What Manatee Technical College does

Manatee Technical College (MTC) is a public technical college established in 1963 and operated by the School District of Manatee County in Bradenton, Florida. It delivers career and technical education (CTE) across more than 50 programs spanning Allied Health, Automotive and Marine, Construction and Manufacturing, IT and Digital Media, Culinary Arts, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, and Salon Services, plus adult education services (GED preparation, ESOL) and continuing education. The college serves approximately 5,176 students annually, with 1,800 enrolled in CTE programs as of the 2024-2025 academic year, including adult career seekers, dual-enrollment high school students, GED candidates, ESOL learners, veterans, and students with intellectual disabilities (Project EDGE).

MTC's technology stack is built on standard third-party platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Canvas LMS for online course delivery, Zoom for live virtual instruction, Pearson VUE for certification testing, MagicSchool AI chatbot for Allied Health student support, Enrollware for AHA course registration, and ScribOrder for transcript services. The institution's distribution relies on two physical campuses (Main Campus at 213,427 sq ft and East Campus at Lakewood Ranch), a West Campus for ESOL at Bayshore High School, and a registered apprenticeship network spanning trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, culinary, pharmacy technician, and robotics. Industry partnerships extend to 328 local companies on advisory committees, with apprenticeship sponsors including New Dawn Electric, Manatee Memorial Hospital, PGT Custom Windows + Doors, MACCA, and Roots Engineering.

MTC generates revenue through state appropriations as a government-state entity, plus per-clock-hour tuition of $2.92 (in-state) and $11.71 (out-of-state) for CTE programs ranging 165-1,800 hours, with Pell grants, Bright Futures, GI Bill benefits, and the MTC Foundation's $2.6M+ in annual scholarships supporting student access. The institution holds COE institutional accreditation and 20+ programmatic accreditations from bodies including ADA, AMA, AWS, ASE, CAAHEP, CoAEMSP, CODA, NREMT, and the Florida State Board of Nursing. Forward-looking expansion is concentrated in a new Aviation Training Center under construction for 2026.

Name

Manatee Technical College

Legal name

Manatee Technical College

Website

https://manateetech.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Manatee Technical College is a public technical college in Bradenton, Florida, operated by the School District of Manatee County, delivering career and technical education across 50+ programs to approximately 5,176 students annually in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Registered apprenticeship programs
• Industry certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Technical Certificate Program Tuition: Per-clock-hour tuition for career and technical education programs. In-state: $2.92/clock hour; Out-of-state: $11.71/clock hour. Programs range from 165 to 1800 hours.
2. GED Testing Fees: $38 per GED module, total $152 for all four modules. GED Preparation classes have separate tuition of $45/semester plus $30 application fee.
3. Continuing Education Courses: Short-term professional development and certification courses including CPR, ACLS, PALS, IV Therapy, Phlebotomy. Fees vary by course.
4. Community Services: Fee-for-service offerings including massage therapy ($25/hour), salon services, dental services, and automotive/marine repair services for the public.
5. Apprenticeship Programs: Registered apprenticeship programs with employer sponsors covering trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, culinary arts, early childhood education, robotics, and pharmacy technician. Apprentices are employed by sponsors while receiving training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Manatee Technical College provides career and technical education through 50+ clock-hour programs spanning healthcare, trades, IT, public safety, culinary, and business, leading to industry certifications and licensure. The college also delivers adult education services including GED preparation and testing, ESOL English-language instruction, dual enrollment for high school students, registered apprenticeships, continuing education, and AHA CPR training.

Product overview

Manatee Technical College operates as a public technical college offering a unified portfolio of educational programs centered around Career and Technical Education (CTE). The institution provides over 50 skills-based programs across 13 in-demand industries, complemented by adult education services (GED preparation, ESOL language learning), hybrid and online delivery options, registered apprenticeships, dual enrollment for high school students, continuing education courses, and community training (AHA certifications). Programs range from short-term certificate courses (weeks) to full-year career preparation (9-16 months). The CTE programs span Allied Health, Automotive/Marine, Construction/Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Education/Training, Health Science, IT/Business/Creative, Law Enforcement, and Salon Services. Students access learning via Canvas LMS, the MTCDashboard student portal, and hybrid formats combining online coursework with hands-on labs. Key support services include career counseling, financial aid, testing center, and job placement assistance through industry partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% graduation rate for CTE programs (2024-2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technical Education Council (TEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship Coordinator & Outreach for MTC. Manages electrical, instrumentation, and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Assists employers in developing and sponsoring registered apprenticeship programs.
• New Dawn ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical company in Manatee County serving as apprenticeship sponsor. Employs MTC electrical students as apprentices while they complete training.
• Manatee Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system serving as Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship sponsor. Contact: Carla Evans.
• PGT Custom Windows + DoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWindows and doors manufacturer in Venice, FL. Apprenticeship sponsor for installation training program.
• Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors Association (MACCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC contractor association sponsoring apprenticeship program for HVAC Mechanics and Installation. Contact: Robin Parsons.
• Roots EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm offering Robotics Technician Registered Apprenticeship program.
• CareerSource SuncoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development board. Diane Seavers serves as Apprenticeship Navigator. Connects job seekers with apprenticeship opportunities. Located at 3660 N. Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL.
• 328 Local Companies on Advisory CommitteescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 300 local companies participate in MTC advisory committees, providing curriculum input, job shadowing, internships, employment opportunities, and financial support through MTC Foundation.
• Sarasota Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system in the region partnering with MTC for workforce development and advisory committee participation.
• School District of Manatee CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent school district for MTC. Administers dual enrollment programs for high school students. Houses MTC West Campus at Bayshore High School.
• Manatee County Port AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment agency posting job opportunities on MTC Career Board for employment of MTC graduates.
• Pearson VUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting center network for certification exams. MTC is authorized Pearson VUE test center on Main Campus.
• American Heart AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized AHA training site for BLS, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver CPR AED, and First Aid courses. MTC Community Training Center is official AHA training center.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Southern Technical College: Florida-based for-profit career college offering diploma and degree programs in healthcare, IT, business, and skilled trades. Comparable as a Florida-headquartered technical education provider with overlapping program categories.
• Universal Technical Institute: For-profit national provider of technical training with strong automotive, diesel, marine, and welding programs. Comparable as a CTE-focused institution competing for the same marine/automotive student segment that MTC serves in Florida.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit career college with programs across skilled trades, healthcare, and IT. Comparable as a multi-state CTE provider serving similar adult career-changer segments and employer-sponsored training.
• Rasmussen University: Regionally accredited private college with strong nursing, health sciences, and technology programs. Comparable as a Florida-serving postsecondary institution delivering certificate and degree pathways in the same healthcare and IT occupations MTC trains.

Regional players

• Atlantic Technical College: Public technical college in Coconut Creek, Florida, operated by the School Board of Broward County. Comparable as a school-district-run public technical college with a broad CTE catalog and adult-education mission.
• Hillsborough Community College: Florida public college offering extensive CTE and adult education programs in the adjacent Tampa Bay region. Directly comparable as a public, multi-campus institution delivering certificate programs, workforce training, and ESOL/adult-ed services.
• Lively Technical College: Public technical college in Tallahassee operated by Leon County Schools. Comparable as a Florida public technical college delivering career certificate programs in healthcare, trades, and public service to a regional workforce.
• Erwin Technical College: Public technical college in Tampa operated by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Comparable as a Florida public technical college with a similar program mix (health occupations, trades, IT) and COE accreditation, serving an adjacent regional labor market.
• Pinellas Technical College: Public technical college under the Pinellas County School District offering career certificate programs across healthcare, trades, and IT. Directly comparable as a Florida public technical college with similar accreditation footprint (COE) and workforce-development mission.
• Charlotte Technical College: Public technical college operated by the Charlotte County School District in Florida. Closest peer in terms of governance model (school-district-operated), program catalog mix (trades, health, public safety), and per-clock-hour tuition structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/manateetech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC03QIlDfPvMRstuCdbivbZA
• Facebookfacebook.com/manateetechnicalcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manatee-technical-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/manateetechcollege

Compliance26 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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