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Paging The Next Generation of Nurses
The nation is facing a critical need of nurses. Midlands Tech has a unique way of addressing the shortage.
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“Get Psyched with MTC 2019” Conference Announced for Feb. 1-13, 2019
Conference features free workshops on mental health issues and acclaimed multimedia story exhibit
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Experience the Essence of the Holidays at Harbison Theatre
Harbison Theatre invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season with one of its many performance slated during December.
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John Leighty
I knew going from service job to service job wasn’t the way I wanted to live, so I took some welding classes – I was living in Iowa at the time – hoping to get a job at the local trailer building plant. I ended up finding a different opportunity with a local tree service company, and I really
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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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Expanding access to automotive careers in South Carolina
S.C. Automobile Dealers Association and Midlands Tech providing scholarships and apprenticeships.
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Students Celebrate Higher Education in South Carolina
MTC students and leaders participate in S.C. Higher Education Day at the State House.
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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 Offers Condensed Automotive Technology Program for Scout Motors Employees
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering a new condensed automotive technology program for Scout Motors employees. Instruction began February 23, 2026, at the EV manufacturer’s new Blythewood training facility, which officially opened April 20, 2026.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Announces $150,000 in Scholarships
Current students can apply now for 87 awards.
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Midlands Technical College Announces Commission Leadership
The new commission leadership will lead the college through 2025 with the first MTC alumna to chair the board.
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Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Invited to Audition for Annual Talent Show
Open Auditions Announced for Showoff at Harbison Theatre
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MTC Honor Society Wins Big at Regional Awards
MTC's honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, took home more than a dozen awards at the Carolina Regional Convention.
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Presbyterian College Partners with Midlands Technical College; Transfer agreement allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology
Transfer agreement allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
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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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Graduation: Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM)
Students learn skills to succeed in the homebuilding industry.
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Midlands Technical College Holds Inaugural Fall Commencement
The college held its inaugural fall commencement ceremony at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
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Midlands Technical College, Moore School kick off operations and supply chain transfer pathway
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business and Midlands Technical College are now offering a transfer pathway that will facilitate MTC students transferring into the Moore School’s operations and supply chain program.
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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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Midlands Technical College Foundation Welcomes Four New Trustees
Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle have joined the MTC Foundation Board of Trustees. All four will serve on the board through June 2026.
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Sparking a Friendly Competition Amongst High School Welders
The annual S.C. high school welding competition was held on the Airport Campus and saw students from around the state test their skills for a chance to win big money in prizes.
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Midlands Technical College's Longest-Serving Commission Retires
Robert Lentz spent 28 years on the Midlands Technical College Commission, overseeing many expansions including the Harbison Theatre.
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S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition
On Friday, February 25, Midlands Technical College hosted its first-ever S.C. High School Welding Skills Competition.
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MTC Students Display Culinary Talents and Diverse Cultures
MTC ambassadors come together for the first-ever MTC Ambassador Potluck with President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames and college leadership.
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Bianca Williams
One thing is for sure: Bianca Williams is a role model for success. Her accomplishments as the founder of her own law firm and nonprofit reflect it, and her work to improve the lives of others is only just beginning. It started with her deep interest in her own legal cases, one of which resulted in
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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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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) | Training Certificate
Are you technically inclined and interested in working with your hands? Do you want to further your career or start a new one in the manufacturing industry? The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program may be right for you. In this on-campus program, you’ll gain all the skills you need to
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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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Individual Solutions for the Individual Business
Whether a company is looking to enhance the skills of one employee or revamp its entire workforce, training solutions are not one size fits all.
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Midlands Technical College and Lexington Health Announce New Workforce Partnership
Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Lexington Health are partnering to expand the college’s Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology programs. The organizations announced the workforce development collaboration on April 29, 2026, at Lexington Health’s Irmo Medical Park location.
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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.