Choosing the best school to meet your career-oriented needs can sometimes be a challenge. That’s why at Manatee Technical Institute we strive to make that selection process a bit easier by providing some of the most comprehensive career preparation and continuing education programs in Florida.  Our industry-driven curriculum and dedicated staff are the perfect combination for those students serious about developing their aptitude for jobs requiring highly skilled professionals.

Our Students
One of the wonderful things about Manatee Technical Institute is its diversity. Our students join us from a myriad of backgrounds and scholastic experiences. While the majority attend to learn the skills needed to launch a new career, others are here to add extra certifications to their resume, fulfill continuing education requirements or participate in personal enrichment courses. Regardless of your background and course of study, you’ll find Manatee Technical Institute an inviting and exciting alternative to traditional colleges.   

Accreditations
Manatee Technical Institute is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  

Local & National Recognition
We’re proud of our students and their academic excellence! Manatee Technical Institute is nationally recognized for excellence in technical training and academic education and we’re five-time SkillsUSA National Champions, 2004-2008!!

In April, 2009, Manatee Technical Institute students placed first in the state at the 42nd Annual Florida SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference with more than 200 medals. This win represents the most medals won in the history of FL-SkillsUSA.

Recently, Manatee Technical Institute Health Science students won 25 medals at the Health Occupations Students of America State Leadership Conference in Orlando.

Location
Manatee Technical Institute is uniquely situated on a beautiful 30-acre campus in West Bradenton, Florida. The setting and close proximity to Bayshore High School and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, helps to facilitate crossover training and provides a wonderful clustered backdrop for academic excellence. 

On October 16, 2001, the School Board of Manatee County opened the doors of the Richard T. Conard M.D. Medical and Dental Building on Manatee Technical Institute's new East Campus. The fifty thousand square-foot building houses state-of-the-art medical and dental teaching laboratories, lecture rooms, offices, storage, a media resource room, and a teaching auditorium.

On December 17, 2007, Manatee Technical Institute’s East Campus officially welcomed a Fire Science Training Facility and burn tower to the mix. It includes classrooms, offices, showers, apparatus/ equipment storage and three fire trucks. The burn tower provides students with hands-on fire fighting experience and practical skills training including entering live fires, climbing ladders, lugging hoses and performing search and rescue.

On November 17, 2008, Manatee Technical Institute broke ground on an exciting new Law Enforcement Academy. The academy will house high-tech equipment and provide first-rate training for Manatee County’s up-and-coming officers. Students will gain experience in a staging room, a simulator room (which includes a Fire Arms Training Simulator and Driving Simulator), a courtroom, a weight/cardio room and a defensive tactics room.

Manatee County School District Mission Statement
The mission of the Manatee County School District is to inspire our students with a passion for learning, empowered to pursue their dreams confidently and creatively while contributing to our community, nation and world.

• We believe that all people have value and can add value.
• We believe that embracing diversity strengthens communities.
• We believe that family is the first and most powerful influence on a person’s life.
• We believe that individuals are responsible for their choices and actions.
• We believe that honesty and integrity are vital.
• We believe that lifelong learning is essential for individuals and communities to flourish.