Press Releases
A-B Tech Announces New Truck Driver Training Program, Trucking Industry Needs 80,000 New Drivers
March 2, 2022 A-B Tech Community College announced that it will launch a new Truck Driver Training program that begins offering classes this month.
2022 NISOD Excellence Award Recipients
February 9, 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.
A-B Tech Scholarships for 2022-2023
January 10, 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 10, 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 6, 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 16, 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 1, 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.
A-B Tech Marks National Apprenticeship Week with New Department and Apprenticeships
November 15, 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 12, 2021 State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month on Friday, Oct. 1, by recognizing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are part of the workforce and help to contribute to the Buncombe County and state economies.
A-B Tech Receives $1.5 million from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative
October 8, 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.