Education A-B Tech
Journal
Summer 2014
How to enroll, pay for college and find jobs Minority Student Leadership Academy enriches lives New College Readiness Center at A-B Tech Madison
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A-B Tech Education Journal is published by the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Office of Community Relations & Marketing.
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Volume 2 | Issue 3 | Summer 2014 4 Minority Student Leadership Academy Dr. Joseph Fox leaves a legacy at A-B Tech through his work with the academy
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4 Construction Update Construction is underway on Allied Health and multipurpose buildings
Publisher Dennis King, Ed.D. Managing Editor Kerri Glover
5 A-B Tech Promise Scholarships A new scholarship has been established to help up to 20 recent high school equivalency graduates attend college
Writer Martha Ball Design & Photography Lisa Alford Kyle Levitan Jennifer Moran Josh Weaver
Board of Trustees Chair Joe Brumit
6 Pharmacy Technology Upcoming legislation will require pharmacy technicians to earn certification from accredited programs
6 Meet the New Board of Trustee Members Mike Fryar and Frances Ramsey have joined the A-B Tech Board of Trustees for four-year terms
7 Enrolling at A-B Tech A step-by-step guide on enrolling at A-B Tech
8 Career Opportunities A listing of possible careers and salaries through each of A-B Tech’s programs
10 Financial Aid Learn how to pay for college through a variety of sources
10 New Central Sterile Processing Program Allied Health has added a certificate program to prepare healthcare workers for sterile processing and central service supply
11 Culinary Team The Student Culinary Team heads to nationals for the eighth time – more than any other student team in the history of the competition
12 A-B Tech at Madison Meeting community needs with new College Readiness Center
14 News Briefs and Calendar A-B Tech will host Building Bridges sessions starting in September
Vice Chair Ray Spells Troy Ball Wayne Brigman Mike Fryar William A. Hart Jr. Richard Hurley Don C. Locke, Ph.D. Kaye A. Myers John Parham Jr., MD. Frances Ramsey Wilma Sherrill Mandy Stone David Wyatt Student Government Association President Jayne English Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Equal Opportunity Educational Institution
15 Caleb Johnson Former A-B Tech student Caleb Johnson wins the 13th season of American Idol
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A Message from the President This issue of the A-B Tech Education Journal is devoted to explaining how you can enroll and apply for financial aid, as well as identify career opportunities and what they pay in our area. But I also want to tell you why community college is a good choice for you or your children. First , let’s consider cost: the cost of attending a community college is less than half what students pay at a four-year college. I don’t need to tell you that student loan debt is at an Dennis King, Ed.D. all-time high and poses a significant burden for students and families. Approximately half of our students get a two-year degree and then transfer to a four-year college, where they graduate with significantly less debt. Second, A-B Tech works with employers to design programs tailored specifically for jobs in our community. A recent study by the American Association of Community Colleges “Where Value Meets Values: the Economic Impact of Community Colleges,” found that community college graduates receive nearly $5 in benefits for every dollar they spend on their education. The bottom line is that our graduates are hired into better paying jobs. Third, we offer quality education. A-B Tech’s recent reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is significant. It means A-B Tech is recognized as an institution of academic integrity and excellence by our peers in 11 southern states and Latin America for the next decade. As we begin a new fall semester, we will be offering several new programs, including the new Central Sterile Processing certificate for healthcare workers and the
launch of our customized workforce training program with GE Aviation, which selected A-B Tech to manage its Composites Center of Excellence. Finally, I’m pleased to recognize our Culinary Arts Program for sending a student team to the American Culinary Federation’s national “final four” contest for a record eighth time in late July. Our culinary program is second to none and its continued national and international recognition are the result of setting a standard of excellence. We’re very proud of our students and staff!
Dennis King, Ed.D. President
VISION
Locally Committed, Regionally Dynamic, World-Class Focused
MISSION
A-B Tech inspires, nurtures and empowers students and the community toward a better quality of life through progressive teaching, bold innovation and support collaboration.
VALUES
Excellence, Learning Supportive Environment, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Continuous Improvement
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The Minority Student Leadership Academy is Dr. Joseph Fox’s legacy When Dr. Joseph Fox recently retired from his position as Chair of Business Administration at A-B Tech, he left a legacy through his work with the Minority Student Leadership Academy.
When Fox founded the program in 2008, it was called the A-B Tech Minority Male Mentoring Program and had 16 members. Today, it has been renamed the Minority Student Leadership Academy, is open to all races and genders, and has more than 200 members, including 97 women. Fox said students involved in the Academy tend to be more involved in their classes and campus life, which encourages them to complete their educations at A-B Tech. “Our retention rates have soared over the 80 percent mark and were 100% last semester,” he said. Jeremy Jackson, a recent graduate who obtained three degrees, said his experience with the Minority Student Leadership Academy enriched his years at A-B Tech. “ It provided a lot of resources, and exposed me to a lot of people I’ve met, a lot of networking, and going to places I’ve never seen before. It’s really just a great experience,” he said. Phyllis Utley, A-B Tech’s diversity recruiter and co-host of the College’s No Limits radio show on WRES FM, has worked with Fox in the Academy and will remain involved following his retirement. “The Academy is a student-focused organization that helps students navigate their college experience and life,” she said. “It provides a lot of resources for students outside of the academics, the things that you need to create a very healthy life. It’s a smart start in their journey.” Fox said the Academy also gets involved in the community, most recently creating a community service project focused on assisting middle school students. “We are developing future male leaders,” he said. “Their story is also our story. Our A-B Tech students share their challenges growing up and how they overcame them with minority male middle school students.” Fox said A-B Tech students were alarmed when one middle school boy told them he saw jail in his future. “Our members took him under their wing. They ended up learning more about themselves working through the group. They were shocked to recognize young people already think they are a lost cause and college was not in their future,” he said.
Dr. Joseph Fox (right), founder of A-B Tech¹s Minority Leadership Academy, with Dr. Otis Moss III at the N.C. Minority Male Mentoring Conference.
To learn more about the Academy, please visit: http://videos.abtech.edu/msla.
Construction Project update Construction of A-B Tech’s new Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development began in early 2014 and is targeted for completion by Fall 2015. Buncombe County, which is responsible for all construction on A-B Tech’s campus, also has broken ground on a new multipurpose building and parking garage near the Coman Student Center. A rerouting of Fernihurst Drive, the roadway adjacent to the area, has been completed and is now open to traffic. Follow our progress at abtech.edu/construction-projects. 4 abtech.edu | A-B Tech EDUCATION Journal
Multipurpose Building
A-B Tech Promise Scholarships assist high school equivalency graduates
Rebecca Loli presents the Promise Scholarship to first time recipients during the High School Equivalency graduation ceremony.
The new A-B Tech Promise scholarship has been established to enable up to 20 recent high school equivalency graduates continue on their educational journey beyond a high school equivalency certificate. “It is the College’s tangible commitment to further embrace these students as part of the College community and culture,” said Lisa Bush, Director of Enrollment Services. “These scholars will receive mentoring, advising and student support to build the key skills needed to succeed academically and to meet their goals.” The A-B Tech Promise transition team in Student Services and Basic Skills will build a supportive environment to
ensure students have a successful transition to college and a successful future with no limits. Awarded at A-B Tech’s recent High School Equivalency graduation, the first 17 recipients of the scholarship are: Kathryn Ingle, Jennifer Herrera, Kristin Davis, Shaina Simpson, Gwen Lyles, Bethany Melvin, Devin Roberts, Christine Clymer, Tyler Snowden, Wendy Brooks, Jenna Douglass, Nicollette Larrimore, Kierstin Smith, Kaitlin Mundy, Calvin Sheppard, Jessica Purple and Christina Zaikina. The High School Equivalency program has transitioned from using GED® in its name because GED is now a proprietary exam and other types of high school equivalency tests are available. For more information, visit abtech.edu/ged
Foundation adds new scholarships to meet student needs The A-B Tech Community College Foundation added new scholarships from generous donors to help students fund their education. During the 2013-14 school year, nearly 400 scholarships were awarded. The following is a list of the latest scholarships available: Ethan and Jacqueline Wingfield Scholarship for Promising Leaders SCORE/TD Bank Scholarship Advanced Superabrasives John Batki Memorial Scholarship Fund
James T. Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund PLI Scholarship Women in STEM Scholarship Fund ABE Support Fund Corman Scholarship Fund Biltmore Culinary Scholarship Fund For more information on criteria and application deadlines, visit abtech.edu/scholarships
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Pharmacy Technician program expands to address growing demand and pending legislation A-B Tech’s Pharmacy Technology program has expanded its program with a new night course to accommodate growing demand
The program also is designed for people interested in the profession who do not have pharmacy experience, Jordan said. “We can provide a solid education and preparedness before they enter the job market,” Jordan said. “The new certification exam by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is very difficult and hard to pass without putting in the classwork.”
–Z achary Jordan, Chair of the Pharmacy Technology program and to make it easier for current pharmacy technicians to become certified. The pharmacy tech field is expected to grow by 20 percent through 2022, according to the
A-B Tech Board of Trustee Members
Mike Fryar, who was appointed by the Buncombe County Commissioners, has been a resident of Buncombe County
United States Department of Labor, faster than the average for all occupations. In addition, legislation currently under consideration will require all pharmacy technicians to be certified, which means many current pharmacy techs will be required to obtain certificates. “The night program is ideal for someone already working in a pharmacy,” said Zachary Jordan, Chair of the Pharmacy Technology program. “For the technicians that are already working, legislation is coming down the pipe that will require certified pharmacy technicians to come from an accredited program. No one can be certified without it.”
“The night program is ideal for someone already working in a pharmacy.”
Meet the New
A-B Tech’s program gives students the opportunity to work in a clinical setting and get the critical hands-on training in addition to the needed classroom knowledge. “We’ve got a 100 percent certification passing rate,” Jordan said. The day program currently serves 16 students and the new night program will start with a class of 10. Potential students must apply to A-B Tech and scheduled an appointment with an advisor. For more information, visit abtech.edu/pharmacyFAQ
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for 50 years. He attended A.C. Reynolds High School and served in the U.S. Navy. A self-made man and small business owner for 32 years, Mike started his career sweeping floors for the legendary Banjo Matthews — working his way up the ladder and eventually starting his own engine business, Fryar Performance, in 1980. He currently serves as a Buncombe County Commissioner for District 2. Frances Ramsey was appointed by the Madison County Commission to fill one of its seats on the Board. Ramsey
taught at Madison High School for many years and was an instructor for A-B Tech at Madison in History and Humanities (HIS11/112 and HUM 122/123) under the Huskins program. Madison Director Sherri Davis said Ramsey is an excellent addition to the Board. “She is well-known and loved in Madison County,” she said. “Her classes were always filled with high school and adult students who loved her.”
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Enrolling at A-B Tech step-by-step Students must complete several steps in order to fully enroll in the A-B Tech’s programs. If you are uncertain of which steps to take, please check with Student Services. If you are interested in Continuing Education courses, please visit www.abtech.edu/ce . All students must complete the following: Apply online for admission to A-B Tech: abtech.edu/apply
Complete placement as required for your program of study. *Students needing accommodations for testing should first contact Support Services at 398-7581*
– Placement options include the NCDAP/Accuplacer, an approved alternate assessment such as the SAT or ACT, AND/OR transfer credit in college level math and/or English. Details at placementtesting.abtech.edu – Students attending as visiting students or for personal interest may not be required to complete this step. Please call 828-398-7900 for further information.
Complete New Student Orientation to make your A-B Tech experience as meaningful as possible. You may complete your orientation in person or online.
– Schedule a session or register for the online course at abtech.edu/nso – New student orientation is required to register for classes and is required for ALL new students. –S tudents should complete placement BEFORE attending/ completing orientation.
Plan to pursue a program of study or apply for financial aid? You must also do the following: Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA online
at fafsa.gov (once each academic year). Be sure to use A-B Tech’s school code (004033) to ensure the FAFSA is sent to the college.
– The priority filing date is August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester, and May 1 for summer. – Financial Aid notifications are sent to your student e-mail.
Submit college transcripts if you wish to receive transfer credit toward your program of study.
– Transcripts must be official and sent to the attention of Student Records and Registration.
Meet with an academic / program advisor
– In most cases, you’ll be assigned a specific faculty advisor who will be able to assist you with registration each semester. It is important to see your advisor early during each registration cycle.
Other information you may find helpful: Activate your WebAdvisor account to view important information (grades, schedule, and financial aid).
– abtech.edu -> click on WebAdvisor on the top right of the page
–U sername: first name middle initial last name (i.e. johnqstudent) –P assword: your date of birth (mmddyy); you’ll select a new password upon initial login –L ocate your Student ID# under “My Profile” in the Students Menu (bottom left)
Activate your student e-mail account to receive
important notifications from the college, including financial aid award information.
– abtech.edu -> click on “I want to. . .” on the top right of the page and them “e-mail, log in to” – Username: first name middle initial last name @students. abtech.edu (i.e. johnqstudent@students.abtech.edu) –P assword: your 7-digit student ID number (see note above to locate ID# in WebAdvisor); in some cases, you may need to add an extra zero (0) in front of your ID# for your password
Students enrolled in online or hybrid classes will need to use Moodle.
– To access your class, go to abtech.edu -> click on the “Current Students” tab in the center left of the page and then Login Information -> Moodle Login –G uidelines for using Moodle can be found in the center of the log in page under “Moodle Help Center” –O nline classes will be available on Moodle on the first day of the term/semester –S ome online classes may require one or more exams to be taken in a proctored (supervised) setting – details will be listed in WebAdvisor’s Search for Sections. – Considering an online class but not sure if it is right for you? Check out the Self-Assessment for suggestions on positioning yourself to be a successful online student. Go to www.abtech.edu and click on “I want to. . .” in the top right corner, then select “online class, take an”
Unclassified Students (students not interested in earning a certificate, diploma, or degree)
– In most cases, you may register through your WebAdvisor account without seeing an advisor. No Educational Plan is necessary. Advisors are available if you are interested or if you need to document completion of a course prerequisite or co-requisite. You must bring an unofficial transcript from the college at which you completed the prerequisite.
Payment plans are available should you need or want to pay for your tuition in installments.
– This is a great option for students whose financial aid has not been fully processed. – Information is available online and at the Service Desk. – Payment options can be found at www.abtech.edu -> I want to… -> Pay for Classes
Career Services and Career Coach If you need help to choosing your major or career path, writing RESUME or preparing for interviews, contact Career Services at 828-398-7209 or visit abtech.edu/careers.
Student Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Building Mon-Thu: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 828-398-7900
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Career Opportunities A-B Tech Programs and entry-level salary Ranges Accounting
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $31,000 Accountant, Payroll Processor, Bookkeeper I
Certificate Level I. . . . . . . . . . $17,000 - $21,000 Certificate Level II . . . . . . . . . $17,000 - $21,000 Entry-Level Positions, Promotions Within Current Position
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12/hr - $14/hr Maintenance Technician, Climate Control Technician, Service Technician, Systems Engineer, Refrigeration Technician, Estimator
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varies* Basic, Intermediate
Automotive Systems Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 General Automotive Technician, Specialized Technician, Shop Supervisor
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10/hr - $12/hr Level I, II, & III
Baking and Pastry Arts
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 - $31,000
Pastry/Bakery Assistant, Assistant Pastry Chef, Cake Decorator, Baker
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 - $38,000 Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Private Security, Detention Officer, Alcohol Control Officer, State Highway Patrol Fast Track Candidate (Applicant must be sponsored by a law enforcement agency to be eligible for admission to BLET program.)
Brewing, Distillation & Fermentation
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 - $32,000 Brewer/Distiller, Distribution Sales & Marketing, Brewery/Cellar Associate, Brew Pub Operations Manager, Beverage Manager, Tasting Room Manager, Beverage Event Coordinator, Retail Sales Purchaser
Business Administration
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 - $35,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 - $22,000
Purchasing Agent, Sales Manager, General Supervisor, Operations Officer, Loan Officer, Office Manager
Computer Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 Computer and Network Service Technician, Systems Integration Technician, Automation Specialist, Integrated Manufacturing Technician, Systems Support Engineer, Controls Engineer
PC and Network Maintenance Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varies*
Civil Engineering Technicians
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14/hr - $16/hr Design, construction, and maintenance of civil infrastructure, such as buildings, highways and bridges, water/stormwater/wastewater systems, residential/commercial subdivisions, and environmental systems.
Computer Information Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 - $42,000 Computer Technician, Help Desk Technician, Information Systems Manager, PC Support Specialist, Database Administrator (DBA), IT Specialist
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000* Computer Basics, GIS Fundamentals, Microcomputer Applications, PC Installation and Maintenance. Entry-Level Positions Depending on Background, Promotions Within Current Position
Computer-Integrated Machining
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12/hr - $14/hr Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12/hr - $14/hr Manufacturing Machinist, Machine or CNC Set-Up Operator, Quality Control Technician
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10/hr Basic, CNC Programming, Advanced CNC Programming, Fundamentals of Metal Machine Operator
Computer-Aided Drafting Technology
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varies* Diesel Mechanic, Fuel Injection Service Repairer, Heavy Tractor Mechanic Help
Digital Media Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 - $42,000 Graphic Artist/Designer, Multimedia Specialist, Web Content Specialist, Digital Media Specialist, Interface Designer, Digital Video Producer, Digital Layout Artist
Digital Video Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000* Interactive Multimedia Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000*
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14/hr - $16/hr
Entry-Level Positions Depending on Background, Promotions Within Current Position
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12/hr - $15/hr
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 - $40,000
Construction Management Technology
School-Age Education A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 - $24,000
CAD Operator, Architectural Drafter, CAD Technician
Computer-Aided Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Landscape Architecture Drafting, Civil/Surveying Drafter, Landscape Architecture Drafter
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000 Entry-Level Position in Construction Management
Building Construction Science Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 Home Energy Analysis, Advanced Framing Carpentry
Basic Construction & Millwork. . . . . . . varies*
Cosmetology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 - $22,500 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 - $19,000 Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, Nail Technician, Esthetician, Salon Owner
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate . . . varies*
Criminal Justice Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000- $38,000 Law Enforcement, Highway Patrol, Deputy Sheriff, Private Security, Magistrate, Correctional Officer, Surveillance Officer, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Wildlife Enforcement
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varies* System of Criminal Justice, Essential Police Operations, Courts and the Law, Administration and Management, Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes, Criminal Justice and Special Populations
Culinary Arts
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 - $31,000 Saute Chef, Grill Chef, Gardemanger Chef, Soup/ Sauce Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Banquet Manager, Dining Room Manager, Food/Beverage Manager, Purchasing Agent Steward, Equipment Purveyor
Cyber Crime Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 - $50,000 Computer Security Specialists, Computer Crime Investigators, Consultants with Private Industry
Dental Assisting
Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 - $26,000 V.A. Clinics, Health Departments, State Clinics, Dental Schools, Private and Group Practices
Dental Hygiene
A.A.S. Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 - $52,000 Dental Offices, Education, Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies, Private Industry
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Early Childhood Education
Head Start Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Early Education Teacher, Private School Teacher, Early Education Center Director, Child Care Director, Preschool Director
Teacher Assistant in Elementary Schools, Teacher in Child Development Programs, Head Start, SchoolAge Programs
Early Childhood Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 - $20,000 Early Education and Child Care Programs, Preschools, Private Schools, Recreational Centers, Head Start and School-Age Programs
Infant/Toddler Care Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 - $17,000 Early Education and Childcare Programs, Preschools, Early Head Start, Infant/Toddler Programs
Special Education Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 - $18,000 Teacher or Teacher Assistant in Early Education, Childcare or Preschool Program, Teacher or Teacher Assistant in a Developmental Day Center
Electrical Systems Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 Industrial Maintenance Technician, Industrial Electrician, Facilities Technician, Electrical License Apprentice, Installer and Technician for Home and Business Low Voltage Systems (Entertainment, Security, Telecom)
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10/hr - $12/hr* Electrical Wiring, Instrumentation and Control, Building Automation and Controls
Electronics Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronics Maintenance Technician, Control Systems Technician, Electrical Tester
Emergency Medical Science
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 - $40,000
Emergency Medical Services, Hospitals, Urgent Care Clinics, Physicians’ Offices, Private Ambulance Companies
Entrepreneurship
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $45,000 Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $45,000* Business Owner, Consultant, Capital Investor
SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION Esthetics Technology
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 - $25,000 Esthetician
Fire Protection Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 - $30,000
Municipal Fire Departments, Government Agencies, Industrial Firms, Insurance Rating Organizations, Educational Organizations
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,000 - $40,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 - $25,000
Manicuring/Nail Technology
Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Certificate. . . . . . $20,800 - $24,950
Minimum Content for Entry-Level Federal Government Position as an INFOSEC Professional in the Disciplines of Telecommunications Security and Automated Systems Security
Certificate.Incremental Pay Step Increases of $500 to $1,000 Annually
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 - $18,000
Food Service Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $32,000
Promotional Opportunities
Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 - $25,000 Line Cook, Prep Cook, Baker
Geomatics Technician
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14/hr - $16/hr Graduates are eligible for transfer to the university system, and may pursue the requirements for a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
Healthcare Business Informatics
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 - $42,000 Database/Data Warehouse Analysts, Technical Support Professionals, Informatics Technology Professionals, Systems Analysts, Networking and Security Technicians, Computer Maintenance Professionals
Hospitality Management
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 - $35,000 Catering Manager, Management Trainee, Restaurant Manager, Director of Food Services, Reservations Manager, Front Office Manager, Country Club Manager, Food/Beverage Manager
Leadership in Hospitality Certificate Potential salary increase of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000/yr - $5,000/yr Career Upgrade and Cross-Training
Human Resources Management
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 - $30,000 HR Technician, HR Specialist, HR Manager, Payroll Officer, Benefits Administrator, Team Leadership Training and Development Facilitator, General Supervisor
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varies*
Human Services Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 - $29,000
Case Worker, Family Support Worker, Youth Worker, Social Service Liaison, Residential Counselor, Behavioral Management Aide/ Technician, Case Management Aide, Eligibility Counselor, Public Assistance Worker, Substance Abuse Worker, Life Skills Instructor, Social Service Aide/Technician, Group Activities Aide/Technician, Therapeutic Assistant, Gerontology Aide/Technician, Home Health Aide, Group Home Worker, Mental Health Aide/Technician, Intake Interviewer, Community Outreach Worker, Psychological Aide/ Technician
Substance Abuse Studies Certificate. varies*
Industrial Systems Technology
A.A.S. Degree, Biogas or Industrial Maintenance options . . . . . $28,000 Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, Facilities Management Technician, Maintenance Mechanic
Industrial Mechatronics Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10/hr - $12/hr Entry-Level Maintenance Technician
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varies* Basic Maintenance, Metal Fabrication
Information Systems Security
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,700 - $47,600 Information Technology Specialist, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Officer, Computer Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Computer Security Specialist, Information Security Manager, Information Technology Security Analyst
Office Administration
Committee on National Security Systems 4011/4013 Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (U.S. OPM General Schedule)*
Manicurist, Nail Technician
Marketing and Retailing
Assistant Manager, Department Manager, Sales Representative, Salesperson, Retail Buyer
Retail Marketing Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 - $25,000 Entry-Level Retail Positions
Mechanical Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Control Technician, Mechanical Designer, Maintenance Engineering Technician
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 Mechanical Drafting, Plastic Injection Molding, Automotion & Robotics
Medical Assisting
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 - $27,000 Hospitals, Health Departments, Physicians’ Offices, Health Maintenance Organizations
Medical Laboratory Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 - $52,000 Hospitals, Emergency Care Clinics, Health Departments, Physicians’ Offices, General Clinics, Commercial Labs
Medical Office Administration
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $35,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,800 - $24,950 Medical Coding Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,800 - $24,960 Medical and Dental Offices, Hospitals, Insurance Companies, Laboratories, Healthcare Related Organizations
Office Management Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,800 - $27,000
Office Clerk, Office Coordinator, Entry Level Office Manager, Receptionist, Secretary, Customer Service Support
Pharmacy Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $43,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10/hr Hospital, Retail, Home Health Care, Clinic and MailOrder Pharmacies, Pharmaceutical Companies
Phlebotomy
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 - $34,000 Hospitals, Physicians’ Offices, Health Departments, Blood Donation Centers, Emergency Care Centers, Commercial Labs
Radiography
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 - $42,000 Hospitals, Health Departments, Physicians’ Offices, Emergency Care Clinics, Industry, Imaging Centers
Surgical Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 - $31,000 Hospitals, Surgery Centers, Physicians’ Offices, Organ Harvest Organizations
Sustainability Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13/hr - $15/hr Manufacturing Technicians, Sustainability Consultants, Environmental Technicians, Green Building Supervisors
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $30,000 Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 - $25,000
Medical Sonography
Hospitals, Health Departments, Physicians’ Offices, Imaging Centers, Mobile/Traveling Services
Medical Transcription
Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,800 Hospitals, Medical Clinics, Doctors’ Offices, Private Transcription Businesses, Research Facilities, Insurance Companies, Publishing Companies
Networking Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,100 - $44,700 Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Information Technology Specialist , Local Area Network Administrator, Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Director, Systems Engineer, Network Manager, Network Specialist
Massage Therapist in Medical Facilities, Health Clubs, Spas, and Private Practice
Veterinary Medical Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,500 - $44,000 Veterinary Clinics, Diagnostic Labs, Research Labs, Zoos, Animal Care Facilities, Pharmaceutical Companies, Feed Companies
Web Technologies
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 - $42,000
Web Designer, Web Administrator, Web Developer, Webmaster, Web Database Programmer/Developer
Mobile Development Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 - $40,000 WebMobile Designer, Web/Mobile Developer Positions Depending on Background
Cisco Certified Network Administrator Preparation Certificate . . . $30,338 - $69,059* Entry-Level Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Technician
Systems Administration Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,400 - $41,600* Entry-Level Systems Administrator, Computer Systems Support Specialist
Nursing Associate Degree Nursing
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 - $48,000 Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, Physicians’ Offices, Industry, Community Health Agencies
Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 - $32,000 Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, Physicians’ Offices, Industry, Community Health Agencies
Data Entry Support, Information Processing Assistant, Technical Writer, Technical Publications, Digital Image Processor, Proofreader
Therapeutic Massage
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 - $48,000
Practical Nursing
Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Executive Secretary, Receptionist, Data Entry Specialist, Administrative Support
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000* Database Management, Web Designer, Web Programmer, Mobile Web Application Developer, Geospatial Database & Web Entry-Level Positions Depending on Background, Promotions Within Current Position
Welding Technology
A.A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17/hr - $25/hr Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15/hr - $22/hr Arc Welder, Arc Welder-Machine Operator, Gas Welder-Machine Operator, Combination Welder, Pipe Welder
Welding I Basic Certificate. . . . . . . . $10 - 12/hr Welder’s Assistant
Salaries may vary based on size of business and other factors. For more information, visit http://www1.abtech.edu/gainful-employment. *Many certificates are not stand-alone qualifications for a position. These are designed to enhance skills or be coupled with related experience.
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Financial Aid Office assists students A-B Tech’s Financial Aid Office serves all eligible students who require assistance in paying for tuition, fees, books and supplies by awarding grants, scholarships, and/or federal Direct Loans based upon the successful completion of their financial aid account with the College. The Financial Aid Office can, in accordance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), provide eligible students with Title IV funding to assist with educational expenses. The FAFSA can be easily completed online at www.FAFSA.gov, and will serve as the basis for determining all Title IV eligibility. For any students who may require assistance completing their FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office regularly offers 30-minute FAFSA workshops which provide students guidance for submitting their application. Appointments for FAFSA assistance can be made via the College website at: abtech.edu/fafsa-by-appointment All Title IV aid is awarded based on the following requirements: • Financial need as determined by the FAFSA • Maintaining enrollment in minimum credit/contact hour requirements pursuant to an approved degree or diploma program • Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as defined by the U.S. Dept. of Education and A-B Tech Sources of Title IV funding include: Grants: Grant funding is need-based, and usually does not have to be repaid. Eligibility is determined by FAFSA results, institutional cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Every student who submits a FAFSA application is automatically screened for both federal and state grant eligibility. Federal Work-Study: The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time job opportunities for students with financial need. Jobs may be located on, or off campus. Students are paid an hourly rate, and receive a monthly paycheck for hours worked. To apply for work study positions, visit the Job Board on A-B Tech’s website at: www.abtech.edu/jobboard Scholarships: A-B Tech offers many scholarships which are available to students enrolled in eligible curriculum programs. Enrollment scholarships are available from the College, as well as a wide range of other scholarships available through the STARS Online application, which is open from January through March of each academic year. Eligibility requirements will vary based on each individual scholarship criteria. Student Loans: Federal Direct Loans are available to students who are enrolled at least half-time (six credit hours) in a qualifying program, and who maintain good academic standing. Loans must be repaid. The amount a student can borrow each academic year will depend upon enrollment, dependency status, and other aid received.
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New Central Sterile Processing Program Offered A-B Tech’s Allied Health Department has added a new certificate program for Central Sterile Processing, which is designed to prepare healthcare workers for sterile processing and central service supply. Students will develop skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare and issue both sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment for patient care. Graduates will receive a certificate and may be eligible to apply to take the National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel Examination (CBSPD). Employment opportunities include surgery centers, dialysis facilities, and central processing units in hospitals. For more information, visit abtech.edu/csp-certificate Allied Health also is expanding two popular programs to include night classes starting with fall semester classes on August 18. Pharmacy Technology and Medical Assisting will offer evening programs that will each accept 10 students. To learn about these and other programs available at A-B Tech, visit abtech.edu/ academic-programs.
Culinary Team Heads to Nationals
Culinary team members Ruth Solis, Caroline Williams, Jay O’Hannon, Kristina Costa and captain Alex Harris practice for national competition.
A-B Tech Community College students are headed back to nationals for the American Culinary Federation’s Hot Food Team competition in Kansas City in July. Continuing a tradition of excellence, team members Alex Harris, Caroline Williams, Ruth Solis, Jay O’Hannon and Kristina Costa, will be judged on their skills and cooking, while floor judges will evaluate their organization, sanitation, teamwork, workflow, and cooking techniques and knife skills. This is the eighth time A-B Tech has had a team make it to the national level, more than any other student team in the history of the competition. The A-B Tech team won first place in 2007. “The team’s skills are definitely high level,” said Chef Instructor Eric Backer, the team’s coach. “You can certainly see the difference in how much practice they did.” Students have been practicing three times a week since graduation. All of them either work or are doing internships, too. “Including gathering and organizing all food products, recipe development plus prep lists and planning, it is more than
36 hours per week,” said Culinary Chair Matt Tracy. “Their willingness to put in the long hours is a testament to their dedication to each other. Each team member has put forth their best efforts and that is all that can be asked of them.” Competitors are judged on such criteria as the flavor, taste, texture and doneness of their foods; serving methods; portion sizes and creativity. Culinary teams from the College have been to national competition six times in the past 10 years. “They are an incredible team – truly. They are professional, focused and well-skilled,” said Chef Sheila Tillman, Associate Dean of Hospitality Education. “A-B Tech comes with a standard and our students continually raise the standard at competition. This team doesn’t have to be motivated. They have the drive to push themselves toward excellence.” “The team is pleased to be able to represent the ACF Southeast region,” said Backer. “The students have had their sights set on Kansas City from the beginning, and I could not be prouder of a group of students representing our school. The team is aware of the task at hand, and they are preparing for the incredible competition they will face at the national convention.” Visit abtech.edu/culinary A-B Tech EDUCATION Journal | abtech.edu 11
Staff members for A-B Tech at Madison are, from left, Jude Cestaro, Jerome Moriarty, Sherri Davis and Sharon Cupstid.
A-B Tech at Madison serves the community’s needs A-B Tech opened its current Madison County location in 1990 to offer a more convenient location for residents to take classes. Over the past 24 years, programs have expanded to meet the needs of the area. “ Students can take most of the general education courses such as English, math, social/behavioral sciences, communication, computers, and electives right here on our campus. We also have several free computer classes and GED testing preparation,” Director Sherri Davis said. 12 abtech.edu | A-B Tech EDUCATION Journal
According to site Director Sherri Davis, the students can earn certifications and get many of their transfer degree classes without having to leave the county. “Students can take most of the general education courses such as English, math, social/behavioral sciences, communication, computers, and electives right here on our campus,” Davis said. Students can earn welding and criminal justice certificates, along with a multitude of non-credit continuing education classes such as Nurse Aide level I, EMT-Basic, Effective Teacher Training, CPR, small business, forklift safety and blacksmithing. “We also have several free computer classes and GED testing preparation,” Davis said. Davis started working for A-B Tech on June 1, 2007 as secretary for the Madison Site. She was promoted to Administrative Assistant and Assistant Director under Dr. Connie Buckner who retired in 2013 after 42 years at A-B Tech. Working with Davis are Sharon Cupstid, Assistant Site Director; Jerome Moriarty, Custodian/Maintenance and part-time Administrative Assistant Jude Cestaro. “Working with such great people as a team as we serve the needs of our community is very rewarding. We care about our students and the community and we strive to make each person who enters the building feel they are the most important person in the world,” Davis said. “I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Connie Buckner for six years. She is one of the most compassionate and caring people I have ever met. Watching her with students was incredible. She loved them and they loved her,” Davis said. Davis is a proud product of A-B Tech, attending the college after her job of 17 years relocated to Mexico. “A-B Tech and the Employment Security Commission came to talk to us about going back to college if we wanted to,” Davis said. She enrolled, graduated, then earned a second degree from A-B Tech and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree.
“I was at the Madison campus many hours working on homework and took classes both at Madison and on the Asheville Campus. I went to Madison High School and Mars Hill Elementary. I know a lot of people in the county. It’s great to be recognized and awesome to be able to help students and our community in any way I can.” Davis said. “A-B Tech inspired me and it is my desire to give back by inspiring others. Working with students, faculty, staff, Madison High School, and the community of Madison County is wonderful and I look forward to coming to work each day. Encouraging students as they change their lives by striving for their educational and career goals is wonderful. I love it when students come in and ask to see me – they want to see me. What an awesome feeling! I am very blessed and thankful to have been given the opportunity to work for A-B Tech’s Madison Site. This will be a wonderful career for me and I will work hard for A-B Tech and Madison County,” she said. A-B Tech will open its third College Readiness Center (CRC) at Madison High School in August. The center is designed to give high school students an extra boost as they prepare for a college education. Madison High CRC participants will be assessed and tutored in reading, writing, arithmetic, and algebra, with the intention of eliminating students’ need for noncredit-bearing preparatory courses after being admitted to college. Students who complete the course will also earn an elective high school credit. A-B Tech opened similar centers at Asheville and Roberson high schools last year, and those CRCs have been reaping financial and academic benefits for their communities, according to Michael Dempsey, the college’s Director of Educational Partnerships. For more information about the Madison High/A-B Tech College Readiness Center, contact Michael Dempsey at 398-7484 or michaelmdempsey@abtech.edu.
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News Briefs new a-b tech president appointed Dennis F. King, Ed.D., was selected by A-B Tech’s Board of Trustees to serve as the College’s sixth president on June 30, 2014. His term officially begins on August 1.
College receives SACSCOC reaccreditation The Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reaccredited A-B Tech for the next 10 years. SACSCOC is the recognized regional accrediting body for 11 southern states and Latin America for higher education institutions that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. “This is wonderful news that affirms the quality of programs, faculty and staff at A-B Tech,” said Interim President Dennis F. King, Ed.D., who served as Special Assistant to the President for SACSCOC Reaccreditation last year. “After a thorough year-long review, the final report we submitted to SACS was accepted with no additional follow-up required.” For more information about A-B Tech’s SACSCOC accreditation and QEP, please visit: abtech.edu/SACS.
Stand Against Racism On Monday, April 28, A-B Tech Community College hosted a community-wide event in partnership with the YWCA to support the YWCA’s national campaign, Stand Against Racism. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness that racism still exists and can no longer be ignored or tolerated. At A-B Tech’s event, more than 120 people attended activities. Activities included a community update, a panel discussion, two concurrent sessions, and a closing. UNC Asheville, MAHEC, and the City of Asheville sponsored the event. In addition to YWCA and A-B Tech staff, community members, A-B Tech students and other employees volunteered to support the event.
Autumn in Asheville set for October 2 “Autumn in Asheville” (previously known as “April in Asheville”), the A-B Tech Foundation’s annual fundraising gala, will be held on October 2 at the Brumit Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality on the College’s Asheville campus. This year’s event will not only highlight the amazing skills of our award-winning A-B Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Department, but also the great work of the College’s Craft Beverage Institute. Guests will enjoy a variety of interactive food stations located throughout the Culinary Arts and Hospitality’s facility. Proceeds from this event support the success of the College’s students through the work of the Foundation and the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Department. For tickets or more information on how to get involved in the 2014 gala, contact Susan Haldane, Special Events Coordinator, at 828-398-7567 or susanehaldane@abtech.edu.
Lajoie Receives Rhapsodist Scholarship Gery Lajoie has been selected as the first scholarship recipient for the Annual Rhapsodist Literary Scholarship started by A-B Tech volunteer Mark Gordon Smith. Lejoie was presented with a certificate at during a reading from the literary journal.
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News Briefs Alumni Association announces new scholarships Thanks to a generous donation from an alumnus, three new business scholarships will be available to students in Fall 2014. James T. “Tommy” Rice Jr., a 1977 Accounting graduate, has pledged $90,000 to award and permanently endow these scholarships in memory of his father, James T. “J.T.” Rice, Sr. Tommy is a lifelong resident of West Asheville and currently serves as President of AndersRice Funeral Home in West Asheville as a third generation funeral director. Membership in the A-B Tech Alumni Association is free and open to all graduates and former students of the College. To find out more about the Alumni Association or to make a gift to the College, please visit www.abtech.edu/alumni.
Building Bridges coming to campus A-B Tech will host the Fall 2014 Building Bridges program on the Asheville Campus. The program is open to the general public. Sessions will be held from 7-9 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays, starting September 9 through November 4. The purpose of Building Bridges of Asheville is to provide a safe environment in which participants can discuss racism, explore and clarify their own beliefs and prejudices, understand why racism continues to exist and to propose and discuss alternatives and solutions. For more information about the Building Bridges program and to register for the Fall program, visit the Building Bridges website at buildingbridges-ashevillenc.org. You may also contact Carol Rovello at 398-7170 or carollrovello@abtech.edu for more details regarding the upcoming program.
Calendar of Events
August 18 Classes Start
September 17-19 Craft Beverage Conference Craft Beverage Business Development Workshop
Register now.
Sponsored by : Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and Asheville Center for Professional Studies at Enka
August 28 Fall Festival
To register, visit abtech.edu/cbi
September 1 Labor Day College is closed.
October 2 Autumn in Asheville
September 9 Building Bridges
6 to 8:30 p.m. Brumit Center for Culinary Arts & Hospitality, A-B Tech Asheville Campus
7 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays, September 9 - November 4 A-B Tech Asheville Campus For information and to register, visit buildingbridges-ashevillenc.org
Annual event supports the A-B Tech Foundation and the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Depts. For more information, email susanehaldane@abtech.edu.
Caleb Johnson
Former A-B Tech Student Wins American Idol
Photo courtesy of Fox.
Former A-B Tech student Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the 13th season of American Idol on May 21. Caleb was a student at A-B Tech in 2011 when he first auditioned for the show, where he made it to Hollywood, but was cut before viewer voting. Caleb was lead vocalist in the local rock band, Elijah Hooker, before winning the competition, and is a graduate of Erwin High School. A-B Tech EDUCATION Journal | abtech.edu 15
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