On January 10, 2011, York Technical College, along with Winthrop University and Revenflo, will open The Hive. Located in Old Town Rock Hill on the third floor of the Citizen’s Building, this pilot project is a workforce development/small business incubation program with an industry focus on internet marketing, communication, and technology. The Hive will serve clients by helping to boost their success while using the work as curriculum to train students. Approximately thirty-five students will participate in the first semester from both Winthrop University and York Technical College. The Hive also supports economic development by bringing more energy and people to Old Town and training students for the new knowledge-based services economy. In addition to Winthrop University and Revenflo, major partners include Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation, City of Rock Hill, and Comporium Communications. Edie Dille, Associate Dean for Business and Information Technology, and Jason Broadwater, President of Revenflo, will lead this initiative. We anticipate great success with this project and look forward to the challenges and rewards that will come with it. This is a prime example of how York Technical College continues to utilize innovative thinking to stay ahead of the curve in a world where student and community needs constantly evolve. I encourage you to learn more by visiting The Hive website.*York Technical College student, Bill Wagner, developed the above design.
