Press Releases
A-B Tech Receives $1.5 million from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative
October 8th 2021 A-B Tech Community College has been awarded $1.5 million by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to equip its advanced manufacturing program to support “Industry 4.0” learning to prepare workers with the necessary skills for living-wage jobs.
Asheville Radio Museum Celebrated 20-Year Anniversary
September 15th 2021 The Asheville Radio Museum, one of Asheville's premier specialty museums, housing a ham and vintage radio collection, celebrated its 20th anniversary during celebrations in September. Asheville Mayor, Esther E. Manheimer, proclaimed September as Asheville Radio Museum Month within the city.
Workforce Career Fair “Block Party” to Connect the Community with Jobs
September 14th 2021 A Workforce Career Fair "Block Party" will be held Thursday, September 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at A-B Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, located at 41 Fernihurst Drive on the college’s main campus.
A-B Tech Spring 2022 Nursing Program Application Period Opens September 13
September 9th 2021 LPNs and Nurse Aides Encouraged to Apply
Ophthalmic Assistant Program Information Session
August 30th 2021 The next information session will be for the Ophthalmic Assistant Program will be Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Ferguson Allied Health and Workforce Development Building, Room 449. Orientation will be Oct. 12 and the first class will be Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Great Smokies African American Experience Project
August 24th 2021 Presenters Antoine Fletcher, Science Communicator for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Atalaya Dorfield, Research Assistant for the African American Experience Project will lead the "Great Smokies African American Experience Project" discussion at 7 p.m.
A-B Tech Reinstates Mask Mandate, Announces Vaccine Incentives for Fall Semester
August 12th 2021 A-B Tech President John D. Gossett announced today that the college will reinstate its mask requirement at all A-B Tech locations for the Fall Semester, following the lead of federal, state and local guidance.
Mechatronics Degree Provides Variety of Skills for Advanced Manufacturing
August 6th 2021 Starting this fall at A-B Tech, a Mechatronics Engineering Technology program will prepare graduates for employment in work in automation, robotics, facility maintenance, and other advanced manufacturing jobs.
A-B Tech Community College Announces Vaccine Incentive Program for Students
August 4th 2021 A-B Tech announced today that fully vaccinated students will receive $150 gift cards for purchases in its college bookstore. The program will be implemented during A-B Tech’s annual New Student Welcome Day on Thursday, August 5, from 3-6 p.m.
A-B Tech and Givens Estates Announce Culinary Apprenticeship Program, Touted as First in Western North Carolina
August 2nd 2021 A-B Tech Community College and Givens Estates have signed the first comprehensive culinary apprenticeship in Western North Carolina as part of a revitalized effort to build a more highly skilled workforce through work-based learning.