Burned out with your job? CFCC offering classes in high-demand, high-paying fields

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to look into a career change in 2019, Cape Fear Community College is offering a number of new courses this spring to help you chart a new course.

CFCC’s spring course catalogue offers more than 400 classes you can take as well as a link to over 350 online courses.

If you’re in a job that doesn’t offer the personal satisfaction you desire or you’re looking for a career with higher income potential, this is the time to do a personal self-assessment and determine if there is a class or program you could take to learn a new trade or skills.

“One course we are very excited about which stated in the last six months is our Powerline Technician School which prepares candidates through a 10-week, 400-hour course for entry-level jobs into electrical utility,” said John Downing, CFCC’s Dean of Continuing Education.

The earning income is exceptional considering the small investment of time spent in the classroom.

“For the last two classes, 100-percent of the students who completed this training received at least one job offer in the $18-$23 per hour range,” Downing said.

The next class begins in April.

The phlebotomy course is new to CFCC’s Continuing Education curriculum and requires only 256 classroom hours. Jobs in our area pay in the $15 per hour range.

“You get to work with local employers as you practice and there are lots of job opportunities,” Downing said.

CFCC’s IT Academy is primarily focused on training individuals to work for companies like Cisco Networking and Cyber Security. Two, 30-hour courses start in mid-February.

“It focuses on two hybrid courses on Cisco Networking and Cisco Cybersecurity and are designed for working folks,” Downing said. “You take one class on site and the rest can be performed online.”

The school offers a variety of new online courses for working professionals including Project Management, Marketing, and Leed Green Building — all of which begin in mid-February.

CFCC also offers community enrichment classes like photography, learning to speak French and homebrewing basics. The college’s mantra is – “Learn a hobby, develop a skill.”

Whether you’re in search of a new career or simply looking to refine the ones you already have, CFCC offers a number of courses led by qualified instructors. You can find more details on the college’s website.