$1M Grant Boosts A-B Tech's High School Job Prep in WNC
By Marge | Published 2026-03-17T13:38:19.621Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County, Madison County, Western North Carolina
A-B Tech receives $1M grant to boost high school job prep in Western NC. Equipping students with skills for high-demand industries.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) is launching a work-based learning ecosystem for high school students in Western North Carolina, thanks to over $1 million in grant funding. The initiative aims to equip students with skills for well-paying jobs in high-demand industries in the region.The funding, which includes $750,000 from the North Carolina GSK Foundation and nearly $300,000 from Dogwood Health Trust, will support ABM Works, a regional program focused on Buncombe and
Keywords: A-B Tech, work-based learning, high school jobs, WNC, job training, skills gap, workforce development, ABM Works