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Workforce Programs

Tec Centro York offers Workforce Programs that are designed to equip students with practical skills, industry knowledge, and confidence needed to enter high-demand career fields. Our programs combine hands-on learning, career readiness support, and pathway opportunities that lead to employment and advancement.

Courses may have a modest processing fee, plus the cost of books/uniforms, a criminal background check, and if needed, a medical exam. For 90% of the programs, a high school diploma or GED is required. Each course includes “Essential Skills Training,” which includes customer service, soft skills, and a job readiness component.

Training may last between 3 to 9 months, depending on the course. On class completion, students will receive a certificate of completion and/or national or state certifications. Classes are offered both during the day and in the evening.

Allied Health Training

Interested in the high-demand medical field? From Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) and Medical Assistant to Phlebotomy Technical and Dental Assistant, York Tec Centro will help you discover your potential in these exciting career fields! Stay tuned for when these exciting offerings are available in York County!

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy Technician
Dental Assistant

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

5-Week Program

The CNA is a 5-week program that prepares participants to become Certified Nurse Aid professionals. This program includes an introduction to healthcare and medical terminology and essential skills training. This program prepares individuals for employment as nurse aides in long-term care facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare facilities.

Students successfully completing this program will receive an accredited certificate from HACC and will be eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam administered by Credential to enroll in the Nurse Aide Registry for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Medical Assistant

20-Week Program

The MA course is a 20-week full-time program that prepares participants to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). This program includes an introduction to healthcare and medical terminology and essential skills training.

Medical assistants help with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information for medical records.

Medical assistants may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Students successfully completing this program will receive an accredited certificate from HACC and will be eligible to take the National Health Careers Certified Clinical Medial Assistant (CCMA) examination and begin as an entry-level medical assistant.

Phlebotomy Technician

10-Week Program (Part-Time)

The phlebotomy is a 10-week program that includes 100 hours of classroom/lab instruction and concludes with an 80-hour clinical/externship experience. This program includes medical terminology and essential skill training.

The program covers the following areas of study; laboratory testing, policies, and procedures in maintaining laboratory safety and infection control the proper methods of requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing.

Students successfully completing this program will receive an accredited certificate from HACC and will take the National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination. (NHA)

Dental Assistant

27-Week Program

The Dental Assistant is a 27-week program that prepares participants for an entry-level career in the dental field. This program includes essential skills and CPR training. Students in the class will gain the knowledge and skills to assist with dental treatments and help others maintain their oral health, how to perform procedures, process radiographs, performing chairside, laboratory procedures, and other office duties.

Our curriculum allows you to spend a total of 160 hours working in a variety of dental office settings where you can be exposed to all aspects of dental practice. Students successfully completing this program will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the Radiation Health & Safety Certification (RHS) endorsed by DANB (Dental Assisting National Board).

Trades Training

Tec Centro York will offer these training opportunities in late 2025 (stay tuned and watch for updates). Please visit the Tec Centro Workforce Network to find all the trades and technical field training currently offered throughout the southcentral Pennsylvania region.

Facilities Maintenance Technician
Commercial & Industrial Electrical
Commercial & Industrial Plumbing
Commercial & Industrial HVAC

Facilities Maintenance Technician

24-Week Program

This FMT is 24 weeks of training that prepares participants for employment opportunities in residential, commercial, and institutional settings. The program includes essential skills training in addition to HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, carpentry, and more.

Students successfully completing this program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and will be eligible to take the OSHA, EPA, Forklift, Power Actuated Fastener, Lockout/Tagout, and Rigging certifications.

Coming Fall 2026

Tec Centro York will begin offering Facility Maintenance Training in Fall 2026. Join our waitlist today to be notified when enrollment opens.

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Commercial & Industrial Electrical

24-Week Training

The C & I Electrical is a 24-week program that provides the opportunity to acquire the theory and skills needed to gain employment in the manufacturing, and factory setting as an entry-level industrial maintenance technician with basic skills in mechanical systems, and electrical systems.

The programs include essential skills training. Students of the commercial and industrial electrical program will be able to hit the ground running to maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment most used in today’s high-tech manufacturing facilities. Students successfully completing this program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and will be eligible to take the OSHA certification.

This program is currently in development and is expected to launch in early 2027. Join our waitlist to receive updates and enrollment information.

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Commercial & Industrial Plumbing

24-Week Training

The C & I Plumbing training is a 24-week program that will prepare students to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in new and existing commercial and industrial buildings or structures with industrial-grade fixtures, pipes, and outlets. Some of the skills acquired are joining different types of piping materials and installing and repairing industrial-grade pipes, plumbing fixtures, faucets, and water heaters.

The program includes essential skills training. Employment opportunities in the commercial and industrial plumbing industry can range from basic office buildings to large-scale buildings/complexes, factories, hospitals, malls, and manufacturing facilities. Students successfully completing this program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and will be eligible to take the OSHA certification.

This program is currently in development and is expected to launch in early 2027. Join our waitlist to receive updates and enrollment information.

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Commercial & Industrial HVAC

24-Week Training

Commercial and Industrial HVAC training is a six-month program that prepares the student for the fast-growing, commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning field. The programs include essential skills training.

Students learn current methods of identifying and performing efficiency evaluations on various types of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for large buildings or structures such as hospitals, schools, and housing structures. Students successfully completing this program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and will be eligible to take the OSHA and EPA certifications.

This program is currently in development and is expected to launch in early 2027. Join our waitlist to receive updates and enrollment information.

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Tec Centro Workforce Network is a collaborative network of workforce training centers dedicated to expanding access to bilingual education and career training for underserved communities. By partnering with community leaders, employers, and public agencies, the network helps individuals gain the skills needed for family-sustaining careers.

The network currently includes centers in Berks, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York, working together to strengthen the regional workforce.

Learn more about Tec Centro locations across Pennsylvania and their programs by visiting the Tec Centro Workforce Network.

TEC CENTRO WORKFORCE NETWORK