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5th Annual Harbison History Day at MTC
The fifth-annual Harbison History Day at MTC next week will celebrate Black History Month by welcoming graduates of Harbison Institute back to the site of their school, which was located on the Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus.
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Guiding Students Into Career Pathways
MTC’s Schools of Study and program pathways guide students toward in-demand careers with solid earning potentials necessary to provide for their families and livelihoods.
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More Scholarship Money on the Way for Many Midlands Technical College Students
Starting this fall semester, many Midlands Technical College students will be eligible for additional scholarship funding, making MTC even more affordable.
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Midlands Technical College Names Top Employees for 2018
Midlands Technical College kicked off its fall semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2018.
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Midlands Technical College Puts $60,000 to Work Helping Students Pursue Manufacturing Jobs
Midlands Technical College is using $60,000 received from the Gene Haas Foundation to provide tuition assistance for students who wish to enroll in MTC Advanced Manufacturing programs.
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Instructor Advocates for Bullying Awareness by Engaging Students Through the Power of Filmmaking
Dory Hoffman, an adjunct instructor in MTC’s English Department, is finding success in her English 101 and 102 classes with a sought-after lesson plan that engages students through filmmaking, social media, and social justice advocacy.
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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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Network Systems Management | Associate in Applied Science
The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams. Networking is a common factor in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems. The Network Systems
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Alphonzo Royal
Alphonzo got a job offer the day he graduated from Midlands Technical College. Read his testimony about hard work, dedication, and the incredible programs offered at MTC. “I found myself unemployed. I had never been unemployed before, so I started doing a lot of research. I wanted to better myself
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Don't Leave Money on the Table
Many organizations are doing it, but not getting all the benefits they are due.
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Midlands Technical College Opens Center for Business and Information Technologies
New facility on the Beltline Campus directly supports workforce development for in-demand jobs.
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1st in Nation: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program Earns Letter of Review
MTC is the first higher education institution in the nation to receive a letter of review from the accrediting body for emergency medicine education.
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Midlands Technical College Students Win Gold in National Skills Competition
Building Construction Technology team won gold over the weekend in Atlanta.
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"Nephron Announces 2021 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Graduates"
Nephron reports that the cohort is most successful in company history with a 100% graduation rate and 3.5 GPA.
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MTC Commission Meeting Schedule - 2025-26
MTC Commission Calendar July 2025 - June 2026 All meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Commission meeting locations will be determined by the chair. Meeting locations for all Commission Committees will be determined by the committee chair. July 2025 Commission Meeting — Wednesday
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Martinique Scott
In 1996, Martinique Scott made the difficult decision to walk away from her studies at MTC to focus on her family. In 2021, after 25 years away, Martinique returned to MTC to finish what she started after being inspired by her daughter Aylssia’s journey. Alyssia was able to attend MTC before
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Nephron Pharmaceuticals partners with MTC to fill the jobs gap. "We recently opened a new greenfield facility just outside of Columbia, SC. Midlands Technical College was a major factor in determining our location choice. We expect to double in size over the next few years, so it was important to
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Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities
Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina.
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Tennessee Williams’ Classic "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Kicks off National Theatre Live ON SCREEN Series at HT@MTC
Sienna Miller and company star in this revival from London’s West End
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Real Awareness: Students and Community Get Psyched with MTC
Midlands Technical College will wrap up an ambitious conference on mental health issues.
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Paramedic | Academic Certificate
This Paramedic Academic Certificate includes all of the courses for the Paramedic degree except for the general education courses. Students will have the opportunity to start a rewarding career as an EMT with just six months of training. The EMT Basic course prepares you to take the National
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Behavioral Interventionist | Academic Certificate
The Behavioral Interventionist Certificate is an 18-credit program that prepares students to support individuals facing substance abuse and mental health challenges. Graduates will be equipped to participate in essential care in a variety of settings such as mental health facilities, addiction
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Entrepreneurship | Associate in Applied Science
This two-year program provides students with essential business knowledge and cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset through practical learning experiences. It also offers valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to identify opportunities
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Carpentry | Academic Certificate
The Carpentry certificate is designed to train the next generation of skilled workers needed in the construction industry. This certificate can provide multiple avenues to enter the construction industry without a degree in building construction technology. Students will experience training in print
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Alumnus Antjuan Seawright Honored with 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award
The Midlands Technical College alumnus joins the ranks of accomplished TRIO Achiever Award recipients.
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Shine – An Original Production from Columbia Children’s Theatre Happening at HT@MTC on May 4
New musical fable featuring Terrance Henderson and IndigoSOUL
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Gregory D. Little Inaugurated as President of Midlands Technical College
Dr. Gregory D. Little was inaugurated as Midlands Technical College's seventh president on Tuesday, November 19. 2024.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Welcomes Three New Trustees
Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and Neil Jones will serve through June 2028
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College to Host "MTC Showoff" Talent Competition
Contestants Take the Stage to Become the “Biggest Showoff” on March 26
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Join this acclaimed group for spirituals, shouts, and lullabies
This Charleston, SC-based quintet performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the Southeastern Sea Islands.
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Columbia Children’s Theatre Presents "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" at Harbison Theatre at MTC on March 14
Join us for this “just right” musical for the entire family
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Midlands Technical College Marks 50 Years of Transforming Tomorrows
ThunderFest kicks off year-long celebration.
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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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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Returns to HT@MTC
Produced and Directed by Columbia Children’s Theatre
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TIG Welder | Training Certificate
This program focuses on the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. In two, 9-week classes you will learn how to fillet and groove weld flat plate in all positions as well as pipe weld in the 6G position. The TIG Welder Certificate is a stand alone certificate, but should be taken after the Stick
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Certificate of Business in Entrepreneurship | Academic Certificate
The Entrepreneurship Certificate program, designed by successful local entrepreneurs, can help turn your business dreams into reality. This program equips students with the skills needed to start and run a small business or enhance an existing one. You'll gain essential knowledge in areas like
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Employee Relations Law Certificate | Training Certificate
The certificate in Employee Relations Law series is designed to provide a comprehensive, practical, convenient, and cost-effective way to acquire knowledge about complex employment laws. These laws impact virtually every employment-related decision. Each class is taught by a local attorney who
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Facilitating Career Development | Training Certificate
Are you interested in helping others improve their abilities and start successful careers? The Facilitating Career Development training certificate equips trainees with the skills and knowledge to help others create a career plan and secure valued positions of employment. This training certificate
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Midlands Technical College Receives Highest Recognition in Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Midlands Technical College (MTC) the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) for fiscal year 2018-2019.
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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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Soft Skills Are More Important Than Ever
To succeed after graduation, students need the critical soft skills employers demand.
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Apprenticeships and MTC Alumni Association Reach Record Numbers as MTC Gains National Recognition for Services to Veterans and African-Americans
Just-released Presidential Report details how MTC is succeeding at growing the college, making lives better, and leveraging goodwill