Manatee Technical College appoints Business and Industry Services Coordinator | From BollyInside

Manatee Technical College (MTC) has appointed Heather Koester as its new Business and Industry Services Coordinator. In his new role, Koester will connect the local business community to more over 50 MTC workforce training programs. She will work to develop and establish strong lines of communication with current and new business and industrial partners. Responsibilities include developing programs to keep current and future staff of our local employers trained to meet current and emerging workforce needs; connect local employers with qualified candidates who possess technical knowledge, as well as the practical experience necessary in the current technological environment; and align business and industry leaders with MTC’s advisory board to help drive future growth…

MTI Ribbon Cutting Stories and Photo Galleries

It took nearly a decade, but the new Manatee Technical Institute is finally open. Construction of the new Manatee County School District building wrapped up recently. On Tuesday, MTI opened the doors of its new east campus building to students. “I think it’s a very beautiful facility,” student Domenick Vellone said. “It’s more convenient.” Vellone…

Manatee Technical Institute culinary students create, serve delightful meal (Bradenton Herald)

Manatee Technical Institute treat! Take an hour to enjoy a delightful trip down memory lane. Four ladies from Horseshoe Cove did just that and we couldn’t have been more delighted. If you close your eyes, you will think you are on a lovely cruise ship sitting at the captain’s table eating food fit for guests…

Vets and homeless get haircuts and manicures at Payne Park event (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

By Jessie Van Berkel SARASOTA – Roy Carter had never gotten a manicure before. But as the veteran sat with his fingers dipped in water at Payne Park Auditorium, he thought he could get used to it. “I could go to sleep,” Carter said quietly, his eyes closing as a cosmetology student rubbed lotion on…

Editor: No skimpy menu at Manatee Technical Institute (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

By Bill Church BRADENTON – Dr. Mary Cantrell works the room from her seat in this fine establishment, complimenting the staff while exchanging pleasantries with other diners. It’s a business lunch, so she’s entertaining and educating at the same time. But something’s amiss. It’s her poor salad. So neglected. Few can keep up with Dr….

MTI festival to celebrate cultural diversity (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

By FANNY PINHEIRO Correspondent MANATEE COUNTY – More than 1,000 people are expected to celebrate cultural diversity Friday evening with food, music and dance at a festival put on by the Manatee Technical Institute and Farmworker Education and Services Program. Facts INTERESTED? What: 13th Annual Multicultural Festival When: Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m….

Multicultural Festival celebrates at new MTI campus (Bradenton Herald)

By CARL MARIO NUDI — cnudi@bradenton.com MANATEE — The crowd of about 500 people listened to the vibrant beat of the bands, danced on the broad shiny floor, and enjoyed the variety of foods being served Friday at the 14th annual Multicultural Festival. The festival is held each year at Manatee Technical Institute to highlight…