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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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Workforce Innovators: Using Apprenticeships to Solve Challenges
So how do employers find and keep talent in this challenging labor market? Three employers recently shared about the success of apprenticeships during a webinar hosted by MTC Business Solutions.
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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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"Midlands Tech goes on $50 million building spree to modernize, better train new employees"
The Post and Courier newspaper reported on the college's building plan.
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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 Flips the Script in Response to COVID-19
Almost half of MTC courses are offered under new instructional model.
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Midlands Technical College Hosts 2023 S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition
More than 50 students competed in event at welding technologies center.
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Midlands Technical College Grants College Credits to Army Finance Soldiers in Training
Furthering its partnership and commitment to the local military community, Midlands Technical College signed an agreement to award college credits to soldiers training at the US Army Financial Management School on Fort Jackson.
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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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Midlands Technical College Launches Vaccination Incentive Program
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC
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Midlands Technical College Receives $10,000 from Dominion Energy to Expand Welding Programs
The Midlands Technical College Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy that will enable the college’s welding program to expand capacity for MTC students.
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MTC Business Affairs Leadership Elected to State, Regional, and National Offices
Three Midlands Technical College leaders in the Business Affairs Division have been elected to serve.
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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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Kalen Allen, Ellen DeGeneres’ Right-Hand-Guy, Visits South Carolina for the First Time Ever at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Join this larger-than-life personality on stage for a fun variety-style show to laugh, play, and celebrate
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TCube Solutions
TCube Solutions is investing $1.7 million and adding 100 new jobs as it prepares to move into its new home in the Bull Street First Base Building in Columbia, S.C. Midlands Technical College offers companies like TCube a blueprint for success by providing an exceptional talent pool of first-class
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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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MTC Foundation Transforms Tomorrows Through Record Amount of Student Support
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 345 students received more than $466,000 in donor-funded help with their educations; a 60% increase over last year.
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Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting Leadership Honored by Community College Business Officers Association
The Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting leadership team is receiving high recognition from the one of the premier community college associations that serves current and future business officers.
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Tuition-Free MTC Education for 2019 Fairfield Graduates
For the first time in history, the 2019 high school graduating class from Fairfield County will have the opportunity to attend Midlands Technical College for free
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Midlands Technical College Opens New Location in Lexington
The new Lexington North Lake Center will offer a variety of full programs and on-site services.
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Greg Harmon
Greg Harmon found his dream job through MTC. “After graduating from high school, I decided to join the Marines. As a combat engineer, I was trained to sweep for land mines, disarm mines, and do architectural work. I finished my commitment with the Marines and went to work for a good company, but 5
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MTC Building Construction Team Places Second in Nation
This is the second consecutive year the Building Construction team competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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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Real Awareness: Students and Community Get Psyched with MTC
Midlands Technical College will wrap up an ambitious conference on mental health issues.
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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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Anthony Lewis
Years ago, Lewis was an Army veteran, navigating the loss of a job, a back surgery, and a divorce, coupled with other struggles and the pressure to provide. However, he found solace in the therapeutic movement art provided and was able to find passion and purpose through creative expression. “At
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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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Licensure Disclosures
State Licensure Eligibility Programs at MTC are designed to meet South Carolina requirements for licensure or certification. Professional licensure and certification requirements vary widely from state to state. The College works to determine whether programs meet the educational requirements for
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Midlands Technical College Receives $5,000 from Synovus to Help Students Stay on Track
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $5,000 gift from Synovus that will support the Foundation’s Bridging the Gap Fund that provides financial assistance to students who need a small amount of financial help to stay on track toward academic success and career preparation.
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Midlands Technical College Named 2019 “Best College for Veterans” by Military Times
Military Times selected Midlands Technical College as a Military Times “Best College for Veterans” for 2019. MTC is the only two-year college in South Carolina to receive this designation.
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MTC Inducts High-Achieving Students into Honor Society
Midlands Technical College has inducted 127 exemplary students into MTC’s Alpha Eta Kappa Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.
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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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Workforce Forecast 2025
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce provides data about statewide and county specific employment trends.
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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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Midlands Technical College Foundation Elects New Board Members
Dubberly and Ewing-Turner will join Foundation’s governing board in July.
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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