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Sparks Honored with Vanguard Award
January 6th 2020 Jill Sparks, Executive Director of A-B Tech’s Small Business Center and Incubation Program, was given the Vanguard Award by Venture Asheville. In her position, Sparks has a direct impact helping small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Western NC.![Aerial map of Birch building](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-barber-spa-staff-parking-changes.jpg.webp?itok=MAL22DJo)
Proposed Parking Changes at Birch and Haynes
January 6th 2020 The pictured map is of proposed changes in parking designations at Birch and Haynes. Due to the start of the barbering program, the plan is to change the smaller designated lot to the north of Birch (cosmetology wing) from employee parking![Tech Talk text](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/tech-talk-tile.jpg.webp?itok=i8deyLYb)
A-B Tech Designated as a SACA Pilot School
January 6th 2020 A-B Tech is one of a few schools in the nation approved for the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) pilot program. SACA is a non-profit organization that is developing standardized credentials for Industry 4.0 technology, automation, and smart manufacturing.![Tech Talk text](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/tech-talk-tile.jpg.webp?itok=i8deyLYb)
Notice of unclaimed property
January 6th 2020 The following is a list of unclaimed, lost and found, and confiscated property at the A-B Tech Police Department. Anyone with legitimate claim or interest in this property has 30 days from the date of this publication to make a claim. Unclaimed items will be disposed of according![Five people holding RISE awards](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-rise-awards-january.jpg.webp?itok=S5Qt00M8)
January RISE
January 6th 2020 The Trailblazer RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support for Everyone) award was given during a breakfast in December. The nominees were Michael Harney, Damian Beavers, Carla Coombs, Emma Harper, and Daniel Mancuso, with Beavers selected as the overall winner.![Three men in front of a radio broadcasting van](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-thomas-simpson-wnc-radio-1962.jpg.webp?itok=OaLrTshc)
60th Anniversary: Let’s Celebrate
January 6th 2020 In this photo from 1962, Thomas Simpson, the first President of A-B Tech is about to be interviewed on WWNC Radio. The mobile broadcasting vans may have changed, but the frequency is still 570 AM.![A collage of Shirley Whitesides artwork](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-whitesides-artwork.jpg.webp?itok=kumS4VbI)
Art by Whitesides Featured in Conference Center Gallery
January 6th 2020 Artist Shirley Whitesides recently had an exhibit of her work in the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center Gallery. The exhibit titled “My Soul Looks Back, A Reflection of Art” included a reception and a fundraising event by Delta House to support youth and families in the Asheville communities.![Tech Talk text](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/tech-talk-tile.jpg.webp?itok=i8deyLYb)
Hospitality Students Learn How to Recognize Signs of Trafficking
January 6th 2020 First-year Hospitality Management students in the Guest Services class had a one-hour presentation on Hospitality Trafficking Interception to learn how to recognize potential victims of human trafficking.![Deborah Wright - News Featured](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2024-05/deborah-wright-news-featured.jpg.webp?itok=810Vzo-k)
Wright Named VP of Continuing Education and Economic & Workforce Development
January 6th 2020 Deborah Wright has been named Vice President of Continuing Education and Economic & Workforce Development. She began her duties Jan. 2 after Dr. Shelley White left the position to be President at Haywood Community College.![Tech Talk text](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/tech-talk-tile.jpg.webp?itok=i8deyLYb)
Nursing Assistant Program Passes Reaccreditation
January 6th 2020 Congratulations are in order for the Nursing Assistant program in Continuing Education/Economic and Workforce Development. They passed their reaccreditation and do not have to be reevaluated for another two years.![Tech Talk text](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/tech-talk-tile.jpg.webp?itok=i8deyLYb)