Press Releases
Student Culinary Team Scores a Silver Medal and Best Appetizer
August 6, 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 4, 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 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
A-B Tech and Givens Estates Announce Culinary Apprenticeship Program, Touted as First in Western North Carolina
August 2, 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.
Phi Beta Lambda Has Great Year at State and Nationals
July 27, 2021 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.
New Program at A-B Tech to Counter Cyber Attacks
July 27, 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.
Nurse Aide Graduates At A-B Tech Have High Exam Pass Rates
July 21, 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.
A-B Tech Foundation and Bank of America Announce Expansion of Skills Training Employment Program (STEP)
July 14, 2021 The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) Foundation is partnering with Bank of America to expand the college’s Skills Training Employment Program (STEP), which aims to offer clearly defined career pathways and job placement to low-to moderate-income individuals.
A-B Tech Announces “Trailblazer Promise” to Cover Fall Enrollment Costs
July 6, 2021 A-B Tech Community College announced today that it will use federal COVID-19 emergency relief funds to establish the A-B Tech “Trailblazer Promise” to cover tuition and fees for students who enroll this fall.
Short-Term Training at A-B Tech Can Lead to Long-Term Careers
June 29, 2021 A-B Tech has several short-term training offerings in the advanced manufacturing sector that lead directly to good-paying, full-time jobs with benefits. Many local manufacturers are now hiring and offering incentives to qualified employees.
Surgical Technology Students at A-B Tech have 100 Percent Pass Rate
June 23, 2021 A-B Tech Surgical Technology students achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their national credentialing exam for the fourth year in a row.