Employers in today’s workforce are facing a skills gap; they need trained and qualified workers to fill a variety of positions. The Career and College Promise (CCP) Workforce Pathways are designed for eligible high school juniors and seniors to earn industry-recognized credentials while still in high school…for free! The registration fee for the pathway courses is waived for eligible 11th and 12th graders. Students will be responsible for purchasing textbooks and paying local course fees associated with the course.
Students are eligible to receive high school credit if they complete CCP Workforce Pathway courses contingent upon the approval of the Career and Technical Education Director or Chief Academic Officer of their educational agency.
Description: 15-week Private Pilot course will prepare students for FAA Pilot Certification and provide training opportunities online and in person.A self-study online ground school component will be accompanied by hands-on training and instruction.
Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years old with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Columbia HS, Mattamuskeet School, Northside HS, Unity Christian Academy, Washington HS, Washington County HS, Washington County Early College, Washington Montessori Public Charter School
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Students are responsible for cost of books and fees.
Description: The Truck Driver Training program at BCCC will train students to drive a Class-A combination vehicle and prepare students for their pre-trip inspection, off road skills test and the driving test, which are all components of the NCDMV commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam. This is a 384-hour hybrid program which involves online assignments each week paired with hands-on driving training each weekend. The course includes log truck driving training with the potential to pursue postcourse employment with a local logging company.
Industry Credential: NC Department of Transportation Commercial Drivers License
Prerequisite: Students must be a 12th grader, 18+ years of age, with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Beaufort County Schools, Hyde County Schools, Washington County Public School, and Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Estimated $350 book & fees.
Description: The Emergency Medical Responder is designed for anyone that wants to learn how to deal with a medical emergency and provide initial life saving measures. This course is built off the National EMS Standards and meets all requirements for you to take the NC certification exam (completed through a 3rd party testing company and not a part of the initial course) if you successfully pass the course.
Prerequisite: You must be 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.Must be in 11th or 12th grade.You must also have a high school diploma, high school equivalency or a completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the tenth-grade level. High school transcript showing successful completion of tenth grade English will be accepted as well.
Participating School Districts: Washington HS, Northside HS, Columbia HS, Washington County HS, Washington County Early College, Mattamuskeet School.
Costs: TBA
Description: EMT is a 16-week, 228-hour course introducing students to emergency prehospital care. Upon completion of this course, students will be credentialed to provide emergency care at the EMT level. The schedule includes online course components along with weeknight and Saturday sessions.
Industry Credential: EMT Initial state credential through NC Office of Emergency Medical Services
Prerequisite: Students must be a 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Beaufort County Schools, Hyde County Schools, Washington County Public Schools, and Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Estimated $250 books & fees.
Description: Inner Banks Fire Academy is an entry level fire service training.It is a 500 plus hour, hands-on and classroom training program.Upon completion of all three levels, students will learn station life duties to prepare them for a 24-hour shift in the fire service or to be prepared for station duties demanded from a bust volunteer.
Prerequisite: Students must be an 11th or 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Washington HS, Northside HS, Columbia HS, Washington County Early College HS, Washington County HS, Mattamuskeet School
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Students are responsible for cost of books and fees.
Description: HVAC Technician is a three-course sequence consisting of HVAC Level I, HVAC Level II, and HVAC Level III. The classes provide both classroom instruction and practical skills that will allow a student to enter the workforce as an HVAC installer or technician. Each course meets for 96 hours.
Industry Credential: HVAC Level I offers the ESCO Group EPA Section 608 credential. HVAC Level II offers the ESCO Group Universal R-410A exam. HVAC Level III offers the ESCO Group Employment Ready for System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting credential.
Prerequisite: Students must be an 11th or 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Beaufort County Schools, Hyde County Schools, Washington County Public Schools, and Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Estimated $80 books & fees.
Description: This course is designed to teach how to care for natural hair without using chemicals such as perms/relaxers and hair color. The style techniques include braiding, twisting, wrapping, extending, and locking natural hair. The coursework also includes teaching the proper health, safety, and sanitation procedures to avoid spreading infections. The students can apply their skills to clients who visit the clinic. After successfully completing the course, the students can sit for the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts exam to become licensed Natural Hair Care Specialists.
Industry Credential: NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts, Natural Hair Care Specialist License
Prerequisite: Students must be an 11th or 12th graders with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of the high school principal or his/her designee with a written rationale for the recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Washington High School
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Students are responsible for paying local fees and purchasing textbooks and supply kits. Scholarships are available.
Description: This is a 160-hour course designed to prepare the student to provide personal care and basic nursing skills. Course content includes but is not limited to: role of the nurse aide, infection control, communication, and resident’s rights.
Industry Credential: Nurse Aide I with NC Department of Health Service Regulation
Prerequisite: Students must be a 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation. A Silver Career Readiness Certificate OR passing scores on an approved college placement exam is also required. This course is only available to 12th graders during the spring semester.
Participating School Districts: Beaufort County Schools (Ed Tech Center & Early College High School), Hyde County Schools, Tyrrell County Schools, Washington County Schools, Washington High School, and Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Estimated $270 for book and fees.
Description: This is a 96-hour course designed to prepare the student through classroom instruction to enter the pharmacy field as a Pharmacy Technician I. Core course concept is basic training in pharmacy and pharmacology. Student will complete 10 hours of shadowing at an assigned pharmacy as part of their training.
Industry Credential: Pharmacy Technician with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Prerequisite: Students must be a 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation. A Bronze Career Readiness Certificate OR passing scores on an approved college placement exam is also required.
Participating School Districts: Beaufort County Schools and Hyde County Schools, Unity Christian Academy, and Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Estimated $250 book & fees.
Description: This is a 16-week, 210-hour course consisting of theory and clinical experiences, which prepares the student to enter the medical field as a Phlebotomist in various settings. Core course concept is instruction in how to safely and competently perform venipunctures. Students who successfully complete this course will receive course credit for MLT-271 in the BCCC Medical Lab Technician curriculum program.
Industry Credential: Phlebotomy Technician certification with American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)
Prerequisite: Students must be 18+ years of age on or before March 15th and a 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation. A Bronze Career Readiness Certificate OR passing scores on an approved college placement exam is also required.
Participating School Districts: Beaufort County Schools, Hyde County Schools, Washington County Public Schools, and Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Estimated $678 book and fees.
Description: This academy is designed to train and prepare students for the profession of barbering. Students will learn the information needed to pass the state licensure exams and the most contemporary techniques to ensure success in school and employment on the job. They will learn skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and competency in job entry-level positions in Barbering or a related career field.
Industry Credential: Registered Barber License, NC Board of Barber Examiners
Prerequisite: Students must be an 11th or 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Washington High School, Washington County High School, Washington County Early College High School
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Students are responsible for cost of books, supply kits, and fees.
Beaufort County Schools (Northside High School is not approved)
Description: The small engine mechanic course is a 225-hour course that explores the principles of small gasoline engine design, construction, and operation. The course presents a detailed overview of small engine maintenance, troubleshooting, rebuilding, and repair. It also covers the design, construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of both mobile and stationary diesel engines. Content relates to on- and off-road vehicles, and industrial applications. Students will need to purchase the Small Gas Engine (ISBN: 978-1-63126-390-3) and the Diesel Technology (ISBN: 978-1-61960-832-0) textbooks for class. Each EETC credentialing exam costs $50.00 in addition to the registration fee. Retesting fees do apply.
Industry Credential: Two Stroke Engine, Four Stroke Engine, Compact Diesel Engine (Completion of all three qualify individual as an EETC Engine Technician); Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC)
Prerequisite: Students must be an 11th or 12th grader with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Beaufort County Schools (Ed Tech Center only), Hyde County Schools, and Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Students are responsible for cost of books and fees.
Description: 14-week UAV operator course will prepare students for FAA Pilot Certification and provide training opportunities online and in person.A self-study online ground school component will be accompanied by hands-on training and instruction.
Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years old with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 OR assessment scores from Attachment A (see above hyperlink to Verification of Eligibility Form) OR recommendation of high school principal or his/her designee with written rational for recommendation.
Participating School Districts: Columbia HS, Mattamuskeet School, Northside HS, Washington HS, Washington County HS, Washington County Early College, Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
Costs: $180 registration fee waived. Students are responsible for cost of books and fees.
Sara Watson
Director of Customized Training and Apprenticeships
(252) 940-6311
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