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Midlands Technical College, Moore School kick off operations and supply chain transfer pathway
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business and Midlands Technical College are now offering a transfer pathway that will facilitate MTC students transferring into the Moore School’s operations and supply chain program.
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"Speaker, Governor Join SC Universities, Technical College System for Celebration of Transfer Agreement"
The South Carolina Technical College System joined with the President's of the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, S.C. Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Governor Henry McMaster to sign the statewide transfer agreement.
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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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1st in Nation: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program Earns Letter of Review
MTC is the first higher education institution in the nation to receive a letter of review from the accrediting body for emergency medicine education.
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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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Clinical Massage Therapy | Training Certificate
Offered day and night, this 10-month classroom and clinical program will prepare you to become a licensed massage therapist in South Carolina. What is it like to be a massage therapist? As a clinical massage therapist, you'll learn how to apply massage techniques to treat soft tissue injuries
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Integrated Information Technology | Associate Degree
An Associate’s Degree in Integrated Information Technology (IIT) is a two-year undergraduate program that combines core principles of information technology, computer systems, and business processes to prepare students for technical and administrative roles in IT environments. This degree is ideal
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Columbia Housing, MTC Launch Education and Workforce Development Agreement
The collaboration helps residents forge paths to self-sufficiency.
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Mavericks Bring Home Multiple Medals in SC SkillsUSA Competition
Midlands Technical College brought home multiple awards during the 2025 South Carolina SkillsUSA competition.
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Accounting and Payroll Specialist | Training Certificate
This program is designed to provide training for entry-level accounting and/or payroll specialist positions. The successful completion of this program will give graduates exposure to basic accounting principles, modern accounting software like Quickbooks, and other essential knowledge and skills
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Garrett Davis
“For someone who came in as green as me with no prior maintenance experience, I felt like the program met and exceeded my expectations,” said Garrett. “I was able to take the classes while working. “I enjoyed the hands-on lessons and everything I learned in class was relevant.” But things changed in
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Midlands Technical College Mavericks Win Gold at SkillsUSA State Competition
Students from Midlands Technical College (MTC) delivered an impressive performance at this year’s SkillsUSA South Carolina competition, earning gold medals across multiple disciplines.
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Midlands Technical College Leaders and Alumni Honored in Hall of Fame
Inductees include MTC Vice President for Business Affairs and adjunct professor.
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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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“Comedy For All” at HT@MTC on January 24 Featuring Akintunde and Joey I.L.O.
Join these award-winning comedians for classic, clean comedy
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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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MTC Commission Names Dr. Sonny White as President Emeritus
Dr. White was MTC’s fifth president, serving from 2006-2015
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Ashlee Hayes
MTC is the reason Ashlee Hayes has a job she loves as a software developer and a paycheck that is a substantially larger than what she used to make. She is a recent graduate of the TechHire program, which is working to build a pipeline of information technology talent in the Midlands, and Ashlee
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Bank of America Supports Workforce Development at Midlands Technical College
Racial equality funding supports MTC’s QuickJobs programs
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Commercial Graphics Communications | Associate in Applied Science
At the completion of this program, graduates will have the skills to begin a career in a number of different graphic-production industries including screen printing, offset lithographic production, and vehicle wrapping. These highly technical industries include the design and production of various
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Meeting and Event Planning | Training Certificate
This program provides students with an overview of meeting and event planning based on various types of events to include conferences, corporate meetings, weddings, nonprofit events, etc. Explore and understand the concepts of event planning and executing a successful event. Whether your interests
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Licensure Disclosures
State Licensure Eligibility Programs at MTC are designed to meet South Carolina requirements for licensure or certification. Professional licensure and certification requirements vary widely from state to state. The College works to determine whether programs meet the educational requirements for
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Database Development | Academic Certificate
The Database Development certificate provides the student with an opportunity to gain knowledge and work with relational databases. The student will use SQL in the design and manipulation of the database. The student will develop Windows-based interfaces as well as internet-based interfaces. The
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Surveying Fundamentals | Academic Certificate
The Surveying Fundamentals Certificate is intended to serve as a short-course credential for those desiring to pursue licensure as a Professional Surveyor with the state who already have a four-year technical or science degree. This certificate will fulfill the 12 semester hour requirements
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Computer-Aided Design | Academic Certificate
The main purpose of the design process is to create sets of drawings that provide all the information required to build and assemble mechanical parts and buildings. The design process often requires that computer simulations and functional models called prototypes to be developed to ensure that the
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Certificate of Business in Medical Office Administration | Academic Certificate
A certificate in medical office administration will jump-start your career at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or group practice. Students will learn essential skills for the healthcare office environment. The focus of the program is solely on clerical/administrative functions and does not include
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MTC Welcomes Home Soldier with Diploma
On Friday July 31, Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames presented a diploma and academic certificate to Spec. Doug Long of the South Carolina Army National Guard. Long complete five courses in the Spring 2020 semester while deployed in the Middle East.
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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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Midlands Technical College Announces Finalists of Presidential Search
Four candidates are being considered to replace Dr. Ron Rhames this Summer.
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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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Human Services | Associate in Applied Science
Human services professionals work in many different careers and with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly. If you like working with people, this is a great field. Students completing the Human Services program are qualified to work in a variety of settings that require a basic
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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 Dean Ray Thomas Named 2025 Palmetto Power Education Honoree
Ray Thomas, Midlands Technical College’s Dean of the School of Business and the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, has been named one of 15 "Palmetto Power Education Honorees" by SC Biz News for 2025.
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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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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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Midlands Technical College Dedicates President’s Board Room to Honor Commissioner and Educator Pete Sercer
“What a wonderful and fitting tribute…” – U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham
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Accounting | Associate in Applied Science
An Associate in Applied Science in Accounting is a solid entry point into the accounting profession. Graduates will gain a strong foundation in accounting principles, analytical skills, and popular software, including QuickBooks and Excel, equipping them to enter the workforce with confidence
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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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Safe Value, Close to Home
As MTC prepares to fully reopen this fall to students, I was recently asked what will success look like?
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CPR | Training Certificate
In this eight-hour, one-day CPR certification class, you’ll learn lifesaving techniques using the most current guidelines set by the American Heart Association. Who should get CPR training? Anyone can benefit from CPR training. According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac