Manatee Technical College held its main graduation ceremony for the year on June 27, 2016, in Cantrell Hall. Close to 200 students walked across the stage, although 599 graduated from the career certificate programs this year. MTC held smaller ceremonies throughout the year. In opening remarks, Board of Governors chair John Ziemnicki congratulated the 24…
Cesar Lugo, culinary arts graduate, told his fellow graduates that he came to the program because he wanted to express himself through cooking. “I was already in the industry and thought I knew it all before I got here, but I learned a lot not only from the instructors, but from my classmates.” He encouraged…
Manatee Technical College has 24 new SkillsUSA National Champions. The students brought home 7 gold medals, 5 silver and 12 bronze medals from the 2016 National SkillsUSA Championships on Saturday. The week-long industry-sponsored event was held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 19-24. MTC’s digital programs performed very well at the national competition. Medalists in the college division…
Even though the caps may be uncomfortable to wear, they’re a sign to everyone what the students at Manatee Technical College have accomplished, according to Samantha Illes, one of the student speakers at graduation. “But these hats do not convey what we are yet to achieve,” said Illes, who graduated from the patient care technician…
(Bradenton, FL—June 27, 2016) Manatee Technical College held its main graduation ceremony for the year on June 27, 2016, in Cantrell Hall. Close to 200 students walked across the stage, although 599 graduated from the career certificate programs this year. MTC held smaller ceremonies throughout the year. In opening remarks, Board of Governors chair…
(Bradenton, FL—June 27, 2016) Manatee Technical College has 24 new SkillsUSA National Champions. The students brought home 7 gold medals, 5 silver and 12 bronze medals from the 2016 National SkillsUSA Championships on Saturday. The week-long industry-sponsored event was held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 19-24. MTC’s digital programs performed very well at the national…
A number of students are headed out of Manatee Technical College and into the workforce, as MTC hosts graduation ceremonies for different programs. Last week, MTC held graduations for student who completed the child care apprenticeship, practical nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting and law enforcement programs. The Florida Law Enforcement Academy at Manatee Technical College…
The Practical Nursing program graduated 14 students also on Wednesday, June 15. Graduate Kindall Schlemmer led the Pledge of Allegiance; Susan Knowles was the student speaker; and Chelsea Burnett led her class in reciting the Nurses’ Pledge of Service. Family or friends presented each graduate with her pin. The MTC East Campus program held their…
Loveland Players is a partnership between the Venice Theatre, a community theatre in Venice, Florida, and the Loveland Center, which helps adults with developmental disabilities become more self-sufficient and interconnected within the community. This is the 21st year of the partnership. MTC student Amity Hoffman, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, is working…
LAKEWOOD RANCH Manatee Technical College is hosting a Health Careers and Hiring Expo from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the MTC East Campus, 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. The event is open to the public. Hiring managers from area hospitals and healthcare agencies will be on hand. Attendees should bring their resumes. MTC faculty…
(Bradenton, FL—June 4, 2016) The Optometric Assisting program at Manatee Technical College held a graduation ceremony on June 4, 2016, in Wagner Auditorium. Eight students completed the certificate program. “You are proof we have met our mission,” said Doug Wagner, director of Manatee Technical College and Adult Career and Technical Education, as he spoke…
BRADENTON — Eight students in the optometric assisting program at Manatee Technical College graduated Saturday in Wagner Auditorium. “You are proof we have met our mission,” said Doug Wagner, director of Manatee Technical College and Adult Career and Technical Education. Class speaker Samantha Santaw said: “This program has opened doors to any career in the…
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