Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies

Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies Programs

Horry and Georgetown counties are experiencing new interest for various types of new and growing business and industry. This growth can mean successful careers, high-paying jobs in the local area in service, production and manufacturing industries in South Carolina. 

Service careers, such as Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) and production careers, such as Machine Tool Technology,and Welding, have changed due to the infusion of computer technology for controls, accuracy and precision.

New Advanced Manufacturing Centers at HGTC

In response to industry demands, HGTC has constructed a new 25,000 sq. ft. Advanced Manufacturing Center in Horry County and a new 30,000 sq. ft.  location in Georgetown County.

Conway Campus Location
250 Allied Drive
Conway, SC 29526

Georgetown Campus Location
4003 South Fraser Street, Building 1000
Georgetown, SC 29440

Programs Offered

HGTC offers programs of study to prepare students to fill these jobs through classroom and hands-on instruction.  Students work with industry-grade equipment, taught by expert and experienced faculty.  Classes are offered with flexible schedules, including both day and evening classes.  Graduates are eligible for manufacturing certifications and the opportunity to earn competitive salaries. These practical, hands-on programs allow students to enter the work force or to pursue a bachelor's degree at a senior institution.

• Advanced Welding Technologies
• Automotive Technology
• Boat Building
• Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Diesel Engine Technology
• Machine Tool Operations
• Machine Tool Technology 
• Mechatronics (Currently not accepting new students.)
• Mechatronics Technology (Currently not accepting new students.)
• Outboard Marine Technology
• Residential/Commercial Electrical Technician 
• Residential HVAC Service Technician

 

For information on Heating, Ventilation, and ACR Service programs, contact:
Conway Campus Faculty: 
Terry Smith (843) 349-3625

For information on Machine Tool programs, contact:
Conway Campus Faculty: 
Timothy Coggins (843) 349-7878  

For information on Mechatronics programs, contact:
Georgetown Campus Faculty:
Wade Barrineau (843) 520-1438 

For information on Welding Technician programs, contact:
Conway Campus Faculty: 
Brian Muldowney (843) 349-3639
Jacob Satterfield (843) 349-7845 
Josh Evans (843) 349-7845
Jeff Ball (843) 349-7875

Georgetown Campus Faculty:
Jay Owens (843) 520-1422
Noah Michael (843) 520-1461

For information on Residential/Commercial Electrical Technician programs, contact:
Jeff Ball (843) 349-7875

For information on Diesel Engine Technology program, contact:
Conway Campus Faculty: 
Kerry Stefanyak (843) 349-7832
Kael Wolfley (843) 349-7837

For information on Automotive Technology program, contact:
Conway Campus Faculty: 
Sean Dugan (843) 349-7851

For information on Boat Building Technology program, contact:
Georgetown Campus Faculty:
Warren Hardy (843) 520-1439

For information on Outboard Marine Technology program, contact:
Conway Campus Faculty: 
Micheal Pearson (843) 349-3172

Georgetown Campus Faculty:
Philip Oesch (843) 520-1464