The Division of Continuing Education offers a variety of non-credit courses to meet your personal and professional learning needs. Offerings include professional and business development and certification courses, leisure/recreational courses, adult basic education courses, and workforce training courses. Through our non-credit course offerings, you can prepare for certification and licensure exams and earn industry-recognized credentials in a variety of fields. We even provide free assistance to potential or existing small business owners and entrepreneurs.
To be eligible to enroll in Continuing Education courses, students must be 18 years of age, or secure their principal’s permission if they are 16 or 17 years of age and enrolled in high school. Children, and others not registered in a class, are not allowed to attend.
Note: The college reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment.
NEW: Select Courses Available for Online Registration
- Wilson Community College partners with Ed2Go to offer a wide range of online courses taught by expert instructors and nationally known authors.
- Courses run for 6 weeks at a cost of $75.00.
- New courses start every month.
- Go to Ed2Go to see courses and register.
Register for a Summer Career Exploration Camp
Attention rising 8th graders – graduating high school seniors: are you looking to explore options for your future career? Career Exploration classes will give you an in-depth overview of what it’s like to work in Allied Health, Applied Technology, Biotechnology, Fiber Optics, or Public Safety.
Biotechnology
June 24-27 • 8:30 AM – 3 PM • Fees: $125
Students will learn about bioprocessing techniques, complete hands-on activity labs and experience what it is like to gown for pharmaceutical cleanroom settings. Students will explore career opportunities in the Biotechnology field and get a real world experience of what it would be like to work in a pharmaceutical career.
Allied Health
June 25-27 • 1-4 PM • Fees: $65
The Allied Health Summer Camp is a three day experience to introduce prospective students to the exciting world of healthcare. Through interactive, hands on activities, simulations, and experiments students will engage with teams to learn more about healthcare and foster critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will engage in team building activities and challenges as they embark on their journey to learn about the world of allied health professionals. The Allied Health Summer Camp offers the unique opportunity for students to explore various roles in healthcare careers, gain practical skills, and learn more about making a difference in the lives of others. Please wear comfortable attire and closed toe shoes. Limit: 10 students
Applied Technology
July 15-18 • 8:30 PM – 3 PM • Fees: $145
Students will complete a stem electric car project and work with Bionic kits. These activities will help students to learn about the continuous improvement process and how to apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to everyday life. Students will work with electronic trainers to learn how to read schematics.
Fiber
July 16-18 • 9 AM – Noon • Fees: $65
Students will be exposed to Fiber Optic technology and learn how Fiber is used by telecommunication service providers, internet service providers and contractors. Students will tour the Greenlight center and learn about different Fiber Optic Careers.
Public Safety
July 22-25 • 8:30 AM – 3 PM • Fees: $125 (Includes CPR Card & Book)
Students will learn about careers in Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement. Students will earn a First Aid CPR Credential and learn to operate a fire extinguisher. This class will include a field trip to tour the county 911 and Emergency Management sites. This class will expose students to careers associated with each of these areas.
For more information:
Director of Workforce Development
Department: Continuing Education
Phone: (252) 246-1421
Email: mvandemark@wilsoncc.edu
Office: A102d
CANCELLED: Sew It Seams
Tue • 3/5/24 – 4/16/24 • 2-4 PM
Room: A-103a • Section #42752
CANCELLED: Colour It Abstract
Mon • 3/25/24 – 4/29/24 • 1-4 PM
Room: G-100 • Section #42743
Explore Programs
Out-of-state students seeking to enroll in a program or course leading to professional licensure or certification should contact the Continuing Education office to discuss enrollment and professional licensure options available. Students may view the Professional Licensure information page to learn more.
For more information, contact:
Continuing Education Registrar
Department: Continuing Education
Phone: (252) 246-1317
Email: kmedlin@wilsoncc.edu
Office: B105g
Dean of Continuing Education
Department: Continuing Education
Phone: (252) 246-1290
Email: whill@wilsoncc.edu
Office: B106
Administrative Assistant II
Department: Continuing Education
Phone: (252) 246-1287
Email: hpierce@wilsoncc.edu
Office: B105a