A-B Tech Alum Beats Bobby Flay August 10th 2020 Reza Setayesh, an A-B Tech alum and former Culinary instructor, was declared the winner on “Beat Bobby Flay” which aired August 9 on the Food Network. His signature dish was Jian Bing, a Chinese savory crepe that is often a breakfast street food.
Advanced Manufacturing Center Renovated and Open for Classes August 6th 2020 Identifying the need to meet employment and skills requirements in the ever-growing manufacturing sector, A-B Tech developed an Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in 2014, and $1.3 million was appropriated from the Connect NC Bond to fund renovations to A-B Tech’s Maple Building.
PBL Recognition July 7th 2020 A-B Tech’s PBL chapter was named an Outstanding Local Chapter. Although they have been a Gold Seal Chapter for more than 20 years in a row, this is the first time A-B Tech’s PBL has earned this distinction. Kudos to PBL advisor Veronica Dooly.
Q & A with A-B Tech President, Dr. John Gossett July 7th 2020 John D. Gossett, Ed.D., officially took office as A-B Tech’s seventh president on July 1. He was most recently president of McDowell Technical Community College in Marion since 2016.
Staff Association Officers for 2020-21 July 7th 2020 Those listed below are serving as officers of the Staff Association for the 2020-2021 school year, which began July 1.
Keith Receives FAST Award July 7th 2020 Robin Keith, Surgical Technology Chair, was named a recipient of the Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technologists (FAST) based on her work with the profession of surgical technology over the past several years.
Graduates of the 2019-20 Trailblazer Leadership Academy July 7th 2020 The RISE Committee along with the Executive Leadership Team would like to congratulate the graduates of the 2019-20 Trailblazer Leadership Academy:
Welding Students at Madison Assist Fire Department July 7th 2020 Welding students at A-B Tech Madison remodeled he top dome from a railroad tank car. Asheville Fire Department procured it through Norfolk Southern and it was taken from a derailment incident in the past.
Welcome, New Employees July 7th 2020 Robert Clark joins A-B Tech as Maintenance and Ground Assistant 2nd Shift.
Announcing the Launch of A-B Tech’s New Website July 7th 2020 Message from Kerri Glover, Executive Director of Community Relations and Marketing
Witsell’s Novel Wins Award June 1st 2020 Erica Witsell, ELA Instructor and JumpStart Advisor for the Department of Transitional Studies, received the Gold Award from the Independent Book Publishers Association for her debut novel Give.