The key to Madison County’s success lies in the concentration of higher education we have in the area.

From pre-school to grad school Madison County is just a short drive or click away to a variety of educational options that are sure to meet your workforce needs. Within the region there are a number of schools paving the way of innovation including UNCA, Western Carolina, Appalachian University, and ETSU.  Within the county lines are Mars Hill University and A-B Technical Institute. 

Madison County A-B Tech has a successful history of working with leading industry in the area to create the right curriculum pathways for businesses to grow your pipeline quickly and easily. Mars Hill University is rich in cultural heritage and close-knit community. It has recently added several graduate programs and a Bachelors of Nursing to help fill regional skill gap needs.

Our local school system has smaller class and school sizes than the regional average making it a perfect place for the next workforce generation to grow into the future of your business. 

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