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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.

 

GEER SCHOLARSHIP INFO

Upcoming Events

Click or tap on a class name for more information or to register.

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 Online

 

Register 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

Customized Training

Specialized Training
for Businesses & Individuals

Online Classes

Courses when & where
you want to learn

Photo of Firefighters battling a blaze

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.

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February 2021
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4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)

February 4, 2021February 5, 2021February 6, 2021
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10:00 am: TABE Testing - CANCELLED - CALL OR EMAIL TO RESCHEDULE

February 19, 2021February 20, 2021
February 21, 2021 February 22, 2021

10:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)

February 23, 2021February 24, 2021February 25, 2021February 26, 2021February 27, 2021
February 28, 2021 March 1, 2021

11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)

March 2, 2021March 3, 2021March 4, 2021March 5, 2021March 6, 2021

Categories

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

1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655

General Information: (828) 438-6000

Foothills Higher Education Center

2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655

General Information: (828) 448-6140

Division of
Workforce &
Professional Development

Rick Furse
Interim Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development

(828) 448-3121

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Have a question about a class or program? Want to suggest a class we should offer? Like a copy of our current class schedule? Feel free to share your thoughts or requests on the form below.

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