Students
Programs That Prepare You
YCAL aims to support your journey as lifelong learners and empower you to make informed career choices. We invite you to engage in the following programs:
Career Exploration Programs
The Career Exploration programs feature more than 30 unique opportunities tailored for high school students to engage with and explore potential career avenues of interest. Hosted by business partners with expertise in relevant fields, these programs offer insights and training, aiming to enhance students’ understanding of job roles within each career category, as well as the necessary education, training, and skills. Ultimately, the goal is to empower students with the information needed to make well-informed decisions about their future careers.
Pre-Apprenticeship
The Pre-Apprenticeship programs provide students with a structured sequence of engagement activities aimed at exploring career options, developing skills, and gaining insight into the nature of an Apprenticeship Program, thereby assisting them in making informed career choices. YCAL collaborates with partners to offer a range of Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities.
Career Readiness Education Workshop (CREW)
CREW serves the purpose of assisting students who haven’t yet defined their career or educational trajectory post high school. Upon arrival, students can opt to attend three out of sixteen career cluster informational presentations led by industry-related business or training partners. In the latter part of the day, students are offered the chance to participate in sessions focusing on post-secondary education and employment skills. This framework aims to facilitate connections and support students in making informed decisions as they near graduation.
Manufacturing Days
Manufacturing Days, coinciding with National Manufacturing Day on the first Friday of October, seeks to raise awareness of manufacturing’s importance locally and beyond. The central focus is organizing tailored school tours at diverse manufacturing sites in York County, catering to high school students and offering them insights into the manufacturing world and its potential influence.
10 Career Questions Interview Series
The 10 Career Questions Interview Series consists of concise interviews (averaging around 15 minutes each) featuring representatives from all 16 Career Clusters. In these interviews, participants respond to the same set of 10 questions, aiming to enhance students’ career growth by offering insights into diverse career avenues.