Automotive Technology | As EV adoption accelerates, automotive technicians trained at MTC will play a critical role in servicing advanced electric drivetrains and integrated systems, ensuring vehicles remain safe and efficient in a rapidly evolving market.
Electronics Engineering Technology | With EVs relying heavily on advanced electronics and control systems, graduates of this program are well-prepared to troubleshoot and maintain the complex circuitry that powers electric vehicles.
Mechatronics | Automated EV production lines depend on skilled mechatronics technicians to keep robotics and integrated systems running smoothly, making this program a key contributor to the region’s EV workforce.
CORNERSTONE OF OPPORTUNITY At 41,000 square feet, the Cornerstone Economic Development and Workforce Training Center is a hub for collaboration.
It will offer hands-on technical training, certifications, and customized workforce solutions. From automotive to advanced materials, this is where education meets industry; and it is possible through a partnership between Richland County, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, readySC, and Midlands Technical College.
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Mechanical Engineering Technology | From battery housing to structural components, mechanical engineering technicians are essential in designing and manufacturing EV parts, ensuring durability and performance in next-generation vehicles. Together, these programs create a clear pathway from classroom to production floor. It’s education with horsepower.
THROWBACK MEETS TOMORROW “The ’74 Scout II: A classic symbol of ambition and innovation.” Here’s a cool twist: MTC is using a classic to inspire the future. A restored 1974 International Harvester Scout II, decked out in MTC colors, is turning heads on campus. Why ’74? That’s the year Midlands Tech was founded. This vintage ride isn’t just eye candy. The ’74 is a symbol of ambition and innovation, reminding students that big ideas never go out of style
NEW PROGRAM | Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology DURATION | 32 credit hours FOCUS | Electrical + Mechanical Engineering CAREER OUTLOOK | High-demand, high-wage EV careers
Governor Henry McMaster called it “a powerful tool to attract new jobs and investment while helping existing businesses thrive.” Cornerstone exemplifies what happens when public and private partners work together to build a stronger economy.
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