Tech Talk

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

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.

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.

A-B Tech’s Ivy Building Selected for Griffin Award from Preservation Society

May 28th 2020 The Ivy Building at A-B Tech, last remaining building from St.

Classes at A-B Tech Lead to Rewarding Career Change

May 18th 2020 After being a plumber for 13 years, Joshua Hollingsworth realized he couldn’t see himself doing it forever. The physical demands were tough and being on call 24/7 kept him away from his family more often than not.

Longtime Benefactor and Volunteer Jack Ferguson Dies at 93

May 12th 2020 A-B Tech lost a devoted supporter and friend when Jack Ray Ferguson passed away May 6. Jack and his wife, Carolyn, began their charitable giving to A-B Tech in 1999 with a pledge to support the Foundation through three charitable remainder trusts.

Spring at A-B Tech

May 4th 2020 Even though the majority of employees don't get to see the beauty of the Victoria Road campus this spring, we thought we would share some photos from some folks in IT who are on campus helping to keep us running. Enjoy these photos taken by Sterling Lawrence and Josh Davis.

Students Inducted into NSLS for Spring 2020

May 3rd 2020 A-B Tech students were inducted into the A-B Tech Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success. Members have to complete a series of leadership training throughout the semester to become an inducted member.

A-B Tech Graduate Credits A-B Tech with Work Success

May 3rd 2020 Chris Hamilton moved to Asheville five years ago knowing he wanted to go to school and study computers. “I happened to find A-B Tech and I loved it,” he said,

Annual A-B Tech Plant Sale Continued with ASAP Farmers Market

May 3rd 2020 Each year the Biology Department at A-B Tech hosts the Gnilka Memorial Plant Sale in honor of their colleagues, Sarah and Arnie Gnilka. The proceeds go directly into the Gnilka Scholarship, which provides funding to students majoring in Biology.