General Search
Program
Academic
American Sign Language | Academic Certificate
This program is designed to help communicate with clients and others who utilize American Sign Language as their method of communication. The American Sign Language (ASL) certificate is designed to make students more marketable in their chosen fields of study, as well as prepare them for careers in
News
The Labor Shortage Still Persists, Learn What’s Working for Employers
During 2021 there was a labor shortage. Forty-eight million people quit their jobs. The rate is slowing down, but not by much. So where did they go? We have called this the “great reshuffling.” They retired, found another position better suited for their skills with their current employer, or switched industries. People are reshuffling for competitive pay, job flexibility and to prevent burnout. What does this mean for us? It means we have to be creative and offer different solutions for our workforce.
Program
Academic
Machine Tool | Academic Certificate
The Machine Tool certificate program provides the student with the basic skills in manual machining to enter the manufacturing or machining industry. Machinists are required in every facet of manufacturing and this certificate will prepare students for a career in the rapidly advancing manufacturing
News
MTC and UofSC Formalize Direct Transfer Tracks
Agreement serves as a model for how to best support transfer students.
Page
Program
Training
Accounting and Payroll Specialist | Training Certificate
This program is designed to provide training for entry-level accounting and/or payroll specialist positions. The successful completion of this program will give graduates exposure to basic accounting principles, modern accounting software like Quickbooks, and other essential knowledge and skills
Program
Training
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
Program
Training
Desktop and Server Administrator | Training Certificate
Desktop and server administrators play a vital role in maintaining network hardware and software, ensuring the continuous availability of networks for all users. They are responsible for performing essential maintenance and implementing security measures for both data centers and cloud-based
Program
Academic
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
Program
Training
Clinical Massage Therapy | Training Certificate
Offered day and night, this 10-month classroom and clinical program will prepare you to become a licensed massage therapist in South Carolina. What is it like to be a massage therapist? As a clinical massage therapist, you'll learn how to apply massage techniques to treat soft tissue injuries
Success Story
Bianca Williams
One thing is for sure: Bianca Williams is a role model for success. Her accomplishments as the founder of her own law firm and nonprofit reflect it, and her work to improve the lives of others is only just beginning. It started with her deep interest in her own legal cases, one of which resulted in
News
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.
News
Phi Theta Kappa Members Recognized Regionally and Nationally; MTC Administrators Receive Accolades
The Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa received over a dozen awards and honorable mentions during their regional convention. Plus, six Mavericks honored with national scholarships.
Program
Training
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician | Training Certificate
This program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the advanced knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment required to provide comprehensive prehospital emergency medical care, building upon the foundation laid by emergency medical technician training. This program delves into more
News
Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two Sign Agreement to Advance Students Along Career Pathways
Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College
News
Improving Your Veteran Recruiting Plan
Employer partners tell us often that they are focused on trying to hire veterans.
News
Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program Launches in 2023
Special Interest Sessions Available for Interested Families
Page
Program
Academic
Transfer
Geography | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Geography prepares students for careers in the environmental sciences, social sciences, business, government, and education – fields that increasingly rely on global knowledge and spatial analysis. The Geography concentration is
Program
Academic
Transfer
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
Program
Academic
Transfer
Forensic Psychology | Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Forensic Psychology is a great path for students who want to work toward becoming a forensic psychologist, where they will apply their knowledge of psychological science, assessment, methods, and research to the legal system. The Forensic
Program
Training
Meeting and Event Planning | Training Certificate
This one-month program provides students with an overview of meeting and event planning based on various types of events to include conferences, corporate meetings, weddings, nonprofit events, etc. Explore and understand the concepts of event planning and executing a successful event. Whether your
Program
Academic
Transfer
Administrative Office Technology | Associate Degree
The Administrative Office Technology (AOT) program is designed to provide students with the skills and experience necessary to achieve top-level information processing/administrative positions. In addition to offering traditional office skills training, the program offers specialized courses in
News
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.
News
Midlands Technical College, Local School District Officials Strategize on How Students Can Get Great Jobs Quickly
For three years, Midlands Technical College and representatives from every school district in Lexington, Richland, and Fairfield counties have participated in annual summits to shape realistic solutions for high school students to get the education needed to find good-paying jobs upon graduation.
News
Midlands Technical College, University of South Carolina Clear the Path to Train More Engineers
Midlands Technical College has partnered with the University of South Carolina to make it easier and less expensive for students to enter high-demand, high-paying engineering fields.
News
Airport Plane-Crash Exercise Gives MTC Students Life-Changing Lessons
When the Columbia Metropolitan Airport needed volunteer victims for a plane-crash exercise, Midlands Technical College students were quick to respond.
Program
Training
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
Program
Academic
Transfer
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
Program
Academic
Transfer
Marketing | Associate in Applied Science
This program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and practical skills for entry-level marketing positions in sales, advertising, strategy, and planning for marketing and public relations. Students can use electives to customize their marketing talents to
Program
Training
Front-End Web Developer | Training Certificate
In four to five months, you can be working for a company creating websites and web-enabled software systems as a front-end 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
Program
Training
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
News
"Richland Two Students Sign as New Midlands Youth Apprentices"
On August 28, Carolina Panorama reported on Midlands Technical College Dual Enrollment students.
Program
Academic
Medical Office Administrative Assistant | Academic Certificate
Become a medical office administrative assistant and get started in a career at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or group practice. Students will learn essential skills for the healthcare office environment. The Medical Office Administrative Assistant certificate is offered as a 40-credit-hour program
Page
Bridge Program Frequently Asked Questions
Bridge Program FAQ What is a Bridge Program? Midlands Technical College Bridge programs provide students who are interested in transferring to certain four-year colleges and universities a clear pathway and supportive activities which enhance transfer success. MTC has established Bridge programs
Page
Program
Training
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician | Training Certificate
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to begin an exciting career in the high-demand field of Electrical Industrial Maintenance. Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technicians are in high demand throughout business and industry. The opportunities for Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technicians
Page
News
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.
Page
Program
Academic
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
Program
Academic
Structural Technology | Academic Certificate
Become an assistant to a design engineer or a construction manager with this academic certificate in structural analysis and management. You’ll learn to test and evaluate the properties of a variety of building materials, as well as become an expert in the principles of analysis and design of
Program
Training
Heavy Equipment Operator – Comprehensive | Training Certificate
This 360 hour program focuses training on the Backhoe Loader, Dozer, Motor Grader, Front End Loader, Excavator and Skid-Steer Loader. These are the six pieces of heavy equipment most used by companies and local governments on various new construction projects as well as existing infrastructure
Program
Academic
Transfer
English | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a Concentration in English prepares students for careers in communications, research, publishing, and teaching. The English Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students the experience with styles and modes of writing and
Program
Academic
Transfer
Political Science – International Relations | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Political Science – International Relations will prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution and put them on track to a variety of exciting and fulfilling careers. The Political Science – International Relations