Our student demographics are very diverse.  We’ve had students ages 16 to 65, men and women, and many races and creeds.

We feel that, like in nature, diversity contributes to a healthier program.

Some students come with no skills, while others come with more skill.   Some students find that while there are plenty of opportunities to learn, there are also many networking opportunities.

For instance, some Carpentry department students have teamed up on side jobs together, while others have traded sub-contractor contacts, etc.

Recently, some Carpentry I students met Stan and Patty Jones on a field trip to visit their Earth Ship home (recycled tire construction) in Madison Co. and now are advancing their green building knowledge by helping Stan build another Earth Ship. 

Many students have jobs and families, while some are back in school because they’ve been displaced from their jobs as victims of outsourcing.  Some students have recently graduated  high school, and plan to enter the construction industry, while some students work on carpentry crews but are want to increase their knowledge and value to their employers by learning advanced framing techniques, stair construction, or how to lay out and cut rafters.  Many of the Construction Management department students have experience in the industry and want to learn better estimating, organization, time management, and human relations skills.

Are you a good fit for A-B Tech Construction Science, Asheville’s Green Building School? Fill out our Enrollment Questionnaire, and we’ll contact you with more details.

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