YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
 MISSION STATEMENT

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.

The College offers:

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  Associate degrees in the following areas:

vocational
technical
occupational
university transfer

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Diplomas and certificates in the following areas:

vocational
technical
occupational

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Developmental and remedial education

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Custom-designed continuing education for business and industry

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The Center for Accelerated Technology Training to train potential employees for new and expanding manufacturing companies

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Student development and lifelong learning opportunities.

York Technical College pursues its mission based on these fundamental values:

LEARNING:                   The College is committed to addressing the diverse learning needs of the community in a student-centered environment.

EXCELLENCE:              The College is dedicated to excellence in instruction, support services, and management of human and physical resources.

ACCESSIBILITY:           The College is an open door institution of higher education for qualified students.

COMMUNICATION:        The College recognizes and supports the importance of teamwork and communication both internally and externally.

COMMUNITY:                The College believes in efficiently working with other educational systems, business, and industry to enhance economic growth and the quality of life for the people of the College's service area.

 

Approved by the York Technical College Commission, August 10, 2004

Approved by South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, November 4, 2004

 

 

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