The Midlands Technical College Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy for the college’s welding program.

The money will provide 5 additional welding machines that students can use to increase the exposure and time they have training for the most advanced welding processes such as Mig and Flux-cored arc welding.

“Our welding program graduates bring extraordinary talents to the community,” MTC President Dr. Ronald. L. Rhames. “MTC recently partnered with high-school-level welding programs in Lexington, Richland, and Fairfield counties to make it easier, quicker, and less expensive for students to become certified welders.”

Providing skilled employees for the manufacturing sector has become a hallmark of MTC. The expanding manufacturing industry in South Carolina is a vital component of the local economy. MTC’s Welding Technology programs prepare students for employment and advancement in the welding and manufacturing industries. The college offers day and evening classes.