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Lessons In Leadership From 15 Months Of One College Facing Down A Pandemic

October 18th 2021 “When COVID-19 first hit, the media was saying 15 days to flatten the curve. And then, you know, 15 days went into a couple of months,” Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College President John Gossett reflected on a warm spring day in Asheville during one of our many conversations over the past 15 months.

Bolstering The Local Workforce Was The Goal Of A-B Tech Block Party

September 23rd 2021 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College hosted a career fair block party Thursday night.

A-B Tech Spring 2022 Nursing Program Application Period Opens September 13

September 9th 2021 A-B Tech Community College will begin accepting applications for its Spring 2022 Nursing Programs on Monday, September 13. Potential students must apply for one of 50 available spots by the October 20 deadline, but are encouraged to apply early.

Asheville Area Focus – A-B Tech’s Trailblazer Promise

August 2nd 2021 Listen to A-B Tech President John Gossett's interview with Kipper Schauer of the Asheville Area Focus radio show. Learn about the Trailblazer Promise, our coming Fall Semester, and about his first year as A-B Tech president.

A-B Tech to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives

August 9th 2021 Asheville, N.C. — A-B Tech is rolling out vaccine incentives ahead of the upcoming school year.

A-B Tech To Offer Cyber Forensics Certification Course In Fall 2021

July 28th 2021 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Cyberattacks are on the rise, and a local community college is training people on how to track down the hackers.A-B Tech will begin offering its new cyber forensics certificate this fall.

New Education Partnership To Focus On Onsite Training For Housing Facility For Women

July 23rd 2022 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a new opportunity for women in the community.

A-B Tech Madison Attracting Students, Businesses Through Career And Technical Education

July 21st 2021 Marshall, N.C. — For the first time since the 2019-20 semester, A-BTech's Madison campus plans to be open for in-person classes when the semester starts Aug. 23.The campus will even be unveiling a new academic program for the occasion.

A-B Tech Culinary Team To Compete For National Title In Orlando

July 21st 2021 Asheville, N.C. — Some meals take months to plan. That’s been the case for five A-B Tech students who have spent five months chalking out a four-course meal to take to the National American Culinary Federation competition in Orlando on Aug. 2-5.

A-B Tech To Use Covid-19 Relief Funds To Provide Tuition Help

July 7th 2021 Asheville, N.C. — A-B Tech will use federal COVID-19 relief money to pay students' tuition next fall, the community college said July 6.

Career And Technical Education Could Attract More Students In A Post-Pandemic World

July 12th 2021 Asheville, N.C. — You still need a plumber during a pandemic. That’s why many say jobs stemming from classes in Career and Technical Education, such as engineering and child care, likely will be in high demand in the coming years.

A-B Tech Announces Program To Cover Fall Enrollment Costs

July 6th 2021 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College announced a new program Tuesday to cover tuition and fees for students who enroll this fall.