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May 11, 2023 Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone and everything on the planet. It can feel overwhelming, but it also presents an opportunity for creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

A-B Tech Dedicates Its New School Of Nursing

April 23, 2023 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — A new Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College School of Nursing was dedicated Tuesday in a ceremony that highlighted the college’s nursing education legacy in Western North Carolina.

A-B Tech Community College Announces New School of Nursing Dedication Ceremony Held Tuesday, April 25

April 25, 2023 Asheville, N.C. — The new A-B Tech School of Nursing was dedicated Tuesday in a ceremony that highlighted the college’s nursing education legacy in Western North Carolina dating back to 1959.

Dr. Jeff Cox, Wilkes Community College President, Named New Leader Of North Carolina Community College System

April 21, 2023 Raleigh, N.C. — Dr. Jeff Cox, president of Wilkes Community College, was approved by a vote from the State Board of Community Colleges on Friday to be the 11th president of the North Carolina Community College System.

Pilot Shortage Causes Sky-High Demand For Industry

April 18, 2023 Asheville, N.C. — The demand for airline pilots is rising, and so are flights.Federal regulations require commercial airline pilots to retire at the age of 65, meaning more than 13% of pilots must retire in the next five years.

Study: Minority Male Student Success Linked to Having Consistent Academic Coach

March 2, 2023 Persistence and completion for this vulnerable student population are more likely to happen when students have an opportunity to form a relationship over time with an academic coach.

Future Champions

February 15, 2023 Asheville, N.C. — Every year, A-B Tech’s award-winning culinary and baking programs select a small group of students to represent the school at state and national competitions.

Free Training Offered For Those Interested In Career With Pratt & Whitney

February 18, 2023 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Anyone interested in the aerospace industry should consider looking into a new, local program.

A-B Tech Offers Free Training To Help Build Pratt & Whitney Workforce

February 15, 2023 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College is offering free, fast-track courses to help train the workforce needed for the new Asheville Pratt & Whitney facility.

Humans of Corner Kitchen: Jason Gray

November 28, 2022 Currently a student in A-B Tech’s Culinary program, Jason Gray is working towards his dream of becoming a chef!

"It's A Hard Profession" Survey Sheds Light On Nursing Burnout In North Carolina

November 28, 2022 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — A new survey from the North Carolina Nurses Association shares concerns about nursing burnout across the state. The survey received 315 responses, highlighting concerns about staffing and workplace violence.

For A Personal Trainer, Pandemic Closed One Door, Opened Another

November 21, 2022 Hendersonville, N.C. — During the summer of 2020, western North Carolina local Tim McBride found himself in a life-changing situation. His personal training business in Hendersonville struggled during the pandemic, and he had to make the difficult decision to close its doors.