Continuing Education programs are designed for adults looking to advance their career, gain new skills, or simply explore something new. Where a longer degree/diploma program includes more general education classes, Con Ed courses focus specifically on practical training—equipping you with the skills for a new career in a matter of months or even weeks.
Keep reading to learn about some of VGCC’s upcoming Continuing Education programs. For more information about a specific program, please contact the representative listed on the program page. Note that class schedules may be subject to change.
Looking for something else? Explore more programs and schedules at VGCC.edu/ConEd.
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Launch a career that makes a real difference in your community! Vance-Granville’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy prepares students for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer with state, county, or municipal governments. Our accredited, hands-on program introduces cadets to the handling of firearms, driving a police vehicle, and a stringent physical training regimen, as well as foundational classroom instruction.
BLET Academy 123 begins at VGCC on Tuesday, July 7, and runs through December 2026. Applications are due by June 19. Capacity is limited, and applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements to be considered.
To learn more or start your application, call BLET/LET Director Brandon Bishop at (252) 738-3263 or [email protected].
BioWork Process Technician
VGCC’s BioWork Process Technician course prepares you for your new career in North Carolina’s thriving biotechnology industry. In about two months, you’ll have the foundational skills you need to begin a career as a process technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Vance-Granville Community College offers BioWork as a hybrid course, combining online learning with a weekly in-person lab at the College’s Franklin Campus in Louisburg.
Register today at VGCC.edu/ConEd/OEx to claim your spot in the evening course starting June 8. Additional BioWork sessions are scheduled for later this year.
Natural Hair Care Specialist
Level up your cosmetology practice by gaining the proper techniques to style textured hair! Learn about the practices and sciences specific to twisting, wrapping, heat treating, extending, locking, and hair health/hygiene, in addition to skills related to client consultation, business management, and professional workplace ethics.
This 24-week evening class will meet at VGCC’s Franklin Campus beginning June 1. (The class may not meet some evenings due to holidays.)
Scholarships are available for this program. To learn more, contact Lisa Rodwell, Director of Occupational Extension, at [email protected] or (252) 738-3276. Visit VGCC.edu/ConEd/OEx to register.
NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Have you ever wanted to own a small agricultural business or develop the skills to increase your success as an agricultural entrepreneur? We can help! NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship is a program designed for those raising livestock, growing crops or trees, and/or making canned products with items from a garden.
This four-week class will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings at VGCC South Campus starting May 19. Tuition scholarships may be available to those who qualify.
Nurse Aide Level 1
Start your healthcare journey with the Nurse Aide 1 course at Vance‑Granville Community College—a robust 192-hour program designed to equip you with hands-on skills in personal care, safe environments, anatomy, nutrition, patient rights, and more. You’ll gain real-world experience through classroom, lab, and clinical rotations. With included CPR training and a focus on career readiness, you’ll be ready not just for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam, but also for today’s workforce.
The next Nurse Aide Level 1 course begins Monday, June 8, at VGCC’s Warren Campus. To learn more or to register, visit VGCC.edu/ConEd/OccHealth.
Additional Con Ed opportunities include:
- Allied Heath training both online and in-person at multiple VGCC campuses
- Free workshops for entrepreneurs through the VGCC Small Business Center
- Multiple start dates for CDL-A and CDL-B Truck Driver Training
Did you know?
Short-term Continuing Education programs provide a fast track to new career fields, but some CE students want to dig deeper and earn a degree or diploma without retaking material they’ve already learned. If that’s you, we’ve got great news! At Vance-Granville, students who successfully complete certain Con Ed courses may transition to a related Curriculum program and receive credit for work they already completed in the shorter course, without spending the additional time or money.
From business and early childhood education to healthcare and skilled trades, a wide range of VGCC programs qualify for “CE to CU” Prior Learning Credit. Check out our CE to CU Course Schedule to learn how this credit is counted and explore courses starting late May and mid August.
