Press Releases

Ferguson Endowed Nursing Chair Established at A-B Tech

October 6th 2020 A-B Tech and College Advancement created the Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Endowed Nursing Chair, which is the college’s first ever endowed chair.

A-B Tech’s Cooper Selected for Appalachian Leadership Institute

October 5th 2020 Philip Cooper, UpSkill WNC Coordinator at A-B Tech, was selected for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute for 2020-2021, which is a comprehensive leadership and

Asheville Tea Company Launches New Packaging, Receives Honors

September 29th 2020 Photo by Two Birds Marketing Asheville Tea Company, a member of A-B Tech’s Small Business Incubation program, received an honorable mention in the Made in NC Awards sponsored by Our State Magazine and a finalist in the 2020 World Tea Best of Awards.

A-B Tech in Need of Nurse Aide Instructors, Student Wait List Continues to Grow

September 28th 2020 Are you a registered nurse who has a passion for teaching? If you're looking for a career change or additional work, A-B Tech has a terrific opportunity.

Project SEARCH Graduation Honors Eight

September 8th 2020 The 2019-2020 Project SEARCH graduates were able to celebrate completion of the program through a drive-through ceremony at the Arc of North Carolina. Families in decorated cars stopped to hear a graduation speech and receive certificates.

Public Safety Administration Program Works to Advance Careers

August 18th 2020 A-B Tech is offering a new Public Safety Administration program this fall to provide leadership training for experienced public safety professionals interested in promotion to management-level positions.

A-B Tech Alum Beats Bobby Flay

August 10th 2020 Reza Setayesh, an A-B Tech alum and former Culinary instructor, was declared the winner on “Beat Bobby Flay” which aired August 9 on the Food Network. His signature dish was Jian Bing, a Chinese savory crepe that is often a breakfast street food.

Advanced Manufacturing Center Renovated and Open for Classes

August 6th 2020 Identifying the need to meet employment and skills requirements in the ever-growing manufacturing sector, A-B Tech developed an Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in 2014, and $1.3 million was appropriated from the Connect NC Bond to fund renovations to A-B Tech’s Maple Building.

Pandemics: Issues and Answers

August 6th 2020 A-B Tech presents An Exploration of Pandemics A-B Tech is responding to the COVID-19 crisis by offering a class taught by our own local experts about pandemics and their causes. “Pandemics: Issues and Answers” will address multiple perspectives surrounding COVID-19 and its impacts.

Training for Essential Jobs Starts at A-B Tech

August 3rd 2020 Essential employees have been trained at A-B Tech for decades. This year has proven how vital they are. Community colleges are helping to keep this country moving during a global pandemic by preparing students for growing careers.

Medical Coding Certificate at A-B Tech Now Available Online

July 13th 2020 A-B Tech’s Medical Coding program is now offered 100 percent online or in a hybrid method of delivery. This short-term class lasts three semesters and prepares individuals for entry-level employment opportunities in the healthcare specialty of medical coding.

Education Program at A-B Tech Expands to Include K-12

July 13th 2020 A-B Tech Community College’s Early Childhood Education department has expanded its support of growing local educators.  The department’s name has changed and the scope of its work has expanded to include not only early childhood education but also K-12 education teacher preparation in response to the growing need for qualified teachers for all ages in North Carolina.