Success Stories

Sam Angeles knows the importance of making big strides one step at a time. As a first-generation college graduate, the first big step in his journey was enrolling at Midlands Technical College.

Catalina Fortner’s love for Midlands Technical College runs deep. An alumna of the MTC Nursing program, she graduated debt-free thanks to MTC Foundation scholarships. Now, Catalina has a career she loves as a home health nurse. But that’s not the only love she found at MTC.

After a year of college at a private university, Ariana decided to move to Columbia to live with her family and save money and decided to enroll in our pharmacy technician program.

Through donations from the community, MTC alumni, and MTC employees, Rochelle received emergency financial assistance to get her car repaired and finish her degree.

Heather's two-year associate degree and end of the year class project gave her the start she needed as a dental hygienist. She was able to work in an office, be a mom and also obtain my Bachelor’s degree from St. Petersburg College online.

Greg finished his commitment with the Marines and went to work for a good company, but 5 years in, needed a change of scenery. He started hearing more and more about the Radiology program at Midlands Technical College. He found that Midlands Technical College’s Radiologic Technology program was one of the top in the country.

Midlands Technical College is proud to announce Tammi Byrd as the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.