Press Releases
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.
A-B Tech Spring 2022 Nursing Program Application Period Opens September 13
September 9th 2021 LPNs and Nurse Aides Encouraged to Apply
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.