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Midlands Tech Mavericks “Showoff” Their Talent During Annual Talent Competition
The 2025 MTC Showoff brought together dancers, singers, drummers, pianists, spoken word artists at Harbison Theatre.
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MTC Faculty Garner National, Regional, and Statewide Awards
MTC faculty are of high caliber and some of the best in their fields, being recognized with national, regional, and statewide awards.
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College Opens Colorful 11th Season
Notable acts include the Purple xPeRIeNCE Tribute Show and country music star Craig Morgan
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Maverick Talent Takes Center Stage at Midlands Tech’s Annual "MTC Showoff"
Midlands Technical College annual "Showoff" at Harbison Theatre highlights 10 finalists who compete on night for the title of "The Biggest Showoff" and the grand prize of $1,000. Calvin Guyette won the biggest showoff and the Alvarado sisters took home the audience favorite award.
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Final Exams, Campus closed until at least May 12
By Dr. Ronald L. Rhames
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MTC Recognized with Impact Award for Workforce Development
The award was presented by The Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
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MTC Students Ride the Comet for Free
MTC students, faculty, and staff can now ride The COMET transit bus for free
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Welding and Cutting Fundamentals | Academic Certificate
At the completion of this certificate, students have the opportunity to become certified in FCAW (2G with Backing) Structural Plate with unlimited thickness and will have the skills and knowledge of an entry-level welder. With these foundational skills in place, they will be ready to advance to the
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HVAC/R Mechanics | Academic Certificate
The certificate in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration is composed of the first-year technical courses of the Associate Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology. It provides the graduate with the basic technical skills needed to enter the service industry. The
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Surveying Fundamentals | Academic Certificate
The Surveying Fundamentals Certificate is intended to serve as a short-course credential for those desiring to pursue licensure as a Professional Surveyor with the state who already have a four-year technical or science degree. This certificate will fulfill the 12 semester hour requirements
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Training Certificate
Learn the additional tools and methods used by Six Sigma Black Belts to successfully tackle large, complex projects. The two-month course material is designed specifically to build upon the MTC Six Sigma Green Belt Fast Track materials to ensure a highly effective learning process. The key focus is
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Midlands Technical College Students Win Gold in National Skills Competition
Building Construction Technology team won gold over the weekend in Atlanta.
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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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"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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Welcome, Dr. Quianna Lavant
Midlands Technical College welcomes Dr. Lavant as the new Dean of Students. Her first day with MTC is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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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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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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MTC Graduate Finds Her Passion
For Maria Cora, a recent MTC Associate in Arts graduate, going to college was never on her radar.
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Award-winning Program Lifts Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Eight students graduate from jobs skills course at Midlands Technical College.
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Coronavirus Impact Update: Summer registration/payment deadlines and late advisement
By Dr. Ronald L. Rhames
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Garrett Davis
“For someone who came in as green as me with no prior maintenance experience, I felt like the program met and exceeded my expectations,” said Garrett. “I was able to take the classes while working. “I enjoyed the hands-on lessons and everything I learned in class was relevant.” But things changed in
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Complexions Presents "Stardust From Bach to Bowie" at Harbison Theatre
The world-renowned dance troupe brings visually stunning dance to Irmo stage
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Denise Smith
"When I found out I’d been selected to go to Midlands Technical College, I felt so blessed to be chosen. While I was working in the collections department at Southeastern Freight Lines, my manager at the time approached me and asked if I’d be interested in the Key Associate Program. The program
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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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Real Life Changer: MTC grad receives three job offers after internship
MTC is the reason Ashlee Hayes has a job she loves as a software developer and a paycheck that is a substantially larger than what she used to make.
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Midlands Technical College to Sign Cross Town Agreement with Navy ROTC Program at the University of South Carolina
Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a ceremonial Navy ROTC Preparatory Program (NPP) signing.
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Deadline Approaches for Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships
Students have until October 31st to submit an application
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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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School of Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Day
We're showcasing the college's pathways in Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Math, Computers, and more.
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2021 Employees of the Year
Recognizing MTC’s Faculty and Staff
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"Best of Columbia 2021"
Voted the Best Continuing Education Institutionhttps://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/best-of-columbia-2021/article_f077cf18-0418-11ec-9538-b738413f76c3.html
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“Technical colleges share plans for fall semester”
On Tuesday July 21, Columbia’s WLTX News 19 published “Technical colleges share plans for fall semester.”
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Joining Together to Spark a Career in Welding
The annual high school welding competition was hosted on the Airport Campus and brought together high school throughout the Palmetto State to prepare welders for their future careers.
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute Band “Free Fallin’” Performs the Hits at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Touring for over 10 years, band will sing Petty classics on stage February 1
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Sam and Stephanie Bridgers
After opening her own restaurant, Stephanie questioned whether it was time to complete her educational goals as well. Seeing her son registering for classes at MTC gave her all of the inspiration she needed. While Sam completed his degree, his mother Stephanie worked on her own. For Sam, the journey
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"Two manufacturing jobs that pay well"
The Dean of MTC's School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades recently appeared on the "Careers Without Four Years" podcast.
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