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Martinique Scott
In 1996, Martinique Scott made the difficult decision to walk away from her studies at MTC to focus on her family. In 2021, after 25 years away, Martinique returned to MTC to finish what she started after being inspired by her daughter Aylssia’s journey. Alyssia was able to attend MTC before
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Filling the Gap in Automotive Technicians through Apprenticeships
The South Carolina Automotive Dealers Association and Midlands Technical College recently held a signing day for its automotive technician apprentices.
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Fire Department Meets Training Needs Through Customized Apprenticeships
The emergency services industry has seen a huge number of changes over the last decade. One of those changes is the increased number of medical emergencies being handled by fire services, resulting in interesting new dynamics for employee training and development programs.
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Dr. Greg Little Talks with SC Business Review
Midlands Technical College President sits down with Mike Switzer of the SC Business Review to discuss how the college addresses workforce development for the Midlands of South Carolina.
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"Midlands colleges get ready to safely welcome students back to campus"
Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames spoke with ABC Columbia for a report that aired on the evening of July 1, 2020.
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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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Mav on Campus Day
MAV is planning to make special appearances at the Airport, Beltline, and Northeast Campuses, and he's bringing Myles the Jeep with him for Schools of Study Week!
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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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Columbia Housing Announces First Registered Apprenticeship of Its Kind in South Carolina
The first apprenticeship of its kind in the state.
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First Aid | Training Certificate
This program will give you the general principles of First Aid, including medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies according to American Heart Association and National Safety Council guidelines.
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Veterinary Assistant | Training Certificate
Learn receptionist duties, laboratory procedures, medical terminology, and customer service skills. Successful completion of this certificate program will qualify you for an entry-level position as a veterinary assistant. Students enrolled in the veterinary assistant program can expect to complete
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Web Design | Academic Certificate
The Web Design and Maintenance Certificate allows students to gain the fundamentals of good web design, database connections, and interactive web page programming. The Web Design and Maintenance Certificate is part of the Applied Computing initiative and provides a knowledge base for supporting a
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Forklift Operator | Training Certificate
In just one day, students will be trained to operate a forklift and receive a three-year certificate in forklift safety, preventative maintenance, and driving/operation skills. As a trained forklift operator, you can earn up to $15 an hour. Completing the Forklift Operator program allows students to
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Interior Decorator | Training Certificate
Get a detailed view of the word of interior decorating in three classes – beginning, intermediate, and advanced – and get the skills to compete for an entry-level position in the interior decorating job market. All three classes can be completed in about eight weeks. Interior Decorators start
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Medical Administrative Assistant | Training Certificate
Medical Administrative Assistants perform the non-clinical administrative duties for hospitals, clinics, or physician offices. Duties include staffing, budgeting, customer service, and inventories. A Medical Administrative Assistant will also manage procedures involving patient admission, supervise
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Homeland Security Management | Academic Certificate
This program is designed for practitioners employed by criminal justice agencies or students seeking to expand their knowledge of homeland security. Topics include: Strategic security planning Infrastructure protection Emergency management Domestic and international terrorism Intelligence gathering
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Midlands Technical College Unveils Mascot
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester.
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Midlands Technical College President Inducted Into W.J. Keenan High School Hall of Fame
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was one of 14 inductees in the inaugural class.
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Midlands Technical College and Herzing University Sign New Nursing Agreement
MTC and Herzing University signed an agreement that will open a new transfer pathway for Nursing students aiming to earn a Bachelor of Science (BSN), and possibly a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
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The New Look of Learning
New virtual offerings will make up 45% of fall courses, with another 16% being online courses, 33% being delivered on-campus, and 6% in the hybrid format. Watch demos of virtual courses in Biology, English, Math and Theater.
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Boss Lift
The S.C. National Guard recently showed its appreciation to local organizations who support service members by inviting them to learn more and experience a flight.
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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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Form 1095-C
IMPORTANT NOTICE In accordance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2025-15, and federal law changes under the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act and Employer Reporting Improvement Act, Midlands Technical College (MTC) is no longer required to mail paper copies of Form 1095-C to employees’ mailing
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Tori Edsel
Tori and her family found themselves facing life-threatening circumstances and a long road to recovery. However, she is a fighter, and in response to her situation, Tori did what most dancers do: got up and practiced over and over again until she got it right. Despite her circumstances, she overcame
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Kennedy Rose
Although fearful of the shift from high school to college, Kennedy decided to pursue the Paralegal Studies program. While working full time at Moore Bradley Law Firm, Kennedy was able to arrange her courses around her work schedule with the help of the different class options MTC offers. From night
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Recognizing MTC’s Faculty and Staff
MTC 2020 Employees of the 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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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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Sierra Artemus
Artemus graduated from Midlands Tech in 2015 and took a non-traditional career path. Thanks to her life lessons, she has strong words of advice people looking at education as a way to transform their tomorrow -- "Your future is in your hands. If you want something out of life, you have to work hard
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MTC Alert Update: Harbison Campus Lockdown
This morning, we temporarily placed MTC's Harbison Campus on lockdown. An employee thought they saw a weapon, but it turned out to be a barcode scanner. No further action was taken, and the lockdown was lifted.