(Bradenton, FL—January 17, 2020) The Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Academy honored four exceptional recruits on January 15. They were among 17 recruits being celebrated for their completion of the academy. Sixteen from this class already have jobs in process. Three of them were recruited at the ceremony. The MTC Academy is one of the toughest to get…
In the past, manufacturing has been referred to as 3-D: dull, dirty and dangerous. Nothing could be further from the truth. Just ask Manatee Technical college students in Gil Burlew’s Advanced Manufacturing and Production course. The only 3D they relate to is the 3D printing used to produce prototypes. They describe modern manufacturing as 4-F:…
(Bradenton, FL—July 30, 2019) Manatee Technical College Fire Academy celebrated 10 award winners on July 25, 2019. Firefighter class #38 was a class of 20 students. What is also noteworthy is six of the 20 were women, and four of them were award winners. Ashley Parcels earned the highest academic achievement award with a 97.3%. Caroline…
(Bradenton, FL—June 26, 2019) Akera Sanders came home with a silver medal from the 2019 HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference. Sanders is an optometric assisting student at Manatee Technical College. She placed second in the Medical Reading competition. Brenda Baxcajay placed in the top 10 in Pharmacology Knowledge. Baxcajay is a pharmacy technician student…
(Bradenton, FL—June 24, 2019) On June 20, Manatee Technical College celebrated the accomplishments of 14 students who completed the requirements of the Florida Law Enforcement Academy at MTC. Four of those students were honored for exceptional achievement. Caleb Summeralls earned the highest academic achievement award. Nathan Lynn was honored for his skills as class leader. Nicholas…
Amid an unprecedented nursing shortage, students trying to enter the field find few affordable options. Getting accepted to a community college for a two-year associate’s degree program is not usually considered a monumental academic accomplishment. But students who land a spot in State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s nursing school have plenty to brag about. Last…
(Bradenton, FL—March 20, 2019) Manatee Technical College Fire Academy celebrated two firefighter classes and gave awards to six students. From Class #37, Easton Evans was honored for achieving a 99% on practical skills performance, as well as perfect attendance. Andrew Lininger won the award for the fastest time to complete the firefighter’s combat challenge in…
The labor shortage that plagues a variety of fields in the region has met a formidable foe: classes that get workers on the job — quickly. by: Business Observer Walt Eppard fell into a technical career in the trades in the late 1950s while in the Air Force. The military said he couldn’t fly because…
(Bradenton, FL—January 17, 2019) On January 16, Manatee Technical College celebrated the accomplishments of 26 students who completed the requirements of the Florida Law Enforcement Academy at MTC. Four of those students were honored for exceptional achievement. Amanda Thurber was honored for her skills as class leader. Devon Carr earned the highest academic achievement award. …
(Bradenton, FL—November 20, 2018) A new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installers continuing education class is starting at Manatee Technical College on January 22, 2019. The 225-hour night class will be tuition-free for eligible students thanks to the generous support of CareerEdge funders and the local HVAC business community. Entrance interviews will begin the…
(Bradenton, FL—October 5, 2018) On October 5, local manufacturers came to Manatee Technical College hoping to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. The event was one of many across the country celebrating National Manufacturing Day. Kicking off the event was Ariel Bollero from Feld Entertainment. The director of Body Shop Operations and the Monster Truck…
(Bradenton, FL-October 2, 2018) On October 5, local manufacturers will be at Manatee Technical College<manateetech.edu/> hoping to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. About 200 to 300 students from MTC and area high schools will hear their presentations from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Cantrell Hall. The event will mark National Manufacturing Day, which is…
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