TRiO Programs

Student Support Service Projects

Furthering your education can seem overwhelming, but the PROMISE & STEM Scholar's Programs at York Technical College ease the transition from high school or the workforce to college by providing the support students often need.

PROMISE and STEM Scholars offers a wide variety of free services and programs to help students achieve their academic, career and personal goals, while confronting the challenges of completing a college degree.

  • PROMISE serves BCAS and Human Services programs
  • STEM Scholars serves Health Science, Engineering, and Industrial Technology programs
TRiO Programs
Student Center Building (K), Success Center Suite
452 S Anderson
Road Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone: (803) 981-7198
Fax: (803) 981-7730
 

ABOUT TRiO PROGRAMS

SSS is one of seven federally funded programs known collectively as TRIO Programs. All TRIO Programs are authorized and funded through Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and administered by the US Department of Education.

SSS has been in operation at York Tech since 1978. The program was renamed PROMISE to coincide with the programs goals and objectives.

 

 

Vision Statement

The vision of both the PROMISE and STEM Scholars Programs is to provide its participants with the tools necessary for their success.

Mission Statement

The mission of both the PROMISE and STEM Scholars Programs is to prepare, retain, transfer, and graduate its participants through academic, cultural, and personal support services, which provide a positive and motivational experience to ensure the success of our students.

PROMISE & STEM Scholars Goals

  • To promote academic achievement.
  • To identify immediate and long-term career, academic and personal goals.
  • To encourage career exploration.
  • To encourage greater self-awareness through personality and career assessment.
  • To promote positive self-image in students.
  • To provide activities and sessions which promote academic, personal and social development.
  • To increase the number of York Technical College students who remain in college.
  • To increase the number of York Technical College students who graduate each year.
  • To increase the number of York Technical students who transfer to baccalaureate institutions to pursue degrees.