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The Center for Business and Information Technologies
MTC leaders and dignitaries broke ground on what will be called The Center for Business and Information Technologies.
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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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Video Editing | Training Certificate
In 2-3 months, students will learn techniques in video editing using Adobe Premiere, including adding transitions, applying basic effects, correcting color, and syncing sound. Students will also learn how to format video in standard and high-definition formats for export, how to upload videos, and
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SC State Constable | Training Certificate
A state constable's job is to support S.C. law enforcement in times of emergency and/or crisis. Program training includes firearms, laws of arrest, searches and seizures, evidence, crisis intervention, human/community relations, and SLED policies and procedures affecting constables. The program and
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Front-End Web Developer | Training Certificate
In four to five months, you can be working for a company creating websites and web-enabled software systems as a front-end web developer. Earn over $38 an hour on average, using a variety of programming languages to create the environment for everything that web users see and touch. If you are
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Accounting | Associate in Applied Science
An Associate in Applied Science in Accounting is a solid entry point into the accounting profession. Graduates will gain a strong foundation in accounting principles, analytical skills, and popular software, including QuickBooks and Excel, equipping them to enter the workforce with confidence
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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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Full-Stack Web Developer | Training Certificate
In five to six months, you can be working for a company creating websites and web-enabled software systems as a full stack web developer. Earn over $38 an hour on average, using a variety of programming languages to create the environment for everything that web users see and touch. If you are
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Mechanical 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 mechanical 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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Biomedical Engineering | 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 biomedical engineering at a four-year institution should enroll in this AAS.EGRF degree. This is an engineering fundamentals degree that allows students to identify a
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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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Bank of America Supports Workforce Development at Midlands Technical College
Racial equality funding supports MTC’s QuickJobs programs
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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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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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Midlands Technical College Announces Finalists of Presidential Search
Four candidates are being considered to replace Dr. Ron Rhames this Summer.
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Midlands Technical College Awarded $2M+ for Workforce Development
MTC helps local businesses cut through red-tape for tax-saving apprenticeship programs.
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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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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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MTC Recognized with Impact Award for Workforce Development
The award was presented by The Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
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Total Comfort Solutions
MTC helps Total Comfort Solutions train their workers with the HVAC expertise they need. "Midlands Technical College is my go-to resource and first call when Total Comfort Solutions needs customized training." Our company has been working with MTC since the 1980s, when we needed qualified HVAC
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Clinical Massage Therapy | Training Certificate
Offered day and night, this 10-month classroom and clinical program will prepare you to become a licensed massage therapist in South Carolina. What is it like to be a massage therapist? As a clinical massage therapist, you'll learn how to apply massage techniques to treat soft tissue injuries
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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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Sammie B. Taylor
After retiring from the Air Force, the Columbia native was introduced to LED lighting. From then on, Taylor began growing his business. “Back then, I couldn’t have imagined that LED lights would be a part of my future. I only learned about LED lights after deciding to help a friend with a business
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MTC Alum Facilitated $500,000 Equipment Loan for Civil Engineering Technology Students
Midlands Technical College alumnus Henry Dingle knew from the beginning that land surveying was where his passions lie, and MTC was how he was going to start achieving his goals.
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MTC Dean Ray Thomas Named 2025 Palmetto Power Education Honoree
Ray Thomas, Midlands Technical College’s Dean of the School of Business and the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, has been named one of 15 "Palmetto Power Education Honorees" by SC Biz News for 2025.
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Real Partnerships: The Apprenticeship Impact, Online Training Integration, and a Seat at the Table
Real Partnerships: The Apprenticeship Impact, Online Training Integration, and a Seat at the Table
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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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Sales and Retail Management | Associate Degree
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration can offer several benefits and opportunities for students who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution. The coursework in this program is focused on the knowledge and skills that companies need for their day-to-day
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Sterile Processing Technician | Training Certificate
This nine-month program teaches students to prepare instruments/packages for processing, decontamination, ultrasonic clearner disinfection, sterilizations, and distribution in the hospital or surgery setting. Sterile Processing technicians are responsible for processing surgical instruments
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Pre-Police Academy Training | Academic Certificate
The Pre-Police Academy Training (PPAT) Certificate is for individuals who seek to become employed as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina and become Class-1 Certified Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and the Law Enforcement Training
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Business Administration | Associate in Applied Science
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration can offer several benefits and opportunities for students who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution. The coursework in this program is focused on the knowledge and skills that companies need for their day-to-day