Press Releases
Classes Starting this Month to Train for Pratt & Whitney
January 4, 2021 A-B Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Center will run two classes starting in January that can lead to a job at Pratt & Whitney’s turbine airfoil production facility, which is being built in Asheville and scheduled to open in early 2022.
A-B Tech Small Business Center Wins Award for Client Success Story
December 3, 2020 A business created by A-B Tech Small Business Center client CarolAnn Bauer received an annual award from the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network.
A-B Tech Community College President John Gossett ‘02EDD Receives I.E. Ready Distinguished Leader Award
November 10, 2020 John Gossett ‘02EDD, president of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, says that throughout his career, he has sometimes felt like Forrest Gump -- always lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and surrounded by extraordinary people.
Hotel Industry Foundation Starts New Two-Year Hospitality Scholarship Program
November 2, 2020 American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA) unveiled a new scholarship program to partner with 10 two-year hospitality programs around the country. The new endeavor will provide $100,000 to students to students in the 2021-2022 academic year.
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market Teams with A-B Tech for Holiday Market
October 19, 2020 The Enka-Candler Tailgate Market is launching its first Holiday Market in the A-B Tech Enka parking lot. The market will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Ferguson Endowed Nursing Chair Established at A-B Tech
October 6, 2020 A-B Tech and College Advancement created the Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Endowed Nursing Chair, which is the college’s first-ever endowed chair. The A-B Tech Board of Trustees adopted the resolution during a regular meeting.
A-B Tech’s Cooper Selected for Appalachian Leadership Institute
October 5, 2020 Philip Cooper, UpSkill WNC Coordinator at A-B Tech, was selected for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute for 2020-2021, which is a comprehensive leadership and economic development training opportunity for people who are passionate about helping their communities thrive.
Asheville Tea Company Launches New Packaging, Receives Honors
September 29, 2020 Asheville Tea Company, a member of A-B Tech’s Small Business Incubation program, received an honorable mention in the Made in NC Awards sponsored by Our State Magazine and was a finalist in the 2020 World Tea Best of Awards.
A-B Tech in Need of Nurse Aide Instructors, Student Wait List Continues to Grow
September 28, 2020 Are you a registered nurse who has a passion for teaching? If you're looking for a career change or additional work, A-B Tech has a terrific opportunity.
Project SEARCH Graduation Honors Eight
September 8, 2020 The 2019-2020 Project SEARCH graduates were able to celebrate completion of the program through a drive-through ceremony at the Arc of North Carolina. Families in decorated cars stopped to hear a graduation speech and receive certificates.