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Honoring History: Midlands leaders preserve Harbison area cemetery
Tucked away in the woods of Irmo is an important piece of African-American history.
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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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MTC Leads on Workforce Development
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.
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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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Maverick Talent Takes Center Stage at Midlands Tech’s Annual "MTC Showoff"
Midlands Technical College annual "Showoff" at Harbison Theatre highlights 10 finalists who compete on night for the title of "The Biggest Showoff" and the grand prize of $1,000. Calvin Guyette won the biggest showoff and the Alvarado sisters took home the audience favorite award.
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Real Partnerships: The Apprenticeship Impact, Online Training Integration, and a Seat at the Table
Real Partnerships: The Apprenticeship Impact, Online Training Integration, and a Seat at the Table
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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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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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The World of Musicals Brings the Best of Broadway to the HT@MTC Stage
Catch the greatest musical hits in one remarkable production
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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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"Speaker, Governor Join SC Universities, Technical College System for Celebration of Transfer Agreement"
The South Carolina Technical College System joined with the President's of the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, S.C. Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Governor Henry McMaster to sign the statewide transfer agreement.
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Midlands Technical College Celebrates 8th Annual Harbison History Day
Black History Month celebration welcomes graduates back to historic campus.
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Harbison Theatre Hosts Return of “Drive-In” Music Night
The Dick Goodwin Quintet and Kristi Hood to provide springtime evening soundtrack
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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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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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MTC Partners with Columbia Fire Department for Training Opportunity
Columbia Fire Department firefighters spent the week of April 12, 2021 training on the Beltline Campus.
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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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The Shakespeare Classic "Macbeth" Continues the National Theatre Live ON SCREEN Series at HT@MTC
The intense drama will thrill audiences on January 15
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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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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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Thelma Houston Performs "My Motown Memories and More" at Harbison Theatre
Featuring a tribute to her labelmate Mary Wilson, Houston returns to Irmo stage
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"Richland Two Students Sign as New Midlands Youth Apprentices"
On August 28, Carolina Panorama reported on Midlands Technical College Dual Enrollment students.
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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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Midlands Technical College Earns Tutoring Certification
The College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) has recognized Midlands Technical College (MTC).
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National Marketing Council Honors Midlands Technical College
MTC only S.C. technical college to win top award for design and communication
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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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Expanding access to automotive careers in South Carolina
S.C. Automobile Dealers Association and Midlands Tech providing scholarships and apprenticeships.
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Midlands Technical College Names Top Employees for 2019
Midlands Technical College kicked off its Fall Semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2019.
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Midlands Technical College Receives Highest Recognition in Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Midlands Technical College (MTC) the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) for fiscal year 2018-2019.
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“Onpoint! with Cynthia Hardy” Features MTC Executive Director of Programs
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, WWDM radio’s “Onpoint! with Cynthia Hardy” hosted a conversation about the educational, economic, and workforce development impacts of Scout Motors on the Midlands.
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MTC Commission Names Dr. James L. Hudgins as President Emeritus
Dr. Hudgins was MTC’s third president, serving from 1986-1999.
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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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"Midlands Tech goes on $50 million building spree to modernize, better train new employees"
The Post and Courier newspaper reported on the college's building plan.
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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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Midlands Technical College Holds Fall 2025 Commencement
Hundreds of students cross the stage to become Maverick alumni
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William E. Brewer
“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 DPX Technologies, LLC manufactures and sells consumable products for
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Computer Technology Applications Developer | Associate in Applied Science
The Computer Technology Applications Developer concentration prepares students to write, test, and maintain computer applications. Computer software is needed to operate and protect computer systems and networks. Programmers create and maintain the detailed instructions that computers must follow to
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First Aid | Training Certificate
This program will give you the general principles of First Aid, including medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies according to American Heart Association and National Safety Council guidelines.
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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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Next Level Leadership | Training Certificate
The workplace is ever changing and leaders must continue to enhance skills to keep up with the changes. This six-month series continues to help build an individual’s leadership skills and provide tools for them to excel. This program is intended for those who have completed the Supervisory
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Applied Psychology | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Applied Psychology allows students to gain the skills and expertise to become mental health program managers, market researchers or human rights advocates, or start their path to a career in counseling, school psychology
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Customer Service | Academic Certificate
The Customer Service Certificate program provides the educational competencies necessary for entry-level, professional employment in the numerous multi-dimensional careers of customer service. Students who complete the program will demonstrate the necessary skills to support the success of