News Releases

(Bradenton, FL—November 17, 2016)   Graduates from the fire fighter and practical nursing programs at Manatee Technical College were led in a joint processional by bagpipers.  The MTC programs held simultaneous ceremonies on November 17, 2016. Throwing in a bit of humor, Mosley said, “I am standing here today feeling tachycardic, tachypneic, diaphoretic and slightly…

(Bradenton, FL—November 8, 2016)   Seventeen students graduated from the Medical Assisting program in a pinning ceremony at the Manatee Technical College East Campus on November 8, 2016. Graduating from the career certificate program were Alexia Brown, Nikea Castillo, Retorria Clark, Abigail Costides, Heidi Dunkle, Olivia Edwards, Zuly Garcia, Jillian Ginsberg, Mary Gomes, Jessica Helm,…

Ashley Mitchell, a Manatee Technical College student in the digital design program, was the winner in the 20+ category of the Mana-Con Art Challenge.  The challenge was part of the Seventh Annual Mana-Con Comics Convention at the Manatee County Public Library.  Winners received a signed copy of the 2016 Mana-Con poster designed by local graffiti…

(Bradenton, FL—November 1, 2016)   Manatee Technical College is offering free workshops for anyone looking for help applying for financial aid to attend college.  The first “College is Affordable” workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at MTC’s Main Campus, 6305 E. State Road 70. Attendees will learn how…

(Bradenton, FL—October 25, 2016)   Manatee Technical College students will be holding a Furry Friends Food Drive October 26 to November 9,2016.  The drive will benefit the upcoming Remote Area Medical (RAM) Veterinary Clinic for families who can’t afford to bring their pet to a veterinarian.  What is needed are unopened dog and cat food,…

(Bradenton, FL—October 25, 2016)  Manatee Technical College Masonry Apprentice students will demonstrate their skills Thursday, October 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the MTC Main Campus. The Florida Masonry Apprentice & Educational Foundation is inviting the public to attend the brick and block masonry demonstration to see what the students are learning and to…

Tropicana Adelante Team and MTC Farmworker Program at Myakka Head Start    (Bradenton, FL—October 21, 2016)   The Farmworker Career Development Program of Manatee Technical College and the Adelante Team of Tropicana Products, Inc., will be giving school supplies to migrant children at the East Coast Migrant Head Start School at Falkner Farms on Sunday,…

(Bradenton, FL—October 14, 2016)  Manatee Technical College presented business-partner awards to Gettel Automotive Group, Johnson PhotoImaging, and Pierce Manufacturing at the institution’s semi-annual advisory committee meeting on October 14.  At the same meeting, the Crosthwait Group and Air Products both awarded checks to the MTC Foundation to provide for student scholarships. Fred Bartholomew, fixed operations…

(Bradenton, FL—September 22, 2016)   Manatee Technical College will offer a Saturday camp for high school students interested in exploring careers in healthcare.  MTC was awarded a grant from the Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center to offer the camp, making it free for students to attend. The health careers school-year camp will be held…

(Bradenton, FL—September 19, 2016)   The Fire Science Academy of Manatee Technical College graduated fire fighter class number 26 at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2016, at MTC’s Main Campus.  This class completed both Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Technician programs. Graduating were Riley Botts, Chase Carter, Shane Craker, Raymond Font-Troche, Dillon Garback, Jessie…

(Bradenton, FL—September 13, 2016)  Manatee Technical College instructor Marina Proskurina was conferred the Florida Degree of Artistic Excellence by the Florida Professional Photographers in Orlando on September 12, 2016.  She is one of only 16 in the state to earn the degree since its inception in 1978. Proskurina teaches Digital Design at MTC.  Proskurina has…