High school students attend a field trip and stand in front of a building that reads, Manatee Technical College.

Big opportunities start with a look behind the scenes.

This year, the School District of Manatee County partnered with the Manatee Chamber of Commerce to launch a pilot program connecting 10th grade students with some of our community’s largest employers.

Students from Bayshore High School stepped out of the classroom and into the real world, touring HCA Florida Blake Hospital, Tropicana, and Manatee Technical College to see firsthand the careers, training, and pathways available to them after graduation.

Take a look at how these Business & Industry Tours are helping students explore their futures right here in Manatee County.