Short Term Workforce Development

Offering a wide variety of courses for the community to learn a new skillset or work towards a new career.

Truck Driver Training

large truck carrying containers on mountain road with sunset in background

If you're looking to earn your CDL, we have a program starting soon just for you! This course teaches proper driving procedures, safe driver responsibility, commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles.

Learn More

Auto Safety Inspection

man with clipboard and checklist by engine of a vehicle

Ensuring vehicles are safe and following emissions and other standards, becoming an Auto Safety Inspector is an important role that serves our community. Our courses will train you on the skills necessary to enter this field or help you obtain recertification credentials to stay up-to-date on the most current state guidelines.

Course Details

Defensive Driving

hands on steering wheel can see dark dashboard

Our Defensive Driving course not only teaches driving strategies to minimize risk and avoid accidents but is also beneficial for those needing to reduce a recent traffic citation. Become a more responsive motorist on the highway by learning safe driving strategies.

Course Details

Notary Public

hands on desk with pen signing certificate

Notary Public representatives play a key role in helping to reduce fraud in our community. Our course provides the appropriate skills to manage the notary process and be a registered member of the North Carolina commission.

Course Details

Oversize Escort

white pickup truck with oversize load sign behind large truck bed with oversize load

This course is designed to meet the training requirements set by the NC Department of Transportation to certify Oversize-Overweight load escort vehicle drivers.

Course Details

Diesel Program

diesel engines in garage

If you enjoy working with your hands on a unique piece of equipment, our Diesel Mechanic Program could be for you. Students will have hands-on training to measure, diagnose, and repair diesel engines.

Course Details

Advanced Manufacturing

Drill on water

Haywood Community College offers two courses to move forward in your Advanced Manufacturing career path. Featuring NIMS Machining and Mechatronics, we are here to support your journey.

More Info

Forklift Training

man operating a forklift with large silver box raised on forklift tray

This course teaches students how to operate and maintain an industrial forklift. From design to safety awareness and stability, all topics will be reviewed so students complete the course ready to operate this special machinery.

Learn More

For More Information

Contact Doug Burchfield