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S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition
On Friday, February 25, Midlands Technical College hosted its first-ever S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition.
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Recognizing MTC’s Faculty and Staff
MTC 2020 Employees of the Year
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MTC Golf Classic Raises $75,000 for Students
Money funds scholarships for military members, veterans and their families.
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Over 1,000 Mavericks Graduate from Midlands Technical College
The annual Spring Commencement ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 7 at Colonial Life Arena in downtown Columbia.
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School House Rock Live! at Harbison Theatre at MTC Presented by the Columbia Children’s Theatre
Classic Children’s Cartoon Brought to Life on Stage on September 30
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Midlands Technical College Instructor Appointed to Position at Nation’s Top Community College Organization
Midlands Technical College Math Instructor Tracy McCoy has been selected to the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Faculty Advisory Council.
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Midlands Technical College Launches Vaccination Incentive Program
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC
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Thelma Houston Brings Her "Motown Experience" to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on Friday, November 15
Featuring a salute to the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin – Houston brings a medley of classic songs to the Midlands
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Contestants Take the Stage for a Chance to Become the Inaugural “MTC Showoff” Champion
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College to host an America’s Got Talent-style competition
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Transform Your Tomorrow with flexibility and savings at MTC
Choosing MTC can save thousands compared to other colleges and universities, and the value is real
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Midlands Technical College Graduates 1,600+ Students
The college held its annual commencement ceremony on May 3, 2023 at the Colonial Life Areana.
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Midlands Technical College Unveils Mascot
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester.
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Midlands Technical College Golf Classic Sets Record
The Midlands Technical College Foundation set a record with amount raised for veteran scholarships during the 2023 MTC Golf Classic.
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Don't Leave Money on the Table
Many organizations are doing it, but not getting all the benefits they are due.
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Airport Plane-Crash Exercise Gives MTC Students Life-Changing Lessons
When the Columbia Metropolitan Airport needed volunteer victims for a plane-crash exercise, Midlands Technical College students were quick to respond.
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MTC Leads on Workforce Development
Midlands Technical College’s mission is to provide higher education opportunities that stimulate the local economy by generating a world-class workforce and enhancing the social vitality of the community.
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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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Midlands Technical College Finishes Number Two in the Nation at SkillsUSA
For the fourth consecutive year, MTC's Building Construction students placed within the top three in the nation at SkillsUSA, winning silver in this year's (2025) national competition.
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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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Flying the Falcon: MTC Students Take to the Skies
MTC Aerospace Engineering students participate in Lockheed Martin's F-16 flight demonstrator at the S.C. Statehouse.
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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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Midlands Technical College Foundation Receives $1 Million Donation
Lowe's Foundation makes MTC the first community and technical college Gable Grant recipient from South Carolina.
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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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Turning Big Ideas into the American Dream
Being a successful business owner has been the “American Dream” for many individuals, but Tom Ledbetter, MTC’s Associate Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Educational Support, says communities across the country are beginning to see the value of growing their own entrepreneurs to make sure the local economy is able to keep pace with the future.
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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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Wofford College Honors Vickie Muller
Wofford College has honored Vickie Muller, MTC associate director of financial services, with the Charles H. Gray ’72 Distinguished Service Award.
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Midlands Technical College Reschedules Graduation Ceremony
Event recognizing students to be held in December
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By the Numbers: Developing the Workforce Through Training and Corporate Partnerships
Midlands Technical College Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) is a key driver of workforce development in the Midlands.
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The Second City, The World-Renowned Comedy Troupe, at Harbison Theatre
The next generation of superstars celebrate the theatre’s 10-year anniversary on October 1
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Midlands Technical College Commissioner Honored
Diane Sumpter wins Lifetime Achievement Award from business group
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SPOTLIGHT: Elos America
“We welcome companies like Aquarium Partners that desire a relationship with an academic institution and all the educational services MTC has to offer.”
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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)
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Maverick Talent Takes Center Stage at Midlands Tech’s Annual "MTC Showoff"
Midlands Technical College annual "Showoff" at Harbison Theatre highlights 10 finalists who compete on night for the title of "The Biggest Showoff" and the grand prize of $1,000. Calvin Guyette won the biggest showoff and the Alvarado sisters took home the audience favorite award.
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Nuclear Medicine Technology | Academic Certificate
A pivotal figure in disease diagnosis and treatment, the nuclear medicine technologist assumes a crucial role. Merging chemistry, physics, mathematics, information technology, and medicine, nuclear medicine employs radioactivity for both diagnosis and treatment. This sophisticated discipline offers
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Limited Radiographer | Training Certificate
Limited Radiographers perform examinations of the body using X-ray machines. Throughout this one-year program, you will learn how to use highly technical X-ray equipment by working in medical offices and urgent care centers as a member of an imaging team. Limited Radiographers (X-ray technologists)
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Deadline Approaches for Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships
Students have until October 31st to submit an application
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MTC Announces New Commission Leadership and New Appointee
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission has elected new leadership and welcomed a new commissioner to the governing board.
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WiFi now available from your vehicle at campus parking lots
Our faculty and staff continue to work daily to implement improvements that will help you be successful.
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MTC General Counsel: 2022 Black History Month Honoree
Attorney Joseph Bias to be recognized by the Richland Two School District
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The Labor Shortage Still Persists, Learn What’s Working for Employers
During 2021 there was a labor shortage. Forty-eight million people quit their jobs. The rate is slowing down, but not by much. So where did they go? We have called this the “great reshuffling.” They retired, found another position better suited for their skills with their current employer, or switched industries. People are reshuffling for competitive pay, job flexibility and to prevent burnout. What does this mean for us? It means we have to be creative and offer different solutions for our workforce.
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"As manufacturing jobs pour into SC, how is virtual reality shaping workforce training?"
Midlands Technical College program director Mike Ross spoke with The Post and Courier/The Free Times about teaching and learning with new technology.
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Fire Department Meets Training Needs Through Customized Apprenticeships
The emergency services industry has seen a huge number of changes over the last decade. One of those changes is the increased number of medical emergencies being handled by fire services, resulting in interesting new dynamics for employee training and development programs.