Spotlight on York Tech Programs: Criminal Justice and Early Childhood Education

Criminal Justice The men and women who graduate from York Technical College’s Criminal Justice Technology program mature to become some of the most respected members of our communities as police officers, sheriff’s deputies, detention officers, and more. Not everyone is cut out for work in criminal justice, but for those who have what it takes, York Tech’s Associate of Applied Science...
Find More in: Careers
Read More

The Nine Fastest-Growing Jobs in South Carolina for 2022

Booming “middle-skill” careers The South Carolina Department of Education and Workforce (SC DEW) has identified the fastest-growing jobs in the state economy. Those in the “middle skill” category – occupations that need workers who have more than a high-school diploma but less than a four-year degree – are growing especially fast. York Technical College offers a wide range of program...
Find More in: Careers, Economy
Read More

The Transforming Power of Education

How York Technical College is fulfilling its mission to serve the community Ask almost any York Technical College student or graduate, and chances are they’ll tell you a compelling story of how York Tech changed their life. It might have been a professor who inspired them; or support services like tutoring or career counseling that were instrumental in helping them succeed. Perhaps it was a...

Facts and Finds

Dim lighting sparks creativity Want to encourage innovative thinking? Try lowering the lights. “Darkness increases freedom from constraints, which in turn promotes creativity,” according to German research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. In a series of experiments, 114 University of Stuttgart students solved creative problems in different lighting. Those in dimmer...

York Technical College’s Services for Veterans

York Technical College is proud to have a reputation as a “military-friendly” college. For our entire 50 year history, we have provided high-quality, real-world education and training to veterans seeking to gain new skills, enhance existing skills, or translate the skills they learned in the military to the civilian workplace. One demonstration of this commitment is a dedicated space for...

One College. Many Opportunities.

For nearly 50 years, York Technical College has been providing a college education to thousands—make that hundreds of thousands—of students in York, Chester, and Lancaster counties. High quality, affordable, college education that’s close to home. York Tech’s programs provide students with options in numerous career fields. For students planning on a four-year degree, our University...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Plan for Success: Take Advantage of Career Services

Beginning a career isn’t always as simple as graduating from college and landing a job. Planning for a career requires that we take a look within ourselves, explore career options, and conduct a strategic job search. Like most things worth having in life, it requires hard work and planning. The Career Services office invites York Technical College students and graduates to explore the many...

Break Out of Career Stereotypes

Your gender doesn’t have to determine how you make a living Probably the best question to ask yourself when you’re deciding on a career is “What do I really love to do?” But what if the answer to that question just brings up more questions? What if your career choice challenges a few stereotypes? What if it requires you to swim against the cultural current? The men working in daycare...

Avoid Massive Loan Debt AND Get a Great Education—Choose York Technical College

Everyone has heard the new figures on student loan debt, and they are mind-boggling. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, student loan debt in the United States has now surpassed $1 trillion—that’s more than the total owed by Americans on their credit cards or auto loans. Total student debt is more than five times what it was a dozen years ago. There are some 37 million...
Find More in: Economy, Education
Read More

York Tech Programs A-Z

York Technical College One College. Many Opportunities. Don’t put it off another day! Start your path to a better future at York Technical College. With nearly 80 programs to choose from – including degrees, diplomas, and certificates – that can prepare you for dozens of great jobs, York Tech has one that’s right for you. Our flexible course options, low tuition costs and small class...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Transferring: York Technical College is the smartest way to start toward your four-year degree

If your goal is a bachelor’s degree, success begins at York Tech. Our University Transfer program gives you the opportunity to complete the first two years of your bachelor’s degree conveniently and affordably. Students in this program earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree and are prepared for a smooth transition to the four-year college or university of their...
Find More in: Education
Read More

York Tech By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Affordability • York Tech is the most affordable college option in the three-county region • The average cost for a full-time, in-county student is $3,744 – almost half the cost of a regional, two-year state campus and less than one-third the cost of a four-year state university • 96 percent of York Tech students receive financial aid, totaling more than $4 million annually • The York...

Veterans’ Services—It’s Our Turn to Serve You

Veterans’ Services—It’s Our Turn to Serve You York Technical College is proud of its veterans. We honor the sacrifices they have made, and we’re committed to making them feel welcome and supported. York Tech has a long tradition of providing education and training to veterans seeking to gain new skills, enhance existing skills, or translate the skills they learned in the military to the...

The Buzz in Old Town Rock Hill

York Technical College is a proud partner of the Hive, a work-based learning cooperative and small business incubation program that launched in Old Town Rock Hill in 2011. The Hive serves real clients—local small businesses and non-profits—while using the work to teach York Tech and Winthrop University students practical skills in Internet marketing, web design & development—all under...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Get the Most for Your Money at York Technical College

York Technical College is the path to a quality, affordable education and a brighter future. We offer you the opportunity to earn an associate degree and enter the workforce or transition to a bachelor’s degree program at the college or university of your choice while paying less tuition than a four-year institution. Additionally, we can help you get the skills you need to change your career...

Continuing Education – Great Careers in Less Than Two Years

If you are looking to start a new career or to expand your skill set to land that promotion in a hurry, Continuing Education courses at York Technical College could be right for you. Continuing Education courses are typically shorter than credit courses but still open the door to some great careers. Certified Nursing Assistant – State Certified CNA Certification will prepare you for a job in...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Three Ways to Strike It Big!

These York Technical College programs can prepare you for some of the hottest careers going—today and well into the future. One of them may be just what you’re looking for. Criminal Justice Technology The men and women who graduate from York Tech’s Criminal Justice Technology program mature to become some of the most respected members of our communities as police officers, Sheriff’s...

Are You Wrong About Community College?

It’s the best choice for many students, says college president There is no shortage of misconceptions about community and technical colleges. But with practical advice and a straightforward style, Thomas J. Snyder, president of Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College system and author of The Community College Career Track, is exactly the right guy to clear them up. Q. What motivated you to...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Half of “Best Jobs” Require Fewer Than Four Years of College

Half of “Best Jobs” Require Fewer Than Four Years of College USNews updated its Best Jobs for 2013 and the number one job is….dentist! Okay, for that one you’re going to need an advanced degree. But if you think a bachelor’s degree or higher is the only avenue to get a good job, think again. To make the “best jobs” list, a job must first be in demand, but it also has to pay a good...

York Technical College – One College. Many Opportunities.

Don’t put it off another day! Start your path to a better future at York Technical College.  With nearly 80 programs to choose from – including degrees, diplomas, and certificates – that can prepare you for dozens of great jobs, York Tech has one that’s right for you. Our flexible course options, low tuition costs and small class sizes are designed to fit any student’s lifestyle. Our...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Families are key partners in student success

When a student decides to attend college, family members often find themselves in an uncharted territory. Parents of high school students may be accustomed to being informed about grades, involved in making school-related decisions, and feeling invested in the process. Family members of adult students may have been away from school themselves for a while, and may be overwhelmed by the steps needed...
Find More in: Student Life
Read More

S.C. Residents Have Many Options for Paying for College

For many people thinking about attending college, financing their education is one of the biggest worries. We understand that for many of our students, even the affordable education offered at York Technical College may seem out of their reach. You may be surprised to know that 96 percent of York Tech students receive financial aid, and that the College distributes nearly $9 million in aid each...
Find More in: Financial Aid
Read More

Student Support and Engagement Matters at York Tech

York Technical College offers a variety of support services and engagement opportunities to help students have a successful college experience. We understand that no student is the same, which is why we have a broad range of resources readily available for students. Counseling Services - No matter what stage of life you are in, college is a big step. Counseling Services at York Tech offers...

York Tech Program Spotlight: Criminal Justice Technology

Are you interested in having a career that positively impacts your community? Police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and detention officers are some of the communities most respected members as they help to keep our residents safe. The Criminal Justice Technology program offered at York Technical College provides a curriculum designed to help students understand the criminal justice system and...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

New Graduate Jerry Rowland Represents the Best of York Tech

A highlight of York Technical College’s annual Commencement ceremony is the recognition of several outstanding graduates with a special honor, the President’s Award for Students. The award is presented to graduating students who have been selected by the faculty in their division for outstanding contributions to the College and the community. Scholastic excellence, service to the College and...

Off-Campus Centers Provide Flexibility, Convenience

Lancaster was the fastest-growing county in South Carolina in 2013-14, as anyone who’s driven through the Indian Land area can surely agree. York County was close behind, thanks in large part to growth in the Fort Mill and Lake Wylie communities. In an effort to serve the people who live and work in the northern parts of Lancaster and York counties, York Technical College has opened an...
Find More in: Economy, Education
Read More

One College, Many Opportunities

For nearly 50 years, York Technical College has been providing a college education to thousands—make that hundreds of thousands—of students in York, Chester, and Lancaster counties. High quality, affordable, college education that’s close to home. York Tech’s programs provide students with options in numerous career fields. For students planning on a four-year degree, our University...
Find More in: Education
Read More

Not Your Father’s Factory

What do you think of when you imagine a shift change at a factory? Unless you work inside one, chances are you think of a messy shop floor, punch cards and time-clocks, and thousands of workers pouring in and out of the gates. The textile mills that dominated our region’s economy for decades may still shape public perception of manufacturing. But within the industry, vast changes in technology...
Find More in: Careers, Economy
Read More

York Technical College’s health care careers: Keep You Working

So many careers have felt the brunt of the recession, but one field that remains strong is health care. It’s true, not everyone is cut out to be a nurse, but have you considered a career in radiography,  surgical technology, or physical therapy? Many of these opportunities may be a perfect fit for you and one that will keep you coming home each week with a paycheck. Add to that the fact the...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

York Tech Celebrates 50 Years of Student Success

York Technical College was founded in 1962 and welcomed its first class of seven students in 1964. With a charter to serve York, Chester and Lancaster counties, the College’s mission is “Building Our Community Through Maximizing Student Success.” For the past 50 years, we have provided opportunities for individuals to reach their personal and career goals, and have supported the needs of...
Find More in: Student Life
Read More

Top 10 Tech Careers

York Technical College offers students many paths to success in great careers. Check out the Top 10 Tech Careers that you can pursue at York Tech. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY – NETWORKING York Tech’s Associate Degree in Computer Technology with a Networking specialization, prepares students for entry-level network and computer systems administrator positions. Additionally, some of the degree...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

What’s the Difference?

A glossary of financial aid terms: • GRANTS are gifts that do not need to be paid back. Grant decisions are based on family income, household size, reported assets, and the number of children in college. The most common is the federal Pell Grant that pays for tuition, fees and books, and refunds to the student any unused money. • Loans must be paid back to the lender, with interest. Loans...
Find More in: Financial Aid
Read More

Make Friends With FAFSA You won’t get financial aid without it

All students applying to college should know about FAFSA. Also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, everyone—rich, poor, or somewhere in between—should plan to complete a FAFSA application as part of applying to York Tech. FAFSA is the foundation for all financial aid, and allows students to be considered for Federal Pell Grants, state grants, Stafford student loans,...

Facts and Finds

The buzz of creativity If creativity had a soundtrack, what would it be?  One study suggests that it probably the busy hum of activity, neither too loud nor too quiet. A 2012 study found that subjects ask to perform a creative task generated more and better ideas when sound levels were around 70 decibels, similar to the buzz of café or restaurant. In contrast, quieter conditions, more like a...

Students Get Ahead With Dual Enrollment

York Technical College’s Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to earn college credits while still in high school. In fact, many students complete large portions of their freshman year of college while still in high school. Earn Both High School and College Credit At York Tech Course Availability York Technical College offers a variety of courses that can be taken by...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Best-Kept Secrets: The Two-Year College Advantage

Want to know a secret? More than 47 percent of college students in the United States, and 52 percent of all undergraduates in the South Carolina higher education system, attend two-year technical or community colleges. These schools are becoming increasingly popular for students with a wide range of goals. Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly a secret. But you might be surprised to learn just how...

Six Keys to Succeeding in College

1. Start early. Perhaps the best way to prepare for success in college is to get started as early as possible with processes such as applying for aid, completing admission applications and taking placement tests. 2. Plan ahead. To avoid stress and manage your workload, plan ahead for all of your assignments. Get a course syllabus (or outline) for each course, and read it carefully. There you...

The Single Parents’ Guide to School, Work and Family

Traditional, online, and hybrid classes along with strong support services make York Tech an ideal choice for single parents. A difficult, but not impossible, path Many single parents choose York Tech because it allows them to balance a full-time job and still pursue an education. Jessica Wherrey attends York Tech and has two children at home. “York Tech’s great value and flexibility made it...

All Kinds of Students, All Kinds of Support

Not a typical student? Don’t worry, York Technical College knows how to help Maybe you don’t know what exactly lies in your future. What you do know is that you’re ready for college. Perhaps you know exactly what you want to study. Then again, maybe you don’t. That’s why York Technical College offers student support resources to help you have a successful college experience. Students...

Is College a Good Investment? Choosing York Technical College makes financial sense

When the Pew Research Center surveyed Americans about their views on college, 5 percent said the higher education system provides excellent value, 35 percent said the higher education system provides good value, 42 percent said the value is fair, and 15 percent said the value is not good. This sentiment is different for students who have chosen to start their careers or path to a university at...
Find More in: Economy, Education
Read More

Tips for Returning Adult Students

Changing careers in today’s economy can often mean returning to college to gain new skills to prepare for the evolving marketplace. York Technical College is often the first place career changers turn for assistance. Increasingly, York Technical College administrators, faculty and staff members are reaching out to returning adult students with reassuring advice for them to comfortably return to...
Find More in: Education
Read More

York Technical College: One College. Many Opportunities.

Don’t put it off another day —start your path to a better future at York Technical College. With nearly 90 programs to choose from—including degrees, diplomas, and certificates—that can prepare you for dozens of great jobs, York Technical College has one that’s right for you. Our flexible course options, low tuition costs and small class sizes are designed to fit any student’s...

Student Success is the core of York Technical College

Everything that we do for students at York Technical College is guided by the principle of student success. From the admissions process through the graduation experience, York Tech is committed to helping its students be successful in every way possible. Research on student success shows that students who take advantage of the resources their college provides are more likely to persist and...
Find More in: Careers
Read More

Think You Don’t Qualify for Financial Aid? Experts say, “Don’t Assume, Apply!”

It’s no secret that getting a degree from York Technical College is one of the best educational values around, but many students begin their college careers with the added burden of trying to figure out how they’re going to pay for an education. York Tech financial aid experts say it doesn’t have to be that way. Time and time again our financial aid staff meet students who are certain they...

Brawn to Brains

You may have heard that manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past. While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing job is starving for skilled workers. Demand for manufacturing skills increases with changing times  Today, over 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S Department of Commerce...

Chester County Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program

A community partnership strengthening the talent pipeline to support local industry In partnership with the Chester County School District, York Technical College and local industry partners have joined together to develop a nationally-recognized Youth Apprenticeship program. This community-wide collaboration provides an alternative career pathway for high school students, with a seamless...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Facts and Finds

Eliminate future debt Student loan debt has more than tripled over the past decade, as both the number of borrowers and the size of the average balance have increased. Nearly three in four graduates from four-year institutions today carry a sizeable debt along with their diplomas. For these borrowers, the typical balance is $26,500, according to the Hamilton Project, a research group based at the...

You’re Hired! Work-Based Learning Could Be Your Career Connection

“You’re Hired!” That’s why many students embrace the opportunity to make important job connections while they’re still in school. Work-based learning allows students to work in a field of interest while earning hands-on experience and academic credit. “I wanted a job during school that would turn into a career,” says Seth White. White participated in an apprenticeship with...

The Educonomy: It’s About Community

York Technical College’s mission statement says it all: Building Our Community Through Maximizing Student Success. Simply put, York Tech’s Success = Education + Economy. The notion of an educonomy, a term that gained steam in educational policy circles in 2014, signals a new vision for South Carolina’s – and the nation’s – future economic health and job creation. With job openings...

New Program: Computed Tomography

Beginning Spring 2016, York Technical College will offer Computed Tomography – a one semester, full-time program designed for working professionals with flexible schedules. This online certificate program will prepare medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam in Computed Tomography. Program participants...
Find More in: Education
Read More

Dual Enrollment Provides A Head Start for High School Students

Ginny Ryerson planned to attend college, but she did not know she could start as a high school student until a family friend told her about dual enrollment opportunities at York Technical College. Dual Enrollment enables high school students that are at least 16 years old and have completed 10th grade to enroll in college credit classes at York Technical College. Students may earn up to two years...

Answers to your questions: The Outlook for Jobs and the Value of a Degree

When choosing a career, it’s important to know your personal interests and talents, as well as the job outlook for professions matching these abilities, the education required, and the earnings you can expect—annually and over a lifetime. Our career -finder, Find Your Match, uses short questions to get a sense of your personality, interests and values, then matches them to career opportunities...

Adult Learners Turn to York Tech for New Beginnings

Changing careers in today’s economy often means going back to college to learn new skills. York Technical College is the first place career changers turn, and not just because it’s a good value. College for adult learners York Tech has served adult learners for decades. We understand the challenges faced by older students who often have family and job responsibilities. With affordable...

Not-So-Typical

Today’s college students break stereotypes If you think that most college students are fresh out of high school, young, carefree, and living at a university, you’re wrong. In fact, 85 percent of college students today don’t fit that mold. More often, the typical college student is living off campus, working full or part time, and juggling college with real-life responsibilities. There are...
Find More in: Student Life
Read More

Facts and Finds

Are you Happy at Work? Let’s Find out Love your job? Hate your job? If you really aren’t sure, take the survey at Delivering Happiness at Work (app.happinessatworksurvey.com). This online survey will rate your degree of satisfaction with everything from job stress, co-workers and pay, to the social impact of your work. When you’re done, you’ll receive an overall Happiness Score and...

York Tech Programs

Don’t put it off another day! Start your path to a better future at York Technical College.  With nearly 80 programs to choose from – including degrees, diplomas, and certificates – that can prepare you for dozens of great jobs, York Tech has one that’s right for you. Our flexible course options, low tuition costs and small class sizes are designed to fit any student’s lifestyle. Our...
Find More in: Education
Read More

Avoid College Money Mistakes

Smart parents teach financial skills As the parent of a college student, which of these two scenarios do you hope your child will resemble? The first, a recent college graduate, earned $80,000 in scholarships and graduated debt-free last spring. The second, a recent college graduate, but one who took out over $45,000 in student loans and built up $50,000 in credit card debt by the time they got...

No matter what your situation York Technical College will make college work for you. [Infographic]

  Blended The perfect balance–online and on campus, in most cases you’ll meet in class only once a week. Traditional Immerse yourself in the familiar world of weekday classes. Online Experience an interactive online learning experience that gives you the convenience of not physically coming to class. Weekend We’ve rearranged class times to maximize your Saturday and Sunday...
Find More in: Education
Read More

Quiz: Ready for the Real World?

Good money skills start with straight talk Congratulations – your pride and joy is getting ready for college. But how prepared is your child to achieve financial independence in the coming years? This quiz can help you find out. 1. When did you start teaching your child about finances? a. In high school b. In middle school c. Not yet 2. How many of these concepts have you explained to your...

Automotive Technology

Career opportunities, economic rewards, emerging technologies. The Automotive Technology program at York Technical College puts you on track for one of today’s most promising careers. York Tech’s Automotive Technology curriculum prepares students to go out and become automotive technicians and provides updated training for those already working. Students learn general automotive repair,...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Are you Ready? Over 7,000 Jobs Coming to York and Chester Counties

In mid-June, York and Chester Counties announced over 7,000 new jobs, providing a platform in economic development growth in the area. York Technical College continues to be a key reason why companies want to do business in this region. Three major companies plan to build and or relocate major operations to the area. Giti Tire, a Singapore-based tire manufacturer, will open its first North...
Find More in: Careers, Education
Read More

Financial Aid FAQs: Helping you get the money you need for the education you deserve

At York Technical College, we believe that education should be available to everyone. We also know that not everyone has the money to get there. Here are some answers to some of the most frequently asked financial aid questions. What is Financial Aid? Financial aid is money provided by federal, state and other sources to help students pay their expenses while attending college. The types of...

College at Any Age: Starting over or changing careers? We have what you need

Changing careers in today’s economy often means going back to college to learn new skills. Technical and community colleges are usually the first place to which career changers turn, and not just because they’re a good value. College for adult learners Technical and community colleges have served adult learners for decades. We understand the challenges faced by older students who often have...

Spotlight on York Tech Scholars

Presidential Scholars The Presidential Scholars program at York Technical College provides a select group of high-achieving high school graduates with a unique one-year educational experience designed to prepare them for success at the four-year university of their choice. Presidential Scholars receive exclusive benefits, including a full tuition scholarship, a financial award to cover the cost...