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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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Midlands Technical College and Clemson University Sign New Architecture Agreement
Students can graduate from MTC and transfer with advanced standing.
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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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Our Transition Back to Normal Means Meeting Student Needs
Details about future class offerings and upcoming celebration ceremonies.
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Midlands Technical College Grants College Credits to Army Finance Soldiers in Training
Furthering its partnership and commitment to the local military community, Midlands Technical College signed an agreement to award college credits to soldiers training at the US Army Financial Management School on Fort Jackson.
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TCube Solutions
TCube Solutions is investing $1.7 million and adding 100 new jobs as it prepares to move into its new home in the Bull Street First Base Building in Columbia, S.C. Midlands Technical College offers companies like TCube a blueprint for success by providing an exceptional talent pool of first-class
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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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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $272,400 in Oral Health grants to aid South Carolinians
Midlands Technical College Foundation received $22,400 to purchase equipment for the dental clinic providing care to those without insurance in the Midlands community.
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MTC Opens Welding Technology Center
New facility to help meet employer demand for welder education and training.
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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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Power:Ed Awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers
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Ariana Coleman
"I started college at a private university, but I didn’t have a college fund and it was expensive. MTC opened up my eyes to all the opportunities I had. After a year of college at a private university, I decided to move to Columbia to live with my family and save money. My mom was actually the one
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Midlands Technical College Instructor Appointed to Position at Nation’s Top Community College Organization
Midlands Technical College Math Instructor Tracy McCoy has been selected to the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Faculty Advisory Council.
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"Prisma Health invests $5 million and partners with five S.C. colleges to help counter critical nursing shortage"
Prisma Health issued this news release on October 3, 2022.
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Midlands Technical College Hosts 2023 S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition
More than 50 students competed in event at welding technologies center.
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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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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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Greg Harmon
Greg Harmon found his dream job through MTC. “After graduating from high school, I decided to join the Marines. As a combat engineer, I was trained to sweep for land mines, disarm mines, and do architectural work. I finished my commitment with the Marines and went to work for a good company, but 5
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English Instructor Honored with Midlands Technical College Top Teaching Award
Midlands Technical College English instructor Dr. Rhonda Grego is the 2018 Albin S. Johnson Faculty Excellence Award.
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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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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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Jessica Addison
"Midlands Technical College and the Michelin Technical Scholar Program put me in a job I love." I never planned for a career in manufacturing, but after earning my bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of South Carolina, I was job hunting for two years and couldn’t find a job I liked. I
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"Richland Two Students Sign as New Midlands Youth Apprentices"
On August 28, Carolina Panorama reported on Midlands Technical College Dual Enrollment students.
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Dominion Energy Awards $25,000 to Midlands Technical College Foundation
The donation to the Midlands Technical College Foundation will help support workforce development training.
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MTC President Dr. Greg Little Recognized as a 2025 “50 Most Influential” People Honoree by Columbia Business Monthly
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Gregory Little has been selected as a member of the 2025 “50 Most Influential” class by Columbia Business Monthly.
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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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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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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College is More Than Just a Theatre
In its eighth season, HT@MTC broadens the reach of MTC into the community even further
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Apprenticeships and MTC Alumni Association Reach Record Numbers as MTC Gains National Recognition for Services to Veterans and African-Americans
Just-released Presidential Report details how MTC is succeeding at growing the college, making lives better, and leveraging goodwill
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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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Machine Tool | Diploma
The Diploma in Machine Tool provides the student with the basic skills in manual machining to enter the manufacturing or machining industry. Students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level jobs in a variety of manufacturing environments, as well as the potential to
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Advanced Welder | Training Certificate
The Advanced Welder Program focuses on advanced pipe welding positions. The program is designed for a welding student finishing the Comprehensive Welder Certificate or a welder currently working in the industry and is seeking additional skills to advance their career. Students will be well prepared
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Entrepreneurship | Associate in Applied Science
This two-year program provides students with essential business knowledge and cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset through practical learning experiences. It also offers valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to identify opportunities
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SHRM Certification Prep+ | Training Certificate
The SHRM Certification Prep+ course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences HR professionals around the world need to excel in their careers. Earning this credential establishes you as a
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Structural Technology | Academic Certificate
Become an assistant to a design engineer or a construction manager with this academic certificate in structural analysis and management. You’ll learn to test and evaluate the properties of a variety of building materials, as well as become an expert in the principles of analysis and design of
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Computer-Aided Design | Academic Certificate
The main purpose of the design process is to create sets of drawings that provide all the information required to build and assemble mechanical parts and buildings. The design process often requires that computer simulations and functional models called prototypes to be developed to ensure that the
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Carpentry | Academic Certificate
The Carpentry certificate is designed to train the next generation of skilled workers needed in the construction industry. This certificate can provide multiple avenues to enter the construction industry without a degree in building construction technology. Students will experience training in print
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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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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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Midlands Technical College President Announces Retirement Plans
MTC Commission will launch a nationwide presidential search.
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Midlands Technical College Receives $5,000 from Synovus to Help Students Stay on Track
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $5,000 gift from Synovus that will support the Foundation’s Bridging the Gap Fund that provides financial assistance to students who need a small amount of financial help to stay on track toward academic success and career preparation.
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Midlands Technical College Names Top Employees for 2018
Midlands Technical College kicked off its fall semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2018.
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Electrical 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 electrical 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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Computer 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 computer 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