Scientific Research & Engineering

Experience: After School Events

Audience: Elementary and Middle School

Contact: Dr. Ashley Earle - aearle1@ycp.edu  

More Information: Join the Tech Tinker At York College of Pennsylvania Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EMghpBgUi/ 

Tech Tinkers is a program organized by YCP professor Dr. Ashley Earle. Each month an event is hosted at the Kinsley Engineering building on the YCP campus. These events are aimed at exposing elementary and middle school students to fields within engineering and manufacturing through hands-on activities and interactions with YCP students. These events are organized and advertised exclusively through a private Facebook Group. Use the link included above to request membership to the Facebook group for more information and notification about upcoming events. 

Experience: Internship

Audience: High School Students

Contact: mailbox@aptagen.com 

More Information: https://www.aptagen.com/apprenticeship-opportunity/ 

High school students and undergrads in college who are interested in learning advanced techniques in biotechnology, molecular biology, and chemistry may apply for this three-month program– see the Internship/Co-Op Program page for more details on ‘what to expect.’  Although students in this program will be trained alongside college graduates and master’s students, the curriculum is less involved and is primarily an instructional / shadowing experience.  In some circumstances, depending on the level of understanding and ambition of the student, hands-on experience may be involved for those working towards a science fair project.

Science teachers, please contact us to schedule a tour of our lab with your students!

Experience: Pre-Apprenticeship

Audience: Middle and High School Students

Contact: Kristi Wrickard at apprenticeshipcoordinator@iecpennsylvania.org 

More Information: https://www.iecpennsylvania.org/apprenticeship/ 

This 8-week course meets once a week to introduce students to the ins and outs of working as an electrician. This opportunity is designed to set students up for success in IEC PA's electrical apprenticeship program. 

The course runs each fall and spring. Class meets one night a week from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Courses are held in York, but virtual participation is possible.