(Bradenton, FL—June 25, 2019) Five Manatee Technical College welding students used their skills to refurbish the large blue metal sculpture that sits in front of Lee Middle School. The sculpture was originally dedicated 25 years ago. It was in need of some structural welding and reinforcement due to the years of weathering. The students used shielded metal…
(Bradenton, FL—June 24, 2019) On June 20, Manatee Technical College celebrated the accomplishments of 14 students who completed the requirements of the Florida Law Enforcement Academy at MTC. Four of those students were honored for exceptional achievement. Caleb Summeralls earned the highest academic achievement award. Nathan Lynn was honored for his skills as class leader. Nicholas…
(Bradenton, FL—June 21, 2019) Manatee Technical College graduated 450 students in three Spring 2019 graduation ceremonies on June 17, 18, and 19 in Cantrell Hall. The Main and East campuses graduated 403 students from 45 career certificate programs in the areas of Arts, Automotive and Marine, Business Management and Administration, Construction, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical, Hospitality,…
(Bradenton, FL—June 7, 2019) About 45 middle school and high school students spent June 3-6 at Manatee Technical College exploring careers at MTC’s Amazing Days Summer Camp. The young students had the opportunity to explore baking and pastry arts, business technology programs, carpentry, digital design, web development, and welding. “I was glad to be here,”…
MTC barber instructor Aric Youmans took first place in the Creative Cuts – Professional Hair Styling category at the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event. The event was held May 30 – June 1, 2019. As it is an international show, competitors can potentially come from all over the world. Youmans competed against 30 stylists in his…
Bradenton, FL (May 1, 2019) – The franchise owners of local Great Clips salons recently awarded cosmetology tools worth $1,000 to Caitlin Johnson, a student at Manatee Technical College. Johnson of Bradenton, Florida, and thousands of other cosmetology students across North America applied for the 2019 Great Scholarship. To be eligible, cosmetology students submitted their…
Young Skilled Web Design Technician to Compete at WorldSkills Competition Leesburg, Va. — Matthew Vreman, of Parrish, Fla., will represent the United States in Web Technologies at the biennial WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia. Vreman will compete as a member of the WorldSkills USA team, selected and trained by SkillsUSA. The 45th international event will be…
(Bradenton, FL—April 24, 2019) Manatee Technical College inducted 83 students into national honor societies April 22 and 23, 2019. National Technical Honor Society MTC inducted 62 students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on April 23. The NTHS is America’s foremost scholastic honor for excellence in workforce education. Fewer than two percent of U.S. high…
Katie Allen, left, and Kristy Villegas, both students of the Manatee Technical Institute [sic, College] Evening Cosmetology class, style the hair of Stephanie Butscher, a model in the Sixth Annual Recycled Dreams Teen Fashion Show on April 6. Cosmetology instructor Nicole Yancey said MTI [sic, MTC] students have volunteered for the event for all six…
With an unprecedented nursing shortage continuing in Florida, Doug Wagner, deputy superintendent for operations in the Manatee County School District, has said he wants technical colleges to get permission to offer associate’s degree nursing programs. He remarked: “I could start the Doug Wagner (private) School of Nursing tomorrow… I could get approval from the Board…
Amid an unprecedented nursing shortage, students trying to enter the field find few affordable options. Getting accepted to a community college for a two-year associate’s degree program is not usually considered a monumental academic accomplishment. But students who land a spot in State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s nursing school have plenty to brag about. Last…
BY TIFFANY TOMPKINS WITH VIDEO FROM CANCERDOGS APRIL 11, 2019 06:15 PM Manatee County firefighter Willie Cirone organized a cancer screening event through Manatee Technical College, where he is also an instructor. He worked with CancerDogs, a company that uses dogs to sniff out cancer in masks worn by firefighters.
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