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A Quick Guide to Con-Ed Registration:
- Browse the course list or use the keyword search box below to locate your preferred course(s).
- Click the “Register” button next to the course title. You will be redirected to Self-Service Instant Enrollment.
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Still deciding? Browse the digital version of the Continuing-Education Class Schedule.
For assistance, please contact the Continuing Education Registration Office.
conedregistration@abtech.edu
- Phone: (828) 398-7903
- Office hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Location:
- A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development (AHWD)
Suite 440, 4th Floor Offices
10 Genevieve Circle
Asheville, NC 28801
- A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Payments:
Credit card payment is required when registering for Continuing Education classes online. You may use MasterCard, VISA, or American Express. If you prefer to use cash or a check, you may register by mail or in person. View CE Registration Office: Location, Hours, & Payment Options.
Refunds:
- If a student officially withdraws prior to the first class meeting, the student will receive a 100% refund; Motorcycle Safety is excluded.
- If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, a student will receive a 100% refund.
- A 75% refund will be issued (Self-Supporting classes with prefixes CSP and SEF are excluded) if the student officially withdraws prior to or on the 10% point of the scheduled hours of the class.
- No refund will be made after the 10% point of the class.
- The insurance, technology, and supply/lab fees are refundable only if a class is canceled or the student drops before the class begins.
- Refunds are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Returning students Have you moved, or changed phone numbers or email addresses since your last registration? Before you register, please complete the Continuing Education Student Record Update Form. This is important. The online registration process will not update your information.
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Mar 15 - May 11 2027
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$131
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This course covers the skills required to provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with trauma-informed care, community engagement, and self-care. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of common signs of trauma responses in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, strategies to maintain trust with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and techniques to advocate respectfully and effectively for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to apply trauma-informed principles, effectively recognize trauma responses, apply practice methods to ensure the safety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and recognize common indicators of stress and burnout. This course is specific to curriculum materials approved by the NC DHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services. For details on setting up course sections, contact the Workforce Continuing Education department at the NC Community College System Office.
Instructor: Anderson
Meeting times and locations:
03/15/27 - 05/10/27
Mon 4:15p - 5p
Class Is, ONLINE
Online
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/15/27 - 05/10/27
Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Class Is, ONLINE
Online
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 16–17
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$86
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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
11/16/26 - 11/17/26
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Dec 14–15
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$86
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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
12/14/26 - 12/15/26
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Feb 15–16 2027
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$86
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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
02/15/27 - 02/16/27
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Mar 15–16 2027
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$86
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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
03/15/27 - 03/16/27
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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May 17–18 2027
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$86
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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
05/17/27 - 05/18/27
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jun 21–22 2027
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$86
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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting time and location:
06/21/27 - 06/22/27
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jan 11–12 2027
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$86
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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
01/11/27 - 01/12/27
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Nov 9–10
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
11/09/26 - 11/10/26
Mon 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
11/09/26 - 11/10/26
Tue 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
11/09/26 - 11/10/26
Tue 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Dec 7–8
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
12/07/26 - 12/08/26
Mon 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
12/07/26 - 12/08/26
Tue 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
12/07/26 - 12/08/26
Tue 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jan 25–26 2027
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 01/25/27 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 01/26/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 01/26/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Feb 22–23 2027
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 02/22/27 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 02/23/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 02/23/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Mar 22–23 2027
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 03/22/27 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 03/23/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 03/23/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Apr 19–20 2027
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 04/19/27 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 04/20/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 04/20/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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May 24–25 2027
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 05/24/27 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 05/25/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 05/25/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jun 14–15 2027
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$86
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This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 06/14/27 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 06/15/27 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
06/14/27 - 06/15/27
Tue 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Nov 11 2026 - Jan 1 2027
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$75
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This is an online and self-paced course offered through ed2go. Bridge the communication gap between you, your Spanish-speaking students and parents with essential Spanish for teachers. This course starts with Spanish basics and provides survival phrases for parent-teacher conferences so that you can discuss progress, deal with academic and behavior problems, and provide grades and homework. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, A-B Tech Continuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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Mar 13–28 2027
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$200
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Have you decided to enter the electrical trade and want to become an electrical helper? This class will provide the theory and hands-on experience to develop the basic skills for working with electricity. Areas covered includes; material and parts identification, installation of wire and cable, conduit bending, installing rigid metal conduit, using a multimeter, conductor identification, electrical safety, basic troubleshooting and wiring devices tools and how to use them. This class will include the basic skills needed for both residential and commercial locations.
Instructor: Lloyd
Meeting times and locations:
03/13/27 - 03/28/27
Sat, Sun 9a - 12p
Small Business Center, Room 2026
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
03/13/27 - 03/28/27
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 3:30p
Small Business Center, Room 2026
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jan 9 2027
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$86
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This course is designed to provide electrical professionals with updated information on the National Electric Code, the N.C. Electrical Code and the local utility requirements. An emphasis is given to new changes in the code. This course has been approved by the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors for 8 hours of continuing education credit.
Instructor: Tine
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 01/09/27 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 01/09/27 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Apr 3 2027
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$86
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This course is designed to provide electrical professionals with updated information on the National Electric Code, the N.C. Electrical Code and the local utility requirements. An emphasis is given to new changes in the code. This course has been approved by the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors for 8 hours of continuing education credit.
Instructor: Tine
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 04/03/27 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 04/03/27 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Feb 20–28 2027
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$141
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This course is designed to help students review the National Electric Code (NEC) in preparation for the NC Electrical Contractors Exam. It is also beneficial for Code Enforcement officials and others who want to know more about the National Electric Code. This course will cover current code, calculations, wiring, motors, transformers, low and high voltage along with practice questions for the exam. Students should bring a copy of the 2020 NEC Code book and a calculator to class. For more information about scheduling the licensing exam, visit www.ncbeec.org.
Instructor: Brockman
Meeting times and locations:
02/20/27 - 02/28/27
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Small Business Center, Room 2026
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
02/20/27 - 02/28/27
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Small Business Center, Room 2026
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jan 9 2027
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$71
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This course will introduce students to a career as a professional plumber. Learn about licensing requirements, expected pay, and advancement opportunities. Students will see the basics of water supply and drain-waste-vent (DWV) systems, water heaters, and fixtures, along with common pipe materials such as copper, PEX, and PVC. Students will be able to identify the basic tools of the trade.
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting time:
Sat 01/09/27 10:15a - 12:15p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jan 11 2027
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$71
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Interest in CDL-A or CDL-B? Join us for an overview of what to expect in a career as a commercial driver. We will prepare you to register for class and your new career by explaining all the necessary requirements to register for class, then what is needed before you begin the behind-the-wheel training. Tuition costs will be discussed as well as any scholarship/financial aid options available. Students that complete the course will leave with the knowledge of how to schedule their course and further pursue licensures and jobs. For more information call 828-398-7924 or email truck@abtech.edu
Meeting time:
Mon 01/11/27 2p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jan 25 2027
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$71
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Interest in CDL-A or CDL-B? Join us for an overview of what to expect in a career as a commercial driver. We will prepare you to register for class and your new career by explaining all the necessary requirements to register for class, then what is needed before you begin the behind-the-wheel training. Tuition costs will be discussed as well as any scholarship/financial aid options available. Students that complete the course will leave with the knowledge of how to schedule their course and further pursue licensures and jobs. For more information call 828-398-7924 or email truck@abtech.edu
Meeting time:
Mon 01/25/27 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Wait List Information
Thank you for your interest in Continuing Education. This course currently has a wait list. Please take the following steps to request to be added to the wait list/interest list:
Returning students: Please email Continuing Education Registration at conedregistration@abtech.edu with your name, DOB, student ID (if known), and the course title and number (ie. CSP-9876-123).
New students: Please fill out the Student Enrollment Form to have a student record created. Once this form is submitted electronically, please email Continuing Education Registration at conedregistration@abtech.edu with your name, DOB, and the class title and number (ie. CSP-9876-123).
Please note: Students can only be added to one wait list at a time per course title and will receive a confirmation email once added to the wait list. If more than one wait list is requested for the same course, the student will be added to the option with the shortest list. Students will be notified via the phone number or email address on record if a space becomes available in the requested course. If your contact information needs to be updated, please return to the registration page and complete the "Continuing Education Student Record Update Form". For further assistance, please call Continuing Education Registration at (828) 398-7903.
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This course does not allow online registration. Please call (828) 398-7903 or (828) 398-7902 for more information.
This course is full
This course is currently full and does not offer a wait list. Please call (828) 398-7903 or (828) 398-7902 for more information.
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