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"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" Wraps Up National Theatre Live ON SCREEN Series at HT@MTC
See the thrilling play from London’s West End on the big screen
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Entry Level Plumber | Training Certificate
The Entry-Level Plumbing Program at Midlands Technical College provides hands-on training in plumbing fundamentals, equipping students with the technical skills, customer service abilities, and foundational knowledge needed to become a journeyman plumber. The Entry-Level Plumbing Program is designed
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International Aquarium Distributor Selects the MTC Enterprise Campus for U.S. Operations
The French-based company, Aquarium Partners, has chosen the Midlands Technical College Enterprise Campus as its operational center in the United States.
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Voorhees University, in Partnership with Midlands Technical College, Opens Education Center
The Voorhees University Education Center is located on the MTC campus in Batesburg-Leesville.
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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.
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Midlands Technical College Leaders and Alumni Honored in Hall of Fame
Inductees include MTC Vice President for Business Affairs and adjunct professor.
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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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Nearly 2,400 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates Awarded at 2019 Midlands Technical College Commencement
Record set for largest number of high school students graduating, and Honorary Degree awarded posthumously to Senator Ernest (Fritz) Hollings
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) | Training Certificate
The CDL-A program is offered in in a weekday or weekend format. The weekday option meets Monday through Thursday, from 7 am-5:30 pm for four weeks and the weekend option meets Saturday and Sunday, 7 am-5:30 pm for eight weeks. Graduates will be prepared to test for a Class A Commercial Driver’s
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Dominion Energy Awards $50,000 to Midlands Technical College Foundation
Dominion Energy's support will fund Career Launch Grants and a special honor for MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames.
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Early Childhood Development | Academic Certificate
Students can use the Early Childhood Development Certificate as a stand-alone certificate to begin working in child care or as a pathway toward their Associate Degree in Early Care and Education. Students in the 27-hour Early Childhood Development Certificate program will receive the tools and
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Midlands Technical College Dedicates President’s Board Room to Honor Commissioner and Educator Pete Sercer
“What a wonderful and fitting tribute…” – U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham
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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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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation
Funding supports hands-on welding training that prepares students for the workforce
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Shine – An Original Production from Columbia Children’s Theatre Happening at HT@MTC on May 4
New musical fable featuring Terrance Henderson and IndigoSOUL
Success Story
Sara Oswald
Sara Oswald went from MTC to Harvard to Division Vice President for an International Board. Midlands Technical College (MTC) alumna Sara Oswald is achieving a dream that she never even foresaw being a possibility. As a student at Midlands Technical College, Oswald transferred her entire Associate in
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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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Coronavirus Impact Update March 31: Governor closes non-essential businesses
This afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster ordered the closing of all non-essential businesses in South Carolina.
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MTC Dean Ray Thomas Named 2025 Palmetto Power Education Honoree
Ray Thomas, Midlands Technical College’s Dean of the School of Business and the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, has been named one of 15 "Palmetto Power Education Honorees" by SC Biz News for 2025.
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MTC Professors Earn Regional Faculty Award Two Years in a Row
Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award.
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SC Technical College System Announces Partnership with Columbia College
“Tech to Teach” Partnership is Designed as a Teacher Certification Pathway for SC Technical College System Students
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) | Training Certificate
Are you technically inclined and interested in working with your hands? Do you want to further your career or start a new one in the manufacturing industry? The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program may be right for you. In this on-campus program, you’ll gain all the skills you need to
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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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Real Sustainability: Investments are Critical to Student and Community Success
Investments in Midlands Technical College mean putting dollars to work for the students, the workforce, and the community.
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High School Students with Disabilities Complete Successful MTC Job-Training Program with a BOOM
High school students from three area school districts graduated from a collaborative job-training program at Midlands Technical College called Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM).
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SPOTLIGHT: Elos America
“We welcome companies like Aquarium Partners that desire a relationship with an academic institution and all the educational services MTC has to offer.”
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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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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
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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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Leveraging Apprenticeship Programs to Solve Workforce Pipeline Challenges
MTC Business Solutions Director Jeremy Catoe led a webinar featuring three employers in the Midlands with unique perspectives on apprenticeships.
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Local Musician Reggie Sullivan Launches “Carolina Shout” Series at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
New Series Focused on Bringing Midlands Jazz to HT@MTC Stage
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Leading MTC Professor Recognized by National Group
Dr. Robert Gilmer earned the 2020 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award.
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First Citizens Bank Supports Midlands Technical College's QuickJobs Program
This is the second year in a row that First Citizens Bank donated to the QuickJobs program.
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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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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education
Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020.
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School of Business Day
On Tuesday, September 21, we showcase the college's pathways in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Event Planning, Customer Service, and more.