Tech Talk
Good News from Campus Programs
December 7, 2020 Cosmetology continues to have a 100% pass rate for licensure exams. This includes those who have graduated and sat for their exams amidst the pandemic.
Radiologic Technologists Are on the Front Lines
December 7, 2020 A-B Tech celebrated National Radiologic Technology Week last month. The annual event recognizes the vital work of RTs across the nation and takes place during the week that commemorates the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895.
Celebrating a Season of Gratitude Thanks to A-B Tech Employees
December 7, 2020 With 2020 coming to a close, we thought the last issue of Tech Talk for the Year would be the appropriate place to highlight what employees have done to help their communities since the pandemic changed our landscape in March.
Cheyane Verran Leads the SGA
December 4, 2020 SGA President Cheyane Verran isn’t too familiar with days off. She is well on her way to earning her degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, adding it to her collection of three other associate degrees.
Ferguson AHWD Breakroom Gets Modified For COVID
December 3, 2020 The student break area on the first floor of the AHWD building has been reconfigured for limited, safe-distance single seating. Thanks to Crystal Savelle, Aaron Surrett, and Kevin Mills for this setup.
A-B Tech Small Business Center Wins Award for Client Success Story
December 3, 2020 A business created by A-B Tech Small Business Center client CarolAnn Bauer received an annual award from the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network.
Gossett Enjoys Apiary Visit
November 3, 2020 President John Gossett got to discover another one of A-B Tech’s treasures when he met with Instructor Erik Moellering at the apiary. The college’s bee yard is now 4 years old and has several hives.
Graduate Honored as Employee of the Month
November 3, 2020 Taryn Hendrickson, an Environmental Engineering Technology graduate, was honored as the August employee of the month for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Hotel Industry Foundation Starts New Two-Year Hospitality Scholarship Program
November 2, 2020 American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA) unveiled a new scholarship program to partner with 10 two-year hospitality programs around the country. The new endeavor will provide $100,000 to students to students in the 2021-2022 academic year.
Asheville College To Play Key Role In Company's Major Expansion In Mountains
October 22, 2020 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — An aerospace company is coming to the mountains, bringing hundreds of job opportunities and investing $650 million in the area.Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., makes engines for planes and helicopters.