(Bradenton, FL—June 6, 2015) Class number 24 graduated from Manatee Technical College’s Fire Fighter II program on June 6, 2015. PHOTO: Cameron Jensen was presented the award for Best Time on the Combat Challenge by instructors Bill Kebler and Vic Accruso (right). Jensen is one of 15 graduates of the Fire Fighter II program at Manatee…
LAKEWOOD RANCH — Although small at 5-foot-4 and 115 pounds, 19-year-old Michaela Wynn of Arcadia likes a physical challenge and wanted a career to be proud of so she became a firefighter. Wynn and 14 young men comprise the 24th class to graduate from Manatee Technical College’s Firefighter 11 Minimum Standards program at the Fire…
(Bradenton, FL—May 27, 2015) The Law Enforcement Academy at Manatee Technical College (MTC) has been re-awarded Training School Certification by the State of Florida, Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). In accordance with Florida Statute, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission approved the recertification for the five-year period of July 1, 2015 to June 30,…
(Bradenton, FL—May 21, 2015) Over 100 people attended the graduation of seven basic recruits from Manatee Technical College’s Florida Law Enforcement Academy on May 20, 2015. The graduates were Sandy Brenner, Courtney Cruz, Anthony Medina, Mathew Paterno, Austin Reed, Clayton Reese (class leader), and Jennifer Vila. Class leader Reese earned the Highest Academic Achievement award…
BRADENTON — Manatee Technical College student Jimmy Strumpf won best digital design in the 2015 Career and Technical Education photography contest for the Florida Association of Career and Technical Education. He also designed the winning logo for WellYOU, the new wellness program of the Manatee County School District. He took second place at the 2015…
BRADENTON — Manatee Technical College will induct 26 students into the National Adult Education Honor Society at 7 p.m. Thursday at Bayshore High School Auditorium. This will be the first induction ceremony for the school as Manatee Technical College rather than Manatee Technical Institute. It will also be the first time evening students are included…
BRADENTON — Manatee Technical College students won 71 medals recently at the 2015 Florida SkillsUSA Conference in Lakeland. The 34 first-place winners will head to the national championships in Louisville, Ky., in June. Students from high schools, technical centers and colleges statewide competed in more than 100 skill and leadership contests. A mother and daughter…
(Bradenton, FL—May 15, 2015) Manatee Technical College inducted 26 students into the National Adult Education Honor Society on May 14, 2015. The ceremony took place at Bayshore High School Auditorium. This was the first induction ceremony for the school as Manatee Technical College, rather than Manatee Technical Institute. It is the first time evening students…
MICHAEL POLLLICK Published: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 10:14 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 10:14 a.m. SARASOTA – Riverview High School graduate Josh Wynne started as a carpenter 18 years ago. Now he builds million-dollar homes in Sarasota. Wynne says he wishes there had been a course like the nine-week “Construction Express”…
(Bradenton, FL—April 30, 2015) Manatee Technical College students won 71 medals at the 2015 Florida SkillsUSA Conference in Lakeland April 27-29. The school brought home 34 gold, 29 silver and 8 bronze medals. The 34 first-place winners will proceed to the National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, in June. Students from high schools and technical centers…
Last week, 130 job-seekers and students stepped through the doors of Manatee Technical College in hopes of discovering a future in manufacturing. Some were looking to begin or advance their careers; some were looking to change careers; others were simply looking for a job because right now they don’t have one. Putting employers and job-seekers…
(Bradenton, FL—April 30, 2015) Manatee Technical College students Dylan Jones and Tim Thompson took first place in the 2015 Florida Ford/AAA Auto Skills competition. Thompson and Jones are high school seniors who are dually enrolled at Manatee Technical College in the Automotive Service Technology career certificate program. In a very spirited hands-on competition, Thompson and…
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