26 MTC students admitted to honor society in virtual ceremony

by Damon May | Dec 16, 2020 | News Releases

(Bradenton, FL—December 15, 2020) Manatee Technical College inducted 26 students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in a virtual ceremony that premiered on YouTube and Facebook on December 8, 2020. Kathy Matthews led the ceremony, assisted by Xela...

Two Manatee Tech students design wheelchair to help disabled dogs walk again | From WTSP

by Damon May | Dec 11, 2020 | MTC In The News

A personal project to help her dog walk again may turn into a non-profit to help other disabled dogs. Author: Lia Fernandez (WTSP) MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — “We adopted Chaos in February of this year, right before the pandemic and from my understanding he did have...

Project offers rapid-fire job training in east Bradenton | From The Observer

by Damon May | Dec 10, 2020 | MTC In The News

Manatee Technical College receives grant to help the unemployed train for new opportunities.\ by: Liz Ramos Staff Writer Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, New England Machinery, a Bradenton-based manufacturer, has seen an increase in business, which has led to a...

Disabled Manatee County rescue dog walking gain after owner builds wheelchair | From WFLA

by Damon May | Nov 18, 2020 | MTC In The News

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee Technical College student built a wheelchair for her 10-year-old rescue dog so he can walk again. Samantha Sokolis’ dog Chaos is a 10-year-old German Shepard with Arthritis in his back knees so bad, it doesn’t allow him to walk....

Manatee Technical College to host virtual open houses in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch | From the Observer

by Damon May | Oct 26, 2020 | MTC In The News

Videos will be posted to MTC’s Facebook and YouTube pages to show MTC campuses. by: Liz Ramos Staff Writer Manatee Technical College is giving prospective students an opportunity to see its campuses through a virtual open house. A video will be posted to...