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Midlands Technical College Announces Finalists of Presidential Search
Four candidates are being considered to replace Dr. Ron Rhames this Summer.
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Weather Watch: MTC Monitors Hurricane Michael
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.
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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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On the Radio: Discussing Non-traditional Career Paths
On Sunday June 9, Midlands Technical College's Miranda Y. Bates was a guest on The BigDM 101 radio program "Onpoint! With Cynthia Hardy."
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Midlands Technical College Vice President Elected to Regional Office
Debbie M. Walker to serve Southern Association of College and University Business Officers as their president.
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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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Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate in Applied Science
As a lab tech, you perform precise procedures that provide a wide range of information for physicians to use in diagnosis and treatment. You’ll learn to operate computerized lab equipment and to use quality-control methods to guarantee accurate information for patient care. Medical laboratory
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Physical Therapist Assistant | Associate in Applied Science
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical health care worker who carries out patient treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The assistant works to relieve pain and/or increase function in patients via therapeutic application of heat, cold, light, water
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Automotive Technology | Associate in Applied Science
Whether you’re planning to enter the field as an automotive technician or would like to advance your career with certifications in specialty areas, MTC has the path that’s right for you. MTC provides educational experiences supported by intensive classroom and hands-on lab training utilizing state
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Real Results: Growing Businesses with Online Training
Businesses looking to expand their training capacity and their revenue are discovering MTC’s flexible online training capabilities.
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Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & the Shakes Brings Ruckus and Classic Sound to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on October 11
Celebrating the cultural revolution of this NYC neighborhood, this live variety show features music and dance from the famous era
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Building Construction Team Brings Home State Championship for Second Year
The reining building construction state champions advance to the national level for the second year in a row, with schools from across the country eyeing to take away their title.
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James Clonts
"Midlands Technical College, with its small classes and real-life experiences, was a place where I could learn and explore. That freedom helped me find my path, and classes that easily transferred made things easy. After a year and a half of taking psychology courses at MTC, I enrolled at Columbia
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Real Sustainability: Investments are Critical to Student and Community Success
Investments in Midlands Technical College mean putting dollars to work for the students, the workforce, and the community.
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Joining Together to Spark a Career in Welding
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.
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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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Midlands Technical College’s 2026 Maverick Portrait Signing
This year, Midlands Technical College student Rae Bundrick was given the opportunity to design the commemorative Maverick portrait for the college.
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Safe Value, Close to Home
As MTC prepares to fully reopen this fall to students, I was recently asked what will success look like?
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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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The Curtain Is Rising for the 2023-2024 Harbison Theatre Season
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.
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Leveraging Apprenticeship Programs to Solve Workforce Pipeline Challenges
MTC Business Solutions Director Jeremy Catoe led a webinar featuring three employers in the Midlands with unique perspectives on apprenticeships.
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"HCTC Students Power Through Competition After Disaster"
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).
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Midlands Technical College Holds Fall 2025 Commencement
Hundreds of students cross the stage to become Maverick alumni
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Fifth-Annual High School Welding Competition at Midlands Technical College
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.
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Workforce Leaders in 2025
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.
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5th Annual Harbison History Day at MTC
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.
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Columbia’s Future: Education is the Equalizer
The State newspaper in Columbia published an op-ed by MTC President Dr. Ron Rhames.
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Career Expo Brings Students, Alumni, and Employers Full Circle
At the 2024 Engineering Technologies Career Expo, local employers met with MTC students and alumni to network and discuss employment opportunities at their companies.
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Early Care and Education | Associate in Applied Science
Graduates of this program can teach in child care or Head Start or work as a teacher’s assistant in public school. The Associate Degree in Early Care and Education is based on best practices and current research in the field of early childhood education. This degree provides students with the
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Bridge Program Frequently Asked Questions
Bridge Program FAQ What is a Bridge Program? Midlands Technical College Bridge programs provide students who are interested in transferring to certain four-year colleges and universities a clear pathway and supportive activities which enhance transfer success. MTC has established Bridge programs
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Voorhees University, in Partnership with Midlands Technical College, Opens Education Center
The Voorhees University Education Center is located on the MTC campus in Batesburg-Leesville.
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High School Students with Disabilities Complete Successful MTC Job-Training Program with a BOOM
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).
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Future Stars Shine Bright
The inaugural MTC Showoff showcased the next bright stars of the Midlands during the America’s Got Talent-style competition at Harbison Theatre.
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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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Pharmacy Technician | Training Certificate
Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of registered pharmacists to prepare drugs and fill prescriptions. With certificate program available at MTC, students will gain classroom, online, and experiential learning in local pharmacies and hospital systems. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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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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MTC Partners with High Schools and Industry to Move Students Quickly into Manufacturing Careers
Midlands Technical College is partnering with five area high school Career and Technology Education Centers and 12 industry partners to move technically talented high school students quickly into great-paying jobs in the local manufacturing industry.
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Award-winning Program Lifts Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Eight students graduate from jobs skills course at 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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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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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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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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