Masonry apprentices to demonstrate their skills Oct 27, 6-8 p.m.

Masonry apprentices to demonstrate their skills Oct 27, 6-8 p.m.

(Bradenton, FL—October 25, 2016)  Manatee Technical College Masonry Apprentice students will demonstrate their skills Thursday, October 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the MTC Main Campus. The Florida Masonry Apprentice & Educational Foundation is inviting the public to attend the brick and block masonry demonstration to see what the students are learning and to…

Businesses receive awards, give scholarships at MTC

Businesses receive awards, give scholarships at MTC

(Bradenton, FL—October 14, 2016)  Manatee Technical College presented business-partner awards to Gettel Automotive Group, Johnson PhotoImaging, and Pierce Manufacturing at the institution’s semi-annual advisory committee meeting on October 14.  At the same meeting, the Crosthwait Group and Air Products both awarded checks to the MTC Foundation to provide for student scholarships. Fred Bartholomew, fixed operations…

More demand for manufacturing employees in Manatee County | From the Bradenton Herald

More demand for manufacturing employees in Manatee County | From the Bradenton Herald

MANATEE- Friday marked the fifth organized observance of manufacturing day in the United States, but manufacturing day is becoming every day in Manatee County. “It appears to me that more manufacturing is moving into the Suncoast area, based on the number of requests that MTC (Manatee Technical College) gets for qualified students coming out of our…

MTC to offer health career camp for 15 students | From the Bradenton Herald

MTC to offer health career camp for 15 students | From the Bradenton Herald

Manatee Technical College will offer a Saturday camp for high school students interested in exploring careers in healthcare, through a grant from the Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center. The camp will offer fun, interactive and hands-on healthcare career exploration activities, and include career games and a field trip to the Remote Area Medical event…

MTC to offer health careers camp for high school students – One Saturday per month, October – April

MTC to offer health careers camp for high school students – One Saturday per month, October – April

(Bradenton, FL—September 22, 2016)   Manatee Technical College will offer a Saturday camp for high school students interested in exploring careers in healthcare.  MTC was awarded a grant from the Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center to offer the camp, making it free for students to attend. The health careers school-year camp will be held…

At college fair, Manatee County students chart their futures | From the Bradenton Herald

At college fair, Manatee County students chart their futures | From the Bradenton Herald

For Jenna McGovern, college is a definite. The 16-year-old junior at Lakewood Ranch High School ultimately wants to work for the CIA, so she plans to study international relations. She used the Manatee County School District Post-Secondary Education Night event Wednesday to try and help her narrow down where she may want to study. “It’s…

Fire fighter class No. 26 graduates from Manatee Technical College | From the Bradenton Herald

Fire fighter class No. 26 graduates from Manatee Technical College | From the Bradenton Herald

Nine students recently completed both the fire fighter and emergency medical technician programs at Manatee Technical College. The Fire Science Academy of Manatee Technical College graduated fire fighter class No. 26 at on Monday at MTC’s Main Campus. This class completed both Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Technician programs. Graduates include Riley Botts, Chase Carter,…

MTC instructor earns rare degree

MTC instructor earns rare degree

(Bradenton, FL—September 13, 2016)  Manatee Technical College instructor Marina Proskurina was conferred the Florida Degree of Artistic Excellence by the Florida Professional Photographers in Orlando on September 12, 2016.  She is one of only 16 in the state to earn the degree since its inception in 1978. Proskurina teaches Digital Design at MTC.  Proskurina has…

Manatee Technical College hosts “9/11” blood drive | From ABC 7

Manatee Technical College hosts “9/11” blood drive | From ABC 7

Manatee Technical College will host a “Never Forget: 9.11.2001” Blood Drive at the MTC Main Campus. The community is encouraged to donate. All donors will receive a free limited-edition 9.11.2001 Never Forget t-shirt and a wellness checkup. The free checkup includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. The blood drives take place…

8 students graduate MTC dual-enrollment fire fighter class | From the Bradenton Herald

8 students graduate MTC dual-enrollment fire fighter class | From the Bradenton Herald

Six months after finishing high school, eight Manatee County students are well on their way to becoming firefighters in the community. The Fire Science Academy of Manatee Technical College graduated the dual-enrolled fire fighter class number 6 Saturday at MTC’s Main Campus. The students took Fire Fighter I at MTC as dual-enrolled high school students…

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