*Childcare is free for up to 12 hours of care or students may pay $5 an hour for additional time needed. Contact: Keonna Palmer, Director of Empowerment Child Care 828-254-7206 ext. 119 or keonna.palmer@ywcaofasheville.org or Kim England, 398-7143 or kimberlyhengland@abtech.edu

For students who need to pursue a college degree around work, life and family demands, A-B Tech is now offering two 100 percent online degrees, as well as several 100 percent online certificates.