The A-B Tech Asheville Campus serves as the main hub for comprehensive technical and transfer education, offering a wide array of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across diverse fields. It emphasizes hands-on training in health sciences, engineering technologies, business, culinary arts, and university transfer programs, preparing students for careers or further education in a vibrant academic environment bordered by notable landmarks.
Health Sciences: Nursing AAS, Medical Assisting, Radiography, Surgical Technology, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology
Engineering & Trades: Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration, Automotive Systems, Biomedical Equipment, Computer-Integrated Machining, Construction Management, Electrical Systems, Mechatronics
Business & IT: Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology (AI, Security, Web Development)
Culinary & Hospitality: Culinary Arts AAS, Hospitality Management
Arts & Transfer: Associate in Arts/Science/Engineering, Teacher Preparation
The A-B Tech Enka campus specializes in craft beverage production and business incubation, hosting facilities like the Small Business Center, Technology Commercialization Center, and Blue Ridge Food Ventures. It focuses on entrepreneurship and specialized manufacturing in the growing craft industry, providing practical training for brewing and distillation professionals.
Business Incubation: Student business development programs managed by Small Business Center
BioNetwork: Biotechnology and life sciences training
Technology Commercialization: Innovation and startup support
A-B Tech Madison
Marshall, NC, United States
A-B Tech Madison campus concentrates on skilled trades and continuing education, particularly in construction and electrical fields, alongside high school equivalency programs. It supports workforce development in Madison County with practical, certification-focused training.
Electrical Wiring: Certificate (C35103L1) including ELC 111, 113, 115, 118 courses for residential/commercial wiring and National Electrical Code prep
Plumbing: Foundations, Inspection (Level II/III) for certification exams
Welding Technology: Basic Welding I Certificate
High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) Classes
Continuing Education: Occupational skills in trades
A-B Tech Woodfin
Asheville, NC, United States
The A-B Tech Woodfin campus, located at the Buncombe County Public Safety Training Facility, specializes in emergency services and public safety training. It provides intensive programs for first responders, focusing on emergency medical care, fire services, and law enforcement preparation.
Emergency Medical Science: AAS Degree, Bridge AAS, Basic Certificate
Emergency Services: Fire services, law enforcement, EMS training
Public Safety: Hands-on simulations at training facility