finish their pen. This class is for beginners or experienced woodworkers. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes. Class Dates: 3/13/20 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Individuals will have lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20 Cost: $45.00 *** Individuals will pay an additional fee of $1.20 for insurance. The class will cost $46.20 in total. Section Number: 61034 Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 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.
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April 2, 20206:00 pm: Creating a Wix Site (Online)6:00 pm: Creating a Wix Site (Online)April 2, 2020 – Online USA
Create your own website for personal or professional use. Beginners will learn how to create pages, a logo, set up a store for transactions, and link their web page to social media sites. In addition, they will learn how to import photos and videos. This two-week course will provide you the creative control to create and maintain your website using WIX. Teachers can receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Individuals will need access to the Internet and computer for this class. Class Dates: 4/2 and 4/9 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Online - An instructor will teach the class virtually using BlackBoard Collaborate. It will be a similar experience to the Face-to-Face classes. The instructor will send directions to log into BlackBoard Collaborate. Cost: $36.00 Section Number: 61450 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.6 CEUS Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Educators: Email Amy Canterbury at acanterbury@wpcc.edu and she will prepare your certificate. 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.
| April 3, 2020 | April 4, 2020 |
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