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Nicole McCune
Nicole McCune received the Peggy Hall Small Foundation Scholarship, which supported her to meet her goals and graduate from MTC. “At the time, I was facing challenges financially, and receiving the money was another motivation for me to do my best,” said McCune. She says the scholarship allowed her
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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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"Aphra Behn: Wanton. Wit. Woman." Makes World Premiere at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
The Performance Incubator Production Will Debut on April 13
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Midlands Technical College Wins International Corporate and Continuing Education Award
MTC's Corporate and Continuing Education division received an international award for the increase in productivity which yielded an increase in enrollment.
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Desktop and Server Administrator | Training Certificate
Desktop and server administrators play a vital role in maintaining network hardware and software, ensuring the continuous availability of networks for all users. They are responsible for performing essential maintenance and implementing security measures for both data centers and cloud-based
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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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Sterile Processing Technician | Training Certificate
This nine-month program teaches students to prepare instruments/packages for processing, decontamination, ultrasonic clearner disinfection, sterilizations, and distribution in the hospital or surgery setting. Sterile Processing technicians are responsible for processing surgical instruments
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Certified Nurse 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
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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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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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Midlands Technical College Designated as Purple Heart College
Affirming its longstanding commitment to providing quality higher education and support services to military veterans and their families, the Midlands Technical College Commission signed an agreement designating MTC as a Purple Heart College.
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Purple Heart College
Affirming its longstanding commitment to providing quality higher education and support services to military veterans and their families, the Midlands Technical College Commission signed an agreement designating MTC as a Purple Heart College.
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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 Full-Stack Developer | Training Certificate
Prepare for a career as an AI-Enabled Full-Stack Developer by learning to build modern web applications using front-end and back-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs, databases, and scalable systems. Students gain hands-on experience using AI tools to write, debug, and optimize
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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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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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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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Adults Achieving Dreams
Serra Sizemore had been a stay-at-home mother of five for years when she decided she wanted to go back to school.
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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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Apprenticeships: Medshore Ambulance Services
In the midst of an EMT shortage, apprenticeships helped Medshore Ambulance Services meet their workforce needs.
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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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“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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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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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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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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Rochelle Goodwin
When an MTC student and single mother experienced a financial emergency, the MTC Foundation’s Emergency Grant Fund got her back on track. “I was in my forties and a single mother of two sons when I decided I wanted to attend college to make a better life for myself and my family,” said Rochelle. “I
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dr. Greg Little Receives Paragon Award for New Presidents
A news release from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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David Peacock
David Peacock spent 23 years serving the United States Air Force,* with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas in the Middle East. After enduring several injuries on the battlefield during search and rescue missions, he was medically retired due to traumatic brain injury (TBI).