Several Lexington County students will receive free tuition to Midlands Technical College.

The students will join Midlands Technical College and Michelin as Michelin Technical Scholars.

The program aims to fill the pipeline of talent Michelin will need to expand its operations.

“By signing as Michelin Technical Scholars, these seven select students will have the cost of their tuition, fees, and books covered by Michelin,” said Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald. L. Rhames.

The Technical Scholars are from Chapin, White Knoll, Lexington, and River Bluff high schools, as well as the Midlands Middle College.

They will enroll this fall in either MTC’s Electronics Engineering Technology or General Technology (Mechatronics) programs.

Both programs offer 2-year associate degrees that prepare students to work in highly automated manufacturing environments.

The students will work part-time in Michelin’s manufacturing facility while in college.

After earning their degrees from MTC, the scholars will be strong candidates for full-time positions at Michelin.

Learn more about MTC’s programs in Electronics Engineering Technology and Mechatronics at www.midlandstech.edu .