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SPOTLIGHT: DPX Technologies
“The superior space at MTC enabled us to increase our manufacturing capacity while providing us access to network with and hire skilled students to grow.” William E. Brewer, Ph.D., F-ABFT, President and CEO, DPX Technologies, LLC
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Guiding Students Into Career Pathways
MTC’s Schools of Study and program pathways guide students toward in-demand careers with solid earning potentials necessary to provide for their families and livelihoods.
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Midlands Technical College Students Receive National Architectural Design Award
Architectural Engineering Technology students earn “Honor Award” and $2,000 grant
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William E. Brewer
“The superior space at MTC enabled us to increase our manufacturing capacity while providing us access to network with and hire skilled students to grow.” William E. Brewer, Ph.D., F-ABFT, President and CEO, DPX Technologies, LLC DPX Technologies, LLC manufactures and sells consumable products for
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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 Finishes Number Two in the Nation at SkillsUSA
For the fourth consecutive year, MTC's Building Construction students placed within the top three in the nation at SkillsUSA, winning silver in this year's (2025) national competition.
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Cyntia Seumo
When Cyntia Seumo was awarded a scholarship from Midlands TechHire at Midlands Technical College (MTC), she says her life started clicking. Only 18 weeks after beginning her first class at MTC, Cyntia completed training in the Desktop and Server Administrator program and received a paid internship
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"Speaker, Governor Join SC Universities, Technical College System for Celebration of Transfer Agreement"
The South Carolina Technical College System joined with the President's of the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, S.C. Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Governor Henry McMaster to sign the statewide transfer agreement.
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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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SC Governor Henry McMaster Attends Cornerstone Open House Event
Leaders from across the state, including S.C. Governor Henry McMaster, gathered at Midlands Technical College’s Northeast campus to celebrate the opening of the Cornerstone building and take a tour of the facility. The building was created as part of a partnership between Richland County, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, readySC, and Midlands Technical College to increase economic and workforce development in the region.
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Kadejah Pickering
Kadejah Pickering was a retail assistant manager for more than 15 years when she sustained a major injury and was no longer able to continue in that line of work. Suddenly, she was faced with the need to make a career change. “It forced me to re-evaluate everything in my life, one of the most
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Midlands Technical College President Inducted Into W.J. Keenan High School Hall of Fame
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was one of 14 inductees in the inaugural class.
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MTC Honor Society Wins Big at Regional Awards
MTC's honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, took home more than a dozen awards at the Carolina Regional Convention.
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Lexington County Council Recognizes MTC President
The Lexington County Council honored outgoing MTC President, Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, with a resolution at their latest meeting.
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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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1st in Nation: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program Earns Letter of Review
MTC is the first higher education institution in the nation to receive a letter of review from the accrediting body for emergency medicine education.
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Nine Students with Learning Disabilities Graduate
The Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM) group celebrated their recent class of graduates.
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Over 1,000 Mavericks Graduate from Midlands Technical College
The annual Spring Commencement ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 7 at Colonial Life Arena in downtown Columbia.
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Inaugural SC Scholastic Esports State Championship Held at Midlands Tech
Midlands Technical College hosted the inaugural SC Scholastic Esports State Championship on Saturday, May 10 in the Center for Business and Information Technologies.
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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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Beltline Campus Update
Update about Beltline Campus lockdown
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Apprenticeships and MTC Alumni Association Reach Record Numbers as MTC Gains National Recognition for Services to Veterans and African-Americans
Just-released Presidential Report details how MTC is succeeding at growing the college, making lives better, and leveraging goodwill
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Weather Watch: MTC Monitors Hurricane Michael
Midlands Technical College is in touch with state and local officials, and we will keep you updated on this webpage with developments related to MTC.
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Midlands Technical College Wins Two National Gold Awards for Excellence in College Marketing
The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations awarded Midlands Technical College two Paragon Awards for outstanding achievement in marketing and communications.
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"Affordable education: SC technical colleges expect enrollment boost amid coronavirus"
On July 16, 2020 Columbia's The State newspaper reported "Affordable education: SC technical colleges expect enrollment boost amid coronavirus."
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Safe Value, Close to Home
As MTC prepares to fully reopen this fall to students, I was recently asked what will success look like?
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Midlands Technical College Names Top Employees for 2019
Midlands Technical College kicked off its Fall Semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2019.
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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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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Returns to HT@MTC
Produced and Directed by Columbia Children’s Theatre
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Honoring History: Midlands leaders preserve Harbison area cemetery
Tucked away in the woods of Irmo is an important piece of African-American history.
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MTC Commission Names Dr. James L. Hudgins as President Emeritus
Dr. Hudgins was MTC’s third president, serving from 1986-1999.
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Don't Leave Money on the Table
Many organizations are doing it, but not getting all the benefits they are due.
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Midlands Technical College General Counsel Awarded 2022 Legal Elite Award
Joseph Bias, Midlands Technical College’s general counsel, has been recognized with a 2022 Legal Elite award from Columbia Business Monthly. In the Midlands region, Bias received the most votes from area attorneys in his category, Education.
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Country Music Artist, Craig Morgan, Comes to Harbison Theatre
Boot Tapping Music Happening Between the Boulevards
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Midlands Technical College Unveils Mascot
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester.
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Columbia Housing Announces First Registered Apprenticeship of Its Kind in South Carolina
The first apprenticeship of its kind in the state.
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Enter the World of Video Games and Music on September 24 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
The Super Guitar Bros bring their classical guitar repertoire to the stage next week
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Mav on Campus Day
MAV is planning to make special appearances at the Airport, Beltline, and Northeast Campuses, and he's bringing Myles the Jeep with him for Schools of Study Week!
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Association for Student Conduct Administrators Honors Dr. Mary Holloway
The Association presented her with an Honorary Membership Award.
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Midlands Technical College Professor Earns Top Regional Award
History professor Lindsay Weathers receives 2025 ACCT Southern Region Faculty Award
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Wofford College Honors Vickie Muller
Wofford College has honored Vickie Muller, MTC associate director of financial services, with the Charles H. Gray ’72 Distinguished Service Award.