Tech Talk

Spherion Once Again Funds RAMP Scholarship

December 3rd 2019 Spherion Staffing & Recruiting of Asheville presented its Community Give Back Donation to A-B Tech's RAMP Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship supports students enrolled in the Engineering and Applied Technology programs.

Cooper Presents at CCA’s Fall Conference

December 3rd 2019 Philip Cooper, UpSkill WNC Coordinator, presented “A Fresh Start in Life” as the opening session of the Community Colleges of Appalachia fall conference in Hazard, Kentucky.

New Therapy Dog on Campus

December 3rd 2019 The Volunteer Program at A-B Tech is happy to introduce the newest edition to the A-B Tech Therapy Dog team. Terri and her dog Zoey started making rounds on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. in the Elm lobby, RESET room, Vet’s Café, and Locke Library.

60th Anniversary: Yes, We Had a Basketball Team

December 3rd 2019 One of the most surprising facts to our campus community is A-B Tech had a basketball team. We were the Atomics and we had one most excellent season.

Financial Literacy Week Starts November 11

November 5th 2019 Come strengthen your financial skills with the following informative and free workshops, including an expo with multiple resources. Open to all employees and students November 11, 11 a.m. Ferguson Auditorium Credit Scores to Smart Budgeting

Engineering & Applied Technology Division Named to M List

November 1st 2019 The Manufacturing Institute has formally recognized the A-B Tech Engineering & Applied Technology division on their M-List (Manufacturing List).

Czarnomski Featured for His Hand-Drawn Maps

November 1st 2019 Ken Czarnomski, retired Sustainability and Construction Management Technology, has been featured for his work on natural maps of the area on the Keen Footwear blog.

Reminder: Open Enrollment Starts November 2

November 1st 2019 The State Health Plan is also requiring everyone to re-enroll in their Medical BCBS benefit or else default to the 70/30 plan without the tobacco attestation credit applied. Check your inbox for more information from Crystal Savell.  What is changing? Dental

November RISE Spotlight

November 1st 2019 This month’s RISE Spotlight belongs to the College campus for the hundreds of items donated on Professional Development Day for the food pantry. Items included breakfast items, snacks, canned goods, school supplies, pet food, and personal hygiene items.

Autumn in Asheville 2019

November 1st 2019 A special culinary evening, created by the award-winning students and chefs of the A-B Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Departments was held October 17 at the Brumit Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality.

Welcome, New Employees

November 1st 2019

Treasured Tree at Magnolia

November 1st 2019 The large Southern Magnolia tree on campus in front of the Brumit Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality has been designated at a Treasured Tree by a program through Asheville GreenWorks. The plaque placed on the tree used a special screw with a spring to grow with the tree.