BRADENTON, Fla. – When floodwaters from Hurricane Ian, trapped people and animals in their homes and land in Myakka City, a Manatee County non-profit answered the call for help. “I have not seen that level of water. The amount of devastation that we saw,” said Jared Leggett. Manatee County Search and Rescue used their jet skis, a Humvee and LMT…
Santiago Valencia, 21, has overcome physical and environmental challenges in the pursuit of his sports reporting dreams. by: Your Observer The most-watched sporting event globally happens once every four years, and this time, it will have a new voice bringing its action to the masses. Manatee Technical College’s Santiago Valencia, an aspiring sports journalist, traveled…
(Bradenton, FL—November 16, 2022) MTC Radio, 101.1FM, will air a live report from Qatar at 2:45 p.m. EST on November 30 during the half-time of the World Cup match between Argentina and Poland. Santiago Valencia, producer of the program “Zona Fútbol” (Soccer Zone) on MTC Radio, will be in Qatar from November 28 through December 1…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $430,000 to Manatee Technical College through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The award funds a Diesel Systems Technology course to prepare a highly skilled workforce for in-demand occupations in the transportation, distribution, and logistics industries. “Advancing Florida’s workforce continues to be a top priority for my…
Many Manatee Technical College students secured a job before they even graduate. by: YourObserver.com Myakka City’s Annabel Larsen finished her Accounting Operations program on a Friday in March. The following Monday, Larsen already was hard at work at her accounting job with Mercedes Scientific in Lakewood Ranch. Larsen said being able to secure a job…
Law Enforcement Awards Manatee Technical College congratulated 23 graduates of its Law Enforcement Academy on June 28, 2022. The graduates are now eligible to take the state certification exam to become Certified Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida. Five earned top honors during the ceremony. Alejandro Chavez and Casey Paulus were honored as…
(Bradenton, FL—June 28, 2022) Two Manatee Technical College students placed first in the nation in two career and technical student organization competitions—one national, one international. Jesus Capriles won first place in Dental Terminology in the collegiate division at the 2022 HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, June 22-25. Vincent Manzano won first in the nation in 5-Axis…
The coming Aviation Maintenance Technician School at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will open opportunities for a host of students. by: Liz Ramos Staff Writer After at least two years of trying to start an aviation maintenance school at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the plan is coming to fruition. The School District of Manatee County, Manatee Technical College…
The coming Aviation Maintenance Technician School at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will open opportunities for MTC and Suncoast Tech students. by: YourObserver.com After at least two years of trying to start an aviation maintenance school at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the plan is coming to fruition. The School District of Manatee County, Manatee Technical College and…
Gov. Ron DeSantis approved about $5.5 million in Florida’s 2022 State budget to go toward the construction of the school at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. BRADENTON, Fla. — Some Tampa Bay area community college students are excited about an aviation maintenance technician school that has recently been approved for construction. The school would help provide training…
Manatee Technical partners with Suncoast Technical to provide training at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. by: YourObserver.com The Aviation Maintenance Technician School is coming to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 2022 state budget June 2 that included $5.5 million to be allocated to the new aviation school. Once opened, Manatee Technical College…
MANATEE COUNTY- A new aviation mechanic program is coming to Manatee Technical College. MTC received 5.5 million in the state budget to launch an Aviation Maintenance Technical School. “We’ve spoken to a number of professionals in the field and they are crying for aviation mechanics all over the nation,” Director of Manatee Technical College Dr….
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