Manatee District Schools excel at Regional SkillsUSA

Manatee District Schools excel at Regional SkillsUSA

(Bradenton, FL—February 25, 2016)   Manatee District Schools’ students excelled at the 2016 Region 6 Florida SkillsUSA competitions.  Manatee Technical College students won 53 Gold, 27 Silver, and 20 Bronze medals. Over 430 students from nine schools from five counties competed.  Two Manatee District high schools competed in the secondary events: Bayshore High School and…

Students compete in Skills USA event | From the Sarasota Herald Tribune

Students compete in Skills USA event | From the Sarasota Herald Tribune

By Christi Womack Published: Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 5:01 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 5:01 p.m. Facts WINNERS A list of winners for the state Region 6 SkillsUSA competition, which was Thursday at Manatee Technical College, will be posted on the school’s website at manateetech.edu. Winners advance to the state conference…

Nursing students graduate from Manatee Technical College | From the Lakewood Ranch Herald Tribune

Nursing students graduate from Manatee Technical College | From the Lakewood Ranch Herald Tribune

The Practical Nursing program at Manatee Technical College held a graduation ceremony on February 22, 2016, in Cantrell Hall.  Eleven students completed the licensure program. Doug Wagner, director of Manatee Technical College, told the graduates, “You are graduating from one of the longest running programs at Manatee Tech.” Practical nursing was offered when the school opened…

At-risk students in Manatee get on the job training while earning diploma Career Link program helps 20 high school students | From ABC Action News

At-risk students in Manatee get on the job training while earning diploma Career Link program helps 20 high school students | From ABC Action News

Teenagers at risk for dropping out of high school now are getting on-the-job training while earning their high-school diploma or GED. The Manatee County public school system launched its Career Link program in January. It’s now helping 20 students and growing. Many of the students were not thriving in a traditional high school setting. Students…

MTC Law Enforcement Academy in LWR graduates class | From the Lakewood Ranch Herald Tribune

MTC Law Enforcement Academy in LWR graduates class | From the Lakewood Ranch Herald Tribune

The Law Enforcement Academy at Manatee Technical College held a graduation ceremony on February 24, 2016, for its day class.  Fourteen students completed the state certificate program: Lauren Bates, Jason Burchett, Jeramy Campbell, Nina Fester, Daryn Grant, Alexandra Hagaman, Natasha Hindman, Brandon Howard, Daniel Kleinfeldt, Justin Losey, Gustavo Lux, Franklin Price, Jonathan Rivera, and Christopher…

Manatee Technical College graduates 11 new nurses | From the Bradenton Herald

Manatee Technical College graduates 11 new nurses | From the Bradenton Herald

Eleven graduates completed the licensure program from The Practical Nursing program at Manatee Technical College at a ceremony Monday in Cantrell Hall. Doug Wagner, director of Manatee Technical College, told the graduates: “You are graduating from one of the longest-running programs at Manatee Tech.” Practical nursing was offered when the school opened in 1963. Each…

Law Enforcement Academy graduates day class

Law Enforcement Academy graduates day class

(Bradenton, FL—February 24, 2016) The Law Enforcement Academy at Manatee Technical College held a graduation ceremony on February 24, 2016, for its day class. Fourteen students completed the state certificate program: Lauren Bates, Jason Burchett, Jeramy Campbell, Nina Fester, Daryn Grant, Alexandra Hagaman, Natasha Hindman, Brandon Howard, Daniel Kleinfeldt, Justin Losey, Gustavo Lux, Franklin Price,…

‘Community paramedic’ program intended to reduce 911 calls | From the Sarasota Herald Tribune

‘Community paramedic’ program intended to reduce 911 calls | From the Sarasota Herald Tribune

To reduce ambulance calls and emergency room visits, Manatee County Emergency Services intends to provide a preventive health care service for some of its frequent patients. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration awarded the county more than $340,000 in start-up costs for the new “community paramedic” program. The county hopes to also get local…

MTC health occupation students win 25 awards | From the Lakewood Ranch Herald Tribune

MTC health occupation students win 25 awards | From the Lakewood Ranch Herald Tribune

Health occupations students from Manatee and Sarasota counties competed in the HOSA-Future Health Professionals regional competition at Manatee Technical College East Campus on February 3, 2016.  Manatee Technical College students garnered 25 medals. The students competed in leadership and teamwork events, emergency preparedness events, health science events such as medical terminology and medical math, and…

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