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 have different needs

If you’ve been out of school for a number of years, perhaps the idea of returning to the classroom is daunting. Maybe you’re concerned about how you will balance a job, family and other responsibilities. That’s why at community colleges you’ll find counselors to assist you not only in academics but also in your personal life.

Attention to academics

While not every community college is the same, all colleges will offer some kind of academic counseling in which students can take personality assessments and learn about careers and salaries. At most colleges, students also benefit from enrichment and academic success workshops, one-on-one counseling and contact with counselors by phone and email.

Some colleges offer more intense academic counseling for those with challenges. For example, York Technical College offers comprehensive academic counseling to students from low-income families, students who are first to attend college in their family and students who have disabilities.

York Technical College is paying closer attention to their first-year students through comprehensive programs that include academic counseling.

If you plan to attend community college for two years and transfer to a four-year institution, it’s important to work closely with the university transfer department counselors at your community college. They will make sure that your courses will transfer successfully to the college or university you plan to attend. The counselors help you meet your deadlines.

York Tech Wants Students to Flourish

Here at York Tech, we offer a variety of resources to help students meet and achieve their academic goals. Our services are designed to make sure that each student at York Tech gets the most out of their college education.

Counseling Services 

Counseling Services at York Technical College offers short-term counseling support to students in a confidential and professional environment. Students who are facing academic challenges engage in counseling to assist them in understanding their academic status and develop a plan for success. Those who are facing personal matters have an opportunity to discuss their concerns with a member of the College’s trained counseling staff.

Career Services

Not sure which career path to choose? Our Career Services staff is here to help with professional career guidance in a friendly, one-on-one setting. They can help students determine how to obtain the information they need to make a sound career choice. Career Services helps students develop employability skills such as interviewing, résumé writing, and networking. They also help connect students and graduates with job opportunities.

The PROMISE Program

The PROMISE Program is a federal TRIO program also known as Student Support Services (SSS), which serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their post-secondary education. This program provides free individual or small group tutoring, counseling and academic advising, college transfer assistance, college success workshops, and other support services. Space for this program is limited, and selections are made based upon student needs.

Special Resources

The Special Resources Office coordinates services and accommodations for students with physical, learning, and psychological challenges. Special scholarships are available such as the Adults in Transition program which assists single parents, displaced homemakers, and unemployed or underemployed dislocated workers in their transition to new employment through education and training. The Challenge program provides services to students who enter programs not traditionally associated with their gender. Awards may include scholarships for academic achievement, childcare or gas allowances, or tuition assistance. Other services may include academic and career counseling, life skills training, advising, and tracking of academic progress.

Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center 

We encourage all students to take advantage of the Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center. Whether a student is having trouble with study skills or needs extra help on writing assignments, this center helps students meet their academic needs. Students can even take  advantage of these services online.  For more information visit http://www.yorktech.com/tutoring/

We understand that college can be stressful and demanding, but it should never have to be a bad experience. By taking advantage of the services we provide, our students can embark upon a well-rounded and exciting journey.