YCST programs are approved and accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and reflect the employment needs of the York County Region. Additionally, most YCST training programs are credentialed by a nationally accredited industry organization.
YCST is accredited for public postsecondary education under the authority of the Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, Telephone: 717.783.6672 / FAX: 717.783.6672, www.education.pa.gov/postsecondary-adult.
The Practical Nursing Program at YCST is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649, Telephone: 717.783.7142.
The Practical Nursing Program at York County School of Technology, located in York, PA, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is continuing accreditation. For more information, visit https://www.acenursing.org/.
The Cosmetology Program at YCST is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology, PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105- 2649, Telephone: 717.783.7130.