Recent News Releases

(09-25-2023)	SCF Hosts Second Annual TEDxBradenton Event Themed "Writing the Future" State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host the second annual TEDxBradenton event from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Studio for the Performing Arts, Building 11A, SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St.
(09-08-2023)	SCF 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Event Advisory & Invitation State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Veteran Services and Student Veterans of America will host the college's 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Monday, Sept. 11, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail at the southeast parking flagpoles, and 9 to 10:00 a.m. at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. at the south entrance flagpole on 60th Ave. W. near the Library and Learning Center, Building 3.
(09-08-2023)	Become a Certified Personal Trainer with SCF Workforce Development and W.I.T.S. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will offer a hybrid personal training certification course on Saturdays from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, with no class on Nov. 11.
(09-08-2023)	SCF Offers Manufacturers Leadership Development Program State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will offer a Manufacturers Leadership Development Program via Zoom from 1-3 p.m. on select Thursday afternoons, Oct. 12 and 26, November 9 and 16, and December 7. Registration is available online at SCF.edu/Training.
(08-03-2023)	SCF Students Study Abroad in Germany, Poland and Czech Republic Students from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) traveled to Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic for 13 days to study and explore locations associated with the Holocaust as part of the college's study abroad program. The study abroad program will continue in 2024, with a 10-day trip to study European history and culture in England, Scotland and Ireland. For more information, contact Professor Michael Rogers at RogersM@SCF.edu or 941-408-1485.
(08-03-2023)	Private Investigator Course Available at SCF Venice State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will offer a 40-hour private investigator course from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 12-13 and Aug. 19-20, at SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Online registration is available at SCF.edu/Training. The course number is 15590, and the cost is $395.
(08-01-2023)	Sharpen Leadership Skills at SCF Lakewood Ranch State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host Leadership Boot Camp, a popular professional development workshop, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway, Sarasota. Registration is available online at SCF.edu/Training. The course number is 15162.
(07-27-2023)	Become a Real Estate Sales Associate Through SCF's Pre-License Course State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host a pre-license course for individuals interested in real estate sales associate careers from 6-9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 21-Nov. 1, at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway, Sarasota. Registration is available online at SCF.edu/Training; search for Class ID 15504.
(07-25-2023)	Bradenton-Sarasota Middle and High School Students Graduate from "The Power of YOU," Job Skills Training and Summer Internships Seventy-eight middle and high school students from 28 Bradenton-Sarasota schools will graduate this week from "The Power of YOU" job skills training and summer internship program as part of a partnership between State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota's (SCF) 26 West Center and CareerSource Suncoast.
(07-20-2023)	State College of Florida's Nursing Center of Excellence Receives $75,000 Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation State College of Florida's (SCF) Nursing Center of Excellence recently received a $75,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation to provide outcome-driven educational opportunities for nursing students. This is the second round of funding SCF has received for this vital program, having received a $150,000 grant last year.