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’s Spring 2024 BLET Class Graduates with Honors
June 20th 2024 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — 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 continue through the summer.
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 Carolina.
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. The college was one of 15 NC community colleges approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on February 16 for participation in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Student Workforce Training Program.
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).
A-B Tech Supports Students Through Scholarships
January 16th 2024 The A-B Tech Foundation awarded more than 400 scholarships totaling more than $600,000 for the 2022-23 academic year and is set to give again for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students may receive up to $2,000 to cover tuition and other expenses.