Manhattan Area Technical College has transformed from a vocational technical school into an enterprise center for workforce training, offering both traditional college pathways and flexible skills-based education through their Tech Plus program. The college boasts an impressive 98-99% job placement rate with graduates earning $50-70K+ right out of school, demonstrating the critical need for technical education in today's workforce landscape.

• Tech Plus program offers individual-facing, skills-based education without traditional college enrollment
• Easy online enrollment system makes signing up for classes as simple as shopping on Amazon
• 86% of graduates stay in the Manhattan area, creating significant local economic impact
• Regional Testing Center features eight national accreditations, attracting students from across the Midwest
• Nursing initiative has expanded to address critical healthcare workforce shortages
• AI cannot replace hands-on technical skills but creates new opportunities for technically skilled workers
• MATC proactively works with businesses to identify and address workforce skills gaps

Visit manhattantech.edu/techplus to explore our skills-based education options and enroll in courses today.

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Kitty Pursley joins us to discuss the third annual Little Apple Splash, the world's premier canine aquatics competition coming to Blue Earth Plaza this weekend, featuring dogs jumping from a dock into a pool competing in three disciplines.

• Manhattan hosts the national competition as a qualifier for the world championship in Dubuque, Iowa
• Competition includes big air (long jump), extreme vertical (high jump), and speed retrieve
• 295 entries will transform Blue Earth Plaza into "Dog Town" with competitors from across the country
• Free admission for spectators with events Friday (11am-6pm), Saturday and Sunday (9am-4pm)
• Various vendors include banks, K-State Vet Hospital, dog-related businesses, and food from Aggieville Brewing
• Special "Frankly Unacceptable" beer created for the event with $1 from each going to Bark Foundation
• Hy-Vee partnership creates "grab bags" for Prairie Paws Animal Shelter that shoppers can purchase and donate
• Launch party Thursday at 6pm at Aggieville Brewing's patio is open to the public
• Tyler Jackson joins to discuss his role in promoting the event through social media and event support

Join us at Blue Earth Plaza this weekend for this free family fun event!

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The Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp offers inclusive summer camp experiences for all children regardless of their abilities. Founded in 2010 by mothers of children with autism, the camp has grown to serve approximately 40 children from three school districts with professional staff and community support.

• Started in 2010 by mothers who wanted camp experiences for their children with autism
• Serves children ages 5 through high school with and without special needs
• Accommodates visible and invisible disabilities including autism, anxiety, TBI, and ADHD
• Staffed by certified teachers, paraprofessionals, and ABA providers
• Runs six weeks during summer from 8am-4pm at Marlette Elementary
• Partners with community organizations like Beach Museum and the library
• Plans special events including sensory-friendly movie outings
• Currently in its 13th year with the potential to serve 44 children
• Welcomes new camper registrations throughout the summer
• Relies on community support and fundraisers to provide scholarships and activities

Visit flinthillssummerfuncamp.com to register your child or find information about supporting the camp. Join their fundraiser tonight at Raising Cane's from 3-10pm!

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