Teenagers at risk for dropping out of high school now are getting on-the-job training while earning their high-school diploma or GED. The Manatee County public school system launched its Career Link program in January. It’s now helping 20 students and growing. Many of the students were not thriving in a traditional high school setting. Students…
The Law Enforcement Academy at Manatee Technical College held a graduation ceremony on February 24, 2016, for its day class. Fourteen students completed the state certificate program: Lauren Bates, Jason Burchett, Jeramy Campbell, Nina Fester, Daryn Grant, Alexandra Hagaman, Natasha Hindman, Brandon Howard, Daniel Kleinfeldt, Justin Losey, Gustavo Lux, Franklin Price, Jonathan Rivera, and Christopher…
Eleven graduates completed the licensure program from The Practical Nursing program at Manatee Technical College at a ceremony Monday in Cantrell Hall. Doug Wagner, director of Manatee Technical College, told the graduates: “You are graduating from one of the longest-running programs at Manatee Tech.” Practical nursing was offered when the school opened in 1963. Each…
(Bradenton, FL—February 24, 2016) The Law Enforcement Academy at Manatee Technical College held a graduation ceremony on February 24, 2016, for its day class. Fourteen students completed the state certificate program: Lauren Bates, Jason Burchett, Jeramy Campbell, Nina Fester, Daryn Grant, Alexandra Hagaman, Natasha Hindman, Brandon Howard, Daniel Kleinfeldt, Justin Losey, Gustavo Lux, Franklin Price,…
Whether they were interested in repairing a car door after a collision, building a wall made of wood or styling a mannequin’s hair, technical school students showed off their skills Feb. 25. Manatee Technical College student Matika Liptrot measures ingredients for a recipe she’s cooking. Manatee Technical College hosted the annual SkillsUSA competition, which featured…
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, Manatee Technical College will host the annual Florida SkillsUSA Region 6 Skill and Leadership Conference. Nine (9) schools from as far away as Collier County will be attending the event. Over 500 students will be here to compete in their skill area and leadership contests.
It is practiced in other regions, and known by names including paramedicine, social medicine and integrated healthcare. Now, Manatee County EMS is in the process of implementing a pilot program designed to help people stay out of the E.R., cut down on 911 calls and be safer at home. The Manatee County Community Paramedicine Program…
To reduce ambulance calls and emergency room visits, Manatee County Emergency Services intends to provide a preventive health care service for some of its frequent patients. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration awarded the county more than $340,000 in start-up costs for the new “community paramedic” program. The county hopes to also get local…
Health occupations students from Manatee and Sarasota counties competed in the HOSA-Future Health Professionals regional competition at Manatee Technical College East Campus on February 3, 2016. Manatee Technical College students garnered 25 medals. The students competed in leadership and teamwork events, emergency preparedness events, health science events such as medical terminology and medical math, and…
Manatee Technical College’s Law Enforcement Academy in Lakewood Ranch has earned a Meritorious Award from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Academy was recognized for accomplishing a Perfect Trust Fund Audit for fiscal year 2013-14. The certificate was awarded for MTC’s administration of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund and providing instruction…
(Bradenton, FL—February 11, 2016) Health occupations students from Manatee and Sarasota counties competed in the HOSA-Future Health Professionals regional competition at Manatee Technical College East Campus on February 3, 2016. Manatee Technical College students garnered 25 medals. The students competed in leadership and teamwork events, emergency preparedness events, health science events such as medical terminology…
(Bradenton, FL—February 12, 2016) Manatee Technical College’s Law Enforcement Academy has earned a Meritorious Award from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Academy was recognized for accomplishing a Perfect Trust Fund Audit for fiscal year 2013-14. The certificate was awarded for MTC’s administration of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund and providing…
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