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Pharmacy Technician | Training Certificate
Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of registered pharmacists to prepare drugs and fill prescriptions. With certificate program available at MTC, students will gain classroom, online, and experiential learning in local pharmacies and hospital systems. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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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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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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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).
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Measuring the Real Cost of Employee Turnover
White Paper March 2022
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“Get Psyched with MTC 2019” Conference Announced for Feb. 1-13, 2019
Conference features free workshops on mental health issues and acclaimed multimedia story exhibit
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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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HVAC/R Mechanics | Academic Certificate
The certificate in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration is composed of the first-year technical courses of the Associate Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology. It provides the graduate with the basic technical skills needed to enter the service industry. The
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Sales and Retail Management | Associate Degree
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration can offer several benefits and opportunities for students who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution. The coursework in this program is focused on the knowledge and skills that companies need for their day-to-day
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Medical Administrative Assistant | Training Certificate
Medical Administrative Assistants perform the non-clinical administrative duties for hospitals, clinics, or physician offices. Duties include staffing, budgeting, customer service, and inventories. A Medical Administrative Assistant will also manage procedures involving patient admission, supervise
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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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Facilitating Career Development | Training Certificate
Are you interested in helping others improve their abilities and start successful careers? The Facilitating Career Development training certificate equips trainees with the skills and knowledge to help others create a career plan and secure valued positions of employment. This training certificate
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Marketing | Associate in Applied Science
This program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and practical skills for entry-level marketing positions in sales, advertising, strategy, and planning for marketing and public relations. Students can use electives to customize their marketing talents to
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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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The Honorable Tomothy Edmond
Judgment in: MTC is one of the best institutions in preparing you for the future. "Ever since I was a little boy growing up in rural Lexington County, my family has always instilled in me the value of education. We live in a society that if you do not further your education, you will severely limit
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Honoring History: Midlands leaders preserve Harbison area cemetery
Tucked away in the woods of Irmo is an important piece of African-American history.
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Emma Anderson
Midlands Technical College officially opened its new Veterans Success Center on the Beltline Campus for service members and veterans to connect and network. The center is home to the only VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) site in South Carolina, designated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. "If
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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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Chemical Engineering (2 + 2) | Associate in Applied Science
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Students wishing to pursue a degree in chemical engineering at a four-year institution should enroll in the AAS.EGRF degree. This is an engineering fundamentals degree that allows students to identify a
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Computer Engineering (2 + 2) | Associate in Applied Science
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Students wishing to pursue a degree in computer engineering at a four-year institution should enroll in the AAS.EGRF degree. This is an engineering fundamentals degree that allows students to identify a
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Electrical Engineering (2 + 2) | Associate in Applied Science
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Students wishing to pursue a degree in electrical engineering at a four-year institution should enroll in the AAS.EGRF degree. This is an engineering fundamentals degree that allows students to identify a
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MTC Commission Names Dr. James L. Hudgins as President Emeritus
Dr. Hudgins was MTC’s third president, serving from 1986-1999.
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $272,400 in Oral Health grants to aid South Carolinians
Midlands Technical College Foundation received $22,400 to purchase equipment for the dental clinic providing care to those without insurance in the Midlands community.
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Workforce Leaders in 2025
The Midlands workforce is changing every day. The way companies adapt and boost leadership development internally, often times leads to lower turnover rates and enhanced employee morale. Our Business Solutions team talked with local employers about what they do to help reduce recruitment costs and retain talent.
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MTC Graduate Finds Her Passion
For Maria Cora, a recent MTC Associate in Arts graduate, going to college was never on her radar.
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Lasenta Lewis-Ellis
MTC helped a single mom become one of nation’s most prestigious business owners. Enterprising Women Magazine has named MTC alumna Lasenta Lewis-Ellis the 2016 Enterprising Woman of the Year. The award is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognitions for female business owners. Lasenta
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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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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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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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Apprenticeships: Medshore Ambulance Services
In the midst of an EMT shortage, apprenticeships helped Medshore Ambulance Services meet their workforce needs.
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Homeland Security Management | Academic Certificate
This program is designed for practitioners employed by criminal justice agencies or students seeking to expand their knowledge of homeland security. Topics include: Strategic security planning Infrastructure protection Emergency management Domestic and international terrorism Intelligence gathering
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Network Systems Management | Associate in Applied Science
The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams. Networking is a common factor in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems. The Network Systems
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American Sign Language | Academic Certificate
This program is designed to help communicate with clients and others who utilize American Sign Language as their method of communication. The American Sign Language (ASL) certificate is designed to make students more marketable in their chosen fields of study, as well as prepare them for careers in
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Early Childhood and Elementary Education – for transfer | Associate in Arts
Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades Pre-K through 6th grade can begin their studies at MTC. Students can begin their teaching degrees through MTC’s Associate in Arts degree. College advisors will work with students connect them with the right
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Basic Industrial Mechanical Maintenance | Training Certificate
The Basic Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Program provides foundational training for individuals seeking to begin a career in industrial maintenance. This 312-hour, nine month program emphasizes essential skills, safety protocols, and the use of tools and techniques necessary for success in
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MTC Alum Facilitated $500,000 Equipment Loan for Civil Engineering Technology Students
Midlands Technical College alumnus Henry Dingle knew from the beginning that land surveying was where his passions lie, and MTC was how he was going to start achieving his goals.
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Midlands Technical College Students Receive National Architectural Design Award
Architectural Engineering Technology students earn “Honor Award” and $2,000 grant
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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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Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant | Academic Certificate
This program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete the first year of general education requirements at Midlands Technical College before transferring to Greenville Technical College to complete the second year of the occupational therapy assistant program. The purpose of
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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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MTC Vice President Honored by the S.C. Women in Higher Education Network
Dr. Mary Holloway receives Martha Kime Piper Award