Migrant students can smile wide after Manatee Technical College students provide free cleanings | From the Bradenton Herald

Migrant students can smile wide after Manatee Technical College students provide free cleanings | From the Bradenton Herald

“It’s a matter of a healthy life,” said Esperanza Gamboa, the coordinator of the farmworkers career development program who helps organize an annual event that provides free preventative dental treatments to migrant children in the Manatee County School District. The collaborative effort brings together volunteer dentists from the community, dental assisting students at MTC and…

Dental Clinic for Migrant Children

Dental Clinic for Migrant Children

The Passport to Wellness Dental Project was held at Manatee Technical College East Campus earlier today.  The Tropicana sponsored project served school-age migrant children who have limited access to routine dental care. Local dentists volunteered their time to perform checkups.  MTC Dental Assisting students performed fluoride treatments, radiographs, oral health screenings and polished teeth.  Pictured is student Ashley Gongo (right) performing…

MTC offering free dental care for migrant children | From the Sarasota Herald-Tribune

MTC offering free dental care for migrant children | From the Sarasota Herald-Tribune

MTC Dental Assisting students will provide pediatric teeth polishing, fluoride treatments, radiographs, and oral health screening. School children enrolled in the School District of Manatee County Migrant Program are eligible. The project is a joint effort of Manatee Technical College and the School District of Manatee County Nurses and Migrant Program. It is similar to…

Career expo, job fair and open house at MTC 3-7pm December 9

Career expo, job fair and open house at MTC 3-7pm December 9

(Bradenton, FL—December 2, 2015)   Manatee Technical College is hosting a Career Expo, Job Fair and Open House 3 to 7 p.m. December 9 in partnership with CareerSource Suncoast. Everyone is welcome.   Open house attendees will have the opportunity to see career preparation programs in action, talk with instructors and career counselors, and get their…

Remote Area Medical USA clinic in Bradenton area provides nearly $1 million in free care, services | From the Bradenton Herald

Remote Area Medical USA clinic in Bradenton area provides nearly $1 million in free care, services | From the Bradenton Herald

MANATEE — A sixth-grade boy was so excited to get new eyeglasses that he went around showing them off at the various booths at the Remote Area Medical USA event this weekend. Someone noticed what a high-powered lens the glasses had and asked the boy when he had gotten his last pair. Volunteers with Remote…

Manatee Technical College to host job fair, open house | From the Bradenton Herald

Manatee Technical College to host job fair, open house | From the Bradenton Herald

BRADENTON — Manatee Technical College will host a career expo, job fair and open house on Dec. 9 Hiring managers from more than 50 local businesses and educators will meet with anyone interested in applying for jobs, including current and future students. Ted Ehrlichman, President and CEO of CareerSource Suncoast, was pleased with the turnout…

Two Donations to MTC in one Morning: Crosthwait and OneBlood

Two Donations to MTC in one Morning: Crosthwait and OneBlood

With proceeds from the Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament, Mike Biggins (holding check), Harry Blenker, Jeff Stephenson (at podium) and Joe Kennedy presented a check for $7,000 to Manatee Technical College director Doug Wagner (far left) at the school’s 2015 fall advisory committee meeting on October 26.  The donation will provide student scholarships and equipment for the Marine…

Meyers wins state award for education-workforce partnerships

Meyers wins state award for education-workforce partnerships

(Bradenton, FL—October 23, 2015)  Martha Meyers, business and industry services specialist for Manatee Technical College, won the 2015 Education-Workforce Partner Award from the Florida Workforce Development Association.  CareerSource Suncoast board chair Adam Kendall presented her the award at the October 22 CSS board meeting. Ted Ehrlichman, president and CEO of CareerSource Suncoast, said, “I am…

Photography, Art, Cartooning, I-Pad, Golf starting in November

Photography, Art, Cartooning, I-Pad, Golf starting in November

(Bradenton, FL—October 22, 2015) Capture the beauty and love of the holidays through photography. Make art of your memories. Create cartoons. Get the most out of your I-Phone/I-Pad. Learn computer basics. Get ready for the golf course. These classes and more will be offered starting in November at Manatee Technical College. MTC’s non-credit enrichment classes…

Ten Farmworker Students Receive Scholarships from Tropicana Hispanic Heritage Festival draws crowd of over 1,000

Ten Farmworker Students Receive Scholarships from Tropicana Hispanic Heritage Festival draws crowd of over 1,000

The 16th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival drew a crowd of over 1,000 at Manatee Technical College on October 17.  Tropicana awarded $50,000 in scholarships to ten farmworker students as part of PepsiCo’s 50th Anniversary 50 for 50 Give Back. Eight photos attached. Tropicana awarded $50,000 in scholarships to the MTI Foundation for 10 farmworker students ages…

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