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Filling the Gap in Automotive Technicians through Apprenticeships
The South Carolina Automotive Dealers Association and Midlands Technical College recently held a signing day for its automotive technician apprentices.
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SPOTLIGHT: BlueStar Forensics
MTC Enterprise Campus to help bring the best technology to crime scene investigators and create the next generation of forensic scientists.
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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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Devin Henson
“The Differential Equations math class I taught at MTC launched a high altitude weather balloon (HAB) with a GoPro camera. From planning, design, setup, launch, and retrieval, this first-of-its-kind project at MTC was made possible only because of the full funding provided by the MTC Foundation. The
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What Worked in Workforce in 2025
The experiences of WP Rawl and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) demonstrate that prioritizing leadership development and accessible growth pathways is one of the most effective ways to strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce resilience in a competitive labor market.
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Using Apprenticeships as an Employee Retention Tool
Lead Business Solutions Director Jeremy Catoe shares how companies can and should use apprenticeships as a way to grow their workforce.
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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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History Marches On
MTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni take part in an interactive Black History Month walking tour of downtown Columbia.
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Measuring the Real Cost of Employee Turnover
White Paper March 2022
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Paralegal Studies | Associate in Applied Science
Study for an in-demand career in law as a paralegal. The Paralegal Studies Program at Midlands Technical College is designed for students who are seeking a flexible and affordable path to earning an ABA-approved paralegal degree for immediate employment in a legal environment. The Program is also
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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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Midlands Technical College Foundation Celebrates Scholars and Donors
More than 100 donors and students gather at President’s Reception
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"Midlands Tech student breaking barriers in construction field, says mom is her inspiration"
WLTX News 19 reports on MTC student Israel Simmons-Thorne.
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Midlands Technical College Graduates New Paramedics
The entire cohort has full-time job offers from surrounding EMS partners following graduation.
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Midlands Technical College to Sign Cross Town Agreement with Navy ROTC Program at the University of South Carolina
Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a ceremonial Navy ROTC Preparatory Program (NPP) signing.
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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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SPOTLIGHT: The Ritedose Corporation Open for Business on MTC Enterprise Campus
Space Available for Additional Businesses in Next-Stage Development to Benefit from Educational Partnership
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HT@MTC Hosts Historic Show of HBCU Choirs
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) was proud to host South Carolina’s HBCU gospel choirs in “Gospel Live,” a celebration and tribute to Black History Month.
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Midlands Technical College Freezes Tuition through end of 2020
During a virtual town hall for students Thursday evening in Columbia, Midlands Technical College announced a tuition freeze.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Golf Classic Raises $200,000+ for Military Families
In five years, tournament raises over half a million dollars for QuickJobs Scholarships
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Phased Reopening to Begin at Midlands Technical College
First set of faculty and staff return to campus June 15
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Midlands Technical College Hosts Sendoff Event for Mavericks Headed to National SkillsUSA Championship
On May 28, 2026, Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a special sendoff event for students who will be participating in SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 1-5, 2026 in Atlanta.
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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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Ashley Ramirez
Ashley Ramirez is a self-proclaimed nerd who pulled off an amazing academic feat. She earned two degrees from MTC before she graduated from high school. Her parents met while taking classes at Midlands Technical College and married shortly afterwards, so it makes sense that Ashley Ramirez felt a
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Midlands Technical College Receives Inaugural Grant from BAE Systems
International Defense Manufacturer Pledges Annual Support to MTC Machine Tool Technology Program
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Scholarships for Veterans
This month, the MTC Foundation hosted the 2021 MTC Golf Classic with presenting sponsor Hood Construction. The event will net approximately $50,000 in support of scholarships specifically for veterans and their families.
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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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New Season of Instructional Ecology
Instructional Ecology is the podcast recorded and produced by MTC's Center for Teaching Excellence.
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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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April Lewis
It hasn’t been easy. April Lewis received the call no military spouse wants to get. Her husband was killed in action in Iraq. After that blow, she went to a dark place, but Lewis says the darkness lifted when she saw the light of opportunity at Midlands Technical College. Lewis decided to pick
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Real Prepared: Corporate Investments with MTC Build Talent Pipeline
Midlands Technical College and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce are joining forces and launching the Midlands Youth Apprenticeship program
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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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MTC Foundation Receives $5,000 Donation from Synovus
Money helps make higher education accessible and affordable for students and families.
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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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School of Business Day
On Tuesday, September 21, we showcase the college's pathways in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Event Planning, Customer Service, and more.
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Midlands Technical College Wins Gold, Silver, and Bronze at 2026 SkillsUSA Championship
MTC’s building construction team has won 2 national championships in historic five-year run.
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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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Students Celebrate Higher Education in South Carolina
MTC students and leaders participate in S.C. Higher Education Day at the State House.
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MTC General Counsel Listed Among “Legal Elite”
Joseph Bias, General Counsel of Midlands Technical College, is among the South Carolina attorneys listed in the 2020 edition of “Legal Elite.”
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TCube Solutions
TCube Solutions is investing $1.7 million and adding 100 new jobs as it prepares to move into its new home in the Bull Street First Base Building in Columbia, S.C. Midlands Technical College offers companies like TCube a blueprint for success by providing an exceptional talent pool of first-class
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Practical Nursing (LPN) | Diploma
This accredited program teaches you the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective practical nurse. Students will learn basic nursing skills in an academic program that balances classroom instruction with relevant clinical experience. The Practical Nursing program is designed to help
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"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" Wraps Up National Theatre Live ON SCREEN Series at HT@MTC
See the thrilling play from London’s West End on the big screen
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Midlands Technical College Announces In-person Graduation
Midlands Technical College will host its 2021 Commencement Ceremony at Segra Park in Columbia on May 1st at 10:00 a.m.
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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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MTC Building Construction Team Places Second in Nation
This is the second consecutive year the Building Construction team competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Finding the Right Fit
Nearly 3 of 4 students entering college don't know what they want to study. Changing majors costs students extra money and time – time they could be in the workplace earning a living.