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2025 Florida SkillsUSA Conference, April 28- May 1

MTC Takes Home 50 Medals! Manatee Technical College proudly celebrates the incredible achievements of our Career and Technical Education students at the 2025 Florida State SkillsUSA Competition! Held in Jacksonville, FL, from April 28th to May 1st, this prestigious event brought together talented students from across the state to showcase their mastery of real-world skills,…

Yamaha Marine donates XTO Offshore outboards to tech schools | Boating Industry

Chapman School of Seamanship received a Yamaha 425hp XTO outboard, donated to its Marine Technician training program in recognition of the school’s commitment to excellence. Photo courtesy of Yamaha Yamaha Marine donated 425-horsepower XTO Offshore outboards to eight technical schools for placing a high number of technicians within certified Yamaha dealerships in 2024. Developed in 2015,…

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Manatee Technical College Graduates Record Number at Winter Graduation

 (Bradenton, FL—February 4, 2025)  Manatee Technical College graduated a record number of students for its winter graduation on January 30, 2025.  Those students completing programs during the fall semester of the 2024-25 school year numbered 509—a 27 percent increase over graduation the same time last year, owing to a similar increase in enrollment.  The 250…

Local Electrical Company Sparks Bright Future for Students | Spectrum Bay News 9

BY Julia Hazel | Manatee County MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Earn and learn: that’s the mission of one local electrical company with the growing trend of young adults entering the trade industry. New Dawn Electric in Manatee County is hiring high school graduates and paying for their education. What You Need to Know Joseph Berloni…

Manatee Technical College, Bradenton Area EDC partner for talent pipeline success | Business Observer

The school and the EDC work together to prepare students for local jobs in manufacturing and aviation maintenance, among other sectors. By Sharon Hillstrom | February 28, 2025 When Manatee Technical College announced in January another record-setting number of graduates from its diverse programs, we weren’t surprised. MTC’s growth through programs targeted to the needs…

State-of-the-art law enforcement training center opens in Manatee County | 10 Tampa Bay

By Adaure Achumba | Manatee County The $7 million, 70-acre facility located in Myakka City features a 300 X 600-foot driving pad, obstacle courses, and a full range of training amenities. MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — After years of planning, and a six-month delay due to recent hurricanes, Manatee County’s new law enforcement training center has…

New law enforcement training center opens in Manatee County for recruits, current officers | FOX 13 News

By Kimberly KuizonFebruary 25, 2025 | Bradenton The Brief BRADENTON, Fla. From target practice to the driving range, a new training facility in Manatee County is designed to help future law enforcement officers develop the skills they’ll need to serve and protect the community. The new training center is located at Manatee Technical College, and local leaders said it’ll go…

Manatee County nonprofit hosts its Falls Prevention EXPO – Jan. 23 at Manatee Technical College on SR 70

By Julia Hazel Manatee County MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — At least 25 percent of adults age 65 or older report an injury from falling each year — the leading cause of injury for seniors — and it’s increasing, according to the CDC. A nonprofit in Manatee County has seen the increase locally and aims to educate its residents…

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 MTC auto program achieves the highest ASE accreditation

(Bradenton, FL—December 4, 2024) Manatee Technical College received notification that its Automotive Service Technology program has again achieved Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation—the highest level of program accreditation recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).             To achieve this coveted recognition, ASE certified programs must go through an on-site evaluation…

Two MTC students, top finalists at 2024 HOSA Conference

(Bradenton, FL—July 3, 2024) Two Manatee Technical College students achieved top finalist status, which earned them a spot on the stage at the HOSA 2024 International Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.  Both students competed in the Collegiate division.  McDonough is a Pharmacy Technology student and Sanchez is in Medical Assisting. At the conference, over 10,000…

Nine MTC Students Won Medals at 2024 SkillsUSA Nationals

(Bradenton, FL—July 3, 2024) Nine Manatee Technical College students showcased their skills winning first, second or third in the nation at the SkillsUSA 2024 National Championships in Atlanta.  The students were among 6,000 state champions from across the U.S. who competed in 115 skill and leadership competitions.  MTC champions: And five MTC dental assisting students medaled…

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MTC takes home 9 medals at the SkillsUSA Championships: June, 2024

29 Manatee Technical College students proudly competed in a tough, national competition at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, GA.  9 medals were won: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze. Gold: Ricardo Campbell and Alejandro Hernandez – TV Video Production Silver: Daniel Hatvany – Marine Service TechnologyAJ Peters – Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Bronze:Damarian…

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