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This month, the MTC Foundation hosted the 2021 MTC Golf Classic with presenting sponsor Hood Construction. The event will net approximately $50,000 in support of scholarships specifically for veterans and their families.

Real Partnerships: The Apprenticeship Impact, Online Training Integration, and a Seat at the Table

March is Women’s History Month. Since Midlands Technical College was founded in 1974, women have been integral to the success of our students, uplifting our entire community.

Midlands Technical College (MTC) held its fifth-annual High School Welding Skills Competition on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Welding Technologies Center on the Airport Campus.

Black History Month celebration welcomes graduates back to historic campus.

Four candidates are being considered to replace Dr. Ron Rhames this Summer.

On Sunday June 9, Midlands Technical College's Miranda Y. Bates was a guest on The BigDM 101 radio program "Onpoint! With Cynthia Hardy."

Eight students graduate from jobs skills course at Midlands Technical College.

Laura Hutchinson Davis and Robbie Sharpe highlighted MTC successes on the S.C. ETV radio program South Carolina Business Review.

Nephron reports that the cohort is most successful in company history with a 100% graduation rate and 3.5 GPA.

Midlands Technical College is in touch with state and local officials, and we will keep you updated on this webpage with developments related to MTC.

The Voorhees University Education Center is located on the MTC campus in Batesburg-Leesville.

Debbie M. Walker to serve Southern Association of College and University Business Officers as their president.

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).

Being a successful business owner has been the “American Dream” for many individuals, but Tom Ledbetter, MTC’s Associate Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Educational Support, says communities across the country are beginning to see the value of growing their own entrepreneurs to make sure the local economy is able to keep pace with the future.

Midlands Technical College’s mission is to provide higher education opportunities that stimulate the local economy by generating a world-class workforce and enhancing the social vitality of the community.

The annual high school welding competition was hosted on the Airport Campus and brought together high school throughout the Palmetto State to prepare welders for their future careers.

This year, Midlands Technical College student Rae Bundrick was given the opportunity to design the commemorative Maverick portrait for the college.

The Community College Business Officers honored Midlands Technical College President, Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, for his service to the college and organization.

Classic Children’s Cartoon Brought to Life on Stage on September 30

So how do employers find and keep talent in this challenging labor market? Three employers recently shared about the success of apprenticeships during a webinar hosted by MTC Business Solutions.

As MTC prepares to fully reopen this fall to students, I was recently asked what will success look like?

From Grammy nominated and winning musicians, comedians, international tribute bands, and award winning orchestras, this is the largest season the theatre has debuted since its founding.

$50,000 contribution supports learning in precision machine tool technology.

New facility to help meet employer demand for welder education and training.

Reporter Andrea Kelley shares the story of how five Hamilton Career and Technology Center students persevered after their tool trailer was stolen ahead of the SkillsUSA State Competition at Midlands Technical College (MTC).

Hundreds of students cross the stage to become Maverick alumni

The Midlands workforce is changing every day. The way companies adapt and boost leadership development internally, often times leads to lower turnover rates and enhanced employee morale. Our Business Solutions team talked with local employers about what they do to help reduce recruitment costs and retain talent.

The fifth-annual Harbison History Day at MTC next week will celebrate Black History Month by welcoming graduates of Harbison Institute back to the site of their school, which was located on the Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus.

The State newspaper in Columbia published an op-ed by MTC President Dr. Ron Rhames.

The Midlands Technical College Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy that will enable the college’s welding program to expand capacity for MTC students.

On Friday, February 25, Midlands Technical College hosted its first-ever S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition.

High school students from three area school districts graduated from a collaborative job-training program at Midlands Technical College called Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM).

The inaugural MTC Showoff showcased the next bright stars of the Midlands during the America’s Got Talent-style competition at Harbison Theatre.

MTC continues defining new pathways for students to find employment while addressing critical workforce needs.

$700,000 donated to MTC Foundation to fund new program.