York College Center for Community Engagement

Don’t miss our final Lead Worker Training of the Spring 2026 season!

Join us at the Gunter-Smith Center for Community Engagement to gain hands-on experience and learn the latest EPA and PA Department of Labor & Industry safety regulations.

🗓️ Final Session: June 15-16.

🔗 Register today: https://ycp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkgeMTVcpIXvVdk

Join the Lincoln Highway Association and the York College Center for Community Engagement next Friday (June 5) as we celebrate the opening of Road to Independence!

This special exhibition features stunning artwork highlighting historic sites along the Lincoln Highway, including pieces like Cliff Satterthwaite’s "Ye Olde Valley Inn."

Come out to explore 250 years of history, freedom, and American road trips through the eyes of local artists.

📅 When: June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM Artist Panel Discussion
📍 Where: The Gunter-Smith Center for Community Engagement (59 E. Market St., York)

Training is back in session!

Today, we are diving into workplace best practices and PA Department of Labor & Industry regulations. There is only one more session left this spring; grab your spot for June now!

🔗 Link: https://ycp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkgeMTVcpIXvVdk

Art has a unique way of bringing us together, and this past First Friday, Marketview Arts was a true hub of creativity and connection.

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined the communal painting session led by YCP Fine Art students, bid on photography by our talented first-year students, or donated to the Lifelong Learning Initiative’s Give Local campaign.

Because of your incredible support, the Lifelong Learning Initiative at York College actually tripled their original fundraising goal! In addition, funds raised by the photography silent auction will support local arts organizations through the Give Local York stretch pool, ensuring our creative community continues to thrive. Thank you for showing up and making such a meaningful difference.

Strategic impact is built on more than just good intentions. It requires a robust methodology for measuring and communicating success.

With only one week remaining until registration concludes, now is the time to secure your participation in the Program Evaluation Mini-Course at York College of Pennsylvania. Under the expert guidance of Katie Markey McLaughlin, M.S., participants will transcend basic reporting to develop a sophisticated understanding of how data drives organizational growth.

Session Details:
Duration: A comprehensive five-week cohort starting May 13.
Schedule: Wednesdays (May 13, 20, 27, and June 3, 10) from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Location: The Gunter-Smith Center for Community Engagement.
Partnership: This initiative is supported by the York County Community Foundation (YCCF).

Do not miss this opportunity to refine your evaluative practices and amplify your community impact.

Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDGkPNKolgQLB5ByLbSvoEoUXTMwsQAWkh8CEPmSSzEtw6Cw/viewform

Looking to get certified in lead-based paint abatement? Our next Lead Worker Training session is just two weeks away!

This comprehensive 16-hour course at the CCE provides the safety and health compliance training you need for housing and child-occupied facilities.

🗓️ Upcoming Session: May 18-19.

Secure your spot today: https://ycp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkgeMTVcpIXvVdk

The official launch of the Lifelong Learning Initiative at York College (YC-LLI) is just around the corner!

We invite you to join us on the West Campus for an afternoon dedicated to community, connection, and the pursuit of knowledge.

What to Expect:
Founding Membership: Take advantage of our inaugural annual membership rate of $50 and receive an exclusive "Founders" pin.
Curriculum Preview: Be the first to receive the summer course catalog and meet our distinguished instructors.
Collaborative Opportunities: Learn about our Clubs or share your own ideas for new Clubs you’d like to see us build together.
Networking: Engage with fellow lifelong learners over light refreshments.

Details:
🗓️ Thursday, May 14
🕚 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 West Campus Community Center (Lower Level)
💲Free but reservation is REQUIRED https://alumni.ycp.edu/e/yc-lli-inaugural-event/

Can’t make it on May 14? You can still join the YC-LLI from anywhere! Online membership and summer course registration open at 8:00 a.m. on May 14.
https://www.ycp.edu/offices-departments/center-for-community-engagement/lifelong-learning

"Lifelong learning is lifelong health."

Check out the latest in the York Daily Record/Sunday News about our new Lifelong Learning Initiative, written by YC-LLI's Dr. Jennifer Geubtner-May, Director of the York College Lifelong Learning Initiative, and Cathy Bollinger, from the York County Community Foundation’s Embracing Aging Initiative.

The article highlighted why CCE's new Lifelong Learning Initiative is a game-changer for York County adults. By connecting "students" of all ages on our campus, we’re creating a vibrant, multi-generational community that keeps the mind sharp and the spirit connected.

Read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/M70rE