Wells, Maine – York County Community College (YCCC) is proud to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary, commemorating three decades of providing affordable, high-quality education and workforce development in York County.

YCCC was founded in 1994 when a passionate group of York County industry leaders advocated to then Governor Angus King for a community college to provide education and skills training to support the county’s growth. Over the past 30 years, the college has grown from a small, rented space at the Village by the Sea to serving thousands of students at locations in Wells and Sanford. Despite this growth, the College has never lost its focus or passion to support our residents and businesses in their pursuit of success.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone,” said Michael Fischer, President of YCCC. “The success of the College is a testament to the faculty, staff, community partners and students who have worked hard to make the college successful. We continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce and will continue to do so for years to come.”

As YCCC looks ahead to the next 30 years, the college remains dedicated to its mission to develop an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce, at an unapologetically affordable price. As YCCC plans for the expansion of academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and community partnerships, it is well-positioned to support the future workforce of York County.

YCCC will be hosting a series of events throughout the year to commemorate this anniversary. We hope to bring together our alumni, community partners, employees, and current students throughout the year to celebrate. Information for events will be made available on the website and social media, all events will be open to community members.

President Michael Fischer remarked, “We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our community over the past 30 years and look forward to continuing to serve as an educational leader in the community for decades to come.”

For more information about YCCC’s 30th anniversary events and how to get involved, visit www.yccc.edu or contact Tracey Cornell at tcornell@mainecc.edu