“We believe we have one bite of the apple
— and we want to make sure it’s right.” Greg Little | MTC President
THE RACE TO CLOSE THE SKILLED TRADES GAP: MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE’S BOLD PLAN
FOR WORKFORCE GROWTH Across the nation, demand for skilled trades professionals is surging—and supply simply isn’t keeping pace. At Midlands Technical College, we’re not just watching this trend unfold; we’re taking bold steps to change the narrative. This fall, our faculty and leadership team hit the road, visiting eight colleges and facilities across six states. Why? To learn from the best. We studied cutting-edge programs, toured state-of-the-art labs, and asked tough questions about what works—and what doesn’t.
“We believe we have one bite of the apple—and we want to make sure it’s right.” – Dr. Greg Little
Investing Big for Big Impact The urgency isn’t lost on lawmakers either. In its 2025 budget, the South Carolina legislature allocated one of the largest appropriations to the college to help address this workforce challenge. That funding is fueling a comprehensive study of community and technical colleges nationwide, and it’s shaping our skilled trades expansion plans for MTC’s three largest campuses: Airport, Beltline, and Northeast.
So where will these dollars make the biggest difference? We’re zeroing in on programs that power the backbone of modern industry:
Automotive Technology Skilled automotive professionals keep the world moving. Students will learn to build and repair engines, diagnose complex systems, and work in environments that mirror real-world garages and service centers.
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