Mavericks Bring Home Multiple Medals in SC SkillsUSA Competition

Midlands Technical College (MTC) Mavericks brought home more than a dozen awards from the South Carolina SkillsUSA competition. Held annually, the competition allows college students to showcase their talents through leadership, occupational, and skills-related competitions.

Twenty-six Mavericks competed and won awards in 16 different categories this year. Whether individual or team based, students were up against other colleges scattered throughout the Palmetto State and judged by industry professionals.

“Every year, our students continue to prove that Midlands Tech leads in skilled trade education,” shared Laura Hutchinson-Davis, department chair for the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades. “Watching our Mavericks advance in their studies and put it to practical use, as an educator, is one of the most rewarding experiences. I can’t wait to cheer on our students compete in the national competition later this year.”

“Alongside skilled trades, careers in STEM are skyrocketing across the country,” said Ben Gaston, dean of MTC’s School of STEM. “By having our students compete in SkillsUSA, it shows that the college can meet the demands of our area partners who turn to the college to boost their skilled workforce.”

Mavericks who won gold in the statewide competition will travel to participate in the national SkillsUSA national leadership and skills conference. Hosted in Atlanta, the event will run from June 23-27, 2025 at the World Congress Center.

Interested in joining the next generation of award-winning Mavericks?

Students ready to start a career in a high-demand, hands-on field can apply to MTC’s School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades or School of Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) today. Whether you're passionate about building, coding, welding, or designing, MTC offers the training and support to get you job-ready fast. Explore programs and start your application.