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Essential Skills for Success | Training Certificate
Do you have the skills employers are looking for? Professionalism, teamwork, critical thinking, and verbal communication are extremely important skills for all professionals to have in the workplace. This certificate will prepare you to be successful in any professional setting by building the core
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Applied Psychology | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Applied Psychology allows students to gain the skills and expertise to become mental health program managers, market researchers or human rights advocates, or start their path to a career in counseling, school psychology
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Cake Decorator | Training Certificate
Take classes one evening a week for six weeks to earn this certificate that prepares you for all aspects of cake decorating for personal or professional artistry. Learn the secrets that experts use to create beautiful flowers using techniques like royal icing plus piping. Professional cake
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Machine Tool | Diploma
The Diploma in Machine Tool provides the student with the basic skills in manual machining to enter the manufacturing or machining industry. Students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level jobs in a variety of manufacturing environments, as well as the potential to
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Basic Industrial Mechanical Maintenance | Training Certificate
The Basic Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Program provides foundational training for individuals seeking to begin a career in industrial maintenance. This 312-hour, nine month program emphasizes essential skills, safety protocols, and the use of tools and techniques necessary for success in
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Computer Information Systems | Associate in Applied Science
This pathway presents basic electrical engineering and related computer engineering courses. The program covers the basic theory of electrical engineering circuits and computer logic from both the component and board-level perspectives. Students trained in this area are prepared for more advanced
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Database Development | Academic Certificate
The Database Development certificate provides the student with an opportunity to gain knowledge and work with relational databases. The student will use SQL in the design and manipulation of the database. The student will develop Windows-based interfaces as well as internet-based interfaces. The
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Biology | Associate in Science
Completing the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) with a Biology concentration will provide the foundational work needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences at a four-year institution. The program provides students with experience in scientific reasoning, critical thinking skills
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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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Help Desk | Academic Certificate
The Help Desk Certificate is designed to provide knowledge in basic technical support and customer service concepts, hardware, advanced software training, interpersonal and professional communications, management information systems, and practical experience under close supervision. The curriculum
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Floral Designer | Training Certificate
Train to become a skilled floral designer and start earning an average $12 an hour doing what you love. In six weeks you will learn all about the materials and equipment, principles of good design, color, specialized design, table and vase arrangements, silk grave arrangements, corsages, silk and
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Small Engine Repair | Training Certificate
From lawnmowers to go-carts, to weed-eaters – if it has a small engine, learn to troubleshoot, repair, and even rebuild if necessary. The practical, hands-on learning experience from this course will provide benefits that last a lifetime. Whether you repair small engines for a living or just keep up
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Cyber Information Assurance (CIA) | Academic Certificate
Completing the Certificate in Cybersecurity Information Assurance allows students to manage network security. Cybersecurity workers protect our most sensitive data. The Cybersecurity Information Assurance certificate is the study of introductory levels of security processes based on a security
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Video Editing | Training Certificate
In 2-3 months, students will learn techniques in video editing using Adobe Premiere, including adding transitions, applying basic effects, correcting color, and syncing sound. Students will also learn how to format video in standard and high-definition formats for export, how to upload videos, and
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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
Success Story
Sam and Stephanie Bridgers
After opening her own restaurant, Stephanie questioned whether it was time to complete her educational goals as well. Seeing her son registering for classes at MTC gave her all of the inspiration she needed. While Sam completed his degree, his mother Stephanie worked on her own. For Sam, the journey
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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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Midlands Technical College Opens Center for Business and Information Technologies
New facility on the Beltline Campus directly supports workforce development for in-demand jobs.
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MTC Alert Update: Harbison Campus Lockdown
This morning, we temporarily placed MTC's Harbison Campus on lockdown. An employee thought they saw a weapon, but it turned out to be a barcode scanner. No further action was taken, and the lockdown was lifted.
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Quick-Start Day Announced & Residents Reminded about Savings
Citizens can save about 70% by attending and graduating from MTC for their first two years of college.
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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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Expanding access to automotive careers in South Carolina
S.C. Automobile Dealers Association and Midlands Tech providing scholarships and apprenticeships.
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Building Construction Team Brings Home State Championship for Second Year
The reining building construction state champions advance to the national level for the second year in a row, with schools from across the country eyeing to take away their title.
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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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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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MTC Renews Early Childhood Education Accreditation
The Early Childhood Development Program at Midlands Technical College has renewed its accreditation through The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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Ariana Coleman
"I started college at a private university, but I didn’t have a college fund and it was expensive. MTC opened up my eyes to all the opportunities I had. After a year of college at a private university, I decided to move to Columbia to live with my family and save money. My mom was actually the one
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Our Transition Back to Normal Means Meeting Student Needs
Details about future class offerings and upcoming celebration ceremonies.
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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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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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Two Exceptional Midlands Technical College Leaders Honored
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners recognized the individuals during their annual academy.
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Advancing Education Through Public Charter Schools
Midlands Technical College received the 2022 Charter Champion of the Year Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina.
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School of Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Day
We're showcasing the college's pathways in Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Math, Computers, and more.
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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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MTC Students Ride the Comet for Free
MTC students, faculty, and staff can now ride The COMET transit bus for free
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Mavericks Win Bronze at National Competition
MTC students place nationally in building construction and architectural drafting.
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Coronavirus Impact Update March 31: Governor closes non-essential businesses
This afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster ordered the closing of all non-essential businesses in South Carolina.
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Power:Ed Awards Midlands Technical College Foundation $50,000
Funding goes to MTC’s QuickJobs programs that train students for jobs that are vital to the Midlands economy
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Beloved: Legacy of Slavery
In recognition of Black History Month, Midlands Technical College showcases the work of local artist Mary Burkett.
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Midlands Technical College Receives Inaugural Grant from BAE Systems
International Defense Manufacturer Pledges Annual Support to MTC Machine Tool Technology Program
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Tammi Byrd
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who, over an extended period of time or through a singular achievement, have reached exemplary success in their field, or provided extraordinary service to MTC, their community, state, or nation. Tammi Byrd graduated with an Associate in Science in
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Midlands Technical College Hosts Columbia’s First Graduation of Spring
Commencement is this Saturday morning at Segra Park
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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 Awards $25,000 to Midlands Technical College Foundation
The donation to the Midlands Technical College Foundation will help support workforce development training.