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Midlands Technical College Holds Fall 2025 Commencement
Hundreds of students cross the stage to become Maverick alumni
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Harbison Theatre Welcomes Cinderella
Columbia City Ballet to present classic fairytale to audiences in Irmo
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"MTC's Paramedic Program aims to put more advanced-skilled first responders in communities"
On Wednesday, April 1st, Columbia’s News 19 WLTX aired a report about a new health care program at Midland 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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Dr. Cliff Marsh
Dr. Cliff Marsh entered MTC as a first-generation college student, graduated with an Associate in Arts, and went on to receive his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees. He credits MTC for providing the foundation for his success. Here is his story in his own words. “I am a clinical social
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Apprenticeships: Medshore Ambulance Services
In the midst of an EMT shortage, apprenticeships helped Medshore Ambulance Services meet their workforce needs.
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Midlands Technical College Golf Classic Sets Record
The Midlands Technical College Foundation set a record with amount raised for veteran scholarships during the 2023 MTC Golf Classic.
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Country Music Artist, Craig Morgan, Comes to Harbison Theatre
Boot Tapping Music Happening Between the Boulevards
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MTC Partners with Columbia Fire Department for Training Opportunity
Columbia Fire Department firefighters spent the week of April 12, 2021 training on the Beltline Campus.
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Midlands Technical College Receives Inaugural Award
The inaugural award recognizes training opportunities at Midlands Technical College that is helping to transform tomorrows.
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Instructor Advocates for Bullying Awareness by Engaging Students Through the Power of Filmmaking
Dory Hoffman, an adjunct instructor in MTC’s English Department, is finding success in her English 101 and 102 classes with a sought-after lesson plan that engages students through filmmaking, social media, and social justice advocacy.
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Midlands Technical College Marks 50 Years of Transforming Tomorrows
ThunderFest kicks off year-long celebration.
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Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities
Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina.
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Harbison Theatre is Setting the Stage for Another Exciting Year
Get ready for a full list of shows and events for 2024-2025.
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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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"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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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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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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Real Results: Growing Businesses with Online Training
Businesses looking to expand their training capacity and their revenue are discovering MTC’s flexible online training capabilities.
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Midlands Technical College Leads on Apprenticeships
Midlands Technical College Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) has received an international award for success in apprenticeships.
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Ken Yamashiro
Ken Yamashiro spent a semester studying aerospace engineering in Alabama before he had a realization that, instead, he wanted to learn how to connect with people. “I knew in the back of my head that I wanted to talk to people, make connections, networking type thing. Instead of, you know, bury the
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Midlands Technical College Recognized for Workforce Development
Highest possible label of "Excellent” earned in TBIC certification process.
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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
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Sarah Donnelley
“I wasn’t really sure about what kind of career I wanted to pursue, and the MTC faculty and staff helped me figure it out.” Sarah Donnelley says she entered MTC two years ago with little personal direction or goals. “The Midlands Technical College faculty and staff were more than willing to help me
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"Nephron Announces 2021 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Graduates"
Nephron reports that the cohort is most successful in company history with a 100% graduation rate and 3.5 GPA.
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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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First Citizens Bank Supports QuickJobs Program
The $50,000 donation from the national bank will provide intensive job training to develop workers for high-demand jobs.
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"Why South Carolina's Future Depends on Technical Education"
South Carolina Technical College System President Dr. Tim Hardee shared in an op-ed the importance of a technical college education and why the Palmetto State should continue to invest in its 16 technical and community colleges.
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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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HT@MTC = Education through the arts
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) is a connection between education, arts, and the community.
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Joe Johnson
"Midlands Technical College taught me everything I needed to know about college. I went there to earn my GED and ended up taking full advantage of the offerings at MTC and staying for two years. My experience was incredibly valuable. After I left MTC, I went on to the University of South Carolina
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MTC Foundation Receives $5,000 Donation from Synovus
Money helps make higher education accessible and affordable for students and families.
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David Goff
Written firsthand by David Goff In high school, probably skipped more classes than I attended, received more discipline referrals than awards, and failed more than I passed. That struggle came to a head when I was sent to the alternative school as a teenager (the same alternative school where I have
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Midlands Technical College, Area School Districts Sign Agreement to Train Welders More Quickly
High School Welding Students to Earn College Credit
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Automotive Technology | Associate in Applied Science
Whether you’re planning to enter the field as an automotive technician or would like to advance your career with certifications in specialty areas, MTC has the path that’s right for you. MTC provides educational experiences supported by intensive classroom and hands-on lab training utilizing state
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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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Annie Dillard
On the Beltline Campus at Midlands Technical College, there’s a reminder that you're never too old to learn something new. Annie Dillard was a spry 89 years old when she started taking classes at MTC. “I wanted to know more about what was going on,” said Dillard. Semester after semester, Annie
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HT@MTC Hosts Historic Show of HBCU Choirs
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) was proud to host South Carolina’s HBCU gospel choirs in “Gospel Live,” a celebration and tribute to Black History Month.
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MTC Responds to the First Responder Shortage
For almost five decades, Midlands Technical College has been the premier place in central South Carolina for people to learn skills that allow them to succeed in the health care industry. The tradition is stronger than ever today.
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Nursing Programs Receive High National, Regional, and Statewide Rankings
Midlands Technical College celebrates School of Health Care Week
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MTC Faculty Member Named to “20 Under 40” List
Mal Reeder Selected "20 Under 40"