(Bradenton, FL—April 20, 2022) Manatee Technical College has been awarded an additional $550,000 to fund short-term training for workers impacted by the pandemic. The Rapid Credentialing training will be at little to no out-of-pocket cost to students. The training is being funded by the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…
Alexandria, VA—Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Justin Erickson of Florida as a Fellow for the 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Program, sponsored by ECMC Foundation and powered by ACTE (formerly known as the Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE – sponsored by ECMC Foundation). Seventeen fellows were selected for the 2022-2023…
(Bradenton, FL—March 23, 2022) Manatee Technical College is inviting the community to an East Campus Open House on April 5, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 5520 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard in Bradenton. MTC East Campus provides workforce training for in-demand occupations in healthcare and public safety. Visitors will have a chance to tour the campus, meet counselors, instructors…
(Bradenton, FL—March 2, 2022) Two Manatee Technical College Medical Coder-Biller students were awarded scholarships by the American Hislato Confederation this week. Maria Diaz-Gonzalez and Luis Solarzano were each awarded $500. “It feels good to be recognized as a Hispanic woman and the first in my family to be a college graduate in the medical field,”…
(Bradenton, FL—February 16, 2022) The Manatee Technical College Fire Science Academy presented awards and certificates to graduating firefighter students in class 48 on February 15, 2022. Grayson O’Hara earned two awards: one for highest academic achievement and one for practical skills performance with 100%. Isaiah Cress won the award for fastest combat challenge time. De’Ja Dowdell was…
(Bradenton, FL—February 14, 2022) Twenty-six Manatee Technical College students won medals in nine competitive events at the Florida Region 6 SkillsUSA Conference held at MTC on February 10. Students from five technical colleges and one high school competed in 15 skills and leadership events: nine in the College Division and six in the High School Division. In the…
(Bradenton, FL—January 21, 2022) PGT Innovations donated five windows to the Building Trades and Construction Technology program at Manatee Technical College on January 20. “We value education and see the value of what MTC is doing,” said Sherri Connor, who is part of the customer education team with PGTI. The windows donated by PGTI had been used…
(Bradenton, FL—January 21, 2022) In lieu of a traditional open house, Manatee Technical College is inviting the community to “Explore MTC” via a Virtual Open House on January 27 at 6:00 p.m. The 10-minute video will provide an overview of MTC’s more than 50 career certificate programs, financial aid opportunities for adult students, and information on dual…
(Bradenton, FL—November 19, 2021) Manatee Technical College and Soar in 4 partnered to provide a Family Literacy Night at MTC’s West campus on November 16. The Adult General Education program at MTC and Soar in 4 collaborated to create a two-generational literacy program for upper-level adult students of English as a second language. Dr. Sheila Halpin,…
(Bradenton, FL—November 4, 2021) Manatee Technical College will host a financial aid workshop on Tuesday, November 9, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop may be attended virtually or in person. This help session is focused on supporting students who have delayed postsecondary plans due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Attendees will receive help filling out the…
Manatee Technical College tried out a new “course” this year called MTC101. The one-day seminar was an optional pre-semester orientation to MTC and college in general. The purpose was to give support and encouragement to adults who are returning to school after being out for a while. Topics such as study skills and navigating the…
Two weeks after becoming a new father, Manatee Technical College (MTC) student Anthony Ardizone received another blessing. The Manatee Technical College Foundation presented him with a $2,000 scholarship prior to the first pitch of the July 31st Marauders baseball game at LECOM Park. The scholarship will allow him to earn his final certification in MTC’s…
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