Welcome, New Employee March 22nd 2019 David Robbins joins A-B Tech as the Purchasing Agent and Lab Manager in Culinary Arts. David has a Bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of North Carolina Asheville.
Third Power Up, Power On Event Features Women’s Empowerment March 13th 2019 A-B Tech Community College’s Women in Technology Group held its third annual Power Up, Power On event March 12 in the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center. This annual women’s event features a program of workshops and networking opportunities.
Bolick Presents at Developmental Education Conference March 13th 2019 Joanna Bolick, Chair of Developmental Studies, presented at the National Association for Developmental Ed (NADE) conference in Atlanta on March 8.
Construction Students Build Bee Hive Bench March 12th 2019 A-B Tech’s CST-111 (Construction I) class built a bee-hive bench for the Early College Bee Club. “We love supporting this sort of hands-on learning whether it’s construction or bee-keeping.
Kennedy Presents at GIS Conference March 12th 2019 Computer Technologies Instructor Pete Kennedy attended the NC GIS conference in Raleigh this February where he presented “Using GIS to Prioritize Trail Maintenance in Pisgah National Forest.” This project is an ongoing collaboration between Pete, GIS students, Chair Brenda McFarland, the United S
Plant Sale April 26 March 12th 2019 The Annual Sarah Gnilka Memorial Plant Sale will start at 8 a.m. Friday, April 26 on the lawn of Sycamore! Plants are available for $3 per 4-pack.
A-B Tech Students Honored at NCCIA Conference March 12th 2019 Four A-B Tech students were honored with scholarships at the NCCIA conference held on March 6-8 at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Eight scholarships are given statewide for students majoring in an IT field.
Detention Officers Receive Certification at A-B Tech Woodfin March 11th 2019 The Emergency Services Academy celebrated the graduation of 18 students from the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) on March 11 at A-B Tech Woodfin. The class had officers from Buncombe, Polk, Madison, Jackson, and Yancey counties.
Benedict College President Speaks at A-B Tech March 7th 2019 Dr. Roslyn Artis, President of Benedict College, discussed the value of Black History Month in our current society, and explored the value and diversity of ideas and opinions insights during her presentation, “Why Does Black History Month Matter?” on February 28.
Capital Improvements at A-B Tech Madison March 7th 2019 A-B Tech Madison has a new floor in the Ramsey Building along with some other improvements for the 29-year-old facility. They also received a new HVAC system, new gutters and drainage improvements as part of the NC Connect Bond project.
STEM Friday on March 15 March 6th 2019 Presented by the A-B Tech STEM Departments, the latest STEM Friday will be at noon, March 15 in Ferguson Auditorium. Dr.
Radio Museum Available for Class Tours March 6th 2019 Faculty and staff may schedule tours of the Asheville Radio Museum located in Elm 315 outside of the normal schedule of 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Instructors are encouraged to bring their classes.