A-B Tech Announces New Truck Driver Training Program, Trucking Industry Needs 80,000 New Drivers March 2nd 2022 A-B Tech Community College announced that it will launch a new Truck Driver Training program that begins offering classes this month. A-B Tech is partnering with TransTech to provide five-week sessions and testing for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
2022 NISOD Excellence Award Recipients February 9th 2022 A-B Tech is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 NISOD Excellence Awards. NISOD is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. The Annual Excellence Awards specifically
A-B Tech Scholarships for 2022-2023 January 10th 2022 A-B Tech Foundation Scholarships will be available for the 2022-2023 academic year on January 10, 2022. The application deadline is April 1. Scholarships are awarded in June.
Learn Machining Applications I Offered with English Language Acquisition (ELA) Support January 10th 2022 A-B Tech Community College is offering a hands-on manufacturing training program that will be taught with English Learning Acquisition (ELA) support.
Asheville Regional Airport Gives $7.7k Donation to A-B Tech Aviation Program January 6th 2022 A-B Tech’s Aviation program received $7,725 from the Asheville Regional Airport’s annual Runway 5K fundraiser, which was held in October.
A-B Tech Receives Donation for RAMP Scholarship December 16th 2021 Spherion Staffing & Recruiting of Asheville has presented its Community Gives Back Donation to A-B Tech's RAMP Scholarship for the third year. The scholarship supports students enrolled in Engineering and Applied Technology programs.
Hazel Fox Business Plan Presentations to Feature Seven Entrepreneurs December 1st 2021 Dr. Joseph Fox, of Fox Management and a former A-B Tech employee, partnered with the A-B Tech Small Business Center to create the Hazel Fox Business Plan Competition for Nonmajority Entrepreneurs. This competition was established to honor Dr.
A-B Tech Marks National Apprenticeship Week with New Department and Apprenticeships November 15th 2021 A-B Tech Community College’s new Department of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeships is bringing focused energy and creating distinctive apprenticeships as it observes National Apprenticeship week from November 15-21.
Treasurer Folwell Recognizes NC ABLE Participants in Asheville October 12th 2021 Published by the NC Treasurer's Office, Sept. 30, 2021
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.
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.