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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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Joseph Shenkar
Joseph "Hilik" Shenkar, Midlands Technical College’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, received his Associate in Arts degree from Midlands Technical College in 2005 before going on to become Assistant Solicitor and Special Assistant United States Attorney. He said MTC provided the pivotal
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Filling the Gap in Automotive Technicians through Apprenticeships
The South Carolina Automotive Dealers Association and Midlands Technical College recently held a signing day for its automotive technician apprentices.
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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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Women Making History at MTC
March is Women’s History Month. Since Midlands Technical College was founded in 1974, women have been integral to the success of our students, uplifting our entire community.
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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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Ashton June
MTC was the perfect place for Ashton June to change careers. "I started college at the University of South Carolina with the intention of earning a degree in engineering. I quickly realized that photography was what I wanted to study. I had trouble communicating with my advisor and getting on the
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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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Real Victory: MTC TRiO Students Overcome Barriers and Excel in Higher Education
TRiO programs at Midlands Technical College provide an assistance support system for disadvantaged students in an effort to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams of college degrees.
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MTC Reopening Focuses on Flexibility and Student Success
Here are a few of the resources students may access to help make their educational journey a success.
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School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Day
On Wednesday, September 22, we showcase the college's pathways in Automotive, Construction, Commercial Graphics, Machining, Electrical, HVAC, Landscaping, Mechatronics, Welding, and more.
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Commissioner Emeritus Pete Sercer
“It’s been a great honor to serve with Pete on the MTC Commission,” said Commission Chair Robby Wilkins of Lexington County. “His impact on the college will be long lasting.” The Midlands Technical College Commission officially named Dr. Pete Sercer as Commissioner Emeritus upon his retirement from
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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.
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George Powers
Here is Commissioner Powers in his own words about the impact the college has on the community and what his family is doing to support it. MTC: Why do you serve as a member of the Midlands Technical College Commission? Commissioner Powers: During my career as a consultant, I prepared economic
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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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Rochelle Goodwin
When an MTC student and single mother experienced a financial emergency, the MTC Foundation’s Emergency Grant Fund got her back on track. “I was in my forties and a single mother of two sons when I decided I wanted to attend college to make a better life for myself and my family,” said Rochelle. “I
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Sheldon Sumpter
"Midlands Technical College set me up to flourish. I was attending Clemson when life took an unexpected turn for my family. I ended up leaving school, coming back home to Columbia and going to work. After eight years of working, I decided to get back to my college plan. I thought I might want to go
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International Aquarium Distributor Selects the MTC Enterprise Campus for U.S. Operations
The French-based company, Aquarium Partners, has chosen the Midlands Technical College Enterprise Campus as its operational center in the United States.
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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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Students Celebrate Higher Education in South Carolina
MTC students and leaders participate in S.C. Higher Education Day at the State House.
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Harbison Theatre is Setting the Stage for Another Exciting Year
Get ready for a full list of shows and events for 2024-2025.
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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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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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Martinique Scott
In 1996, Martinique Scott made the difficult decision to walk away from her studies at MTC to focus on her family. In 2021, after 25 years away, Martinique returned to MTC to finish what she started after being inspired by her daughter Aylssia’s journey. Alyssia was able to attend MTC before
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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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Garrett Davis
“For someone who came in as green as me with no prior maintenance experience, I felt like the program met and exceeded my expectations,” said Garrett. “I was able to take the classes while working. “I enjoyed the hands-on lessons and everything I learned in class was relevant.” But things changed in
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute Band “Free Fallin’” Performs the Hits at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Touring for over 10 years, band will sing Petty classics on stage February 1
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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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International Biotechnology Company Expands U.S. Operations to Midlands Technical College
MTC Enterprise Campus to help bring the best technology to crime scene investigators and create the next generation of forensic scientists.
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"Aphra Behn: Wanton. Wit. Woman." Makes World Premiere at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
The Performance Incubator Production Will Debut on April 13
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Real Business: MTC Student Launches Three Companies
Ken Yamashiro spent a semester studying aerospace engineering in Alabama before he had a realization that, instead, he wanted to learn how to connect with people.
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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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Real Growth: Workspace and relationships with MTC help business reach the next level
DPX Technologies, LLC manufactures and sells consumable products for chemical analysis – products it has been able to produce at the Midlands Technical College Business Accelerator.
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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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Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & the Shakes Brings Ruckus and Classic Sound to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on October 11
Celebrating the cultural revolution of this NYC neighborhood, this live variety show features music and dance from the famous era
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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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MTC Student First in College’s History to Earn Perfect Score on Physical Therapy Assistant Licensing Board Exam
Midlands Technical College Physical Therapist Assistant student Kaitlin Courtnay achieved a perfect score on her Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Board Exam, the first student in the college’s history to do so.
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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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Soft Skills Are More Important Than Ever
To succeed after graduation, students need the critical soft skills employers demand.
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SC Governor Henry McMaster Attends Cornerstone Open House Event
Leaders from across the state, including S.C. Governor Henry McMaster, gathered at Midlands Technical College’s Northeast campus to celebrate the opening of the Cornerstone building and take a tour of the facility. The building was created as part of a partnership between Richland County, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, readySC, and Midlands Technical College to increase economic and workforce development in the region.
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Real Leadership: Leadership Society Opens Doors for MTC Students
One day, MTC student Abigail Eiler received an email from one of her instructors that would change her life.
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Emma Anderson
Midlands Technical College officially opened its new Veterans Success Center on the Beltline Campus for service members and veterans to connect and network. The center is home to the only VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) site in South Carolina, designated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. "If
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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.