Press Releases
Pandemics: Issues and Answers
August 6, 2020 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.
Advanced Manufacturing Center Renovated and Open for Classes
August 6, 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.
Training for Essential Jobs Starts at A-B Tech
August 3, 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.
Medical Coding Certificate at A-B Tech Now Available Online
July 13, 2020 A-B Tech’s Medical Coding program is now offered 100 percent online or in a hybrid method of delivery. This short-term class lasts three semesters and prepares individuals for entry-level employment opportunities in the healthcare specialty of medical coding.
Education Program at A-B Tech Expands to Include K-12
July 13, 2020 A-B Tech Community College’s Early Childhood Education department has expanded its support of growing local educators. The department’s name has changed and the scope of its work has expanded to include not only early childhood education but also K-12 education teacher preparation in response to the growing need for qualified teachers for all ages in North Carolina.
Transitional Studies on No Limits
June 25, 2020 Enjoy our latest edition of the No Limits Radio show featuring hosts Duane Adams and Leronica Casey with special guest Rebecca Loli, Director of Transitional Studies at A-B Tech.
Congratulations 2020 Graduates!
June 22, 2020 Students with honors have been designated by the following:*** Highest Honors – Students with a program GPA of 4.0** High Honors - Students with a program GPA of at least 3.75* Honors - Students with a program GPA of at least 3.5
A-B Tech’s Ivy Building Selected for Griffin Award from Preservation Society
May 28, 2020 The Ivy Building at A-B Tech, the last remaining building from St. Genevieve's and Gibbons Hall, has been chosen as a Griffin Award winner from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Small Business Centers Receive Funding to Expand Counseling
May 27, 2020 The State Board has allocated funding to the colleges from the 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act in three areas: career counseling/academic advising, cybersecurity awareness training, and Small Business Center counseling.
Free Webinar for the Food and Beverage Industry
May 22, 2020 The Small Business Center and NC BioNetwork are partnering to offer a one-hour webinar on “Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures,” starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28.