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WPCC’s department of Personal Enrichment Programs agrees with the philosophy of “lifelong learning.” We believe in sustaining personal growth and expanding horizons, which is made easily accessible via tools and skills attained from our classes. Personal Enrichment Programs (PEP) offers opportunities for individual learning, couple classes, parent/child classes, summer camps, and senior-focuses courses.

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June 6, 2023, 4:00 pm: Basic Excavator Operations (69403)
June 6, 2023, 6:00 pm: Intro to Hand Building
June 26, 2023, 9:00 am: Kids Corn Hole Day Camp
July 11, 2023, 6:00 pm: Intro to the Potter's Wheel
July 17, 2023, 6:00 pm: Genealogy

See all current personal enrichment course offerings and check availability on the Personal Enrichment Calendar

Please call (828) 448-6148 or email PersonalEnrichment@wpcc.edu

Please call (828) 448-6410 or email ylogan@wpcc.edu

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16 4:00 pm: Basic Excavator Operations (69328) 4:00 pm: Basic Excavator Operations (69328) 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm May 16, 2023 WPCC is offering a new and exciting training for the Do-It-Yourselfer. If you have decided to do your own repairs at home. Let us lend you some helpful training. Whatever it is inside the home or yard work. WPCC has three upcoming classes that might help to achieve your goal. Course: Basic Excavator Operations Date: May 16, 2023 – June 8, 2023 4 weeks – Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, 24 hours total Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $70.00 Location: K-Building, 200 Patrick Murphy Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 | Room #140 SECTION NUMBER: 69328 (copy this number to use when registering) This course will give the student a hands-on experience with the (CAT- Simulators) Excavator. The course will teach the student the control familiarization along with proper procedures. The course will provide scenarios from safety inspection, starting operations and shutdown. By the end of the course a student should be able to operate a mini-Excavator. There is an opportunity for a student to receive a job interview with a construction partner or municipalities. Register for Class View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to the K-Building. Upcoming DIY Courses: Ceiling Fan Install: Learn more and Register HERE Course Begins May 23, 2023 Jim Richardson Campus/K Building 200 Enola Road Morganton, NC 28655 USA View Location Google Calendar Read more

22 3:00 pm: Crafting Stained Glass 3:00 pm: Crafting Stained Glass 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 22, 2023 Have you ever wanted to make your very own piece of stained glass? Well here's your chance! Come join us in learning how to build your very own stained-glass magic. Dates: May 22nd, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th , July 3rd Time: 3pm-4pm, Mondays Price: $80 Section Number: 69272 Location: K Building (Greenhouse) Materials: The Students will need to purchase some Burnishers prior to class. Here is a Link to these materials https://a.co/d/b6GlyfF?fbclid=IwAR1pWnCaMDN7I1aylXcArL5LygVe_XjejGphHpYAZns_6Mi5tadpfFgIpVI. Also, we encourage students to bring cut proof gloves (these can be purchased places like The Home Depot, Lows Hardware and Amazon as well.) Register for Class View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to the K-Building. Jim Richardson Campus/K Building 200 Enola Road Morganton, NC 28655 USA View Location Google Calendar Read more 6:00 pm: Intro To Welding 6:00 pm: Intro To Welding 6:00 pm – 9:50 pm May 22, 2023 Dates: May 22- July 24 (No class on Memorial Day nor the week of the 4th) Exact Dates: May 22nd, 24th, 31st, June 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th, July 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, & 24th Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Section #: 68880 Room #: C-102 (Main Campus located at 1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton) Capacity: 10 Cost: $180 Description: This class will be an introduction to basic welding processes. Topics of discussion will include Safety in Welding, Welding types, and an overview of the welding industry as a whole. Students will be given time to practice some welding techniques and get a feel for the welding trade. The students will be working with mild steel mostly focusing on stick welding and gas welding. After the class is finished Students should be able to identify and set up Oxy-Fuel & Arc Welding Equipment and perform basic welding, brazing, and soldering applications. No workbook is required but an optional one will be available if interested. No PPE is required Register Here! Western Piedmont Community College 1001 Burkemont Ave Morganton , NC 28655 View Location Google Calendar Read more

Karla Lanier, Disability Services Coordinator
Office Number: (828) 448-3153 Email: klanier@wpcc.edu
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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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Note: All classes are self-supporting. Self-supporting classes are classes not supported by state dollars. All costs associated with these classes are paid through student registration fees.