York County Community College history

In August, 1995, College administrative offices were set up at the old train station in Kennebunk and then, on September 5, 1995, YCTC opened its doors in a leased facility in Wells, at Village by the Sea, with 156 students and a very small staff.

In February, 1996, the United States Department of Education granted approval for YCTC to offer Federal Financial Aid which was essential in making affordable education an option for those serviced by YCTC. In May, 1996, YCTC graduated its first class with seven students receiving certificates.

In February, 1997, ground was broken on a permanent 51,000 sq. ft. building and on November 3, 1997, classes begin in this new building with over 500 students enrolled in 15 programs.

In November, 1999, the College received 4.3 million dollars from a bond to expand college facilities.

In October, 2000, ground is broken on a 26,000 sq. ft. addition to its original building (C-wing) and this additional space allowed for a redesign of the College’s first floor layout.

In October, 2001, the College officially opens its new addition to the building and the expanded facility was now 77,000 sq. ft. and meant to accommodate 1100 students.

In July, 2003, YCTC becomes York County Community College, as the state’s technical colleges expand into the seven-college Maine Community College system.

Although YCCC had a presence in rental space in Sanford since 2012, the College now has a permanent location to grow its manufacturing-related programs and training.

On May 25, 2016 YCCC held a Ground Breaking Ceremony for its new building in Wells, Maine.