Tec Centro York - York Community Resource Center

A nonprofit organization

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York Tec Centro is the primary provider of bilingual education and skills training in York, Pennsylvania. We provide state-of-the-art workforce training programs that help adults gain the skills, credentials, and language access needed to secure employment and advance into stable careers.

Our work strengthens families, supports employers, and contributes to a more resilient local economy.

What We Do

Tec Centro York provides a full workforce development pathway that includes workforce training programs such as:

  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
  • Medical Assistant
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Physician Office Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Facilities Maintenance Technician (Fall 2026)
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical (Fall 2026)
  • HVAC and Plumbing (Fall 2026)
  • Forklift and OSHA training (Fall 2026)

Adult Education Classes, including:

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • HiSET / GED Preparation
  • Digital Literacy
  • Financial Literacy
  • Job Readiness and Soft Skills Training

Employment Services, including:

  • Career counseling
  • Resume and application assistance
  • Employment workshops
  • Job fairs and employer connections

Together, these services remove barriers to employment and prepare adults for in-demand careers.

Who We Serve

Tec Centro York's doors are open to everyone, regardless of race, education, income, or background. The individuals we serve are often bilingual or non-English speakers who are unemployed or underemployed and living at or below the poverty line.

Our programs are designed to meet people where they are and support them as they move toward meaningful employment and economic stability.

Why This Matters

York County faces a growing shortage of skilled workers in both the healthcare field and the construction trades. Employers are struggling to fill essential roles, while many adults in our community remain unemployed or underemployed — not because they lack motivation, but because they lack access to language education, credentials, and workforce training aligned with today's job market.

Tec Centro York addresses this gap.

Our programs serve adults facing barriers to employment, including limited access to education, language services, and credentials aligned with today's job market.

By combining English language education, workforce training, and employment services, Tec Centro York helps individuals build the skills needed to secure stable, in-demand jobs.

This work is critical to breaking cycles of poverty. When adults gain access to career pathways in healthcare and the skilled trades, families experience greater financial stability, employers gain a reliable workforce, and the broader community benefits from a stronger local economy.

Strengthening York's Economy

Workforce development is economic development. In our first six months, Tec Centro York has served over 400 individuals, placed 121 people in jobs, and helped workforce training graduates earn an average of $19.63/hour — nearly triple minimum wage. Research from the Keystone Research Center shows that every dollar invested in workforce training returns up to $8 in economic growth for Pennsylvania.

When our graduates move into careers in healthcare and the skilled trades, they fill critical vacancies, contribute to the tax base, and invest in their families and communities. Your support doesn't just change one life — it strengthens the economic foundation of York County.

How Your Give Local York Donation Helps

Your Give Local York donation helps expand access to workforce training that meets real employer demand and creates long-term economic mobility for adults ready to work. Every donation helps us:

  • Expand access to bilingual education and workforce training
  • Reduce waitlists and serve more adults ready to work
  • Prepare individuals for employment in high-demand fields

Every contribution helps strengthen York's workforce and build a more resilient local economy.

Make an Impact Today

Your support helps ensure that adults in our community can access the education and training they need to succeed. Please consider making a donation to Tec Centro York during Give Local York. Thank you for investing in workforce training that works.

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Mission

Empowering historically underserved communities through multilingual education and skills training, helping individuals transition from unemployment and underemployment to family-sustaining careers.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Tec Centro York - York Community Resource Center

Tax id (EIN)

87-1823776

Address

800 E MARKET ST
YORK, PA 17403