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Midlands Technical College to Reopen Campus
Preparations Underway To Resume In-Person Classes
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Midlands Technical College Student Recognized at 2023 State of the State Address
Geena Rocanella was honored as a Workforce Scholarship for the Future recipient during the 2023 South Carolina State of the State Address by Governor Henry McMaster.
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100% of MTC Class Finds Employment in just weeks
The Spring 2020 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) class found themselves facing unforeseen circumstances amid a pandemic but refused to let that stop them.
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Midlands Technical College Graduates 500+ Students
The annual commencement was on May 4 at the Colonial Life Arena.
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Pre-Police Academy Training | Academic Certificate
The Pre-Police Academy Training (PPAT) Certificate is for individuals who seek to become employed as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina and become Class-1 Certified Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and the Law Enforcement Training
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Accounting | Academic Certificate
The Certificate in Accounting provides a solid introduction to the essentials of accounting. Certificate graduates will gain a basic foundation in accounting principles, technical and analytical skills, and popular software, including QuickBooks and Excel, so that they may enter the workforce ready
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Supervisory | Training Certificate
This supervisory certificate is a comprehensive blend of theory and experiential learning tools that provides exceptional training for managers. Do you ever face issues such as turnover, low morale, or business growth? Today’s workplace presents all-new challenges to supervisors and requires a
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History | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a Concentration in History helps students develop keen abilities in research, analysis, and writing to prepare them to pursue careers in education, government service, and the legal field. The History Concentration can give you the research
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Criminal Justice | Academic Certificate
This program is designed for practitioners who are already employed by criminal justice agencies or for students wishing to diversify their major course of study by adding criminal justice courses to their current program of study. The purpose of the certificate program is to provide students with a
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Pre-Professional Science | Associate in Science
Completing the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) with a Pre-Professional concentration is an excellent way to provide the foundational work needed to complete a baccalaureate degree and to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree. The Pre-Professional Science concentration is designed to provide the
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Middle Level Education – for transfer | Associate in Arts
Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades 5-8 can begin their studies at MTC. Students can begin their teaching degrees at MTC. MTC’s advisors work with students to connect them with the right coursework to transfer to a four-year college to complete
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Database Analyst | Training Certificate
Every business has data needs, and database analysts are in high demand across industries. These professionals create, manage, and optimize databases to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data. In this program, you’ll gain skills in relational databases, data normalization
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Writing | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree with a Concentration in Writing prepares students for careers in communications, public relations, and publishing across print and online genres, including social media. The Writing Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students knowledge
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Physical Sciences | Associate in Science
Completing the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) with a Physical Sciences concentration is an excellent way to provide the foundational work needed to complete a baccalaureate degree and go on to post-graduate work to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in astronomy, physics, geology, or
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Presidential Search Timeline
Presidential Search Timeline November 9, 2023 ACCT facilitates a series of open public forums to solicit input for the development of a Draft Presidential Profile. Mid-November 2023 Search Committee training and orientation; Committee receives, reviews, and edits the draft Presidential Profile. The
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How to Grow Your Next Generation of Leaders
Investing in the talent you currently have helps grow your next generation of leaders.
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Anthony Lewis
Years ago, Lewis was an Army veteran, navigating the loss of a job, a back surgery, and a divorce, coupled with other struggles and the pressure to provide. However, he found solace in the therapeutic movement art provided and was able to find passion and purpose through creative expression. “At
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Real Passion for Giving
Interconnectivity is important to Rivers. She says her desire to give to Midlands Technical College is a product of following the Golden Rule.
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MTC Golf Classic Raises More Than $75,000
The MTC Foundation hosted the 2022 Golf Classic which raised over $75,000 in scholarship funds for veterans, current service members, and their families.
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Experience the Essence of the Holidays at Harbison Theatre
Harbison Theatre invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season with one of its many performance slated during December.
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Devin Henson
“The Differential Equations math class I taught at MTC launched a high altitude weather balloon (HAB) with a GoPro camera. From planning, design, setup, launch, and retrieval, this first-of-its-kind project at MTC was made possible only because of the full funding provided by the MTC Foundation. The
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Nephron Pharmaceuticals partners with MTC to fill the jobs gap. "We recently opened a new greenfield facility just outside of Columbia, SC. Midlands Technical College was a major factor in determining our location choice. We expect to double in size over the next few years, so it was important to
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SPOTLIGHT: The Ritedose Corporation Open for Business on MTC Enterprise Campus
Space Available for Additional Businesses in Next-Stage Development to Benefit from Educational Partnership
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Midlands Technical College Designated as Purple Heart College
Affirming its longstanding commitment to providing quality higher education and support services to military veterans and their families, the Midlands Technical College Commission signed an agreement designating MTC as a Purple Heart College.
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Midlands Technical College Opens New Location in Lexington
The new Lexington North Lake Center will offer a variety of full programs and on-site services.
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Midlands Technical College Opens Center for Business and Information Technologies
New facility on the Beltline Campus directly supports workforce development for in-demand jobs.
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"Midlands colleges get ready to safely welcome students back to campus"
Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames spoke with ABC Columbia for a report that aired on the evening of July 1, 2020.
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Mavericks Bring Home Multiple Medals in SC SkillsUSA Competition
Midlands Technical College brought home multiple awards during the 2025 South Carolina SkillsUSA competition.
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Putting Our Lives in Their Hands
When someone in the Midlands calls 911 or takes a trip in an ambulance, there’s a chance the responding medical professional received training at Midlands Technical College
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The Most Impactful Resources to Help Build Your Workforce
Do you or your business know the resources that are available to help grow your workforce? The MTC Business Solutions team has a slew of information in their latest installment of webinars that provides tools and resources to help you attract and retain the best talent in the Midlands.
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Midlands Technical College Announces Commission Leadership
The new commission leadership will lead the college through 2025 with the first MTC alumna to chair the board.
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Catalina Fortner
“When I walked on this campus, I wasn’t expecting all of this. I just wasn’t. I couldn’t have written this story,” Catalina Fortner says, wiping tears from her eyes. Nearly a decade after she graduated from the Midlands Technical College Nursing program, Catalina and her family returned to MTC’s
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Gregory D. Little Inaugurated as President of Midlands Technical College
Dr. Gregory D. Little was inaugurated as Midlands Technical College's seventh president on Tuesday, November 19. 2024.
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Midlands Technical College General Counsel Recognized by S.C. Supreme Court
Attorney Joseph Bias named to “Pro Bono Honor Roll.”
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Real Prepared: Corporate Investments with MTC Build Talent Pipeline
Midlands Technical College and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce are joining forces and launching the Midlands Youth Apprenticeship program
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Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two Sign Agreement to Advance Students Along Career Pathways
Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College
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Something Larger than Myself
Johnathan D. McFadden's time fishing with his father, becoming a Marine, and serving as a Midlands Technical College Ambassador while studying radiology all helped point him in the direction of lifelong success.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Receives $1 Million Donation
Lowe's Foundation makes MTC the first community and technical college Gable Grant recipient from South Carolina.
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Construction Program Launches Careers for Students with Learning Disabilities
Twelve students graduated from MTC's fifth BOOM cohort. Many students have already been offered apprenticeships and full-time employment opportunities.
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The Dick Goodwin Big Band Continues Local Music Series at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Jazz Legend Brings Friends and Guests to HT@MTC on January 18
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Mavericks Win Bronze at National Competition
MTC students place nationally in building construction and architectural drafting.
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SPOTLIGHT: DPX Technologies
“The superior space at MTC enabled us to increase our manufacturing capacity while providing us access to network with and hire skilled students to grow.” William E. Brewer, Ph.D., F-ABFT, President and CEO, DPX Technologies, LLC
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Job Training that Booms
MTC continues defining new pathways for students to find employment while addressing critical workforce needs.