The Adult, Career & Technical Education Department (ACT) in Manatee County is the umbrella for all of the adult, career and technical education programs in our middle schools, high schools, and Manatee Technical Institute. We encompass Tech Prep, Career Academies, Smaller Learning Communities, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) On-The-Job Training (OJT) and Transitions Services, and Take Stock in Children. Through our programs we prepare youth and adults for careers by providing leadership in developing an educated, prepared and competitive workforce.
The ACT Department in Manatee County is in the forefront in the movement to link the world of education to the world of work. Our programs have become more academically centered and students are prospering by our efforts. The academy evaluation matrix developed by our district is sweeping the country and has been used as the foundation for the National Standards of Practice for Career Academies.
Look What's New!
Transition Times Winter Issue 2011/2112 posted 1/10/2012
Spotlight on Success Issue 68 about Manatee High School posted 1/4/2012
The ACT Update Fall Newsletter
The new Industry Certificatino Mini-Grant is now posted
The 2011-12 Industry Certification Funding List (Draft) has been posted to the Division website. The list will become final pending State Board of Education approval. Statutory changes require the assignment of a full-time equivalent value for each certification (Laws of Florida Ch. 2011-55). These will be included on the final approved Industry Certification Funding List.
