The Midlands Technical College Foundation received a $5,000 gift from Synovus that will support the Foundation’s Bridging the Gap Fund.

The fund provides financial assistance to students who need a small amount of financial help to stay on track toward academic success and career preparation.

“Midlands Technical College is a vital source of job training and career preparation for the Midlands,” said John Griggs, Synovus Central Region Executive. “We are proud to help make these services available.”

MTC President Dr. Ronald Rhames said, “Access to higher education and eliminating barriers to college access is a hallmark of MTC.”

“We have found there are many students who do everything they can to cover the cost of going to college but still end up a little short. Often times as little as a few hundred dollars is the difference.”

“The generosity of Synovus will literally change lives.”