Applications are being accepted for the Career Pipeline with classes held at the Goodwill Training Center on Patton Avenue. The Career Pipeline is an apprenticeship program for individuals in the community who have low levels of literacy and/or disabilities.
This integrated education and training program prepares individuals for jobs in the Asheville area. The partners, A-B Tech, Goodwill, the Biltmore Company, and Biltmore Farms are working together to increase the reliable workforce.
During the program, students participate in academic instruction focusing on workplace skill development, professionalism, and career-specific training. Concurrently, students participate in an apprenticeship with either the Biltmore Company or Biltmore Farms. The goal is to expose students to employment opportunities, provide specific training for success in the field, and offer a pipeline for successful employment in hospitality and tourism.
The 2022 program begins in February 2022 and runs through June 2022. Participants must meet the following program requirements:
- Desire to work
- Not enrolled in a high school program
- Attend classes and/or apprenticeship Monday through Friday
- Work for 4 hours independently with limited or no assistance
- Attain a valid score on a CASAS Reading test
- Meet the physical requirements of the work
- Participate in a group/cohort environment
- Responsible for transportation
Of the seven program participants who participated in 2018-2019, six secured positions with the employer partners – Biltmore Company and Biltmore Farms. For more information, contact Todd Barbee at [email protected], 828-398-7131 or visit the website at abtech.edu/career-pipeline.