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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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Computer Technology Applications Developer | Associate in Applied Science
The Computer Technology Applications Developer concentration prepares students to write, test, and maintain computer applications. Computer software is needed to operate and protect computer systems and networks. Programmers create and maintain the detailed instructions that computers must follow to
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Craig Mouser Jr
For years, we have known that you can get anywhere from Midlands Tech. But now we know that you can literally get from here to an international electronics and video game company. In 2012, Craig Mouser graduated with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Computer Technology. Then, he worked
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Midlands Technical College Flips the Script in Response to COVID-19
Almost half of MTC courses are offered under new instructional model.
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Midlands Technical College Instructor Appointed to Position at Nation’s Top Community College Organization
Midlands Technical College Math Instructor Tracy McCoy has been selected to the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Faculty Advisory Council.
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Midlands Technical College Wins Two National Gold Awards for Excellence in College Marketing
The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations awarded Midlands Technical College two Paragon Awards for outstanding achievement in marketing and communications.
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Ron Pagoota
"I started work with Southeastern Freight Lines in June of 2000 and was having a difficult time finding good fits for our open positions. We’re a company that values our culture and doing the right thing when no one is watching, so we set out to find good people and decided we’d find a way to get
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Roger Fowler Jr.
"Midlands Technical College was my first college choice. At MTC, I felt like I was a person and not a number. Teachers there knew me by name and helped me learn better study skills. They cared enough to push me and help motivate me. I also didn’t feel intimidated going up to ask a teacher a question
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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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Midlands Technical College Donates Medical Supplies
College responds to requests during the coronavirus health care emergency.
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Midlands Technical College Launches Vaccination Incentive Program
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC
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Fifth-Annual High School Welding Competition at Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College (MTC) held its fifth-annual High School Welding Skills Competition on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Welding Technologies Center on the Airport Campus.
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SC Governor Henry McMaster Attends Cornerstone Open House Event
Leaders from across the state, including S.C. Governor Henry McMaster, gathered at Midlands Technical College’s Northeast campus to celebrate the opening of the Cornerstone building and take a tour of the facility. The building was created as part of a partnership between Richland County, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, readySC, and Midlands Technical College to increase economic and workforce development in the region.
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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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Cake Decorator | Training Certificate
Take classes one evening a week for six weeks to earn this certificate that prepares you for all aspects of cake decorating for personal or professional artistry. Learn the secrets that experts use to create beautiful flowers using techniques like royal icing plus piping. Professional cake
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Business (Transfer) | Associate in Arts
In the Associate in Arts with a Concentration in Business degree, students will learn the skills necessary to become successful in business equipped with the skills necessary to transfer to a four-year institution for further education. Follow this pathway that lays out step-by-step which courses to
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History | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a Concentration in History helps students develop keen abilities in research, analysis, and writing to prepare them to pursue careers in education, government service, and the legal field. The History Concentration can give you the research
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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.
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Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane Sumpter Awarded Order of the Palmetto
Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane E. Sumpter was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
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Advancing Education Through Public Charter Schools
Midlands Technical College received the 2022 Charter Champion of the Year Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina.
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Country Music Artist, Craig Morgan, Comes to Harbison Theatre
Boot Tapping Music Happening Between the Boulevards
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Honoring History: Midlands leaders preserve Harbison area cemetery
Tucked away in the woods of Irmo is an important piece of African-American history.
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School of Business Day
On Tuesday, September 21, we showcase the college's pathways in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Event Planning, Customer Service, and more.
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Midlands Tech Mavericks “Showoff” Their Talent During Annual Talent Competition
The 2025 MTC Showoff brought together dancers, singers, drummers, pianists, spoken word artists at Harbison Theatre.
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MTC Professors Earn Regional Faculty Award Two Years in a Row
Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award.
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Midlands Technical College Receives $10,000 from Dominion Energy to Expand Welding Programs
The Midlands Technical College Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy that will enable the college’s welding program to expand capacity for MTC students.
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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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MTC Golf Classic Raises More Than $75,000
The MTC Foundation hosted the 2022 Golf Classic which raised over $75,000 in scholarship funds for veterans, current service members, and their families.
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Midlands Technical College President Announces Retirement Plans
MTC Commission will launch a nationwide presidential search.
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Joe Johnson
"Midlands Technical College taught me everything I needed to know about college. I went there to earn my GED and ended up taking full advantage of the offerings at MTC and staying for two years. My experience was incredibly valuable. After I left MTC, I went on to the University of South Carolina
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Building Construction Team Brings Home State Championship for Second Year
The reining building construction state champions advance to the national level for the second year in a row, with schools from across the country eyeing to take away their title.
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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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Welcome, Dr. Quianna Lavant
Midlands Technical College welcomes Dr. Lavant as the new Dean of Students. Her first day with MTC is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Future Stars Shine Bright
The inaugural MTC Showoff showcased the next bright stars of the Midlands during the America’s Got Talent-style competition at Harbison Theatre.
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Ashley Ramirez
Ashley Ramirez is a self-proclaimed nerd who pulled off an amazing academic feat. She earned two degrees from MTC before she graduated from high school. Her parents met while taking classes at Midlands Technical College and married shortly afterwards, so it makes sense that Ashley Ramirez felt a
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MTC Reopening Focuses on Flexibility and Student Success
Here are a few of the resources students may access to help make their educational journey a success.
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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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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Training Certificate
Learn the additional tools and methods used by Six Sigma Black Belts to successfully tackle large, complex projects. The two-month course material is designed specifically to build upon the MTC Six Sigma Green Belt Fast Track materials to ensure a highly effective learning process. The key focus is