Workforce Continuing Education
Upgrade your skills to upgrade your income.
Need to upgrade your workforce skills for your current career, or prepare for industry-recognized credentials, certifications and licenses? Carteret CC’s Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) division can help you develop your academic, technical, and employability knowledge through short-term, non-degree courses.
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Enhance Your Career
Whether you’re looking for a short course to boost your chance to land a job or more formal training to lay the foundation for a career, Carteret CC has options to meet your needs.
Apprenticeship
The goal of the Carteret Works Apprenticeship program is to address the shortage of technical workers in the region while giving students a unique opportunity to earn an income while learning new skills.
Finish High School
Need to finish your high school credential? We have several options to help you earn your Adult High School diploma, prepare for a high school equivalency test and transition into post-secondary education and/or employment.
Small Business Center
Carteret CC’s Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center provides free help to people starting and build businesses, serving any resident or small business in Carteret County.
Other Programs & Services
The Big Rock Career Center is a one-stop-shop for training and employment services. Carteret CC students, as well as for members of the general public and veterans are able to visit the center and participate in career assessment testing, explore new careers, hunt for jobs, prepare resumes, and practice for interviews.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is designed for adults whose native language is not English. Classes focus on English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. All levels are welcome – from beginning to advanced. ESL classes help individuals develop English language proficiency to get a job or promotion, assist their children with schoolwork, better understand American culture and history, and become more active in their local community.
Carteret CC’s Ed2Go course catalog offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Ready to explore what’s possible? Click the button below to start browsing today!