From MTC to Homeland Security

From MTC to Homeland Security

MTC Grad Spotlight: From MTC to Homeland Security… Michael Buckley graduated from Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Academy in 2009. He is now director of training for SpecOps Group, a contractor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. When he is not flying somewhere in the world on assignment, he calls Bradenton home. The MTC…

HS8 award winners

HS8 award winners

Congrats! Connor McCauley, Steven Penberthy, and James Thrall earned exceptional achievement awards at Manatee Technical College Fire Academy #HS8 awards celebration on September 8. They and seven classmates were dually-enrolled at MTC and their home high schools when they started the academy in January 2018.

FW: Ambulance

FW: Ambulance

Kudos to MTC’s Auto Collision Technology Technician program! The students repainted and rebranded the ambulance for MTC’s EMT & Paramedic programs! Maura C. Howl, APR Supervisor, Communications & Grants Management Manatee Technical College ________________________________ ________________________________ “Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public…

MTC graduate speaks of fulfilling her father’s wishes

(Bradenton, FL—June 27, 2018)  Cantrell Hall was full as Manatee Technical College graduated 234 students from its East and West campuses on June 26.  The Main Campus graduation was last week, for a total of 506 graduates for spring 2018. MTC East Campus graduated 184 students from 12 career certificate programs in Dental Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care…

MTC to dedicate East Campus Auditorium to Dr. Priscilla Haflich

MTC to dedicate East Campus Auditorium to Dr. Priscilla Haflich

(Bradenton, FL—June 7, 2018)   Manatee Technical College will honor the memory of Dr. Priscilla Haflich (1934-2016) by naming the East Campus Auditorium after her.  The dedication of the Dr. Priscilla Haflich Auditorium will take place at 5:30 p.m. on June 14, 2018. Dr. Haflich was the assistant director at the MTC East Campus from the day the…

Mentoring program launched at Manatee Technical College | From the Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Mentoring program launched at Manatee Technical College | From the Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast and Manatee Technical College recently launched its Beyond School Walls program, a unique workplace mentoring program in partnership with Southeast High School. The program will help students gain a special learning experience outside the classroom. The workplace mentoring program, called Beyond School Walls, allows high school students…

Coffee & Careers

Coffee & Careers

(Bradenton, FL—May 21, 2018) Have you ever wanted to just sit and have a cup of coffee with a working professional to learn more about a possible career path? Manatee Technical College will make that possible with its new Coffee & Careers events. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet, network, and talk with…

Five MTC students to compete at HOSA International

Five MTC students to compete at HOSA International

(Bradenton, FL—May 15, 2018)   Five Manatee Technical College students will represent MTC and Florida at the HOSA Future Healthcare Professionals International Leadership Conference in their competitive events in Dallas, Texas, June 27-July 1, 2018.  Three achieved first place and a team of two achieved third in the state at the Florida HOSA Leadership Conference in Kissimmee, April 5-8,…

Manatee Technical College listens and adapts to employers’ workforce needs | From the Sarasota Herald Tribune

Manatee Technical College listens and adapts to employers’ workforce needs | From the Sarasota Herald Tribune

By Sharon Hillstrom When Gov. Rick Scott visited Manatee Technical College in January, the event did more than showcase a $200,000 grant to enhance training in advanced manufacturing skills. It demonstrated to the hundreds of manufacturers in Manatee County that their needs are being heard — and acted upon. Why does that matter? It matters…

Gov. Scott: Florida Job Growth Fund Awards First Grant to Manatee Technical College | From the Office of the Governor of the State of Florida

Gov. Scott: Florida Job Growth Fund Awards First Grant to Manatee Technical College | From the Office of the Governor of the State of Florida

BRADENTON, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott visited Manatee Technical College to announce that the college will be awarded the first grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. Last month, the School Board of Manatee County voted to accept $201,500 in funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund from the Florida Department of…

MTC News

MTC News

Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, and Patient Care Technician students from Manatee Technical College East Campus bringing joy to residents of Bay Vue Nursing and Rehab Center with holiday songs and gifts.

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