Tech Talk
Welcome, New Employees
July 7, 2020 Robert Clark joins A-B Tech as Maintenance and Ground Assistant, 2nd Shift. Robert holds a high school diploma and has nine years of experience in utility maintenance, facility maintenance, and construction.
Announcing the Launch of A-B Tech’s New Website
July 7, 2020 Message from Kerri Glover, Executive Director of Community Relations and Marketing We are delighted to announce the launch of our newly designed college website, still located at www.abtech.edu. After 9-10 months of hard work and dedication, the website went live on July 7.
Witsell’s Novel Wins Award
June 1, 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 28, 2020 The Ivy Building at A-B Tech, the last remaining building from St. Genevieve's and Gibbons Hall, has been chosen as a Griffin Award winner from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Classes at A-B Tech Lead to Rewarding Career Change
May 18, 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 12, 2020 A-B Tech lost a devoted supporter and friend when Jack Ray Ferguson passed away on 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 4, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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.