Manatee Technical College, Bradenton Area EDC partner for talent pipeline success

When Manatee Technical College announced in January another record-setting number of graduates from its diverse programs, we weren’t surprised. MTC’s growth through programs targeted to the needs of local employers has been a strategic and tactical success.

MTC has two campuses in the School District of Manatee County and offers over 50 career preparation programs, continuing education and adult general education. MTC’s mission is to produce highly skilled individuals and resourceful leaders through collaborative education to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities and the workforce.

That mission is vital to the work we perform at the Bradenton Area EDC. Our collaborative partnership with MTC is a prime example of how the EDC fosters programs and initiatives that support local established businesses and that attract high-wage jobs to Manatee County. The EDC is recognized by the State of Florida as the lead economic development organization for the Bradenton area’s nine communities. We have forged and followed a strategy based on solid research, creative ideas and collaborative partnerships.