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The Labor Shortage Still Persists, Learn What’s Working for Employers
During 2021 there was a labor shortage. Forty-eight million people quit their jobs. The rate is slowing down, but not by much. So where did they go? We have called this the “great reshuffling.” They retired, found another position better suited for their skills with their current employer, or switched industries. People are reshuffling for competitive pay, job flexibility and to prevent burnout. What does this mean for us? It means we have to be creative and offer different solutions for our workforce.
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Emergency Medical Technician | Training Certificate
At MTC, we offer a 224-hour course to train you to provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT exam
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Early Childhood and Elementary Education – for transfer | Associate in Arts
Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades Pre-K through 6th grade can begin their studies at MTC. Students can begin their teaching degrees through MTC’s Associate in Arts degree. College advisors will work with students connect them with the right
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Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic | Associate in Applied Science
Complete your degree by applying your paramedic certification and other credentials toward your Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. You may be eligible for a maximum of 45 credit hours that may be applied toward your degree. Earning your Associate Degree could expose you to more
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Middle Level Education – for transfer | Associate in Arts
Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades 5-8 can begin their studies at MTC. Students can begin their teaching degrees at MTC. MTC’s advisors work with students to connect them with the right coursework to transfer to a four-year college to complete
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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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Medical Office Administrative Assistant | Academic Certificate
Become a medical office administrative assistant and get started in a career at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or group practice. Students will learn essential skills for the healthcare office environment. The Medical Office Administrative Assistant certificate is offered as a 40-credit-hour program
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Midlands Technical College, University of South Carolina Clear the Path to Train More Engineers
Midlands Technical College has partnered with the University of South Carolina to make it easier and less expensive for students to enter high-demand, high-paying engineering fields.
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Machine Tool Technology | Associate in Applied Science
Skilled machinists are required in every facet of manufacturing. Claim a career in the rapidly advancing manufacturing industry with a degree in machine tooling. The program combines classroom and shop instruction where students learn to fabricate various materials into intricate, precise, usable
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Accounting and Payroll Specialist | Training Certificate
This program is designed to provide training for entry-level accounting and/or payroll specialist positions. The successful completion of this program will give graduates exposure to basic accounting principles, modern accounting software like Quickbooks, and other essential knowledge and skills
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Paramedic | Training Certificate
The paramedic is a healthcare assistant with incredibly important duties. To be successful in the field, the graduate must be a confident leader who can accept the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in the position. The paramedic must have excellent judgment and be able to
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Essential Skills for Success | Training Certificate
Do you have the skills employers are looking for? Professionalism, teamwork, critical thinking, and verbal communication are extremely important skills for all professionals to have in the workplace. This certificate will prepare you to be successful in any professional setting by building the core
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Cyber Information Assurance (Cybersecurity) | Academic Certificate
Cyber Information Assurance Certificate supports the growth and sustainability of the workforce.
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Cyber Information Assurance (CIA) | Academic Certificate
Completing the Certificate in Cybersecurity Information Assurance allows students to manage network security. Cybersecurity workers protect our most sensitive data. The Cybersecurity Information Assurance certificate is the study of introductory levels of security processes based on a security
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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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Human Services | Associate in Applied Science
Human services professionals work in many different careers and with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly. If you like working with people, this is a great field. Students completing the Human Services program are qualified to work in a variety of settings that require a basic
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Doug Burch
The Spring 2020 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) class found themselves facing unforeseen circumstances amid a pandemic but refused to let that stop them. “We’ve had many successful groups throughout the years,” said Jeff Sigley, an MTC Manufacturing Faculty member. “This last group really had to
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Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician | Training Certificate
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to begin an exciting career in the high-demand field of Electrical Industrial Maintenance. Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technicians are in high demand throughout business and industry. The opportunities for Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technicians
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Surgical Technology | Associate in Applied Science
Surgical technologists work in the operating room with surgeons to deliver patient care during all phases of surgery. MTC offers a balanced set of experiences in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Surgical Technologists are integral members of the operating room team. They work in
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Pharmacy Technician | Training Certificate
Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of registered pharmacists to prepare drugs and fill prescriptions. With certificate program available at MTC, students will gain classroom, online, and experiential learning in local pharmacies and hospital systems. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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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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George Powers
Here is Commissioner Powers in his own words about the impact the college has on the community and what his family is doing to support it. MTC: Why do you serve as a member of the Midlands Technical College Commission? Commissioner Powers: During my career as a consultant, I prepared economic
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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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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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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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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College Debut New Biopharma Certificate Program to Develop Talent for State’s Fastest-Growing Industry
MTC, industry leaders collaborate on developing “critical curriculum” to expand talent pool; inaugural class filled within 48 hours of registration opening
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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.