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IT Support Technician | Training Certificate
Start your path into the fast-growing world of technology with our IT Support Technician Training Program. This comprehensive information technology program combines CompTIA Tech+ and CompTIA A+ training to prepare you for entry-level roles in IT support and troubleshooting. In just three to six
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Entry Level HVAC Technician | Training Certificate
This program is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the refrigeration cycle, electrical operation, heat pump operation, and air flow design. These classes prepare the student for entry level work with residential and commercial HVAC contractors. EPA 608 Certification test
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Management with Certificate in Entrepreneurship | Associate Degree
This program offers courses in problem-solving, communication skills, and critical thinking. Some coursework may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree by another institution. This pathway specializes in Entrepreneurship. Success in the business world requires knowledge of business technology and the
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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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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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Midlands Technical College Recognized for Workforce Development
Highest possible label of "Excellent” earned in TBIC certification process.
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What Worked in Workforce in 2025
The experiences of WP Rawl and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) demonstrate that prioritizing leadership development and accessible growth pathways is one of the most effective ways to strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce resilience in a competitive labor market.
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The Real Formula for Student Success
Student success is a hallmark of Midlands Technical College and a large focus of MTC’s Strategic Plan.
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Scholarships for Veterans
This month, the MTC Foundation hosted the 2021 MTC Golf Classic with presenting sponsor Hood Construction. The event will net approximately $50,000 in support of scholarships specifically for veterans and their families.
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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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Leveraging Apprenticeship Programs to Solve Workforce Pipeline Challenges
MTC Business Solutions Director Jeremy Catoe led a webinar featuring three employers in the Midlands with unique perspectives on apprenticeships.
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Certified Nursing Assistant | Academic Certificate
As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home care, assisted living and long-term care facilities, rehab centers, and acute care hospitals. MTC offers this pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant certificate will provide a foundation in health care careers
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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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Update on MTC's New Job-Training Hub
In a few months, the new Center for Business and Information Technologies will open as the hub of programs in management, accounting, business administration, and information technologies.
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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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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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Coronavirus Impact Update: March 26
Today, the City of Columbia issued an order instructing people to stay home
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Transform Your Tomorrow with flexibility and savings at MTC
Choosing MTC can save thousands compared to other colleges and universities, and the value is real
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Johnson Controls Supports Workforce Training at Midlands Technical College
Company grants $100,000 to MTC Foundation for purchasing new training equipment
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CPR | Training Certificate
In this eight-hour, one-day CPR certification class, you’ll learn lifesaving techniques using the most current guidelines set by the American Heart Association. Who should get CPR training? Anyone can benefit from CPR training. According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac
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Cardiac Care | Academic Certificate
Get a job at a medical practice, cardiac care center, or a hospital when you choose this career path. At MTC, you’ll learn how to prepare patients for testing and monitoring the electrical activity of the heart. The Cardiac Care Technician certificate will provide a foundation in health care careers
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Midlands Technical College Named 2019 “Best College for Veterans” by Military Times
Military Times selected Midlands Technical College as a Military Times “Best College for Veterans” for 2019. MTC is the only two-year college in South Carolina to receive this designation.
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Real Leadership: Leadership Society Opens Doors for MTC Students
One day, MTC student Abigail Eiler received an email from one of her instructors that would change her life.
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"Student-led Design Envisions Wellness Park, Grocery Store at Site for Proposed New OC Courthouse"
News coverage of an MTC student project.
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Midlands Technical College, Local School District Officials Strategize on How Students Can Get Great Jobs Quickly
For three years, Midlands Technical College and representatives from every school district in Lexington, Richland, and Fairfield counties have participated in annual summits to shape realistic solutions for high school students to get the education needed to find good-paying jobs upon graduation.
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Commissioner Emeritus Pete Sercer
“It’s been a great honor to serve with Pete on the MTC Commission,” said Commission Chair Robby Wilkins of Lexington County. “His impact on the college will be long lasting.” The Midlands Technical College Commission officially named Dr. Pete Sercer as Commissioner Emeritus upon his retirement from
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Tuition-Free MTC Education for 2019 Fairfield Graduates
For the first time in history, the 2019 high school graduating class from Fairfield County will have the opportunity to attend Midlands Technical College for free
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George Powers
Here is Commissioner Powers in his own words about the impact the college has on the community and what his family is doing to support it. MTC: Why do you serve as a member of the Midlands Technical College Commission? Commissioner Powers: During my career as a consultant, I prepared economic
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S.C. Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to Perform at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Join Robert Gardiner and an 18-Piece Big Band in Final “Carolina Shout” Show on April 26
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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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Kalen Allen, Ellen DeGeneres’ Right-Hand-Guy, Visits South Carolina for the First Time Ever at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Join this larger-than-life personality on stage for a fun variety-style show to laugh, play, and celebrate
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Columbia Housing, MTC Launch Education and Workforce Development Agreement
The collaboration helps residents forge paths to self-sufficiency.
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Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two Sign Agreement to Advance Students Along Career Pathways
Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College
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MTC and USC Collaborate for Design Challenge
Students from Midlands Technical College’s Machine Tool Technology program and the University of South Carolina Aerospace Engineering program completed a design challenge during the Fall semester.
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We've Made a Pact
One of the biggest barriers to success for youth transitioning from foster care can be the lack of a strong support system.
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Midlands Technical College, Area School Districts Sign Agreement to Train Welders More Quickly
High School Welding Students to Earn College Credit
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The Honorable Tomothy Edmond
Judgment in: MTC is one of the best institutions in preparing you for the future. "Ever since I was a little boy growing up in rural Lexington County, my family has always instilled in me the value of education. We live in a society that if you do not further your education, you will severely limit