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A-B Tech Offers Free Training To Help Build Pratt & Whitney Workforce
February 15th 2023 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College is offering free, fast-track courses to help train the workforce needed for the new Asheville Pratt & Whitney facility.
Humans of Corner Kitchen: Jason Gray
November 28th 2022 Currently a student in A-B Tech’s Culinary program, Jason Gray is working towards his dream of becoming a chef!
"It's A Hard Profession" Survey Sheds Light On Nursing Burnout In North Carolina
November 28th 2022 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — A new survey from the North Carolina Nurses Association shares concerns about nursing burnout across the state. The survey received 315 responses, highlighting concerns about staffing and workplace violence.
For A Personal Trainer, Pandemic Closed One Door, Opened Another
November 21st 2022 Hendersonville, N.C. — During the summer of 2020, western North Carolina local Tim McBride found himself in a life-changing situation. His personal training business in Hendersonville struggled during the pandemic, and he had to make the difficult decision to close its doors.
103-Year-Old Wwii Vet Realizes Lifelong Dream Of Culinary Degree On Veterans Day
November 11th 2022 Black Mountain, N.C. (WLOS) — A lifelong dream was fulfilled for one WNC veteran this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Threading Together A Community: Transformation Village And Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
October 27th 2022 The City of Asheville conducted a Point-in-Time (PIT) count on the evening of Jan. 25, 2022. A requirement from the U.S.
The Competitive Edge
October 10th 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Chef Instructor Chris Bugher brings a collaborative spirit to his culinary teaching, but don’t be fooled: he has the heart of a competitor. As an athlete in high school, he discovered a drive to rack up wins. But it was when he joined the world of competitive cooking that he found his real competitive edge.
Employers Look To Sell New Generation On Manufacturing Jobs
September 21st 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Not long after Paula McWhirter-Buck graduated from Burnsville’s East Yancey High School in 1974, her mother laid down the law: It was time to get a job.
Fall Festival Returns To A-B Tech After 3 Years
September 13th 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's fall festival returned Tuesday.It was the first major on-campus event since the COVID-19 pandemic. Students got to celebrate the start of the semester with multiple activities.
Transferring Credits Between UNC System Schools Just Got Easier
September 9th 2022 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Transferring credits between North Carolina's higher education systems just got easier.Thursday, Sept. 8, the University of North Carolina launched what it calls the common numbering system.