NO LIMITS on WRES 100.7 FM
A-B Tech and WRES 100.7 FM have partnered on a new bi-weekly radio show that explores education issues impacting the urban community. “No Limits” broadcasts at 11 a.m. every other Wednesday and is replayed three times each week. Hosted by James Lee, Workforce Outreach Coordinator for A-B Tech, and Phyllis Utley, the College’s Diversity Recruiter, the show kicked off with a segment on financial aid and how to afford a college education. Under the production of station CEO and President John Hayes, the show spends 30 minutes educating residents of Asheville on programs and services available at the college. Shows have covered the Minority Student Leadership Academy and the Workplace Readiness Certification, which can verify a student’s skills to potential employers. The show also has discussed how the community can support our students and where an A-B Tech degree can take you
“ This is an important campaign because we need every one of our young people to know that getting a degree opens doors for them that would not be open otherwise.” - James Lee with special alumni guests, including Kevin Montgomery of United Way and Bill Murdock of Eblen Charities. The show also had the unique opportunity to partner with the radio station and Matters of the Heart radio show to present the first Share the Knowledge campaign event to empower young men for college and careers. The program was held February 22 on A-B Tech’s Asheville campus. It featured special guest speaker Leo Stoney and panelists who have attained a college degree and are working in a variety of chosen career fields. Stoney is a motivational speaker from Orlando, FL, who earned his college degree after 12 years of putting it off. “Education is important. It’s a means of power. It’s a means of respect. It’s a means of character and integrity… especially within the African-American culture. It speaks volumes. I would encourage anybody to go back. It’s never too late,” he said. Share the Knowledge was created to encourage young men to go to college and prepare for careers by providing the information and resources available to them. “This is an important campaign because we need every one of our young people to know that getting a degree opens doors for them that would not be open otherwise. This is a stand that A-B Tech and the community are taking to keep our young people striving for perfection in their lives,” said Lee.
John Hayes of WRES 100.7 FM with Phyllis Utley, A-B Tech’s Diversity Recruiter and James Lee, Workforce Outreach Coordinator, produce a bi-weekly show highlighting services available at the college.
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“What we wanted to accomplish was for the young men and their guests to leave the event feeling more empowered and strengthened.” said Tausha M. Kelly, the founder and host of Matters of the Heart.