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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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S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition
On Friday, February 25, Midlands Technical College hosted its first-ever S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition.
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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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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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Award-winning Program Lifts Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Eight students graduate from jobs skills course at Midlands Technical College.
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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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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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Community College Business Officers Honor Dr. Ronald L. Rhames
The Community College Business Officers honored Midlands Technical College President, Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, for his service to the college and organization.
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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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WiFi now available from your vehicle at campus parking lots
Our faculty and staff continue to work daily to implement improvements that will help you be successful.
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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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School House Rock Live! at Harbison Theatre at MTC Presented by the Columbia Children’s Theatre
Classic Children’s Cartoon Brought to Life on Stage on September 30
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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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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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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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Women Making History at MTC
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.
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Coronavirus Impact Update March 31: Governor closes non-essential businesses
This afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster ordered the closing of all non-essential businesses in South Carolina.
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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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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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Workforce Innovators: Using Apprenticeships to Solve Challenges
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.
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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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Midlands Technical College Unveils Mascot
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester.
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Don't Leave Money on the Table
Many organizations are doing it, but not getting all the benefits they are due.
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MTC Commission Names Dr. Sonny White as President Emeritus
Dr. White was MTC’s fifth president, serving from 2006-2015
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Airport Plane-Crash Exercise Gives MTC Students Life-Changing Lessons
When the Columbia Metropolitan Airport needed volunteer victims for a plane-crash exercise, Midlands Technical College students were quick to respond.
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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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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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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.