Of the six short films chosen for the Florida Showcase Shorts (Block 2) in this year’s Sarasota Film Festival, two had ties to Manatee Technical College. One was a student project directed by MTC digital video technology instructor Amity Hoffman. Another was directed by one of her graduates, Tori Silva. The opening night for the…
The School Board recognized MTC instructor Dr. Michael Afanasiev for receiving a patent for an air-conditioning training simulator. His invention helps teach a complex system easily, safely and inexpensively. One of Dr. Michael’s students, Doug Windsor, helped explain how one aspect of the trainer works. Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent; Maura Howl, MTC Supervisor of Communications…
(Bradenton, FL—April 10, 2019) Manatee Technical College saw 49 students medal at the Florida SkillsUSA 2019 State Leadership and Skills Conference. Of those, 28 placed first in the state, 17 placed second, and four placed third. First-place winners qualify to compete at the national level. In the college division, MTC students won the gold in…
(Bradenton, FL—April 5, 2019) Manatee Technical College is offering express training to open the door to career opportunities in the field of vision care. The one-month Optometric Express class starts May 7 and will be held at the East Campus. The training will be free to those who qualify, thanks to a collaboration with CareerSource…
(Bradenton, FL—April 1, 2019) Six students from Manatee Technical College competed and medaled at the state level during the Florida HOSA Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference. Four of the six qualify to compete at the international level in June. MTC’s Pharmacy Technician program had five medalists. In the Pharmacology Knowledge Test, Brenda Baxcajay…
MTC honors six students during its Fire Academy graduation by: Your Observer What can you accomplish in three minutes and 25 seconds? William Thomas, who graduated from the Manatee Technical College Fire Academy March 15 in the Dr. Priscilla Haflich Auditorium at the MTC East Campus in Lakewood Ranch, can complete the firefighter’s Combat Challenge…
(Bradenton, FL—March 20, 2019) Manatee Technical College Fire Academy celebrated two firefighter classes and gave awards to six students. From Class #37, Easton Evans was honored for achieving a 99% on practical skills performance, as well as perfect attendance. Andrew Lininger won the award for the fastest time to complete the firefighter’s combat challenge in…
About 400 students learned about the construction industry at MTC by: Your Observer Christopher Emigdio, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High, was impressed with what he saw. In front of him, Electrical Technology students Joseph Zagorski and Christian Perez were explaining to Emigdio and other high school students some of what they had learned in…
(Bradenton, FL—March 15, 2019) Manatee Technical College recognized Outstanding Business Partners during its Spring 2019 school advisory committee meeting at MTC on March 15. This year’s honorees were Walgreens; Elleny Cribs, owner of Total Body Wax Salon; CareerSource Suncoast; and Domenica VanDyke of Elite Health Medical Center. Each was honored for unique contributions. Walgreens was…
The labor shortage that plagues a variety of fields in the region has met a formidable foe: classes that get workers on the job — quickly. by: Business Observer Walt Eppard fell into a technical career in the trades in the late 1950s while in the Air Force. The military said he couldn’t fly because…
(Bradenton, FL—March 12, 2019) About 400 high school students from 12 high schools in Manatee and Sarasota counties participated in the Construction Rodeo at Manatee Technical College this morning, March 12, 2019. The Gulf Coast Builders Xchange (GCBX) and its members were the primary drivers for the event that exposed youth to career opportunities in…
Advanced manufacturing program draws the interest of local businesses. by: Your Observer Country Club’s Michael Baillie faces a tough choice — picking from one of his many job offers. In six months, students in the Advanced Manufacturing course at Manatee Technical College will find their lives transformed and a world of opportunities likely will await…
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