York Technical College
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York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year, associate degree-granting institution. York Technical College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State. Through excellence in teaching and partnerships, the College responds to the technical and public service needs of the community. The College has an open admissions policy for qualified students and annually enrolls 5,500 to 6,000 credit students. York Technical College provides opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds and ability levels to acquire or upgrade the knowledge and skills necessary in engineering technology, industrial technology, information technology, business, health, or public service employment or for transfer to senior colleges and universities. In addition to teaching technical skills, the College seeks to provide graduates competency in written and oral communication, computer skills, mathematics, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | York County, SC | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,040 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,223 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,263 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 89% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 40% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,787 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 70% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,334 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 12% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,761 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
- York Technical College opened in 1964 as a Technical Education Center and began with 60 students enrolled in seven programs all housed in one building. The College has grown in the past four decades from the initial enrollment to over 4,000 credit students in more than 70 credit programs. The College campus has also grown from one building to 14. In 1974, York County Technical Education Center became York Technical College. In addition to offering academic programs, the College provides continuing education for approximately 7,000 area residents and more than 250 businesses. This translates to about 325,000 contact hours of continuing education.
- The College offers Associate degrees in university transfer, technical, occupational and vocational. Diplomas and certificates in vocational, technical and occupational field. The college also offers Developmental and remedial education and Custom-designed continuing education for business and industry.
- The college offers programs in Business, Computer, Arts and Sciences, Health and Human Services and Industrial and Engineering Technologies.
- York Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates.
In the News:
- Educator to speak at chamber luncheon (The Rock Hill Herald)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:22:15 pm
Kim Bowman, executive director of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathemat - Job forum at York Tech today (The Rock Hill Herald)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 11:04:49 am
The S.C. Employment Security Commission will hold the Catawba Area Job Forum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - South Carolina ESC Holding Job Fair In Rock Hill (WSOC-TV Charlotte)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:17:43 am
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The South Carolina Employment Security Commission is holding the Catawba Area Job Forum on Saturday, Oct. 31. It is for unemployed people in Chester, Lancaster and York counties. - SC employment agency, lawmakers host jobs forum (Live 5 News Charleston)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 08:20:59 am
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's employment agency is hitting the road to help jobseekers connect with employers. - In brief: October 31, 2009 (The Rock Hill Herald)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 04:54:50 am
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- University Of South Carolina-lancaster - 1,195 students - 17.9 mi. away - view location
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