Tech Talk
A-B Tech to Host Student-Led Computer Technologies Expo
March 22nd 2019 A-B Tech Community College is hosting the Class of 2019 Computer Technologies Student Expo from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3 in the Haynes Computer Technology Center on the Asheville campus.
Construction Career Day Shares Local Construction Career Opportunities
March 22nd 2019 1,000+ high school students from eight Western North Carolina public school systems and the general public expected to attend
Students Selected for NASA Onsite Experience
March 22nd 2019 Three A-B Tech students were selected to attend the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Onsite Experience at Kennedy Space Center.
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.
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.
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.