Craven Community College
Higher EducationNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
Craven Community College is a public higher education institution with two campuses in Craven County, located in New Bern and at the Havelock-Cherry Point site. It maintains an open admissions policy and offers a mix of curriculum programs and continuing education to serve the local workforce and community. Each year, the college serves more than 3,000 curriculum or college credit students and over 10,000 continuing education students. Based in New Bern, North Carolina, the college plays a regional role in higher education, supporting transfer, career preparation, and workforce development. In 2026 Craven Community College launched Building Giants, a free summer camp for youths aged 12 to 14 that explores maritime and advanced manufacturing careers. The institution also participates in regional partnerships and events with universities to connect learners with higher education and industry, such as transfer-focused activities with East Carolina University and engineering outreach initiatives with NC State University.