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Welding Qualifications | Academic Certificate
The Academic Welding Qualifications Certificate features in-depth lecture content in isometric pipe drawings, job estimation, AWS D1.1 and API 1104 welding codes, metallurgy, advanced welding fabrication, welding repair, all position combo pipe welding, and destructive and non-destructive testing
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Business (Transfer) | Associate in Arts
In the Associate in Arts with a Concentration in Business degree, students will learn the skills necessary to become successful in business equipped with the skills necessary to transfer to a four-year institution for further education. Follow this pathway that lays out step-by-step which courses to
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Project Manager 2 | Training Certificate
Advance your career in just 2–3 months with the Project Manager II program. Built to align with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards, this advanced program provides the skills and expertise needed to lead projects in both traditional and Agile environments. Through two core courses—PMP Prep
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Art Studio | Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a Concentration in Art Studio concentration is designed to teach students the history, skills, and creative processes of professional artists. Students will learn about various art mediums in courses in design, drawing, and painting that will provide an
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"Student-led Design Envisions Wellness Park, Grocery Store at Site for Proposed New OC Courthouse"
News coverage of an MTC student project.
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"Advancing welding careers in SC"
Midlands Technical College’s Welding Program Director Caleb Fulwood was a guest on South Carolina Public Radio’s “South Carolina Business Review” on December 8th.
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Accounting | Associate in Applied Science
An Associate in Applied Science in Accounting is a solid entry point into the accounting profession. Graduates will gain a strong foundation in accounting principles, analytical skills, and popular software, including QuickBooks and Excel, equipping them to enter the workforce with confidence
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Creating Generational Wealth through Satisfying Careers and Professions
When I talk to people about what we do at Midlands Technical College (MTC), the conversation seems to always come back to changing life trajectories.
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Cardiac Care | Academic Certificate
Get a job at a medical practice, cardiac care center, or a hospital when you choose this career path. At MTC, you’ll learn how to prepare patients for testing and monitoring the electrical activity of the heart. The Cardiac Care Technician certificate will provide a foundation in health care careers
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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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Midlands Technical College Sounds a BOOM With Best Innovation Team in South Carolina
Team Recognized for Successful Job-Training Program in Collaboration with School Districts and Industry Partners
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MTC Reopening Focuses on Flexibility and Student Success
Here are a few of the resources students may access to help make their educational journey a success.
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CPR | Training Certificate
In this eight-hour, one-day CPR certification class, you’ll learn lifesaving techniques using the most current guidelines set by the American Heart Association. Who should get CPR training? Anyone can benefit from CPR training. According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac
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Airport Plane-Crash Exercise Gives MTC Students Life-Changing Lessons
When the Columbia Metropolitan Airport needed volunteer victims for a plane-crash exercise, Midlands Technical College students were quick to respond.
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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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International Biotechnology Company Expands U.S. Operations to Midlands Technical College
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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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: The Ritedose Corporation Open for Business on MTC Enterprise Campus
Space Available for Additional Businesses in Next-Stage Development to Benefit from Educational Partnership
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Real Business: MTC Student Launches Three Companies
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.
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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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Heavy Equipment Operator – Comprehensive | Training Certificate
This 360 hour program focuses training on the Backhoe Loader, Dozer, Motor Grader, Front End Loader, Excavator and Skid-Steer Loader. These are the six pieces of heavy equipment most used by companies and local governments on various new construction projects as well as existing infrastructure
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Biological Psychology | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Biological Psychology allows students to gain the skills and expertise needed to become a psychiatric technician, a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, or start their path toward a career as a neuroscientist, health
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Aerospace Engineering | Associate in Applied Science
This Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Fundamentals with a Concentration in Aerospace Engineering degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Students wishing to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering at a four-year institution should enroll
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Certificate of Business in Entrepreneurship | Academic Certificate
The Entrepreneurship Certificate program, designed by successful local entrepreneurs, can help turn your business dreams into reality. This program equips students with the skills needed to start and run a small business or enhance an existing one. You'll gain essential knowledge in areas like
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Project Manager 1 | Training Certificate
Launch your career in project management in just 2–3 months with the Project Manager I program. Designed to align with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, this program builds the essential skills to manage projects across industries
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Writing | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree with a Concentration in Writing prepares students for careers in communications, public relations, and publishing across print and online genres, including social media. The Writing Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students knowledge
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Chemistry | Associate in Science
Completing the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) with a Chemistry concentration will provide students with the fundamental coursework necessary for an application to a four-year degree in the exciting field of the Chemical Sciences. The Chemistry concentration is designed to introduce the student
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Anthropology | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) with an anthropology concentration will give students the opportunity to study contemporary languages and cultures; interactions between culture and biology; human evolution, variation, and adaptation; and the cultural developments of past human
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Certificate of Business in Medical Office Administration | Academic Certificate
A certificate in medical office administration will jump-start your career at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or group practice. Students will learn essential skills for the healthcare office environment. The focus of the program is solely on clerical/administrative functions and does not include
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Next Level Leadership | Training Certificate
The workplace is ever changing and leaders must continue to enhance skills to keep up with the changes. This six-month series continues to help build an individual’s leadership skills and provide tools for them to excel. This program is intended for those who have completed the Supervisory
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Floral Designer | Training Certificate
Train to become a skilled floral designer and start earning an average $12 an hour doing what you love. In six weeks you will learn all about the materials and equipment, principles of good design, color, specialized design, table and vase arrangements, silk grave arrangements, corsages, silk and
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Comprehensive Welder | Training Certificate
The Comprehensive Welder Program is the culmination of the individual Stick, MIG/Flux Cored, and TIG Welding certificates and prepares the individual to work for a wide range of companies in the manufacturing and construction fields. This program can be completed in one year when taking a one, three
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Construction Engineering Technology | Academic Certificate
A construction engineering technician assists engineers and construction supervisors. This academic certificate trains you in specifics such as engineering project management, testing procedures for construction materials, contract documents and legal concepts, surveying, plans and specifications
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Audio Engineering | Training Certificate
Are you interested in earning a living in the Music industry? This program prepares you for a career in the live sound, studio recording and music production business. Our certificate program includes eight courses which cover everything from audio basics to sales, marketing and distribution of
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Network Systems Management | Associate in Applied Science
The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams. Networking is a common factor in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems. The Network Systems
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Intermediate Industrial Mechanical Maintenance | Training Certificate
The Intermediate Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Program builds on the foundational knowledge gained in the Basic Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Program, focusing on advanced concepts, tools, and techniques. This program is designed for individuals ready to deepen their expertise and enhance
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Integrated Information Technology | Associate Degree
An Associate’s Degree in Integrated Information Technology (IIT) is a two-year undergraduate program that combines core principles of information technology, computer systems, and business processes to prepare students for technical and administrative roles in IT environments. This degree is ideal
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Chemical 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 chemical 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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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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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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MTC Opens Welding Technology Center
New facility to help meet employer demand for welder education and training.