By Adaure Achumba | Manatee County The $7 million, 70-acre facility located in Myakka City features a 300 X 600-foot driving pad, obstacle courses, and a full range of training amenities. MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — After years of planning, and a six-month delay due to recent hurricanes, Manatee County’s new law enforcement training center has…
By Kimberly KuizonFebruary 25, 2025 | Bradenton The Brief BRADENTON, Fla. From target practice to the driving range, a new training facility in Manatee County is designed to help future law enforcement officers develop the skills they’ll need to serve and protect the community. The new training center is located at Manatee Technical College, and local leaders said it’ll go…
By Julia Hazel Manatee County MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — At least 25 percent of adults age 65 or older report an injury from falling each year — the leading cause of injury for seniors — and it’s increasing, according to the CDC. A nonprofit in Manatee County has seen the increase locally and aims to educate its residents…
(Bradenton, FL—December 4, 2024) Manatee Technical College received notification that its Automotive Service Technology program has again achieved Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation—the highest level of program accreditation recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). To achieve this coveted recognition, ASE certified programs must go through an on-site evaluation…
(Bradenton, FL—July 3, 2024) Two Manatee Technical College students achieved top finalist status, which earned them a spot on the stage at the HOSA 2024 International Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Both students competed in the Collegiate division. McDonough is a Pharmacy Technology student and Sanchez is in Medical Assisting. At the conference, over 10,000…
(Bradenton, FL—July 3, 2024) Nine Manatee Technical College students showcased their skills winning first, second or third in the nation at the SkillsUSA 2024 National Championships in Atlanta. The students were among 6,000 state champions from across the U.S. who competed in 115 skill and leadership competitions. MTC champions: And five MTC dental assisting students medaled…
29 Manatee Technical College students proudly competed in a tough, national competition at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, GA. 9 medals were won: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze. Gold: Ricardo Campbell and Alejandro Hernandez – TV Video Production Silver: Daniel Hatvany – Marine Service TechnologyAJ Peters – Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Bronze:Damarian…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 25, 2024) – The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has designated the Marine Service Technology course at Manatee Technical College (MTC) a Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP). Launched in 2022, the MTAP ensures training is aligned with industry needs, at both secondary and post-secondary schools. Manatee Technical College is…
East County’s Evan Bouthillier is graduating from the diesel system technician program with plans to continue learning. By Liz Ramos | June 24, 2024 East County’s Evan Bouthillier always wanted to fix issues with his Ford F-150, but he didn’t know how. As a senior in high school, he started working at Valvoline as a lube…
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has been looking to schools that provide Marine Service Technology programs as a means to fill the labor gap in the boat building and repair industry. One initiative is to highlight the educators who have made an impact on students and industry with an annual Educator of…
(Bradenton, FL—April 23, 2024) Manatee Technical College students swept up 33 gold medals at the Florida SkillsUSA 2024 State Leadership and Skills Conference in Jacksonville. Gold medalists will compete in the SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta in June. In addition to the 33 students who won first place, 15 came in second, and 10 took third…
This week, students from six Manatee County middle schools including Lincoln Memorial, King, Nolan and Sugg, explored career options and programs offered by Manatee Technical College. The district’s ACTE (Adult, Career and Technical Education) department worked with MTC to make the special field trip possible. Selected students are involved in career and technical organizations at…
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