Tech Talk

Mars Hill A-B Tech Promise Signed

January 23rd 2020 Leaders of A-B Tech and Mars Hill University (MHU) signed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions of higher education that guarantees admission to Mars Hill for all A-B Tech graduates who satisfy specific requirements.

Cooper Honored with MLK Service Award

January 21st 2020 Philip Cooper, A-B Tech’s UpSkill WNC Coordinator and Career Navigator, received the Adult Service Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County.

Literature and Arts Journal Accepting Submissions

January 20th 2020 A-B Tech’s The Rhapsodist Literature and Arts Journal is currently accepting submissions for the Spring 2020 issue! We welcome all genres of writing and any art form that can be captured in a digital image.

Early Childhood Graduate Lewis Selected to Speak at WCU Commencement

January 7th 2020 Mary Lewis, who graduated from the Early Childhood and Business Administration programs from A-B Tech, was featured in the McDowell News and was a commencement speaker at the December graduation at Western Carolina University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood.

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.

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.

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.

Employees Honored by Workforce Board

January 6th 2020 Kim England, Executive Assistant for Student Services, was honored for Outstanding Collaboration with the Finish Line Grant Program and the NC Works Career Center, by the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board.

A-B Tech is Only College in State to Offer AMTEC Credentials

January 6th 2020 A-B Tech has recently signed up to offer AMTEC (Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative) credentials thanks to the efforts of Daniel Mancuso, Chair of Electrical, Electronics, & Computer Engineering Technologies.

Holiday Celebrations on Campus

January 6th 2020 A-B Tech had a few on-campus celebrations in December to commemorate the upcoming holidays, including the annual employee holiday lunch, the 44th annual Children's Holiday party, and an International Holiday Open House.

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 on helping small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Western NC.

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 (with yellow stripes) to barber client parking (with green stripes).