Tech Talk

Pathway Project Featured in Education Dive

October 2, 2019 Beth Stewart, Vice President of Instructional Services, was quoted in the online education journal called Education Dive on a story about Pathway Projects after a reporter attended a presentation by Stewart and Steve Heulett.

Faculty and Staff Association Officers for 2019-20

October 2, 2019 List of Faculty and Staff Association Officers for 2019-20.

Foundations Class Create Scarecrows for Hemlock Gardens

October 2, 2019 Students in the Foundations classes held an End of Summer Celebration and Scarecrow contest in the gardens adjacent to the Hemlock Building.As a Project-Based Learning activity, the Scarecrow Theme Class Activities included:

Employee Awards

October 2, 2019 Congratulations to the following employees honored for RISE, Annual Awards, and Service Awards:

Instructors Attend Hi-Tec Conference

October 2, 2019 The 11th Annual Hi-Technology Impact Conference (Hi-Tec) was held in St. Louis in July. Computer Instructor and NSF Grant Leader Pamela Silvers served as chair of this national conference attended by over 530 people.

A-B Tech Group Meets With Charlotte Works and Sheriff’s Office

October 2, 2019 Philip Cooper, UpSkill WNC Coordinator; Samantha Justice, Career Navigator; and Cindy Messer, Workforce Partnerships and Outreach Director, attended a group meeting with Charlotte Works and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s office on how to integrate NCWorks and WIOA services to justice-involved individuals prior to release.

Meet The SGA Officers for 2019-2020

October 2, 2019 List of SGA Officers for 2019-2020

From Transfer Center to Rugby Pitch

October 2, 2019 Steve Heulett, University Transfer Coordinator, coached the Asheville Women’s Rugby team over the summer, where they came in second in a tournament.

High School Equivalency and Project SEARCH Recognition Ceremony

October 2, 2019 A-B Tech’s High School Equivalency and Project SEARCH Recognition Ceremony was June 6 at the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center. The event ranks as one of the most uplifting of the year, as several graduates shared personal stories about the way A-B Tech has changed their lives.

Good News From AMST Program

September 30, 2019 A-B Tech's Administrative and Medical Systems Technology (AMST) program is the largest provider of staff for the Southeast region. EMSI’s workforce profile data shows A-B Tech has 166 alumni working in the Southeast region in AMST occupations.

A-B Tech Phlebotomy Program Ranked Second in Nation

September 30, 2019 A-B Tech’s Phlebotomy program has been ranked second in the nation for 2019 by NursingProcess.org. The ranking was established after evaluating more than 363 phlebotomy schools across the country.

Commencement Features Special Presentations, a Final Keynote, and a Record Number of Graduates

September 25, 2019 A-B Tech awarded degrees and diplomas to graduates during its Commencement ceremony on May 11 in the U.S. Cellular Center. President Dennis King, who is retiring in January 2020, presided over the ceremony and delivered the keynote address.