Press Releases
A-B Tech Spring 2022 Nursing Program Application Period Opens September 13
September 9, 2021 A-B Tech Community College will begin accepting applications for its Spring 2022 Nursing Programs on Monday, September 13. Potential students must apply for one of 50 available spots by the October 20 deadline, but are encouraged to apply early.
Great Smokies African American Experience Project
August 24, 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 7:00 p.m. on September 16 on Zoom.
Mechatronics Degree Provides Variety of Skills for Advanced Manufacturing
August 6, 2021 Starting this fall at A-B Tech, a Mechatronics Engineering Technology program will prepare graduates for employment in automation, robotics, facility maintenance, and other advanced manufacturing jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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.