Humans of Corner Kitchen: Jason Gray

November 28, 2022 Currently a student in A-B Tech’s Culinary program, Jason Gray is working towards his dream of becoming a chef!

For A Personal Trainer, Pandemic Closed One Door, Opened Another

November 21, 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 11, 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 27, 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 10, 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 21, 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 13, 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 9, 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.

From Mountains To Mountains

August 3, 2022 Asheville, N.C. — There are countless professional brewers in the craft beer industry who can trace the origins of their careers to a spark ignited by the first sip of a truly exceptional IPA or a torrid love affair with home-brewing. But Kay Gonzalez was just a teenager, still years away from being able to legally drink alcohol, when the brewing bug bit her.

Holding A 45-Year Glassmaking Career Up To The Light

July 31, 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Artist Marty Mitchell has been teaching stained-glass techniques in classes at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College for a remarkable 45 years.

Program To Help Residents Find Long-Term, Living-Wage Jobs Gets Financial Boost

July 27, 2022 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — More money will be coming to a local community college so it can continue to help low-income residents find jobs.

A-B Tech Community College and Bank of America Announce Continued Support for Skills Training Employment Program (STEP)

July 26, 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Bank of America and Asheville-Buncombe Technical (A-B Tech) Community College today announced continued support for the college’s Skills Training Employment Program (STEP) through a $150,000 commitment from Bank of America over two years.