A Little Perspective
The Confidence Obstacle Course at Fort Jackson
Midlands Tech is honored to be a Purple Heart College and support our nation’s heroes. In celebration of that, I recently took on the Confidence Obstacle Course at Fort Jackson. My brother, Phillip, joined me. He graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson in 1988 and served in the U.S. Army and N.C. National Guard as a medic before becoming a public school principal.
Watch us sweat it out below.
News Headlines
President's Posts
- Looking Towards Our Future
Last year, we reflected on MTC's 50 years of transforming the communities we serve. This year, we are looking toward the next 50. This includes outlining very ambitious, but attainable, goals to ensure MTC leads at the intersection of technology and education.
I am pleased to announce the MTC Commission adopted our Strategic Planning Steering Committee's recommendations, which include - a new listing of core beliefs, five key focus areas, and a new vision statement, which reads:
"Midlands Technical College envisions a future where education ignites potential, transforms lives and strengthens communities. The college will embrace the joy of learning to create a shared sense of belonging where every Maverick matters."
Below is a short video that I encourage you to watch. It shares the impactful work we have ahead of us.
- Celebrating Over 1,000 Mavericks
Every spring and fall semester, I have the privilege of presiding over graduation. This May, was able to shake the hands of over 1,000 Mavericks as they crossed the stage to begin the next chapter of their life.
- Filling the Gap in Automotive Technicians
A partnership between MTC and the South Carolina Automotive Dealers Association aims to help close the gap in skilled automotive technicians. The next time you take your car into the dealership, check under the hood, the tech may be a Maverick.
- SkillsUSA State Championship
Twenty-six Mavericks competed and won 16 awards in the South Carolina SkillsUSA state competition this year. Their next stop: Atlanta, Georgia for the national SkillsUSA competition in late June.
- Prisma Partnership
MTC works with our hospital systems to generate talent to keep our community healthy. One way we do this is through apprenticeships. Check out the partnership MTC has with Prisma Health through our nursing apprenticeship program.
- A Message from the President - Federal Funding Freeze
Dr. Little addresses MTC students, faculty, and staff about the federal funding freeze.
- Midlands Technical College Announces Seventh President
Dr. Gregory D. Little is announced as the seventh president of Midlands Technical College.
- An Update on the Beltline Campus Incident
A statement from MTC about the Beltline Campus incident that occurred in September 2024.
- We're Ready to Welcome You Back!
Following Hurricane Helene, Dr. Little shares that the MTC community is ready to welcome our Mavericks back to campus.
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