There is no better time to take the next step in your educational journey by enrolling in a Workforce Development/Continuing Education class at Gaston College. We are committed to providing our students with quality courses that range from job skill enhancement to personal enrichment, which truly allows you to “Own Your Momentum”. Our partnerships with the local businesses and industries of Gaston and Lincoln Counties provide us with the knowledge of the specific skills you need to get a job and succeed in your career.  Registration for most classes is offered online through our website, on a first-come, first-serve basis, which allows payment to be made at the time of registration. All course costs must be paid in advance for a student to be officially registered.

Continuing Education (NEW)

Course Options

 

Job and Career

Accounting Fundamentals Series (Online)
American Heart Association Courses (Hybrid)
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (Online)
Automation – Intro
Central Sterile Processing
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (Online)
Construction Academy (Carpentry Basics)
Construction Academy (Masonry Basics)
Effective Business Writing (Online)
Forklift Training: Basic Operator
Forklift Training: Train the Trainer
HVAC/Service Technician – Intro
Machining Applications II
Manicure/Nail Technology
Microsoft Office Courses (Online)
National Career Readiness Certificate
Notary Public
Nurse Aide Certification I, II, and Refresher
Phlebotomy
Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing
SHRM-CP (Online)
Teacher Renewal (Online)
TEAS Test Prep Class
Test Preparation (Online)
Truck Driver Training (CDL)
Wastewater Treatment I & II

Personal Enrichment

Artificial Intelligence
Genealogy and Family History, Beginners & Advanced
Speed Spanish Bundle
Tai Chi

Public Safety

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Basic Law Enforcement Training
CPR and First Aid Training
Criminal Justice Academy (CJA)
Emergency Medical Science
Emergency Medical Science Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Firefighter Academy
Fire Protection Technology
Fire and Rescue Training
Industrial Fire Brigade Training
NC Breathing Equipment and Firefighter Survival School
Regional Emergency Services Training Center (RESTC)

No Cost Classes

Basic Computer Technology Awareness

Adult Education

Adult High School
Basic Skills Plus
English as a Second Language
GED®/HSE Training
High School Equivalency

Small Business/Entrepreneurship

Small Business Center: One-On-One Counseling or Workshops and Seminars

Continuing Education Online

Accounting Fundamentals (Online)
Complete List of Online Classes
Discover Sign Language (Online)
Introduction to Quickbooks (Online)
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 (Online)
Online Career Training Courses
Speed Spanish (Online)

Advanced Career Training Courses

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (Online)
Complete Project Manager with CAPM and PMP Prep (Online)
Complete List of Advanced Career Training Courses (Online)
Freight Broker/Agent Training (Online)
Human Resources Professional (Online)

Auto/Motorcycle/Defensive Driving

Automotive
Defensive Driving
Escort Vehicle Certification
Escort Vehicle Renewal
Motorcycle Basic Rider Course – Two Wheel
Rider Skills Lab

Scholarships – Workforce Development

Scholarships -Workforce Development – Continuing Education

Support Services

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