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Ophthalmic Assistant Program Information Session
August 30th 2021 The next information session will be for the Ophthalmic Assistant Program will be Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Ferguson Allied Health and Workforce Development Building, Room 449. Orientation will be Oct. 12 and the first class will be Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.![Wooden sign of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-08/Great-Smoky.jpg.webp?itok=RyIKrTyr)
Great Smokies African American Experience Project
August 24th 2021 Presenters Antoine Fletcher, Science Communicator for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Atalaya Dorfield, Research Assistant for the African American Experience Project will lead the "Great Smokies African American Experience Project" discussion at 7 p.m.![Students using robot arm](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/hero-mechatronics.jpg.webp?itok=8-ejLAPh)
Mechatronics Degree Provides Variety of Skills for Advanced Manufacturing
August 6th 2021 Starting this fall at A-B Tech, a Mechatronics Engineering Technology program will prepare graduates for employment in work in automation, robotics, facility maintenance, and other advanced manufacturing jobs.![Seven well dressed chefs standing in front of a wall holding certficates](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-10/Culinary-Team-EdNC.jpeg.webp?itok=lufZMFE3)
Student Culinary Team Scores a Silver Medal and Best Appetizer
August 6th 2021 A-B Tech’s Student Culinary Team earned a Silver Medal at the American Culinary Federation National Finals on Aug. 5. This was the 12th trip to the nationals for an A-B Tech team, which is the most of any culinary school in the United States.![Trailblazer Bear receiving a vaccine from the health clinic](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-08/vaccine-bear.jpeg.webp?itok=DXak6Hk9)
A-B Tech Community College Announces Vaccine Incentive Program for Students
August 4th 2021 A-B Tech announced today that fully vaccinated students will receive $150 gift cards for purchases in its college bookstore. The program will be implemented during A-B Tech’s annual New Student Welcome Day on Thursday, August 5, from 3-6 p.m.![10 men and women standing outside under a portico](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-11/culinary-apprentice.jpg.webp?itok=OglA--Jr)
A-B Tech and Givens Estates Announce Culinary Apprenticeship Program, Touted as First in Western North Carolina
August 2nd 2021 A-B Tech Community College and Givens Estates have signed the first comprehensive culinary apprenticeship in Western North Carolina as part of a revitalized effort to build a more highly skilled workforce through work-based learning.![Woman and man standing in front of a wall](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/bethany-and-david-standing-closeup.jpg.webp?itok=tOuXml4a)
Phi Beta Lambda Has Great Year at State and Nationals
July 27th 2021 State Competition North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda held its State Leadership Conference online, with A-B Tech winning several awards. Students David Peck and Bethany Duke qualified for Nationals, which will be held at the end of June.![man in front of computer screen](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/cyber-forensic.jpg.webp?itok=svvBMRs8)
New Program at A-B Tech to Counter Cyber Attacks
July 27th 2021 Cybercrime continues to rise at an alarming rate. Cyber attackers are always evolving and making it more difficult for law enforcement and corporate investigators to solve the case.![Two women standing by an occupied hospital bed](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-09/Nurse-Aide-Instructor.jpg.webp?itok=3-bztsRb)
Nurse Aide graduates at A-B Tech have high exam pass rates
July 21st 2021 A-B Tech’s Nurse Aide course had a 98 percent pass rate on the state exam in the past month, with these students earning the Nurse Aide certification. The course has graduated 227 students from June 2020 to July 2021, a part of the Health Occupation program.![Eight images of students in class](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-07/open-house-webslider.jpg.webp?itok=6kxklR9P)
A-B Tech Community College Sets Find Your Future Open House Day for July 22
July 15th 2021 A-B Tech Community College announced today that its annual Find Your Future Open House will be held on Thursday, July 22 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.![STEP Career Resource Center - 5](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-03/step-career-resource-center-5.jpg.webp?itok=tw4z7hR1)