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William E. Brewer
“The superior space at MTC enabled us to increase our manufacturing capacity while providing us access to network with and hire skilled students to grow.” William E. Brewer, Ph.D., F-ABFT, President and CEO, DPX Technologies, LLC DPX Technologies, LLC manufactures and sells consumable products for
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Heather Williams, RDH
"What's so great about the faculty at Midlands Technical College? They make you feel like you can change the world! When I started out in the dental hygiene program, I knew I was in the best program. I just didn’t realize how important the faculty would be in encouraging me to live out a dream. My
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Jayda Manning
Jayda Manning is the youngest person to ever earn a degree from MTC After two years at Dreher High School, Jayda Manning needed some flexibility in her schedule and transferred to the Richland One Middle College, located on the Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus. Two years later at age 17
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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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Scott Knight
A former pharmacist, he completed the MTC Commercial Drivers License program in the Spring of 2021. “If you take the first step, Midlands Technical College, both executive staff, faculty, and the greater community of students will help you along the way to find your footing to a good career path.”
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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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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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Midlands Technical College Students Receive National Architectural Design Award
Architectural Engineering Technology students earn “Honor Award” and $2,000 grant
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Using Apprenticeships as an Employee Retention Tool
Lead Business Solutions Director Jeremy Catoe shares how companies can and should use apprenticeships as a way to grow their workforce.
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SPOTLIGHT: DPX Technologies
“The superior space at MTC enabled us to increase our manufacturing capacity while providing us access to network with and hire skilled students to grow.” William E. Brewer, Ph.D., F-ABFT, President and CEO, DPX Technologies, LLC
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Midlands Technical College and Truist Announce S.C.’s First Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator Program
$700,000 donated to MTC Foundation to fund new program.
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Joe and Shanita D'Angelo
It’s a love story that Joe and Shanita D’Angelo say blossomed on the Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus. “I didn't think I could afford to go to school, and he said ‘you can.’” Shanita says Joe was already enrolled at MTC. Shanita was working three jobs and didn’t think continuing her
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Dr. Rhames Honored in 2023 S.C. African American History Calendar
MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was honored in the 2023 S.C. African American History Calendar.
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David Peacock
David Peacock spent 23 years serving the United States Air Force,* with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas in the Middle East. After enduring several injuries on the battlefield during search and rescue missions, he was medically retired due to traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College to Host "MTC Showoff" Talent Competition
Contestants Take the Stage to Become the “Biggest Showoff” on March 26
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MTC Responds to the First Responder Shortage
For almost five decades, Midlands Technical College has been the premier place in central South Carolina for people to learn skills that allow them to succeed in the health care industry. The tradition is stronger than ever today.
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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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Brandon Langston
Langton’s high school offered many trade programs, and through their career center, he chose commercial graphics. That program sparked his interest and drove him to enroll in MTC’s Commercial Graphics Associate Degree program. “Starting college, I was immature and thought I knew it all,” Langston
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Women of Impact at MTC
We are proud to spotlight the formidable females who work tirelessly on behalf of our students, our communities, and our families.
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MTC Leads on Workforce Development
Midlands Technical College’s mission is to provide higher education opportunities that stimulate the local economy by generating a world-class workforce and enhancing the social vitality of the community.
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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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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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Weather Watch: MTC Monitors Hurricane Michael
Midlands Technical College is in touch with state and local officials, and we will keep you updated on this webpage with developments related to MTC.
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Workforce Innovators: Using Apprenticeships to Solve Challenges
So how do employers find and keep talent in this challenging labor market? Three employers recently shared about the success of apprenticeships during a webinar hosted by MTC Business Solutions.
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Leading MTC Professor Recognized by National Group
Dr. Robert Gilmer earned the 2020 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award.
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Midlands Technical College Announces COVID-19 Precautions for Fall
Students invited to Virtual Town Hall one week from today
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Final Exams, Campus closed until at least May 12
By Dr. Ronald L. Rhames
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Apprenticeships that Work: Heavy Equipment Operators in Lexington County
Midlands Tech and our Corporate and Continuing Education division works regularly with government entities and businesses to train employees on everything from heavy equipment to sterile processing to office software systems.
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Career Expo Brings Students, Alumni, and Employers Full Circle
At the 2024 Engineering Technologies Career Expo, local employers met with MTC students and alumni to network and discuss employment opportunities at their companies.
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation
The funding will pilot the Dual Open Educational Resources Program benefitting nearly 5,000 high school students.
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The Three Witches of Hocus Pocus Will Fly On Screen at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
The Classic Halloween Movie and Trick-Or-Treat Event Will Take Place at HT@MTC on October 29
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Midlands Technical College Names Top Employees for 2019
Midlands Technical College kicked off its Fall Semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2019.