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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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Cyntia Seumo
When Cyntia Seumo was awarded a scholarship from Midlands TechHire at Midlands Technical College (MTC), she says her life started clicking. Only 18 weeks after beginning her first class at MTC, Cyntia completed training in the Desktop and Server Administrator program and received a paid internship
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Vicki Givens
Vicki Givens’ QuickJobs scholarship helped her change careers and make a significantly higher salary. “MTC has changed my life. . . At 40 years old, I went from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building a new home and sending my daughter on a foreign exchange program.” Vicki Givens is a 2015 graduate
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MTC Faculty Garner National, Regional, and Statewide Awards
MTC faculty are of high caliber and some of the best in their fields, being recognized with national, regional, and statewide awards.
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John Leighty
I knew going from service job to service job wasn’t the way I wanted to live, so I took some welding classes – I was living in Iowa at the time – hoping to get a job at the local trailer building plant. I ended up finding a different opportunity with a local tree service company, and I really
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Early Childhood Development | Academic Certificate
Students can use the Early Childhood Development Certificate as a stand-alone certificate to begin working in child care or as a pathway toward their Associate Degree in Early Care and Education. Students in the 27-hour Early Childhood Development Certificate program will receive the tools and
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Kadejah Pickering
Kadejah Pickering was a retail assistant manager for more than 15 years when she sustained a major injury and was no longer able to continue in that line of work. Suddenly, she was faced with the need to make a career change. “It forced me to re-evaluate everything in my life, one of the most
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AI-Enabled Front-End Developer | Training Certificate
Prepare to become an AI-enabled front-end developer by learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and modern web development practices. Students also gain experience with Agile and SCRUM methodologies, developing the collaboration and project management skills needed to contribute effectively on
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MTC Honor Society Wins Big at Regional Awards
MTC's honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, took home more than a dozen awards at the Carolina Regional Convention.
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Ariana Coleman
"I started college at a private university, but I didn’t have a college fund and it was expensive. MTC opened up my eyes to all the opportunities I had. After a year of college at a private university, I decided to move to Columbia to live with my family and save money. My mom was actually the one
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Midlands Technical College Receives Inaugural Award
The inaugural award recognizes training opportunities at Midlands Technical College that is helping to transform tomorrows.
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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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Midlands Technical College General Counsel Awarded 2022 Legal Elite Award
Joseph Bias, Midlands Technical College’s general counsel, has been recognized with a 2022 Legal Elite award from Columbia Business Monthly. In the Midlands region, Bias received the most votes from area attorneys in his category, Education.
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MTC Students have the Upper Hand
Army Veteran Anthony Orosz spent the last 29 years pursuing higher education, attending multiple colleges and even receiving a prior degree. But this May, for the first time, he walked across the stage at a graduation ceremony.
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Denise Smith
"When I found out I’d been selected to go to Midlands Technical College, I felt so blessed to be chosen. While I was working in the collections department at Southeastern Freight Lines, my manager at the time approached me and asked if I’d be interested in the Key Associate Program. The program
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Midlands Technical College Holds 2026 Spring Commencement
Midlands Technical College held Spring Commencement on May 8, 2026 at Colonial Life Arena.
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Midlands Technical College Sounds a BOOM With Best Innovation Team in South Carolina
Team Recognized for Successful Job-Training Program in Collaboration with School Districts and Industry Partners
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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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Introduction to General Engineering Technology Instruction | Training Certificate
This two-part course series is designed to prepare and certify high school teachers to deliver General Engineering Technology (GET) dual enrollment courses. The program provides both technical content mastery and instructional alignment to support effective college-level teaching in a high school
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“Bad Day for a Drug Deal” – Mock Crime Scene
The School of Education and Public Service hosted a life-like learning event as part of the college’s Schools Week events.
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Bianca Williams
One thing is for sure: Bianca Williams is a role model for success. Her accomplishments as the founder of her own law firm and nonprofit reflect it, and her work to improve the lives of others is only just beginning. It started with her deep interest in her own legal cases, one of which resulted in
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Real Impact: Funds Donated to the MTC Foundation Positively Affect Students
Nicole McCune knows how important scholarships are from her experience as an MTC student.
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Catalina Fortner
“When I walked on this campus, I wasn’t expecting all of this. I just wasn’t. I couldn’t have written this story,” Catalina Fortner says, wiping tears from her eyes. Nearly a decade after she graduated from the Midlands Technical College Nursing program, Catalina and her family returned to MTC’s
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Midlands Technical College’s Newest Police Officer Receives J.P. Strom Award from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
The Midlands Technical College Police Department (MTCPD) welcomed its newest officer, William Reiss, following his graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Class at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) on Friday, May 22, 2026. During the ceremony, Reiss received the prestigious J.P. Strom Award, presented to him by MTCPD Police Chief Tim Martin.
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100% of MTC Class Finds Employment in just weeks
The Spring 2020 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) class found themselves facing unforeseen circumstances amid a pandemic but refused to let that stop them.
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Annie Dillard
On the Beltline Campus at Midlands Technical College, there’s a reminder that you're never too old to learn something new. Annie Dillard was a spry 89 years old when she started taking classes at MTC. “I wanted to know more about what was going on,” said Dillard. Semester after semester, Annie
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Apprenticeships that Work: Heavy Equipment Operators in Lexington County
Midlands Tech and our Corporate and Continuing Education division works regularly with government entities and businesses to train employees on everything from heavy equipment to sterile processing to office software systems.
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Midlands Technical College Professor Earns Top Regional Award
History professor Lindsay Weathers receives 2025 ACCT Southern Region Faculty Award
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MTC Professors Earn Regional Faculty Award Two Years in a Row
Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award.
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Joe Johnson
"Midlands Technical College taught me everything I needed to know about college. I went there to earn my GED and ended up taking full advantage of the offerings at MTC and staying for two years. My experience was incredibly valuable. After I left MTC, I went on to the University of South Carolina
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Dr. Greg Little Receives Paragon Award for New Presidents
A news release from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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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.
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Real Business: MTC Student Launches Three Companies
Ken Yamashiro spent a semester studying aerospace engineering in Alabama before he had a realization that, instead, he wanted to learn how to connect with people.
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MTC Recognized with Impact Award for Workforce Development
The award was presented by The Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) | Training Certificate
Are you technically inclined and interested in working with your hands? Do you want to further your career or start a new one in the manufacturing industry? The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program may be right for you. In this on-campus program, you’ll gain all the skills you need to
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Midlands Technical College Students Earn SARA California Merit Award and Educational Grants for Architectural Design Project
Three Midlands Technical College (MTC) Architectural Engineering Technology students have received a SARA California Merit Design Award from the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) and will advance to nationals. Each student also received a $1,000 educational grant from the Coalition of Community College Architecture Programs (CCCAP) and mattress company Saatva.
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Anthony Lewis
Years ago, Lewis was an Army veteran, navigating the loss of a job, a back surgery, and a divorce, coupled with other struggles and the pressure to provide. However, he found solace in the therapeutic movement art provided and was able to find passion and purpose through creative expression. “At
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Real Awareness: Students and Community Get Psyched with MTC
Midlands Technical College will wrap up an ambitious conference on mental health issues.
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Instructor Advocates for Bullying Awareness by Engaging Students Through the Power of Filmmaking
Dory Hoffman, an adjunct instructor in MTC’s English Department, is finding success in her English 101 and 102 classes with a sought-after lesson plan that engages students through filmmaking, social media, and social justice advocacy.
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Medical Laboratory Assistant | Academic Certificate
Within the Medical Laboratory Assisting program students will perform various clerical and preparatory tasks to aid in generating patient test results. Students will perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, urinalysis testing, slide staining, provider-performed microscopy, and point-of-care lab
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Justin Brown
Justin Brown graduated at the top of his high school class and had the opportunity to attend any college he wanted. He chose MTC. "Midlands Technical College was the right choice for me coming right out of high school. After graduating in the top 15% of Boiling Springs High School in Spartanburg, I
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MTC Vice President Honored by the S.C. Women in Higher Education Network
Dr. Mary Holloway receives Martha Kime Piper Award
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Joe and Shanita D'Angelo
It’s a love story that Joe and Shanita D’Angelo say blossomed on the Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus. “I didn't think I could afford to go to school, and he said ‘you can.’” Shanita says Joe was already enrolled at MTC. Shanita was working three jobs and didn’t think continuing her
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Computer-Aided Design | Academic Certificate
The main purpose of the design process is to create sets of drawings that provide all the information required to build and assemble mechanical parts and buildings. The design process often requires that computer simulations and functional models called prototypes to be developed to ensure that the
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Mathematics | Associate in Science
The Associate in Science with a concentration in Mathematics is a versatile degree that provides an excellent foundation to pursue further education or to begin your career in areas such as statistics, actuarial science, engineering, and mathematics education. The Mathematics pathway provides the
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Training Certificate
This DHHS-approved course prepares students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Students receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures, simulated lab care, and hands-on clinical experience in a long-term care facility. As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home