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"Richland Two Students Sign as New Midlands Youth Apprentices"
On August 28, Carolina Panorama reported on Midlands Technical College Dual Enrollment students.
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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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MTC Opens Welding Technology Center
New facility to help meet employer demand for welder education and training.
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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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SHRM Certification Prep+ | Training Certificate
SHRM Certification Prep+ Preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials. The program focuses on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences that HR professionals around the world need to excel in their careers. Students can expect to
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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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The Real Formula for Student Success
Student success is a hallmark of Midlands Technical College and a large focus of MTC’s Strategic Plan.
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Creating Generational Wealth through Satisfying Careers and Professions
When I talk to people about what we do at Midlands Technical College (MTC), the conversation seems to always come back to changing life trajectories.
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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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Presbyterian College Partners with Midlands Technical College; Transfer agreement allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology
Transfer agreement allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation
The funding will pilot the Dual Open Educational Resources Program benefitting nearly 5,000 high school students.
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Chemistry | Associate in Science
Completing the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) with a Chemistry concentration will provide students with the fundamental coursework necessary for an application to a four-year degree in the exciting field of the Chemical Sciences. The Chemistry concentration is designed to introduce the student
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Structural Technology | Academic Certificate
Become an assistant to a design engineer or a construction manager with this academic certificate in structural analysis and management. You’ll learn to test and evaluate the properties of a variety of building materials, as well as become an expert in the principles of analysis and design of
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General Engineering Technology | Associate Degree
The Associate Degree in General Engineering Technology (GET) provides students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices that support today’s major engineering fields. Through a series of common core courses, students gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in key areas
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Entry Level HVAC Technician | Training Certificate
This program is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the refrigeration cycle, electrical operation, heat pump operation, and air flow design. These classes prepare the student for entry level work with residential and commercial HVAC contractors. EPA 608 Certification test
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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
Success Story
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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SPOTLIGHT: The Ritedose Corporation Open for Business on MTC Enterprise Campus
Space Available for Additional Businesses in Next-Stage Development to Benefit from Educational Partnership
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"Student-led Design Envisions Wellness Park, Grocery Store at Site for Proposed New OC Courthouse"
News coverage of an MTC student project.
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First Class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Graduates
Seven high school seniors graduated this past week and become the first group to complete The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.
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Web Software Developer and Engineer | Training Certificate
This program provides individuals with no prior computer programming experience the necessary skills to become junior full-stack developers ready for immediate employment. The course covers programming languages such as HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, JAVA, as well as databases (such as relational and NoSQL
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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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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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Individual Solutions for the Individual Business
Whether a company is looking to enhance the skills of one employee or revamp its entire workforce, training solutions are not one size fits all.
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Voorhees University, in Partnership with Midlands Technical College, Opens Education Center
The Voorhees University Education Center is located on the MTC campus in Batesburg-Leesville.
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Real Sustainability: Investments are Critical to Student and Community Success
Investments in Midlands Technical College mean putting dollars to work for the students, the workforce, and the community.
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Leveraging Apprenticeship Programs to Solve Workforce Pipeline Challenges
MTC Business Solutions Director Jeremy Catoe led a webinar featuring three employers in the Midlands with unique perspectives on apprenticeships.
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Pre-Police Academy Training | Academic Certificate
The Pre-Police Academy Training (PPAT) Certificate is for individuals who seek to become employed as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina and become Class-1 Certified Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and the Law Enforcement Training
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Database Analyst | Training Certificate
Every business has data needs, and database analysts are in high demand across industries. These professionals create, manage, and optimize databases to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data. In this program, you’ll gain skills in relational databases, data normalization
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TIG Welder | Training Certificate
This program focuses on the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. In two, 9-week classes you will learn how to fillet and groove weld flat plate in all positions as well as pipe weld in the 6G position. The TIG Welder Certificate is a stand alone certificate, but should be taken after the Stick
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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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David Goff
Written firsthand by David Goff In high school, probably skipped more classes than I attended, received more discipline referrals than awards, and failed more than I passed. That struggle came to a head when I was sent to the alternative school as a teenager (the same alternative school where I have
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Heather Williams, RDH
"What's so great about the faculty at Midlands Technical College? They make you feel like you can change the world! When I started out in the dental hygiene program, I knew I was in the best program. I just didn’t realize how important the faculty would be in encouraging me to live out a dream. My
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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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"Advancing welding careers in SC"
Midlands Technical College’s Welding Program Director Caleb Fulwood was a guest on South Carolina Public Radio’s “South Carolina Business Review” on December 8th.
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Tuition-Free MTC Education for 2019 Fairfield Graduates
For the first time in history, the 2019 high school graduating class from Fairfield County will have the opportunity to attend Midlands Technical College for free
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Sparking a Friendly Competition Amongst High School Welders
The annual S.C. high school welding competition was held on the Airport Campus and saw students from around the state test their skills for a chance to win big money in prizes.
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Graduation: Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM)
Students learn skills to succeed in the homebuilding industry.
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Columbia’s Future: Education is the Equalizer
The State newspaper in Columbia published an op-ed by MTC President Dr. Ron Rhames.
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation
Funding supports hands-on welding training that prepares students for the workforce