Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College
A-B Tech | |
A-B Tech Main Campus | |
| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1959 |
Parent institution | North Carolina Community College System |
| President | John D. Gossett |
Administrative staff | 1,243 |
| Students | 21,654 (2019-20 academic year) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Colors | Burgundy and gold |
| Nickname | Trailblazers |
| Mascot | Trailblazer (a black bear) |
| Website | www |
Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) is a public community college in Asheville, North Carolina. Established in 1959, the college is one of the oldest in the North Carolina Community College System and serves Buncombe and Madison counties across five different campuses, although students from anywhere may enroll. As of the 2014–15 school year, the curriculum enrollment was 10,070 and continuing education enrollment was 14,053 students. As of 2019–20, the college is the seventh largest in the North Carolina system and the largest in Western North Carolina. A-B Tech offers more than 120 degrees, diplomas, and certificates.