A-B Tech & Partnerships

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A-B Tech Partnerships

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Working in Partnership

In keeping with the theme of featuring the team of people who work together at A-B Tech to bring you all this exciting programming, we are highlighting how partnerships are built both internally and externally.

Our internal partnerships include working across departments to support each other and special projects that are ongoing. For example, the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) joined our partnership with ABCCM’s Transformation Village when the AMC needed to find a home for its industrial sewing machines. Under the direction of Page McCorkle, associate director of Business & Industry Services, the Industrial Sewing program has become one of the more popular courses at Transformation Village. Below is a photo of the first graduates from the course and their instructor. In addition, in partnership with Carolina Textile District, Page was able to coordinate a mini job fair for the graduates.

Our Small Business Center (SBC) is another example of partnerships in action. The SBC staff partners with several of our programs on campus to talk to students about how to open their own businesses after graduation. The team at the SBC and Business Incubator are available to discuss the many opportunities available for program graduates, including going out on their own. In addition, A-B Tech Enka is a one-stop shop for all things related to business startup and ownership, including many resources for advice, funding and mentorship.

For more information, contact the Small Business Center at 828-398-7950, visit abtech.edu/SBC, or check out page 46 of this publication.