Press Releases
A-B Tech Recognized by State for Reducing Energy Footprint
July 22nd 2024 A-B Tech was one of 13 state agencies, universities, and community colleges recognized for reducing energy use and making progress toward a long-term energy reduction goal set by the state in 2018.
A-B Tech Culinary Team Wins American Culinary Federation 2024 National Championship
July 22nd 2024 A student team from A-B Tech Community College’s renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality program won the college’s second national championship on July 17 at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Nationals.
A-B Tech’s Spring 2024 BLET Class Graduates with Honors
June 20th 2024 A-B Tech’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program graduated 16 officers on June 20 who will go on to fill gaps in local law enforcement.
A-B Tech Employees Complete Western Community College Leadership Academy
May 16th 2024 Four A-B Tech Community College employees graduated this spring from the Western Community College Leadership Academy.
A-B Tech 2024 Commencement Ceremony Set for Saturday, May 11 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville
May 10th 2024 A-B Tech 2024 Commencement Ceremony Set for Saturday, May 11 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville
Removal of Haynes Tower Building at A-B Tech Enka Underway
April 18th 2024 The demolition of the former Haynes Tower Building at A-B Tech Enka at 1459 Sand Hill Road in Candler began this week and is expected to continu
Pre-College Development Academy and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Partner to Offer Educational Opportunities for Student-Athletes
March 29th 2024 Minneapolis, MN — The Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA), a leading post-high school soccer academy, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech), a respected community college based out of Asheville, North Caroli
UNC Asheville and A-B Tech Renew Bulldog-Trailblazer Transfer Agreement, Announce Scholarships to Cover Tuition and Fees
March 20th 2024 Leaders of UNC Asheville and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) renewed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions to provide guaranteed admission to UNC Asheville for qualified A-B Tech graduates.
A-B Tech to Receive State Funding to Expand Support for Students with Disabilities
February 22nd 2024 A-B Tech is poised to expand its support for students with disabilities.
A-B Tech English Language Instructor Kristin Erhard Selected as State Advocate for Adult Education Fellow
February 22nd 2024 A-B Tech English Language Instructor and Professional Development Facilitator Kristin Erhard has been selected as the 2024 North Carolina State Advocate for Adult Education Fellow (SAAEF).