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Ashley Ramirez
Ashley Ramirez is a self-proclaimed nerd who pulled off an amazing academic feat. She earned two degrees from MTC before she graduated from high school. Her parents met while taking classes at Midlands Technical College and married shortly afterwards, so it makes sense that Ashley Ramirez felt a
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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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Boss Lift
The S.C. National Guard recently showed its appreciation to local organizations who support service members by inviting them to learn more and experience a flight.
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Weather Update for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
As of now, all MTC campuses are open, and all classes are happening as scheduled.
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Donation Boosts MTC’s Workforce Development in Skilled Trades
$50,000 contribution supports learning in precision machine tool technology.
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Update on MTC's New Job-Training Hub
In a few months, the new Center for Business and Information Technologies will open as the hub of programs in management, accounting, business administration, and information technologies.
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Midlands Technical College to Sign Cross Town Agreement with Navy ROTC Program at the University of South Carolina
Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a ceremonial Navy ROTC Preparatory Program (NPP) signing.
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Message from MTC President Dr. Greg Little
College closed Monday (Sept. 30), Community recovery continues
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MTC Recognized with Impact Award for Workforce Development
The award was presented by The Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
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100% of Spring CNC Graduates Earn Job Offers
Within one week of their graduation ceremony, all of the students in Midlands Technical College Spring 2022 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program had received job offers.
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Private donation boosts program for foster care students
Nord Family Foundation gift to support PACT at Midlands Technical College
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Welcome, Dr. Quianna Lavant
Midlands Technical College welcomes Dr. Lavant as the new Dean of Students. Her first day with MTC is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Elects New Board Members
Dubberly and Ewing-Turner will join Foundation’s governing board in July.
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MTC Welding Students Score Top Positions In Statewide Welding Skills Competition
Welding students from Midlands Technical College placed in the top of their categories at the South Carolina Technical College System’s annual Welding Skills Competition.
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MTC Foundation Receives $5,000 Donation from Synovus
Money helps make higher education accessible and affordable for students and families.
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Welding Qualifications | Academic Certificate
The Academic Welding Qualifications Certificate features in-depth lecture content in isometric pipe drawings, job estimation, AWS D1.1 and API 1104 welding codes, metallurgy, advanced welding fabrication, welding repair, all position combo pipe welding, and destructive and non-destructive testing
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Success Story
Sierra Artemus
Artemus graduated from Midlands Tech in 2015 and took a non-traditional career path. Thanks to her life lessons, she has strong words of advice people looking at education as a way to transform their tomorrow -- "Your future is in your hands. If you want something out of life, you have to work hard
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Interior Decorator | Training Certificate
Get a detailed view of the word of interior decorating in three classes – beginning, intermediate, and advanced – and get the skills to compete for an entry-level position in the interior decorating job market. All three classes can be completed in about eight weeks. Interior Decorators start
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Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic | Associate in Applied Science
Complete your degree by applying your paramedic certification and other credentials toward your Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. You may be eligible for a maximum of 45 credit hours that may be applied toward your degree. Earning your Associate Degree could expose you to more
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General Studies | Academic Certificate
The General Studies certificate is designed to provide dually enrolled high school students with a broad general education foundation to facilitate their transition into higher education institutions. The certificate includes introductory courses that students may take before deciding on an academic
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Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology | Academic Certificate
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineering Technology Certificate program offers students a comprehensive introduction to the principles and technologies driving the EV industry. Designed to prepare graduates for entry-level roles in the fast-growing field of electric vehicle manufacturing, this program
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First Aid | Training Certificate
This program will give you the general principles of First Aid, including medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies according to American Heart Association and National Safety Council guidelines.
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MSSC Certified Production Technician | Training Certificate
In eight to ten weeks, this program will give you the core technical competencies of entry-level production workers in all sectors of manufacturing. Once you successfully complete all four module assessments - Safety, Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production, and
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Applications Programming | Academic Certificate
The Application Programming Certificate provides the foundation for students to build and develop an understanding of coding, designing, testing, and debugging applications in high-level programming languages. The Application Programming Certificate provides the foundation for an entry-level
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HVAC/R Technician | Diploma
The diploma in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics is also the first year of the Associate Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology. It provides the graduate with the basic technical, math and communication skills needed to enter the service industry. Learning experiences
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Transfer Studies | Academic Certificate
The Transfer Studies Certificate is designed for participants in the residential Gamecock Gateway program in partnership with the University of South Carolina. Program participants are required to successfully complete the following 30 transferable credit hours with a minimum 2.5 transferable grade
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MTC Graduates 1,700+, including First Class to Earn Paramedic Certificates
Virtual ceremonies safely recognized student perseverance during pandemic.
Success Story
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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Midlands Technical College Foundation Announces $150,000 in Scholarships
Current students can apply now for 87 awards.
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Face Covering Requirement Expires
Face coverings will no longer be required indoors on MTC campuses.
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National Marketing Council Honors Midlands Technical College
MTC only S.C. technical college to win top award for design and communication
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Applications Open for MTC Foundation Scholarships
Thousands of dollars available to students, whether academic or continuing education
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Non Profit Minute – Nancy McKinney, Midlands Technical College Foundation
The Who’s on the Move Non Profit Minute is a production of MidlandsBiz and highlights the impact of non-profit organizations in communities across the Columbia area.
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UPDATE: Beltline Campus Incident on Friday, September 6
An update following the lockdown on the Beltline Campus on Friday, September 6, 2024.