Movies in the PARKing LOT from Asheville Parks and Rec
August 10th 2020 Asheville Parks and Recreation has teamed up with A-B Tech and Black Orthodontics to present Movies in the Parking Lot on Thursday, August 27. The FREE movie begins at dusk on a giant outdoor screen in the Parking Lot at A-B Tech parking lot on Persistence Drive.
A-B Tech Alum Beats Bobby Flay
August 10th 2020 Reza Setayesh, an A-B Tech alum and former Culinary instructor, was declared the winner on “Beat Bobby Flay” which aired August 9 on the Food Network. His signature dish was Jian Bing, a Chinese savory crepe that is often a breakfast street food.
Welcome, New Employees
August 10th 2020
A-B Tech Ranked 10th Safest NC College Campus on ADT Security List of Safest Campuses
August 10th 2020 A-B Tech has been ranked the 10th safest campus in NC based on our annual crime reporting data. A-B Tech Deputy Police Chief Scott Early was interviewed on WLOS 13 to discuss emphasis on campus safety.
Bookstore Reopening August 17
August 10th 2020 The A-B Tech Bookstore reopens Monday, August 17 and will be open from 9-6 Monday through Thursday and 9-5 Fridays. They are going to limit the number of customers in the store to 10 at a time.
Advanced Manufacturing Center Renovated and Open for Classes
August 6th 2020 Identifying the need to meet employment and skills requirements in the ever-growing manufacturing sector, A-B Tech developed an Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in 2014, and $1.3 million was appropriated from the Connect NC Bond to fund renovations to A-B Tech’s Maple Building.
Pandemics: Issues and Answers
August 6th 2020 A-B Tech presents An Exploration of Pandemics A-B Tech is responding to the COVID-19 crisis by offering a class taught by our own local experts about pandemics and their causes. “Pandemics: Issues and Answers” will address multiple perspectives surrounding COVID-19 and its impacts.
A-B Tech LIVE! EMS Rappelling
August 3rd 2020 The EMS students in the Rescue Scene Management class practiced their rappelling skills at A-B Tech Woodfin. Using one of the practice towers, they learned about safety, form, and how rappelling will likely be needed at some point in their careers.
Training for Essential Jobs Starts at A-B Tech
August 3rd 2020 Essential employees have been trained at A-B Tech for decades. This year has proven how vital they are. Community colleges are helping to keep this country moving during a global pandemic by preparing students for growing careers.