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Purple Heart College
Affirming its longstanding commitment to providing quality higher education and support services to military veterans and their families, the Midlands Technical College Commission signed an agreement designating MTC as a Purple Heart College.
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Architecture | Associate in Arts
Architects design buildings and interiors, and they develop drawings and specifications for contractors to use in constructing these projects. Individuals in this profession typically work closely with clients, engineers, and contractors, balancing aesthetic and functional considerations with
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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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Project Manager 2 | Training Certificate
Advance your career in just 2–3 months with the Project Manager II program. Built to align with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards, this advanced program provides the skills and expertise needed to lead projects in both traditional and Agile environments. Through two core courses—PMP Prep
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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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SPOTLIGHT: The Ritedose Corporation Open for Business on MTC Enterprise Campus
Space Available for Additional Businesses in Next-Stage Development to Benefit from Educational Partnership
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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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Airport Plane-Crash Exercise Gives MTC Students Life-Changing Lessons
When the Columbia Metropolitan Airport needed volunteer victims for a plane-crash exercise, Midlands Technical College students were quick to respond.
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Personal Trainer | Training Certificate
During this six-week class, offered on Saturdays, students gain the knowledge and experience to pass the national exam and become certified as a personal trainer. Work with clients one-on-one in gyms, spas, medical facilities, or work for yourself. This nationally accredited program covers both
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Applied Psychology | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Applied Psychology allows students to gain the skills and expertise to become mental health program managers, market researchers or human rights advocates, or start their path to a career in counseling, school psychology
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School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Day
On Wednesday, September 22, we showcase the college's pathways in Automotive, Construction, Commercial Graphics, Machining, Electrical, HVAC, Landscaping, Mechatronics, Welding, and more.
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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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MTC and UofSC Formalize Direct Transfer Tracks
Agreement serves as a model for how to best support transfer students.
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Criminal Justice | Academic Certificate
This program is designed for practitioners who are already employed by criminal justice agencies or for students wishing to diversify their major course of study by adding criminal justice courses to their current program of study. The purpose of the certificate program is to provide students with a
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Project Manager 1 | Training Certificate
Launch your career in project management in just 2–3 months with the Project Manager I program. Designed to align with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, this program builds the essential skills to manage projects across industries
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Kadejah Pickering
Kadejah Pickering was a retail assistant manager for more than 15 years when she sustained a major injury and was no longer able to continue in that line of work. Suddenly, she was faced with the need to make a career change. “It forced me to re-evaluate everything in my life, one of the most
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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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Articulation Agreements Provide Significant Savings on the Path to In-Demand Careers
The newest articulation agreement with Lander University makes it easy for students to graduate from MTC with a two-year associate degree in criminal justice and then seamlessly transfer to the four-year university.
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English | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a Concentration in English prepares students for careers in communications, research, publishing, and teaching. The English Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students the experience with styles and modes of writing and
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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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"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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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 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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Workforce Leaders in 2025
The Midlands workforce is changing every day. The way companies adapt and boost leadership development internally, often times leads to lower turnover rates and enhanced employee morale. Our Business Solutions team talked with local employers about what they do to help reduce recruitment costs and retain talent.
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Cybersecurity Technician | Training Certificate
Protect and Secure the Future of Technology Step into one of the fastest-growing fields with our Cybersecurity Technician Training Program. This accelerated program combines CompTIA Server+ and CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) training, two powerful certifications that prepare you to secure
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SHRM Certification Prep+ | Training Certificate
SHRM Certification Prep+ Preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials. The program focuses on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences that HR professionals around the world need to excel in their careers. Students can expect to
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Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic | Associate in Applied Science
Complete your degree by applying your paramedic certification and other credentials toward your Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. You may be eligible for a maximum of 45 credit hours that may be applied toward your degree. Earning your Associate Degree could expose you to more
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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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Midlands Technical College Sounds a BOOM With Best Innovation Team in South Carolina
Team Recognized for Successful Job-Training Program in Collaboration with School Districts and Industry Partners
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"Richland Two Students Sign as New Midlands Youth Apprentices"
On August 28, Carolina Panorama reported on Midlands Technical College Dual Enrollment students.
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High School Students with Disabilities Complete Successful MTC Job-Training Program with a BOOM
High school students from three area school districts graduated from a collaborative job-training program at Midlands Technical College called Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM).
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Midlands Technical College Students Inducted into Nation's Largest Leadership Honor Society in 2018
The Midlands Technical College Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) celebrated the induction of 57 new student members selected for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential.
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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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Women Making History at MTC
March is Women’s History Month. Since Midlands Technical College was founded in 1974, women have been integral to the success of our students, uplifting our entire community.
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MTC Building Construction Team Places Second in Nation
This is the second consecutive year the Building Construction team competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Computer-Aided Design | Academic Certificate
The main purpose of the design process is to create sets of drawings that provide all the information required to build and assemble mechanical parts and buildings. The design process often requires that computer simulations and functional models called prototypes to be developed to ensure that the
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Writing | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree with a Concentration in Writing prepares students for careers in communications, public relations, and publishing across print and online genres, including social media. The Writing Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students knowledge
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Early Childhood and Elementary Education – for transfer | Associate in Arts
Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades Pre-K through 6th grade can begin their studies at MTC. Students can begin their teaching degrees through MTC’s Associate in Arts degree. College advisors will work with students connect them with the right
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Midlands Technical College Grants College Credits to Army Finance Soldiers in Training
Furthering its partnership and commitment to the local military community, Midlands Technical College signed an agreement to award college credits to soldiers training at the US Army Financial Management School on Fort Jackson.
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Anthony Lewis
Years ago, Lewis was an Army veteran, navigating the loss of a job, a back surgery, and a divorce, coupled with other struggles and the pressure to provide. However, he found solace in the therapeutic movement art provided and was able to find passion and purpose through creative expression. “At
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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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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.