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Student Research Launching to International Space Station
Midlands Technical College is the first and only South Carolina college chosen to participate in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.
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School of Health Care Day
On Monday, September 20, we showcase the college's pathways in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Patient Care, Emergency Medicine, Imaging, and more.
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Jessica Addison
"Midlands Technical College and the Michelin Technical Scholar Program put me in a job I love." I never planned for a career in manufacturing, but after earning my bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of South Carolina, I was job hunting for two years and couldn’t find a job I liked. I
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David Peacock
David Peacock spent 23 years serving the United States Air Force,* with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas in the Middle East. After enduring several injuries on the battlefield during search and rescue missions, he was medically retired due to traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Construction Program Launches Careers for Students with Learning Disabilities
Twelve students graduated from MTC's fifth BOOM cohort. Many students have already been offered apprenticeships and full-time employment opportunities.
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Harbison Theatre Hosts Return of “Drive-In” Music Night
The Dick Goodwin Quintet and Kristi Hood to provide springtime evening soundtrack
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Mechatronics Technology | Academic Certificate
The Mechatronics Technology Certificate program prepares students to work in the highly automated manufacturing environment of the 21st century. The program is a good fit for students who desire a hands-on career and are technically inclined. The certificate program is designed to be completed in
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ManuFirst SC | Training Certificate
ManuFirst SC is a state-recognized manufacturing certification designed to provide a foundation for South Carolinians needing entry-level skills for manufacturing employment. The program duration is approximately one month. Successful students will receive three certifications. ManuFirst SC OSHA10
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Patient Care Technician | Training Certificate
With training as a Patient Care Technician, also known as a patient aide, graduates will be able to work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, and doctors’ offices. The Patient Care Technician program combines training in Medical
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Employee Relations Law Certificate | Training Certificate
The certificate in Employee Relations Law series is designed to provide a comprehensive, practical, convenient, and cost-effective way to acquire knowledge about complex employment laws. These laws impact virtually every employment-related decision. Each class is taught by a local attorney who
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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
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Network Systems Management | Associate in Applied Science
The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams. Networking is a common factor in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems. The Network Systems
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Middle Level Education – for transfer | Associate in Arts
Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades 5-8 can begin their studies at MTC. Students can begin their teaching degrees at MTC. MTC’s advisors work with students to connect them with the right coursework to transfer to a four-year college to complete
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Automotive Drive Train Repair | Academic Certificate
The Automotive Drive Train Repair Academic Certificate curriculum at Midlands Technical College provides students with an up-to-date training program that will develop their knowledge of the drive train repair process through hands-on training. MTC also prepares students to become certified in
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Propane and Natural Gas Installer | Training Certificate
This program is designed to provide current information. practices, and procedures to educate HVAC and plumbing professionals on how to design, install. test. and operate propane and natural gas-based HVAC and plumbing systems in a safe and efficient manner. After completing the program, individuals
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Certificate of Business in Entrepreneurship | Academic Certificate
The Entrepreneurship Certificate program, designed by successful local entrepreneurs, can help turn your business dreams into reality. This program equips students with the skills needed to start and run a small business or enhance an existing one. You'll gain essential knowledge in areas like
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Computer Technology Web Developer | Associate in Applied Science
Completing the Computer Technology Web Developer Associate Degree is a great way to provide the foundational skills needed to enter the workforce. The Web Developer AS Degree can prepare students to become programmers who specialize in the development of web applications using a client-server model
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt | Training Certificate
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate qualifies you to work as a quality or continuous improvement coordinator in several industries like manufacturing, banking, healthcare, and IT. The majority of organizations in this country are faced with the need to drive improvements in productivity, quality
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Sterile Processing Technician | Training Certificate
This nine-month program teaches students to prepare instruments/packages for processing, decontamination, ultrasonic clearner disinfection, sterilizations, and distribution in the hospital or surgery setting. Sterile Processing technicians are responsible for processing surgical instruments
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Stick Welder | Training Certificate
This program focuses on the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. In three, 9-week classes you will learn how to fillet, groove, and pipe weld in all positions. You will also learn how to properly setup and use an Oxy-Fuel Torch. The Stick Welder Certificate is a stand alone certificate, but
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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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The Purple Xperience to Debut at Harbison Theatre
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) is proud to welcome the first show of our 2022-2023 season.
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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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Coronavirus Impact Update: March 26
Today, the City of Columbia issued an order instructing people to stay home
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New Partners Embrace Seventh Season of Harbison Theatre at MTC
Since its inception, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has relied on generous help from businesses and organizations in the Midlands to sponsor some of the larger performances and series that are offered each year.
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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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Web Software Developer and Engineer | Training Certificate
This program provides individuals with no prior computer programming experience the necessary skills to become junior full-stack developers ready for immediate employment. The course covers programming languages such as HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, JAVA, as well as databases (such as relational and NoSQL
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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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Full-Stack Web Developer | Training Certificate
In five to six months, you can be working for a company creating websites and web-enabled software systems as a full stack web developer. Earn over $38 an hour on average, using a variety of programming languages to create the environment for everything that web users see and touch. If you are
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Real Passion for Giving
Interconnectivity is important to Rivers. She says her desire to give to Midlands Technical College is a product of following the Golden Rule.
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Powerhouse Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalists, and Nashville Favorites - Farewell Angelina Plays at HT@MTC on February 28
This all-female country group brings their unique sound to Irmo
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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.
Success Story
Catalina Fortner
“When I walked on this campus, I wasn’t expecting all of this. I just wasn’t. I couldn’t have written this story,” Catalina Fortner says, wiping tears from her eyes. Nearly a decade after she graduated from the Midlands Technical College Nursing program, Catalina and her family returned to MTC’s
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Harbison Theatre to Host First “Drive-In” Music Night
Reggie Sullivan and Friends to provide an evening of socially distanced jams
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Something Larger than Myself
Johnathan D. McFadden's time fishing with his father, becoming a Marine, and serving as a Midlands Technical College Ambassador while studying radiology all helped point him in the direction of lifelong success.
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April Lewis
It hasn’t been easy. April Lewis received the call no military spouse wants to get. Her husband was killed in action in Iraq. After that blow, she went to a dark place, but Lewis says the darkness lifted when she saw the light of opportunity at Midlands Technical College. Lewis decided to pick
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Midlands Technical College, Area School Districts Sign Agreement to Train Welders More Quickly
High School Welding Students to Earn College Credit
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You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry – Santa Claus: The Musical Lands at HT@MTC on December 21
Join the big man and his busy friends at Harbison Theatre for this hilarious show
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SPOTLIGHT: BlueStar Forensics
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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Midlands Technical College Commissioner Honored
Diane Sumpter wins Lifetime Achievement Award from business group
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Thelma Houston Brings Her "Motown Experience" to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on Friday, November 15
Featuring a salute to the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin – Houston brings a medley of classic songs to the Midlands
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MTC Opens Welding Technology Center
New facility to help meet employer demand for welder education and training.