Johnson Controls and Midlands Technical College showcase skilled trades partnership
April 1, 2026
Workforce development collaboration strengthens South Carolina’s talent pipeline
Johnson Controls and Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted an event on March 25, 2026, highlighting their ongoing partnership to expand skilled trades education through the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.
MTC was the first institution in South Carolina invited to participate in the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program. Together, the organizations are helping address workforce shortages by preparing students to fill essential HVAC and engineering technology roles across the state, strengthening both local communities and South Carolina’s economy.
“Workforce development plays a critical role in supporting South Carolina’s growth. Skilled trades are the backbone of our regional economy, yet we know many industries face real challenges finding qualified job-ready talent. Johnson Controls’ investment in training equipment means students have access to the technology that best equips them to be workforce-ready,” said Nancy McKinney, CEO of the MTC Foundation.
Johnson Controls presented a $400,000 check representing a multi-year investment in MTC’s HVAC and Engineering Technology programs.
This year marks the fourth year of collaboration between Johnson Controls and MTC.
“The program does an amazing job of bridging education and employment,” said Jon Koontz, market general manager of Johnson Controls West Carolinas. “Students leave here confident, prepared, and ready to step directly into the workforce.”
About Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is a six-campus, two-year comprehensive community college serving Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties in South Carolina. The college provides higher education opportunities that stimulate the local economy by generating a world-class workforce and enhancing the social vitality of the community. MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
About Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF)
The MTCF is a 501(c)(3) organization that builds and sustains relationships resulting in charitable gifts that support MTC. Gifts and grants to the MTCF help ensure student access to quality education and training, enhance facilities and equipment, and improve the lives of students, faculty and staff, and the broader Midlands community. More at MIDLANDTECH.EDU/foundation.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.
