Youth Services
The Employment & Training Center’s youth services are designed to prepare youth and young adults for jobs and position them to be ahead of workforce trends and needs by enhancing their education and developing specific skills.
Trainings and Certifications
Automotive Technician
200-hour training program leading to PA State Safety Inspector and Emissions Inspector certifications
Commercial Driver’s License
200-hour training program leading to a Class A Trucking commercial driver’s license
Certified Nursing Assistant
120-hour training leading participants to obtain the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Exam
Customer Service Certification
40-60 hour training program leading to a certification to help entry-level sales and service associates learn skills related to frontline work in retail and other industries that value customer service and sales skills
Phlebotomy Technician
160-hour training program leading to the National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Technician certification
Pharmacy Technician
Six to nine-month online program with engaging and interactive simulations and virtual exercises leading to a Pharmacy Technician Certification
Welding Certification
200-hour program leading to an AWS D1.1 3G certification designed to provide training in both TIG and MIG, workplace mathematics, blueprint reading, safety standards, and more
Interested in Learning More?
You can learn more about our services by emailing the Employment & Training Center or by calling (717)848-3610.
Programs
Compass
Compass provides essential personal, soft skills, and tangible hard skills training to prepare students for the workplace.
iScope
iScope prepares students for the challenges of the workplace and inspires a sense of ownership in their life direction. The program is held after-school 2 days per week for 5 weeks.
Work Experience
Selected participants receive the opportunity to work part-time in a field of interest. These participants will work alongside and learn from professionals.
Helping Youth Prepare for Employment (HYPE)
HYPE is a week-long 20-hour employability training camp followed by 4 weeks of paid work experience. Youth will continue to receive support through quarterly after-school sessions that focus on team building, STEAM, financial literacy, leadership training, and employment skills.
Summer Career Employment Academy (SCEA)
SCEA is a week-long 20-hour employability training camp followed by 4 weeks of paid work experience. Youth are placed throughout York County where they gain real-world work experience in nonprofit organizations, schools, and more while providing much-need services to the community.