Early Middle College

A South Carolina Public Charter High School
A TransformSC School
Authorized by the SC Public Charter School District
MIDLANDS MIDDLE COLLEGE
Located on the Airport Campus of Midlands Technical College
Power of the Site
MMC students have access to the full range of resources offered
by being located on a college campus.
Students use the MTC library, computer labs and science labs.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Midlands Middle College is to prepare
11th and 12th grade high school students for a successful
work and educational future through the integration of
high school, technical college, and the world of work by
providing targeted students with a
rigorous and relevant
academic program.
MMC CHARTER GOALS
 Create a learning environment that
fosters high school graduation
requirements
 Provide opportunity
for students to enroll in
Midlands Tech classes to
earn college credit while
still in high school
• Provide opportunity for each
student to explore career
interests through field studies,
job shadowing, internships, etc.
• Promote post-secondary
college access
for all seniors.
Value of Dual Enrollment
A new study from the Community College
Research Center finds dual enrollment programs
are associated with positive outcomes on:
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High school graduation rates
College enrollment rates
College grade point averages
Progress toward college completion.
MMC COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
MEBA – career
access
MTC – college
access
MMC - diploma
Jobs in South Carolina
Jobs 17%
High - Skilled
People 26%
Jobs 45%
Middle -Skilled
People 29%
Jobs 38%
Low -Skilled
People 45%
 High-Skilled is defined as requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher
 Middle-Skilled is defined as requiring a certificate or associate’s degree
 Low-Skilled is defined as a high school diploma or less
Information provided by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce