Earl Stockton of Mote Marine Laboratories, representatives from Tropicana, and two alumni from Manatee Technical College were presented awards at the annual advisory committee dinner meeting at Manatee Technical College on April 7, 2016. Director Doug Wagner presented a certificate of appreciation to Tropicana for the company’s contribution to Florida’s first Remote Area Medical expedition…
A decade after Christine Olson’s daughter died in a traffic accident, the founder and president of the nonprofit To Inform Families First (TIFF) recognized those who helped her build an organization dedicated to promoting emergency contact registration. Olson’s daughter, Tiffany, died in a traffic accident in December 2005. It took more than six hours for…
MANATEE — They want it to be a revolution nationwide, like the Ice Bucket Challenge was on social media for raising money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2015. The 150 Manatee Technical College students looked dubious at the idea Thursday, but most put on the purple bracelets — a promise that they won’t take them…
Manatee Technical College web development student Matthew Vreman redesigned the TIFF website https://toinformfamiliesfirst.org. His mother, father and grandmother came to see him recognized for his work at a 10th anniversary recognition ceremony. TIFF founder and President Christine Olson called the new site “world class.” Under the instruction of Vera Bourenina, MTC students have been designing…
(Bradenton, FL—March 18, 2016) To Inform Families First (TIFF) will recognize the people and organizations that helped it get started 10 years ago and have helped the initiative reach millions of people since then. The awards presentation will take place in Wagner Auditorium at Manatee Technical College from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March…
(Bradenton, FL—March 17, 2016) Treat yourself to a Day of Beauty on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Cosmetology students at Manatee Technical College are offering manicures, pedicures, haircuts, hair color, facials, waxing and more to raise money to compete at the National SkillsUSA Championships. Prices for services vary. Most services are by appointment only beginning…
Manatee Technical College held its mid-school-year graduation ceremony in Cantrell Hall at 6:00 p.m. on March 11, 2016. The college graduated 85 students who completed one of the Main Campus career certificate programs between November 2015 and February 2016. “We have met our mission,” said Doug Wagner, director of Manatee Technical College and Adult Career…
Grads of firefighter program put in 600 hours at MTC East campus BRADENTON — The Fire Science Academy of Manatee Technical College graduated class No. 27 on Saturday at the main campus. The Manatee County Honor Guard led the processional of 15 graduates: Daniel Akoghlananian, Rebecca Durham, John Finnan, Isaac Haseley, Danny Jason, Robert Kohlmeier,…
(Bradenton, FL—March 12, 2016) The Fire Science Academy of Manatee Technical College graduated class number 27 on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at MTC’s Main Campus. The Manatee County Honor Guard led the processional of the 15 graduates: Daniel Akoghlananian, Rebecca Durham, John Finnan, Isaac Haseley, Danny Jason, Robert Kohlmeier, Andrew Krueger, Evan Moore,…
(Bradenton, FL—March 11, 2016) About 20 local school children received dental care through the “We Care” Dental Project at Manatee Technical College East Campus on March 11, 2016. Local dentists joined MTC Dental Assisting students to provide pediatric teeth polishing, fluoride treatments, radiographs, and oral health screenings. The project is a joint effort of…
Manatee students excel at SkillsUSA Manatee Technical College students Tyler Wojcik and Nick Corradino took first place in both the college and high school divisions of the Welding competition at the 2016 Florida Region 6 SkillsUSA Conference. Published: Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 3:04 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 3:04 p.m. Students…
BRADENTON — Many came to Manatee Technical College to learn a new trade, some with the desire to switch careers. On Friday evening, 85 students graduated from the school in an intimate ceremony held at the main campus. “Tonight’s graduation is a tribute to our students, and all of them who have graduated before in…
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