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| Leadership Academy hones students' business skills | 7:32 PM, Nov 05 2009 |
| More than 100 students from five area school districts convened for the 2009 Student Leadership Academy, which was held Nov. 4 at the Lioncrest Inn on the Biltmore Estate. The Academy featured activities aimed at developing students' awareness of the skills necessary to succeed in business careers. Presentations on business etiquette, public speaking, and interviewing skills highlighted morning activities. In the afternoon, students toured areas of Biltmore, and estate representatives gave them information about careers at the world-renowned resort. The event was sponsored by the Regional Articulation in Vocation Education (RAVE) committee, which is composed of representatives from Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, Madison County Schools, Henderson County Schools, Transylvania County Schools, A-B Tech, and Blue Ridge Community College. Read More | |
| A-B Tech hosts Educators in Industry | 3:09 PM, Nov 05 2009 |
| Approximately 80 educators from Asheville City, Buncombe County, and Madison County Schools attended the 2009 Educators in Industry event at A-B Tech on October 13, 2009. The focus of the daylong event was Advanced Manufacturing, and attendees had the opportunity to tour area manufacturing facilities. They also enjoyed a panel discussion that included representatives from local manufacturing firms. Topics covered during the discussion included the skills students need to compete in the 21st Century manufacturing environment, as well as how educators can help steer interested students toward careers in manufacturing. | |
| The Career Pathways Partnership hosted the 2009 Innovative Education Expo at A-B Tech | 4:35 AM, Jul 23 2009 |
| The Career Pathways Partnership hosted the 2009 Innovative Education Expo at A-B Tech on June 15 and 16. The Expo featured a tour of A-B Tech's small business center and incubator, entrepreneurship activities, and a DNA extraction interactive session in one of the college's biotechnology labs. Read More | |
| New Videos! | 7:07 PM, Jun 13 2009 |
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