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MTC Faculty Garner National, Regional, and Statewide Awards
MTC faculty are of high caliber and some of the best in their fields, being recognized with national, regional, and statewide awards.
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Midlands Technical College General Counsel Awarded 2022 Legal Elite Award
Joseph Bias, Midlands Technical College’s general counsel, has been recognized with a 2022 Legal Elite award from Columbia Business Monthly. In the Midlands region, Bias received the most votes from area attorneys in his category, Education.
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S.C. Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to Perform at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Join Robert Gardiner and an 18-Piece Big Band in Final “Carolina Shout” Show on April 26
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MTC Professors Earn Regional Faculty Award Two Years in a Row
Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award.
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Measuring the Real Cost of Employee Turnover
White Paper March 2022
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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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America’s Got Talent Breakout Star, Brian Justin Crum, Brings Big Voice and Exciting Show to HT@MTC on October 3
Queen covers and original hits are coming to the Midlands in an intimate venue
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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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MTC and USC Collaborate for Design Challenge
Students from Midlands Technical College’s Machine Tool Technology program and the University of South Carolina Aerospace Engineering program completed a design challenge during the Fall semester.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Midlands Technical College Students Inducted Into Nation’s Largest Leadership Honor Society in 2020
The Midlands Technical College Sigma Alpha Pi Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) celebrated the induction of 73 new student members.
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Sarah Donnelley
“I wasn’t really sure about what kind of career I wanted to pursue, and the MTC faculty and staff helped me figure it out.” Sarah Donnelley says she entered MTC two years ago with little personal direction or goals. “The Midlands Technical College faculty and staff were more than willing to help me
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Kalen Allen, Ellen DeGeneres’ Right-Hand-Guy, Visits South Carolina for the First Time Ever at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Join this larger-than-life personality on stage for a fun variety-style show to laugh, play, and celebrate
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Justin Brown
Justin Brown graduated at the top of his high school class and had the opportunity to attend any college he wanted. He chose MTC. "Midlands Technical College was the right choice for me coming right out of high school. After graduating in the top 15% of Boiling Springs High School in Spartanburg, I
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Jake Tyler
Full-time soldier Army Sergeant Jake Tyler graduated from Midlands Technical College May 5, 2017, with high honors receiving both an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science degree. At first, Sergeant Tyler was uncertain he would be able to attain his educational goals while maintaining his job
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Adults Achieving Dreams
Serra Sizemore had been a stay-at-home mother of five for years when she decided she wanted to go back to school.
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Devin Henson
“The Differential Equations math class I taught at MTC launched a high altitude weather balloon (HAB) with a GoPro camera. From planning, design, setup, launch, and retrieval, this first-of-its-kind project at MTC was made possible only because of the full funding provided by the MTC Foundation. The
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Alphonzo Royal
Alphonzo got a job offer the day he graduated from Midlands Technical College. Read his testimony about hard work, dedication, and the incredible programs offered at MTC. “I found myself unemployed. I had never been unemployed before, so I started doing a lot of research. I wanted to better myself
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Scholarships for Veterans
This month, the MTC Foundation hosted the 2021 MTC Golf Classic with presenting sponsor Hood Construction. The event will net approximately $50,000 in support of scholarships specifically for veterans and their families.
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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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Benedict College Presents Honorary Degree to President Rhames
An Honorary Doctor of Business (D.B) degree
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Real Life Changer: MTC grad receives three job offers after internship
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.
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Midlands Technical College Professor Earns Top Regional Award
History professor Lindsay Weathers receives 2025 ACCT Southern Region Faculty Award
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"Prisma Health invests $5 million and partners with five S.C. colleges to help counter critical nursing shortage"
Prisma Health issued this news release on October 3, 2022.
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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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HT@MTC’s Valentine’s Cinema Returns February 9 with "My Best Friend’s Wedding"
See the screening of this 90s hit; come early for desserts and karaoke in the lobby
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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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Advanced Welder | Training Certificate
The Advanced Welder Program focuses on advanced pipe welding positions. The program is designed for a welding student finishing the Comprehensive Welder Certificate or a welder currently working in the industry and is seeking additional skills to advance their career. Students will be well prepared
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Architectural Computer Graphics | Academic Certificate
Learn the fundamentals of computer-aided design, drafting, and project management. This certificate also prepares you to pursue a degree in AET. The Architectural Computer Graphics Certificate is a two-semester (25 credit hour) program that addresses the basics of architectural drafting. The program
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HVAC/R Mechanics | Academic Certificate
The certificate in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration is composed of the first-year technical courses of the Associate Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology. It provides the graduate with the basic technical skills needed to enter the service industry. The
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Training Certificate
Completing the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate qualifies students to work as a quality or continuous improvement coordinator in several industries like manufacturing, banking, healthcare, and IT. Gain the knowledge to lead Lean Six Sigma teams through this intensive 10-day course (in-person)
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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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Supervisory | Training Certificate
This supervisory certificate is a comprehensive blend of theory and experiential learning tools that provides exceptional training for managers. Do you ever face issues such as turnover, low morale, or business growth? Today’s workplace presents all-new challenges to supervisors and requires a
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Criminal Justice | Academic Certificate
This program is designed for practitioners who are already employed by criminal justice agencies or for students wishing to diversify their major course of study by adding criminal justice courses to their current program of study. The purpose of the certificate program is to provide students with a