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Valued Workforce/Economic Development Partners
August 3, 2026 Several large-scale, workforce-focused projects led by or involving community colleges have received word over the past week of major federal investments. Most of the funding comes from the U.S. Commerce Department and the National Science Foundation.
$34M federal investment headed to western North Carolina, with $29M for A-B Tech
July 27, 2026 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — More than $34 million in federal funding is headed to western North Carolina to support workforce development and long-term recovery from Helene.
Asheville Culinary Students Medal, Honored At National Competition
July 8, 2026 Asheville — This summer, the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Culinary Department's Hot Food Team headed to the American Culinary Federation's national finals in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the students set on cooking their way to victory in the intense live compet
New Program Helps Asheville Area High Schoolers Step Into High-Paying Careers
June 1, 2026 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is investing over $1 million in a new program that offers high schoolers opportunities to enter higher-paying careers.
Carolina Village and A-B Tech Recognized for Artistry in Intergenerational Innovation
May 18, 2026 Carolina Village has been named the recipient of the 2026 LeadingAge North Carolina Excellence in Innovation Award for its intergenerational collaboration, “Voices & Visions,” created in partnership with
A-B Tech Awards 800-Plus Degrees at Spring Commencement
May 16, 2026 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of Asheville-Buncombe Technology Community College graduates are celebrating after walking the stage on Saturday, May 16, to receive their diplomas. Loved ones filled the Harrah's Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.
Asheville Tea Company to Open New Production Hub in Asheville
April 28, 2026 Asheville Tea Company is a long-time client of the A-B Tech Small Business Center. Asheville Tea Company celebrates a long-awaited return with the opening of a new production hub in Asheville —marking a bold new chapter steeped in community, recovery, and growth.
NC Community Colleges Recognize the People and Partnerships Building Workforce
April 20, 2026 The following announcement was published on April 20, 2026, by the NC Community College System.
A-B Tech Culinary Program Takes Top Honors At Regional Competition — Again
April 8, 2026 A community college culinary program in Asheville just reminded the rest of the country where the competition stands.
Wetland Area Serves Students, Helps A-B Tech Be Environmental Good Neighbor
April 8, 2026 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the nonprofit RiverLink have partnered to create an on-campus wetland area that is reducing stormwater runoff, improving water quality in Haith Branch and the French Broad River, and serving as an outdoor classroom.