Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, A-B Tech

Congratulations to the most recent graduates of A-B Tech's Clinical Massage program! Learn more about the program at abtech.edu/massage or call 828-398-7265.

The NC SBCN/SBTDC’s Annual Professional Development Joint Conference in Asheville Nov. 19-21 featured two of A-B Tech's favorite partners: Asheville Tea Company founder and co-owner Jessie Dean and Advanced Superabrasives General Manager Jonathan Szucs. The two locals spoke on a closing panel and drew standing ovations. Dean has been a longtime client of A-B Tech's Small Business Center and Incubation program at A-B Tech Enka. Szucs and Advanced Superabrasives in Madison County have supported the college in numerous ways, including internships and apprenticeships for students, hiring A-B Tech graduates, and donating to the college. We're grateful to them for sharing their stories! The conference brought together Small Center Center professionals from throughout the state.
A-B Tech Small Business Center - Growing Small Businesses Asheville Tea Company Advanced Superabrasives, Inc.

A-B Tech's Daphne Carson won the NC Small Business Center Network's (SBCN) Service Excellence Award at the SBCN/SBTDC’s Annual Professional Development Joint Conference in Asheville Nov. 19-21. Congratulations, Daphne! 🎉

A-B Tech Small Business Center - Growing Small Businesses

Sign up for A-B Tech's upcoming forklift safety class Friday, December 5 at our Advanced Manufacturing Center. You will walkaway with a strong base of knowledge on forklift operation and safety precautions.

Sign up now for these upcoming A-B Tech forklift safety classes. These one-day classes introduce forklift controls, safety and operation. There is a Spanish-language class on Friday, 11/14. Goodwillindustries

Paramedics, take the next step in your professional development with A-B Tech's upcoming Critical Care Emergency Transport Course. This comprehensive training from February 16 – March 6 prepares paramedics for the demands of critical care transport and advanced patient management. Learn more at https://abtech.edu/program-finder/continuing-ed-workforce/continuing-education-emergency-services/emergency-medical

Gevony Foreman is an A-B Tech Emergency Services alum who works as a paramedic in Henderson County. In 2021, thanks to two life-changing events, Foreman made the decision to switch careers from wedding planner to paramedic. Behind that decision was a powerful calling to help people in times of crisis.

Foreman is grateful to be fulfilling that calling in her current role. “I love the people I work with and the excitement of never knowing what the day will bring,” she said. “I love having to think on my feet and preparing for any possible circumstance.”
In this short video shot before Foreman graduated in May 2024, she shares how she made the choice to change her life's direction and become a paramedic.

https://abtech.edu/video/wedding-planner-paramedic-gevony-foremans-new-life

A-B Tech is proud to sponsor and be in the room today with inspiring women from throughout our community at the annual WomanUP event! Thanks to the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce for this wonderful program and for bringing us together to celebrate the women who lead our community in every space, with or without a title. Congratulations to all of today’s award winners — you’re all amazing!

Jill Sparks, Executive Director of A-B Tech's Small Business Center, was honored with the US Small Business Administration's Award of Recognition for her outstanding leadership and collaborative efforts in supporting the community's recovery from Hurricane Helene. The award was presented at the SBCN/SBTDC’s Annual Professional Development Joint Conference in Asheville by Mike Arriola, the SBA's NC District Director. Congratulations, Jill! 🎉

What a pleasure to host two impressive groups of students from Patton High and Erwin High today. Beautiful day with some exceptional students!

An A-B Tech art show that opened on Halloween explores students' answers to the question: What jumps to mind when you hear the phrase “Southern Gothic”? Is it a once- regal house that is now in decay? An eccentric high -society woman who secretly harbors the co**se of her dead lover? Or, simply a mood, both alluring and sinister, that lurks in the autumn air? Come see the variety of work made by A-B Tech students in this juried art show, which is open to the public. It will culminate in a closing reception on Friday, December 5. The artists will be in attendance and refreshments will be served.

Southern Gothic Art Show runs now until December 9.
Closing Reception: Friday, December 5 from 5 p.m -7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided by the Fine Arts faculty.
Location: Coman Gallery in the Bridge & Tunnel Cafe

How to Buy Artwork:
Interested in buying artwork or contacting an artist? Please refer to the artist’s contact information located on the artwork label. Artists will receive 100% of the artwork sale. Please support student artwork!