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Women Making History at MTC
March is Women’s History Month. Since Midlands Technical College was founded in 1974, women have been integral to the success of our students, uplifting our entire community.
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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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"Prisma Health invests $5 million and partners with five S.C. colleges to help counter critical nursing shortage"
Prisma Health issued this news release on October 3, 2022.
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Martinique Scott
In 1996, Martinique Scott made the difficult decision to walk away from her studies at MTC to focus on her family. In 2021, after 25 years away, Martinique returned to MTC to finish what she started after being inspired by her daughter Aylssia’s journey. Alyssia was able to attend MTC before
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The Honorable Tomothy Edmond
Judgment in: MTC is one of the best institutions in preparing you for the future. "Ever since I was a little boy growing up in rural Lexington County, my family has always instilled in me the value of education. We live in a society that if you do not further your education, you will severely limit
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Brandon Langston
Langton’s high school offered many trade programs, and through their career center, he chose commercial graphics. That program sparked his interest and drove him to enroll in MTC’s Commercial Graphics Associate Degree program. “Starting college, I was immature and thought I knew it all,” Langston
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“Bad Day for a Drug Deal” – Mock Crime Scene
The School of Education and Public Service hosted a life-like learning event as part of the college’s Schools Week events.
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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.
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Ariana Coleman
"I started college at a private university, but I didn’t have a college fund and it was expensive. MTC opened up my eyes to all the opportunities I had. After a year of college at a private university, I decided to move to Columbia to live with my family and save money. My mom was actually the one
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Mavericks Win Bronze at National Competition
MTC students place nationally in building construction and architectural drafting.
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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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Respiratory Care | Associate in Applied Science
In this academic degree program, students are trained to work as a part of a highly technical life-support team. The program provides clinical experiences to build student competencies in treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of individuals suffering from breathing abnormalities and traumas
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MTC Opens Welding Technology Center
New facility to help meet employer demand for welder education and training.
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Monitoring the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and protecting yourself
Midlands Technical College officials are actively monitoring the developments surrounding the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first identified in the city of Wuhan, China.
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"Lexington District One partners with Lexington Medical Center, Midlands Technical College, to develop medical assisting program"
Lexington County School District One announces a new medical assisting program, housed at Lexington Technology Center, in partnership with Lexington Medical Center and Midlands Technical College.
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The Most Impactful Resources to Help Build Your Workforce
Do you or your business know the resources that are available to help grow your workforce? The MTC Business Solutions team has a slew of information in their latest installment of webinars that provides tools and resources to help you attract and retain the best talent in the Midlands.
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The Curtain Is Rising for the 2023-2024 Harbison Theatre Season
From Grammy nominated and winning musicians, comedians, international tribute bands, and award winning orchestras, this is the largest season the theatre has debuted since its founding.
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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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Midlands Technical College Launches Program in Renewable Energy
South Carolina passed legislation that created a pathway for growth in the renewable energy industry. With this change in South Carolina law, the demand for photovoltaic installers has increased.
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Real Prepared: Corporate Investments with MTC Build Talent Pipeline
Midlands Technical College and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce are joining forces and launching the Midlands Youth Apprenticeship program
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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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Commission Chair Robby Wilkins
A Lexington native, Wilkins is President and Broker-in-Charge of Southern Visions Realty, Inc., a company he’s guided since 1984. Being a champion for education is an important value of the Wilkins family, which made it very natural for Robby Wilkins to accept his appointment to join the MTC
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New Season of Instructional Ecology
Instructional Ecology is the podcast recorded and produced by MTC's Center for Teaching Excellence.
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Midlands Technical College Mavericks Win Gold at SkillsUSA State Competition
Students from Midlands Technical College (MTC) delivered an impressive performance at this year’s SkillsUSA South Carolina competition, earning gold medals across multiple disciplines.
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School House Rock Live! at Harbison Theatre at MTC Presented by the Columbia Children’s Theatre
Classic Children’s Cartoon Brought to Life on Stage on September 30
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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.
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Fire Department Meets Training Needs Through Customized Apprenticeships
The emergency services industry has seen a huge number of changes over the last decade. One of those changes is the increased number of medical emergencies being handled by fire services, resulting in interesting new dynamics for employee training and development programs.
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MTC and UofSC Formalize Direct Transfer Tracks
Agreement serves as a model for how to best support transfer students.
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Advancing Education Through Public Charter Schools
Midlands Technical College received the 2022 Charter Champion of the Year Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina.
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Experience the Essence of the Holidays at Harbison Theatre
Harbison Theatre invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season with one of its many performance slated during December.
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Midlands Technical College Awarded $2M+ for Workforce Development
MTC helps local businesses cut through red-tape for tax-saving apprenticeship programs.
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Midlands Technical College, Moore School kick off operations and supply chain transfer pathway
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business and Midlands Technical College are now offering a transfer pathway that will facilitate MTC students transferring into the Moore School’s operations and supply chain program.
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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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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
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Computer Science | Associate in Applied Science
The degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. The Engineering Science Certificate, when combined with general education courses and Engineering Fundamentals Certificate courses prepares the student to enter engineering school as a junior. Completing the
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Database Analyst | Training Certificate
Every business has data needs, and database analysts are in high demand across industries. These professionals create, manage, and optimize databases to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data. In this program, you’ll gain skills in relational databases, data normalization
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Networking Specialist | Academic Certificate
The Networking Specialist Certificate provides the core sequence of courses needed to prepare for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of a network infrastructure. The student will work with active directory services. The sequence of courses provides a foundation for
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Mechanical Engineering (2 + 2) | Associate in Applied Science
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Students wishing to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at a four-year institution should enroll in the AAS.EGRF degree. This is an engineering fundamentals degree that allows students to identify a
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Help Desk | Academic Certificate
The Help Desk Certificate is designed to provide knowledge in basic technical support and customer service concepts, hardware, advanced software training, interpersonal and professional communications, management information systems, and practical experience under close supervision. The curriculum
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Cake Decorator | Training Certificate
Take classes one evening a week for six weeks to earn this certificate that prepares you for all aspects of cake decorating for personal or professional artistry. Learn the secrets that experts use to create beautiful flowers using techniques like royal icing plus piping. Professional cake
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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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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
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Cybersecurity Technician | Training Certificate
Protect and Secure the Future of Technology Step into one of the fastest-growing fields with our Cybersecurity Technician Training Program. This accelerated program combines CompTIA Server+ and CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) training, two powerful certifications that prepare you to secure