On Thursday, April 24, 2025, we will be traveling to Kinsley Construction for a construction career day.

Students will have the opportunity to tour Kinsley Construction and learn about construction careers.

Topics include: Overview of Kinsley Construction and the construction industry, Tour of Kinsley Construction facilities, Safety, Required skills in the industry, Opportunities and career pathways, On-the-job training, Development programs, Trade demonstrations

Permission slips (attached below) are due to Mr. Shearer by April 2. This trip is limited to juniors and seniors and there are 14 spots (first come, first serve).

Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to join WellSpan physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals who live and work right here in South Central Pennsylvania for our second annual youth summit event – a free, fun day of education, networking and health care career exploration. Breakfast, lunch and campus tours will be provided, and students of all ethnicities, races and genders are welcome.

Brought to you by WellSpan Health, with sponsorship support from WellSpan York Health Foundation, Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society Health Diversity Task Force and York College of Pennsylvania.

Click here for more information!

Hands-on learning stations designed for students

Students will break-off into small groups, with health care professionals at their side, for six hands-on, simulated activities, including:

• Practicing robotic surgery techniques on the daVinci Robot
• Stabilizing a broken bone with a splint
• Performing life-saving techniques for allergic reactions
• Stopping bleeding from a wound
• Learning hands-only CPR
• Using ultrasound to look at the heart and internal organs

Commonwealth University is now accepting applications from students for Fall 2025. Our Early College application is live on the website.

We can begin scheduling Early College students after April 10th, 2025, so we encourage your students to apply as soon as they are interested in the program!

Registration required in advance no later than March 17, 2025. Register now by scanning the QR code or go to forms.office.com/r/XmdVZc1jHq

Visit us online at millersville.edu/aest.

The ACAP Summer Program introduces students to the accounting, business, economics, finance and entrepreneurship professions through an educational and interactive curriculum taught by professionals, University faculty and business, government and community mentors.

Other key benefits include:

• Preparing students to pursue higher education (college application process, FAFSA, scholarships)
• Informing students about career opportunities available in accounting, business and finance
• Teaching skill sets relevant to the field of business (interview skills, resume building, dining etiquette, etc.)
• Connecting students with accounting and business professionals and mentors

The NEED Project has three free summer opportunities for current 10th and 11th graders in your area. Programs are weeklong residential opportunities for students interested in STEM, energy, and climate change.

• Exelon Foundation STEM Academy (all girls), July 6 – 11, 2025, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia
• Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy (all boys), July 6 – 11, 2025, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia
• Constellation Youth Energy Summit (co-ed), July 13 – 18, 2025, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  
  

If you have questions, please contact:

Rebecca Lamb

Program Director

The NEED Project

rlamb@need.org

703-257-1117 (O)

847-942-5584 (C)

All ‘bout Construction (ABC) Girls’ Camp is on for 2025!

Camp is:

• June 23-26, 2025
• For girls ages 14-19 with any level of experience
• Held at our facility in Manheim
• Four full days, including snacks and lunch
• FREE, but spaces are limited.

Register here!

Students entering 11th and 12th grade have an opportunity to apply for York County School of Technology Flex Tech Programs. The programs allow high school juniors and seniors, who did not attend York Tech as freshmen or sophomores, to benefit from their resources and preparatory courses. Students who will be entering Grades 11-12 may apply to the part-time programs.

Students entering Grade 12 may also choose from full-time dual enrollment programs, but the student and their families would be responsible for the tuition ($10,325) for the full-time program.

Flex and Dual Enrollment Program Brochure

Flex Program Website

Application Due Dates

Applications should be given to Mr. Shearer. Students are not allowed to submit applications directly.

• Part-Time - March 26, 2025

• Full-Time - June 1, 2025

Applications (printed copies outside of Mr. Shearer’s Office)

• YCST Part-Time Flex Application.pdf due March 26, 2025

• YCST Full-Time Dual Enrollment Application.pdf due June 1, 2025

Part-Time Programs (M-F, 1:30-3:00)

Introduction to Automotive Technology

Introduction to Mechatronics & Industry Controls

Introduction to Welding Technology

Nail Technology

FAQs

When will I attend the program?

There is a part-time and a full-time program. Part-time students attend York Tech from 1:30 to 3:00. We provide transportation (the van leaves YSHS at 1:10) and York Tech provides transportation home. The hours for full-time depend on the program. Day programs 8-3. Evening programs 4-9.

Will I earn a diploma from York Suburban?

Yes

If I attend a Full-Time evening program can I take courses at YSHS during the day?

Yes, please see your counselor to work on your senior schedule.

How do I get the courses I need to graduate if I participate in the Full-Time program?

Students in the full-time program will take their English course over the summer (self-paced). They can earn 7-8 credits in the full-time program including Applied Math or Applied Science (depending on the program - see brochure for more details). If students need PE they will do a contract PE with York Tech.

Graduating seniors in Adams, Franklin, and York counties who plan to pursue a career in education and/or work with individuals with special needs are encouraged to apply now for one of the LIU12 2025 Future Educators Scholarships. Applications will be accepted starting 1/20/25 and will remain open through 3/21/25. Winners will be announced on the LIU website and through email by 4/1/25.

Applications will be accepted until March 21, 2025 and are available via this link. Recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Please remember that the guidance office keeps a rolling list of scholarships to which students can apply. This is not an exhaustive list, just the ones that we are made aware of.

Students are encouraged to check this list frequently and apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible.

Military recruiters representing all branches of the armed services are scheduled to speak with students during lunches in the cafeteria 4 times a year. The next scheduled day is April 9, 2025.

For more information about specific military branches, please visit the guidance website.