UpSkill WNC Wins Award at CCA Conference September 2nd 2019 A-B Tech won the Workforce Development Award from the Community Colleges of Appalachia for the UpSkill WNC program due to the impact the program is having in Buncombe County and Madison County.
Prepare to Earn a Real Estate License at A-B Tech through Affordable Classes August 16th 2019 A-B Tech Community College is offering a broker prelicensing course to prepare students to pass the real estate license exam at much lower cost than private schools.
A-B Tech and WCU sign Admission Agreement July 8th 2019 Leaders of Western Carolina University and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College met Monday, July 8, to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions of higher education that guarantees admission to WCU for all A-B Tech graduates who satisfy specific requirements spelled
Students Named to the 2019 Spring President’s List at A-B Tech June 24th 2019 A-B Tech has announced the following students have been named to the President’s List for the 2019 Spring Semester.
Students Named to the 2019 Spring Dean’s List at A-B Tech June 24th 2019 A-B Tech has announced that the following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 Spring Semester.
Programs in Prisons Offer Fresh Starts for Residents June 21st 2019 A-B Tech offers a variety of classes at correctional facilities in Buncombe and Madison counties to prepare residents for re-entry. Students can start with the basics in Transitional Studies to earn their High School Equivalency or take specific classes to start them in a new career.
Woodfin Receives New Ambulance June 14th 2019 A new ambulance was delivered to the EMS program at A-B Tech Woodfin to teach EMS driving technique. “Driving an ambulance is not all about going fast, it’s more important to deliver a smooth ride for the patient and the people standing up in the back, treating the patient,” said Clint Gorm
College Advancement Receives Donation from Bank of America June 14th 2019 The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Asheville Market presented a $7,500 check to the A-B Tech Foundation for the Lavender Fund Scholarship, a highly successful, year-long scholarship and support program for single parents attending the college.
Program Open Houses Scheduled This Summer June 6th 2019 Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast at A-B Tech Program Open House
June RISE Spotlight June 6th 2019 This month, the RISE Spotlight salutes a group of people who helped with after-hours emergency at A-B Tech Enka, who were able to prevent classroom closures with their actions.
Cosmetology Students Get Creative June 6th 2019 Students from Spa Therapies and Operations had a competition in the Spring semester to showcase their cosmetology skills. Categories included Avant Garde, which consisted of Hair, Nails and Makeup Team Competition on a live model and Makeup and Nail competition on mannequins.
Hospitality Program Represented Locally and Internationally June 2nd 2019 On May 14, hospitality instructor Walter Rapetski attended the National Tourism Week Summit at the downtown Renaissance hotel. This was an opportunity to meet with local industry leaders, many who already support our program, to discuss the importance of tourism in our community.