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HT@MTC = Education through the arts
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) is a connection between education, arts, and the community.
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Business (Transfer) | Associate in Arts
In the Associate in Arts with a Concentration in Business degree, students will learn the skills necessary to become successful in business equipped with the skills necessary to transfer to a four-year institution for further education. Follow this pathway that lays out step-by-step which courses to
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Training Certificate
Learn the additional tools and methods used by Six Sigma Black Belts to successfully tackle large, complex projects. The two-month course material is designed specifically to build upon the MTC Six Sigma Green Belt Fast Track materials to ensure a highly effective learning process. The key focus is
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Backflow Tester | Training Certificate
This program will instruct students in backflow mechanics and how cross connections can be addressed and/or eliminated. State regulations will be presented and explained. Students will test, troubleshoot, and repair these devices. Completion of this training is a prerequisite for certification as a
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Harbison Theatre to Host First “Drive-In” Music Night
Reggie Sullivan and Friends to provide an evening of socially distanced jams
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Advancing Education Through Public Charter Schools
Midlands Technical College received the 2022 Charter Champion of the Year Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina.
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Midlands Technical College President Announces Retirement Plans
MTC Commission will launch a nationwide presidential search.
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Dr. Bill Mulkey
Radiologic Technology program director MTC faculty member since 1972 "I am proud to be part of Midlands Technical College. Talk about a college that makes a difference! In 1972, I helped create a two-year associate degree in science that taught radiography at MTC. Our program combined clinical
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Rob Lake, World-Renowned Magician, Appears at Harbison Theatre
Illusionist Who Has Competed on America’s Got Talent and Stages Internationally Arrives October 16
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MTC Inducts High-Achieving Students into Honor Society
Midlands Technical College has inducted 127 exemplary students into MTC’s Alpha Eta Kappa Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.
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"As manufacturing jobs pour into SC, how is virtual reality shaping workforce training?"
Midlands Technical College program director Mike Ross spoke with The Post and Courier/The Free Times about teaching and learning with new technology.
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Join this acclaimed group for spirituals, shouts, and lullabies
This Charleston, SC-based quintet performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the Southeastern Sea Islands.
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Ashton June
MTC was the perfect place for Ashton June to change careers. "I started college at the University of South Carolina with the intention of earning a degree in engineering. I quickly realized that photography was what I wanted to study. I had trouble communicating with my advisor and getting on the
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Real Life Changer: MTC grad receives three job offers after internship
MTC is the reason Ashlee Hayes has a job she loves as a software developer and a paycheck that is a substantially larger than what she used to make.
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Real Growth: Workspace and relationships with MTC help business reach the next level
DPX Technologies, LLC manufactures and sells consumable products for chemical analysis – products it has been able to produce at the Midlands Technical College Business Accelerator.
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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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MTC Graduates 1,700+, including First Class to Earn Paramedic Certificates
Virtual ceremonies safely recognized student perseverance during pandemic.
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MTC Reopening Focuses on Flexibility and Student Success
Here are a few of the resources students may access to help make their educational journey a success.
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Interior Decorator | Training Certificate
Get a detailed view of the word of interior decorating in three classes – beginning, intermediate, and advanced – and get the skills to compete for an entry-level position in the interior decorating job market. All three classes can be completed in about eight weeks. Interior Decorators start
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Network Systems Management | Associate in Applied Science
The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams. Networking is a common factor in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems. The Network Systems
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"Nephron Announces 2021 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Graduates"
Nephron reports that the cohort is most successful in company history with a 100% graduation rate and 3.5 GPA.
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Midlands Tech Mavericks “Showoff” Their Talent During Annual Talent Competition
The 2025 MTC Showoff brought together dancers, singers, drummers, pianists, spoken word artists at Harbison Theatre.
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Martinique Scott
In 1996, Martinique Scott made the difficult decision to walk away from her studies at MTC to focus on her family. In 2021, after 25 years away, Martinique returned to MTC to finish what she started after being inspired by her daughter Aylssia’s journey. Alyssia was able to attend MTC before
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The College Center Hosts its Third Class of Dual Enrollment Graduates from Lexington One
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, The College Center (TCC) celebrated its third graduating class of dually enrolled students during the stole ceremony held on campus each year. Each of the 28 TCC graduates walk away from the program with both a high school diploma from TCC and an associate degree from Midlands Technical College (MTC).
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Midlands Technical College Graduates 1,600+ Students
The college held its annual commencement ceremony on May 3, 2023 at the Colonial Life Areana.
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Midlands Technical College Receives Inaugural Grant from BAE Systems
International Defense Manufacturer Pledges Annual Support to MTC Machine Tool Technology Program
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S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition
On Friday, February 25, Midlands Technical College hosted its first-ever S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition.
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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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Inaugural SC Scholastic Esports State Championship Held at Midlands Tech
Midlands Technical College hosted the inaugural SC Scholastic Esports State Championship on Saturday, May 10 in the Center for Business and Information Technologies.
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Dominion Energy Awards $25,000 to Midlands Technical College Foundation
The donation to the Midlands Technical College Foundation will help support workforce development training.
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Ron Pagoota
"I started work with Southeastern Freight Lines in June of 2000 and was having a difficult time finding good fits for our open positions. We’re a company that values our culture and doing the right thing when no one is watching, so we set out to find good people and decided we’d find a way to get
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Cloud Networking Solutions | Academic Certificate
In today's job market, key computing careers include Cloud Architect, Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Developer, Cloud Administrator, and Cloud Consultant. These roles require expertise in designing, securing, and managing cloud infrastructures to meet the rising demand for cloud services. The Cloud
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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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MTC Responds to the First Responder Shortage
For almost five decades, Midlands Technical College has been the premier place in central South Carolina for people to learn skills that allow them to succeed in the health care industry. The tradition is stronger than ever today.
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Midlands Technical College Hosts Columbia’s First Graduation of Spring
Commencement is this Saturday morning at Segra Park
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Finding the Right Fit
Nearly 3 of 4 students entering college don't know what they want to study. Changing majors costs students extra money and time – time they could be in the workplace earning a living.
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Deadline Approaches for Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships
Students have until October 31st to submit an application
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English Instructor Honored with Midlands Technical College Top Teaching Award
Midlands Technical College English instructor Dr. Rhonda Grego is the 2018 Albin S. Johnson Faculty Excellence Award.