Interested in a Career in a Year?

Many programs provide short-term training that leads to in-demand careers in 12 months or less. Flexible schedules and evening classes are available.

One Month or Less

  • PHM-4100 Medication Aide
  • TRA-3607 Truck Driver Training

Three Months or Less

  • Electric Line Summer Underground Academy
  • Direct Home Care Worker
  • ICV-3111A EKG Technician
  • EME-3500 Emergency Dispatch Academy
  • NUR-3240 Nurse Aide Level I, NUR-3241 II
  • MNT-3065 Residential Maintenance

Six Months or Less

  • Electric Line Construction Technology Academy
  • EMS-4300 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
  • Firefighter Academy
  • HRD-4000A Human Services Exploration: DSS Caseworker
  • HVAC Class with OSHA 10 and CFC Cert Available
  • PHM-3250 Pharmacy Technician
  • ANS-3011 Veterinary Assistant
  • MLA-3022 Phlebotomy
  • IT Academy: Operating System Support
  • IT Academy: A+ Certification
  • IT Academy: Cisco Academy

Twelve Months or Less

  • COS-3206 Cosmetology Instructor Training
  • COS-3101 Manicurist/Nail Technology
  • COS-3104 Natural Hair Care
  • EMS-4400 Paramedic Initial
  • EMS-3204 EMT to Paramedic Initial
  • Medical Assisting Diploma
  • Entry Level Electrical Worker
  • IT Academy: Cybersecurity
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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships provide a unique opportunity for students and local companies to develop the best talent to enter the workforce. Nash Community College can help students select the best fit when deciding on a career industry or path. Students can expect to learn through real-world, hands-on experience, while local organizations benefit from improving their productivity and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to try out a field of interest before launching their career. 
 
Benefits of Attending
  • Many classes are taught by industry-experienced instructors.
  • Coursework includes manufacturing concepts, Working Smart, Math for Measurement, Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt, OSHA 10, and problem-solving.
  • Upon completion, students will have the basic knowledge to launch their careers in advanced manufacturing.
Requirements

North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate (Level Bronze)
May be obtained at Nash Community College.

Location

Nash Community College Continuing Education and Public Services Building Room 8155

Tours

Industry plant tours are included.

Scholarships are available!

Ready to Register?

*Students should complete their Career Readiness Certificate and send their test scores to Nash Community College prior to registering.

Submit Registration forms on the 2nd floor of the William S. Carver Continuing Education and Public Services Building.


Pre-Apprenticeships

Nash Community College has developed pre-apprenticeship programs cultivated around an experience that prepare participants to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship program. Our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs showcase measurable projects and learning outcomes to benefit those interested in the Advanced Manufacturing, Line Worker or Automotive industries.

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Rhonda High

Rhonda High

Director, Corporate Training and Apprenticeship Programs
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8227
Phone: 252-451-8379
Shirley Sykes

Shirley Sykes

Student Support Specialist - Steps4Growth
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8151

The Continuing Education department has created in-person youth summer camps for your child to spend the summer learning from the best in their fields of study.

2026 Youth Summer Camps begin June 1. The registration deadline is three business days prior to the start date. 

View 2026 Summer Camps | Register Online | Required Registration Forms

Need more information about Youth Summer Camps?
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