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Employee Relations Law Certificate | Training Certificate
The certificate in Employee Relations Law series is designed to provide a comprehensive, practical, convenient, and cost-effective way to acquire knowledge about complex employment laws. These laws impact virtually every employment-related decision. Each class is taught by a local attorney who
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English Instructor Honored with Midlands Technical College Top Teaching Award
Midlands Technical College English instructor Dr. Rhonda Grego is the 2018 Albin S. Johnson Faculty Excellence Award.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Welcomes Four New Trustees
Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle have joined the MTC Foundation Board of Trustees. All four will serve on the board through June 2026.
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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 Marks 50 Years of Transforming Tomorrows
ThunderFest kicks off year-long celebration.
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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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Midlands Technical College Flips the Script in Response to COVID-19
Almost half of MTC courses are offered under new instructional model.
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Dr. Cliff Marsh
Dr. Cliff Marsh entered MTC as a first-generation college student, graduated with an Associate in Arts, and went on to receive his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees. He credits MTC for providing the foundation for his success. Here is his story in his own words. “I am a clinical social
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Midlands Technical College Police Department Equips All 15 Patrol Cars with Connected AEDs to Strengthen Campus Emergency Response
Midlands Technical College Police Department purchased and installed 15 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from Avive for all patrol cars.
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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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Midlands Technical College and Clemson University Sign New Architecture Agreement
Students can graduate from MTC and transfer with advanced standing.
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Dominion Energy Awards $50,000 to Midlands Technical College Foundation
Dominion Energy's support will fund Career Launch Grants and a special honor for MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames.
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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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Midlands Technical College's Longest-Serving Commission Retires
Robert Lentz spent 28 years on the Midlands Technical College Commission, overseeing many expansions including the Harbison Theatre.
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Real Results: Growing Businesses with Online Training
Businesses looking to expand their training capacity and their revenue are discovering MTC’s flexible online training capabilities.
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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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Local Musician Reggie Sullivan Launches “Carolina Shout” Series at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
New Series Focused on Bringing Midlands Jazz to HT@MTC Stage
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Midlands Technical College Donates Medical Supplies
College responds to requests during the coronavirus health care emergency.
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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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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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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Training Certificate
This DHHS-approved course prepares students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Students receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures, simulated lab care, and hands-on clinical experience in a long-term care facility. As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home
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Digital Marketing | Academic Certificate
The Digital Marketing Certificate prepares graduates for the fast-paced world of digital marketing. Graduates will be able to develop effective marketing strategies, enhance website rankings, create engaging content, design eye-catching visuals, and analyze data to drive informed decisions. With
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Writing | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree with a Concentration in Writing prepares students for careers in communications, public relations, and publishing across print and online genres, including social media. The Writing Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students knowledge
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Architectural System and Codes | Academic Certificate
Learn how to “design to code,” the fundamentals of computer-aided design and building systems, as well as local and national building codes. This certificate is perfect if you want to learn a basic introduction to architectural engineering technology and if you intend to pursue a degree in AET. The
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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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Total Comfort Solutions
MTC helps Total Comfort Solutions train their workers with the HVAC expertise they need. "Midlands Technical College is my go-to resource and first call when Total Comfort Solutions needs customized training." Our company has been working with MTC since the 1980s, when we needed qualified HVAC
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Mavericks Win Bronze at National Competition
MTC students place nationally in building construction and architectural drafting.
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Career Expo Brings Students, Alumni, and Employers Full Circle
At the 2024 Engineering Technologies Career Expo, local employers met with MTC students and alumni to network and discuss employment opportunities at their companies.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Welcomes Three New Trustees
Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and Neil Jones will serve through June 2028
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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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Instructor Advocates for Bullying Awareness by Engaging Students Through the Power of Filmmaking
Dory Hoffman, an adjunct instructor in MTC’s English Department, is finding success in her English 101 and 102 classes with a sought-after lesson plan that engages students through filmmaking, social media, and social justice advocacy.
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Reggie Sullivan Returns for the Popular “Carolina Shout” Series at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Join this talented group of musicians on October 26 for a fun night of jazz, blues, and feel-good vibes
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Job Training that Booms
MTC continues defining new pathways for students to find employment while addressing critical workforce needs.
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Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane Sumpter Awarded Order of the Palmetto
Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane E. Sumpter was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
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“Bad Day for a Drug Deal” – Mock Crime Scene
The School of Education and Public Service hosted a life-like learning event as part of the college’s Schools Week events.
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5th Annual Harbison History Day at MTC
The fifth-annual Harbison History Day at MTC next week will celebrate Black History Month by welcoming graduates of Harbison Institute back to the site of their school, which was located on the Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Golf Classic Raises $135,000 for Military Families
This is the third year in a row the Midlands Technical College's annual Golf Classic shattered fundraising record.
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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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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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Midlands Technical College Holds Spring 2024 Commencement
Held at Colonial Life Arena, the ceremony saw more than 900 candidates for graduation, which included over 120 dual enrollment students.
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Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities
Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina.
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Midlands Technical College Holds Graduation for BOOM Construction Training Program
This year, Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a graduation ceremony on May 7, 2026, for the Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM) program. Nine students graduated with a 15-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certificate and a Residential Construction certificate. The BOOM program is a construction job-training program for high school students with disabilities, allowing them to receive hands-on, real-world experience in the construction field.
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Brandon Langston
Langton’s high school offered many trade programs, and through their career center, he chose commercial graphics. That program sparked his interest and drove him to enroll in MTC’s Commercial Graphics Associate Degree program. “Starting college, I was immature and thought I knew it all,” Langston
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Acclaimed Musician Damien Sneed Brings the Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Life in “We Shall Overcome”
Tying Together Music and Language, Renowned Composer Celebrates MLK Day