York is an area poised to take on the challenges of a new century by educating the workforce of tomorrow at a variety of post high school opportunities. This page is your connection to the many specialty schools that provide training and success in the new workplace of the 21st century.

York County is divided into 16 school districts, one vocational-technical school and an intermediate unit, which serves children with special needs. Various combinations of pre-school, primary and secondary are offered by private and parochial schools. More than half of the 3,520 graduates of these 16 public schools go on to higher education to learn a wide variety of skills.

Workforce Development

A special message about Workforce Development

Having a world class workforce available to York County businessesis a top priority of the York County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's Education and Workforce Development strategy is long-term and includes many community based partners. Chamber and member workforce development initiatives include; business education partnerships, school-to-work, adult and continuing education, employability skills training,
recruiting non-traditional workers, internship and mentoring, and internet access to workers and jobs.

For comments or questions about Chamber Workforce Development initiatives contact Bob Jensenius or
Tom Donley.

Local providers offer many workforce development services.  This page provides you with a link to those services.

Employment, Recruitment and Selection

York Newspaper

This site provides a unique local and national employment solution for employers and job seekers. It brings the power of hometown newspaper, classified advertising, local business relationships, and interactivity together to provide new tools and services to job seekers and employers.

York County Chamber Members: Employment Services

This site is a link to York County Chamber members involved with employment services.

AHEDD

Meeting the employment needs of people with disabilities and the business community.

Crispus Attucks Center for Employment & Training

The association promotes self-sufficiency through training, education, counseling and job placement. The Center is open free of charge to York County residents and businesses.

Manpower

Staffing service providing services in South Central Pennsylvania

Team Pennsylvania Career Link

Offers job seeker services, employer services, social services and training.

CBY, Systems - Employment Screening

Provides fast, cost-efficient and thorough employment screening services, helping to prevent turnover, theft, and safety concerns by selecting qualified, responsible employees.

Educational Institutions

Online Training Directory

Search York's finest education institutions and programs for degrees and certifications.

Penn State York

Penn State York offers a blend of practical and theoretical education in the form of baccalaureate and associate degrees, Penn State York helps students grow in the skills and knowledge that will help them succeed in their fields. The campus is home to more than 1,600 students. With a strong,active alumni network, the educational connections continue as Penn State graduates grow in their careers.

York College of Pennsylvania

York College of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive college offering 55 Baccalaureate, 15 Associate and 3 Master's programs in the arts and sciences and in professional fields. The Special Programs Office delivers both credit and non-credit academic resources to the community workforce.

HACC

Offers industry-driven training that gives working professionals a competitive edge in their careers and provides companies with an excellent training opportunity for their employees.

Consolidated School of Business

Specialized Business degree and diploma programs provide students with relevant, practical, problem-solving curriculums for today's world of business and technology.

York Technical Institute

Offering hands-on career training programs and financial-aid assistanceto qualifying students. York Technical Institute programs include: Business Administration, Computer Systems Specialist, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Computerized Automation Technology, Electronics Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Motorcycle Technology, Public Safety and Security Administration, Travel/Tourism, Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, Pastry Arts, and Catering.

The Art Institute of York-Pennsylvania

Training students in visual communication, graphic design, multimedia design, web design, interior design, fashion marketing, print technology, and web technology.

York County School of Technology

In addition to providing a vocational-technical/academic education to all secondary students from the participating school districts, The York County School of Technology serves a large adult sector of the community through adult and continuing education courses and programs both on-campus and satellite locations including businesses. Career fields include; nursing, manufacturing, technology, construction, truck driver training, and many other opportunities offered on a year-round basis.

Yorktowne Business Institute and School of Culinary Arts

Yorktowne Business Institute offers the following courses and programs: Business Management, Computerized Accounting, Computer Applications Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Secretary, Culinary Arts, Professional Baking and Pastry, Hotel, Convention, and Hospitality Management.

Improving the Workforce

Team Pennsylvania Career Link

This link provides a collaborative tool for employers, job creators and economic developers providing comprehensive access to state, local, and regional information critical in making decisions about location, expansion, and workforce development.

Workforce Investment Board

This website is designed to quickly distribute information on the state's implementation of the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and to provide a forum for emerging questions and answers about the act.

MANTEC

This site focuses on three main areas:
· Creation or improvement of human resources infrastructure within a company;
· Development or improvement of workforce development programs through skills gap assessments and design of programs that meet the assessed needs of a company's workforce and strategic business goals.
· Expansion of relationships with area school districts, vocational schools, trade schools, and post secondary schools to develop curricula which stress the acquisition of skills relevant to entry into manufacturing careers.

William F. Goodling Advanced Skills Center

The Advanced Skills Center is a training factory that embodies a system of workforce programs and services affecting area employers and workers.
· Used by some of the regions largest manufacturers.
· Employer specific classes to teach your employees the skills they need to get the job done successfully and on time.
· Video Conferencing facilities available.

York County Alliance for Learning

YCAL is an alliance of education, business and civic organizations whose goal is to facilitate the development of a high quality, relevant workforce.

York County Consortiums

The South Central PA Manufacturing Consortia envisions the enhancement of the availability of qualified workers and was created as a result of the realization of a shared need among employers, as well as a desire to become proactive in creating a system to fulfill the needs of both employers and employees.

York County Economic Development Corporation

The YCEDC provides a professional staff to assist expanding and relocating businesses with site selection and serves as a conduit for public financing and other programs.

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)

This website recognizes the importance of workforce development and contains links to other sites useful in workforce development.

Critical Job Training Grants Program

This program awards grants for training of dislocated workers, for occupations with immediate skill needs, for high-demand jobs and for jobs with a shortage of skilled workers. Eligible applicants for training grants include school districts, intermediate units, vocational-technical schools, post-secondary institutions, local workforce-investment boards, businesses and public agencies that provide workforce services and activities.

Manpower: Global Learning Center

This site provides the resources to enhance your potential and move forward in your career. Here, you will find:
· more than 5,000 hours of e-learning in end-user software applications, professional development skills, business skills, information technology, and telecommunications
· assessments and certification testing preparation
· mentoring

Pennsylvania Works

The Training WORKS Partnership operates as a consortium of Business, Education and Economic Development Groups focused on serving the workforce development needs of Pennsylvania.

The Welfare to Work Partnership

The Welfare to Work Partnership was created to provide innovative workforce solutions for companies through hiring, retaining and promoting welfare recipients and other unemployed and low-income workers.

CDS Training Resources

CDS develops customized computer training programs for clients. They can assist you in achieving your company's performance objectives, by conducting employee needs assessments, then custom designing a training program that will meet your specific goals. CDS has training facilities or a trainer can come to your location.