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Job Training that Booms
MTC continues defining new pathways for students to find employment while addressing critical workforce needs.
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Midlands Technical College and Truist Announce S.C.’s First Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator Program
$700,000 donated to MTC Foundation to fund new program.
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Midlands Technical College, Local School District Officials Strategize on How Students Can Get Great Jobs Quickly
For three years, Midlands Technical College and representatives from every school district in Lexington, Richland, and Fairfield counties have participated in annual summits to shape realistic solutions for high school students to get the education needed to find good-paying jobs upon graduation.
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Holiday Pops Returns to HT@MTC Stage at 3:30 and 7:30 PM on December 2
Join Morihiko Nakahara and the S.C. Philharmonic For Two Shows
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Women of Impact at MTC
We are proud to spotlight the formidable females who work tirelessly on behalf of our students, our communities, and our families.
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Cornerstone at Midlands Technical College
A new regional training center currently serving the Scout Motors project in Blythewood is called Cornerstone. (Photo: Art concept)
Success Story
Scott Knight
A former pharmacist, he completed the MTC Commercial Drivers License program in the Spring of 2021. “If you take the first step, Midlands Technical College, both executive staff, faculty, and the greater community of students will help you along the way to find your footing to a good career path.”
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Jonathan McCain
McCain has always wanted to make a difference and after retiring from military service, he found the path to a career in Criminal Justice thanks to Midlands Technical College.
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation
The funding will pilot the Dual Open Educational Resources Program benefitting nearly 5,000 high school students.
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Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting Leadership Honored by Community College Business Officers Association
The Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting leadership team is receiving high recognition from the one of the premier community college associations that serves current and future business officers.
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Tori Edsel
Tori and her family found themselves facing life-threatening circumstances and a long road to recovery. However, she is a fighter, and in response to her situation, Tori did what most dancers do: got up and practiced over and over again until she got it right. Despite her circumstances, she overcame
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MTC Foundation Transforms Tomorrows Through Record Amount of Student Support
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 345 students received more than $466,000 in donor-funded help with their educations; a 60% increase over last year.
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General Sonography | Training Certificate
This specialty certificate trains students to become skilled dual board-registered abdominal and OB/GYN diagnostic medical sonographers. Students receive training in abdominal, OB/GYN, high-risk OB, and vascular ultrasound. Students will learn to perform a variety of exams which include abdominal
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Articulation Agreements Provide Significant Savings on the Path to In-Demand Careers
The newest articulation agreement with Lander University makes it easy for students to graduate from MTC with a two-year associate degree in criminal justice and then seamlessly transfer to the four-year university.
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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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Midlands Technical College Names Top Employees for 2018
Midlands Technical College kicked off its fall semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2018.
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Paralegal Studies | Academic Certificate
Students with a Bachelor's Degree or higher can enroll in this paralegal certificate program to learn the skills needed for this career. The Paralegal Studies Certificate program is an eight-course, 24-credit-hour program that prepares students to assist lawyers in carrying out their professional
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Midlands Technical College Flips the Script in Response to COVID-19
Almost half of MTC courses are offered under new instructional model.
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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 Finishes Number Two in the Nation at SkillsUSA
For the fourth consecutive year, MTC's Building Construction students placed within the top three in the nation at SkillsUSA, winning silver in this year's (2025) national competition.
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Flying the Falcon: MTC Students Take to the Skies
MTC Aerospace Engineering students participate in Lockheed Martin's F-16 flight demonstrator at the S.C. Statehouse.
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MTC Commission Names Dr. Barry W. Russell as President Emeritus
Dr. Russell was Midlands Technical College’s fourth president, serving from 1999 to 2005.
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Recognizing MTC’s Faculty and Staff
MTC 2020 Employees of the Year
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SPOTLIGHT: Elos America
“We welcome companies like Aquarium Partners that desire a relationship with an academic institution and all the educational services MTC has to offer.”
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Mavericks Win Bronze at National Competition
MTC students place nationally in building construction and architectural drafting.
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Apprenticeships: Medshore Ambulance Services
In the midst of an EMT shortage, apprenticeships helped Medshore Ambulance Services meet their workforce needs.
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Over 1,000 Mavericks Graduate from Midlands Technical College
The annual Spring Commencement ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 7 at Colonial Life Arena in downtown Columbia.
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Midlands Technical College Instructor Appointed to Position at Nation’s Top Community College Organization
Midlands Technical College Math Instructor Tracy McCoy has been selected to the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Faculty Advisory Council.
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Midlands Technical College Launches Vaccination Incentive Program
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC
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Fall in Love During "Le Ballet de l’Amour" at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on February 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Columbia City Ballet
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"Advancing welding careers in SC"
Midlands Technical College’s Welding Program Director Caleb Fulwood was a guest on South Carolina Public Radio’s “South Carolina Business Review” on December 8th.
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Thelma Houston Brings Her "Motown Experience" to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on Friday, November 15
Featuring a salute to the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin – Houston brings a medley of classic songs to the Midlands
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Expanded Duty Dental Assisting | Diploma
Become a dental team member in restorative and specialty dental practices by completing this academic diploma program. Once students complete the coursework, they're required to take the DANB exams as part of the program. The Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program includes instruction in restorative
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Contestants Take the Stage for a Chance to Become the Inaugural “MTC Showoff” Champion
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College to host an America’s Got Talent-style competition
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The Real Formula for Student Success
Student success is a hallmark of Midlands Technical College and a large focus of MTC’s Strategic Plan.
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Transform Your Tomorrow with flexibility and savings at MTC
Choosing MTC can save thousands compared to other colleges and universities, and the value is real
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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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MTC Dean Ray Thomas Named 2025 Palmetto Power Education Honoree
Ray Thomas, Midlands Technical College’s Dean of the School of Business and the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, has been named one of 15 "Palmetto Power Education Honorees" by SC Biz News for 2025.
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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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The Labor Shortage Still Persists, Learn What’s Working for Employers
During 2021 there was a labor shortage. Forty-eight million people quit their jobs. The rate is slowing down, but not by much. So where did they go? We have called this the “great reshuffling.” They retired, found another position better suited for their skills with their current employer, or switched industries. People are reshuffling for competitive pay, job flexibility and to prevent burnout. What does this mean for us? It means we have to be creative and offer different solutions for our workforce.