A-B Tech Receives Grant From Walnut Cove Members Association

A-B Tech Community College was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Walnut Cove Members Association to support A-B Tech’s Student Emergency Fund.

The Student Emergency Fund was created to assist students for unexpected needs. “In the past, this carefully administered fund has been use to assist students with various needs, including purchasing books for class, internet access, utility bills, as well as gas and food,” said Kimberly England, Executive Assistant for Student Services.

“By meeting these needs, students are able to finish the semester and earn a credential. Many of the college’s Allied Health programs require certain immunizations. The Student Emergency Fund is able to assist with these costs, as needed.”

According to Sue Olesiuk, Executive Director of College Advancement, Walnut Cove has been engaged with A-B Tech in the past through scholarship giving. Foundation Board Member, Allan Gerson, was instrumental in re-engaging the college with Walnut Cove. “The college is very appreciative of his efforts and for the support received from the members of Walnut Cove,” said Olesiuk.

Gerson is a member of the Walnut Cove Members Association, in which many of the residents donate funds to be divided among area non-profit organizations. “The member has to be more than an advocate for a particular fund; they must be on the board of the organization,” Gerson said.

About A-B Tech Community College

One of 58 colleges in the North Carolina Community College System, A-B Tech offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in more than 60 curriculum programs through its five academic divisions: Allied Health and Public Service Education, Arts and Sciences, Business and Hospitality Education, Emergency Services and Engineering and Applied Technology.

The Division of Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education offers opportunities for workforce partnerships, specific job training and retraining, as well as personal enrichment classes.

A-B Tech enrolls more than 25,000 curriculum and continuing education students in programs at its Asheville, Enka, Madison, South, Woodfin and Goodwill locations.

For more details, visit www.abtech.edu.