Mission - The Advanced Technologies Department is dedicated to hands-on and personal instruction of vocational-technical skills for students of all ages to qualify for jobs today. We ensure the long term success of students by understanding the needs of our region today and the opportunities created by a sustainable future.

Friday, September 25, 2009


AUT 285 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels displays their new sign for the bio-fuels project. Pictured are students (L-R) Josh Lee, John Cole, Ryan Giese, Heather Patterson, Roger Smith (hidden), Joel Brummett, Keegan Roberts, Michael Huffman, and Stephen Murchison.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Rain continues to pound on the roof...





Rain contiunues to stall outdoor activity for all of Western North Carolina. Students at Haywood Community College are taking advantage of this forced opportunity to brush up on some paperwork that is required for the Research Demonstration House.




Friday, September 18, 2009

Footers completed before the Week of Rain Hits.


Students Luke Peterson, Colby Stamey, Trent Burgess, and Nickolas "Mayhem" Maynard came in early for the concrete pour at the Research Demonstration House on the week of the 14th of Sept. We had help from local concrete pumper Van Allison, and the students got to ask Van all kinds of questions about the concrete pump while we were waiting between concrete trucks. Make sure and check in to see the progress of the Research Demonstration house made possible in a large part by the USDA Forest Products Lab.

Building Construction Students travel to the Big City


Building Construction Students travel to Charlotte for the 21st Century Building Expo and Conference. The show was a great opportunity for students to see some of the latest technology and newest products in the industry. Students Jeremy Conard and Graham Ebaugh collected large amounts of free loot from various vendors at the show. The van ride was an epic adventure for all involved. Stay tuned to the blog to see more of these students and there accomplishments.