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The Curtain Is Rising for the 2023-2024 Harbison Theatre Season
From Grammy nominated and winning musicians, comedians, international tribute bands, and award winning orchestras, this is the largest season the theatre has debuted since its founding.
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"HCTC Students Power Through Competition After Disaster"
Reporter Andrea Kelley shares the story of how five Hamilton Career and Technology Center students persevered after their tool trailer was stolen ahead of the SkillsUSA State Competition at Midlands Technical College (MTC).
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Midlands Technical College Holds Fall 2025 Commencement
Hundreds of students cross the stage to become Maverick alumni
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Fifth-Annual High School Welding Competition at Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College (MTC) held its fifth-annual High School Welding Skills Competition on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Welding Technologies Center on the Airport Campus.
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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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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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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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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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Early Care and Education | Associate in Applied Science
Graduates of this program can teach in child care or Head Start or work as a teacher’s assistant in public school. The Associate Degree in Early Care and Education is based on best practices and current research in the field of early childhood education. This degree provides students with the
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Bridge Program Frequently Asked Questions
Bridge Program FAQ What is a Bridge Program? Midlands Technical College Bridge programs provide students who are interested in transferring to certain four-year colleges and universities a clear pathway and supportive activities which enhance transfer success. MTC has established Bridge programs
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High School Students with Disabilities Complete Successful MTC Job-Training Program with a BOOM
High school students from three area school districts graduated from a collaborative job-training program at Midlands Technical College called Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM).
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Future Stars Shine Bright
The inaugural MTC Showoff showcased the next bright stars of the Midlands during the America’s Got Talent-style competition at Harbison Theatre.
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Dental Hygiene | Associate in Applied Science
Start your career in a dental office providing preventive oral care. Dental Hygiene graduates consistently perform at a high level on licensure exams, and they go on to practice as Registered Dental Hygienists. The Dental Hygiene Associate Degree includes instruction in principles of preventive oral
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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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Holiday Pops Returns to HT@MTC Stage at 3:30 and 7:30 PM on December 2
Join Morihiko Nakahara and the S.C. Philharmonic For Two Shows
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Women of Impact at MTC
We are proud to spotlight the formidable females who work tirelessly on behalf of our students, our communities, and our families.
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MTC Partners with High Schools and Industry to Move Students Quickly into Manufacturing Careers
Midlands Technical College is partnering with five area high school Career and Technology Education Centers and 12 industry partners to move technically talented high school students quickly into great-paying jobs in the local manufacturing industry.
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Jonathan McCain
McCain has always wanted to make a difference and after retiring from military service, he found the path to a career in Criminal Justice thanks to Midlands Technical College.
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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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Scott Knight
A former pharmacist, he completed the MTC Commercial Drivers License program in the Spring of 2021. “If you take the first step, Midlands Technical College, both executive staff, faculty, and the greater community of students will help you along the way to find your footing to a good career path.”
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Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting Leadership Honored by Community College Business Officers Association
The Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting leadership team is receiving high recognition from the one of the premier community college associations that serves current and future business officers.
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Tori Edsel
Tori and her family found themselves facing life-threatening circumstances and a long road to recovery. However, she is a fighter, and in response to her situation, Tori did what most dancers do: got up and practiced over and over again until she got it right. Despite her circumstances, she overcame
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MTC Foundation Transforms Tomorrows Through Record Amount of Student Support
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 345 students received more than $466,000 in donor-funded help with their educations; a 60% increase over last year.
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General Sonography | Training Certificate
This specialty certificate trains students to become skilled dual board-registered abdominal and OB/GYN diagnostic medical sonographers. Students receive training in abdominal, OB/GYN, high-risk OB, and vascular ultrasound. Students will learn to perform a variety of exams which include abdominal
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Nephron Pharmaceuticals partners with MTC to fill the jobs gap. "We recently opened a new greenfield facility just outside of Columbia, SC. Midlands Technical College was a major factor in determining our location choice. We expect to double in size over the next few years, so it was important to
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Midlands Technical College Names Top Employees for 2018
Midlands Technical College kicked off its fall semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2018.
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Community College Business Officers Honor Dr. Ronald L. Rhames
The Community College Business Officers honored Midlands Technical College President, Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, for his service to the college and organization.
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Paralegal Studies | Academic Certificate
Students with a Bachelor's Degree or higher can enroll in this paralegal certificate program to learn the skills needed for this career. The Paralegal Studies Certificate program is an eight-course, 24-credit-hour program that prepares students to assist lawyers in carrying out their professional
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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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Gregory D. Little Inaugurated as President of Midlands Technical College
Dr. Gregory D. Little was inaugurated as Midlands Technical College's seventh president on Tuesday, November 19. 2024.
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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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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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Midlands Technical College and Truist Announce S.C.’s First Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator Program
$700,000 donated to MTC Foundation to fund new program.
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Mavericks Win Bronze at National Competition
MTC students place nationally in building construction and architectural drafting.
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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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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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Graduation: Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM)
Students learn skills to succeed in the homebuilding industry.
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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