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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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Columbia Children’s Theatre Presents "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" at Harbison Theatre at MTC on March 14
Join us for this “just right” musical for the entire family
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SC Technical College System Announces Partnership with Columbia College
“Tech to Teach” Partnership is Designed as a Teacher Certification Pathway for SC Technical College System Students
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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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Kennedy Rose
Although fearful of the shift from high school to college, Kennedy decided to pursue the Paralegal Studies program. While working full time at Moore Bradley Law Firm, Kennedy was able to arrange her courses around her work schedule with the help of the different class options MTC offers. From night
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S.C. Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to Perform at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Join Robert Gardiner and an 18-Piece Big Band in Final “Carolina Shout” Show on April 26
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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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Nine Students with Learning Disabilities Graduate
The Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM) group celebrated their recent class of graduates.
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Putting Our Lives in Their Hands
When someone in the Midlands calls 911 or takes a trip in an ambulance, there’s a chance the responding medical professional received training at Midlands Technical College
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Midlands Technical College Students Inducted into Nation's Largest Leadership Honor Society in 2018
The Midlands Technical College Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) celebrated the induction of 57 new student members selected for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential.
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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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MTC and USC Collaborate for Design Challenge
Students from Midlands Technical College’s Machine Tool Technology program and the University of South Carolina Aerospace Engineering program completed a design challenge during the Fall semester.
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Power:Ed Awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers
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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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We've Made a Pact
One of the biggest barriers to success for youth transitioning from foster care can be the lack of a strong support system.
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Midlands Technical College Awarded $2M+ for Workforce Development
MTC helps local businesses cut through red-tape for tax-saving apprenticeship programs.
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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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Guiding Students Into Career Pathways
MTC’s Schools of Study and program pathways guide students toward in-demand careers with solid earning potentials necessary to provide for their families and livelihoods.
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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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Certified Nursing Assistant | Academic Certificate
As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home care, assisted living and long-term care facilities, rehab centers, and acute care hospitals. MTC offers this pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant certificate will provide a foundation in health care careers
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Johnson Controls Supports Workforce Training at Midlands Technical College
Company grants $100,000 to MTC Foundation for purchasing new training equipment
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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College Debut New Biopharma Certificate Program to Develop Talent for State’s Fastest-Growing Industry
MTC, industry leaders collaborate on developing “critical curriculum” to expand talent pool; inaugural class filled within 48 hours of registration opening
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Midlands Technical College Students Win Gold in National Skills Competition
Building Construction Technology team won gold over the weekend in Atlanta.
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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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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 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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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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Midlands Technical College Students Inducted Into Nation’s Largest Leadership Honor Society in 2020
The Midlands Technical College Sigma Alpha Pi Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) celebrated the induction of 73 new student members.
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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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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 Announces Finalists of Presidential Search
Four candidates are being considered to replace Dr. Ron Rhames this Summer.
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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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America’s Got Talent Breakout Star, Brian Justin Crum, Brings Big Voice and Exciting Show to HT@MTC on October 3
Queen covers and original hits are coming to the Midlands in an intimate venue
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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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Real Victory: MTC TRiO Students Overcome Barriers and Excel in Higher Education
TRiO programs at Midlands Technical College provide an assistance support system for disadvantaged students in an effort to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams of college degrees.
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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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Cornerstone at Midlands Technical College
A new regional training center currently serving the Scout Motors project in Blythewood is called Cornerstone. (Photo: Art concept)