CCU uses HGTC Lab for Marine Science Research

Coastal Carolina University and HGTC team up to test polymers intended to replicate shark tissue for CCU's Shark Hydrodynamics Research.

SC•WINS Provides Additional Funds for Technical Education Scholarships

With the recent legislative passing of the South Carolina Workforce and Industrial Needs Scholarship, residents of Horry and Georgetown Counties now have more financial resources to pay for technical education.

“Game-Changing” Manufacturing Center Coming to Georgetown

Beginning this fall, residents of Georgetown and surrounding areas will have job training opportunities they’ve never had before, and with it, a potential for economic growth for the entire region.

HGTC Receives Reaccreditation

Horry-Georgetown Technical College announced today that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees has reaffirmed the College’s accreditation for an additional 10 years.

HGTC Now Offering Customer Service Certificate

Horry-Georgetown Technical College will offer a Customer Service Specialist Certificate to meet growing industry need for qualified customer service representatives.

Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists Announced

Congratulations to all of the HGTC students who made the President's or Dean's List for the Spring 2019 Semester!

2019 Commencement

More than 1,300 students received degrees, diplomas, or certificates from Horry-Georgetown Technical College this year, and over 650 of them marched at the college’s commencement ceremony Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

HGTC Receives Palmetto Goodwill Partnerships for People Award

Horry-Georgetown Technical College received the Partnerships for People Award (North Region) at the Palmetto Goodwill’s Shining Star Awards Banquet, held April 18, 2019 at Trident Technical College.

HGTC Welding Students Successful in State Skills Competition

Ethan Johnson of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) won first place in Category 4 at the 37thAnnual South Carolina Technical College Welding Competition held April 18 and 19, 2019, at HGTC.

HGTC Engineering Students Place First in ASCE Carolinas Competition

Students from Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s (HGTC) civil engineering technology and construction management technology programs competed at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Carolinas Conference.

HGTC and The Citadel Establish Transfer Agreement

HGTC and The Citadel established a transfer agreement allowing graduates with an A.A.S in Business Administration to transfer credits toward completing their Bachelor’s Degree at the Citadel.

PTK Wins International Awards

Alpha Nu Sigma, Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), took home a number of awards at the international PTK Catalyst Convention in Orlando, Florida last week.

HGTC Names New Area Commission Members

Dr. Robert Farrar and Mr. Robert Hucks, II have been appointed to Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Area Commission, the nine-member governing board of the college.

CCU, HGTC Team Up for Teacher Education

Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College have established a teacher education transfer agreement aimed at addressing a teacher shortage in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Law Enforcement Training

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has partnered with the Horry County Police Department to offer a pre-academy for law enforcement officer candidates, making it one of only two pre-academy locations in South Carolina.

Food Fight Against Cancer Fundraiser

A food fight is brewing at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, as chefs and students are planning a dinner fundraiser to help raise awareness of testicular cancer in young adult men.

HGTC Holding Diesel Engine and Outboard Marine Technology Open House March 13

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host an open house for its diesel engine and outboard marine technology programs on March 13, 2019, on its Conway campus from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Horry Electric Creates $25,000 Endowment for HGTC’s Electrical Lineman Technician

Horry-Georgetown Technical College announced today the creation of a $25,000 endowment for its electrical lineman technician program, created by Horry Electric Cooperative in honor of one of its employees, Kevin Gore.

HGTC Launches Court Reporter Programs

Horry-Georgetown Technical College announced today the launch of its new court reporter programs, created to meet the severe shortage of court reporters across not only South Carolina, but the entire country.

HGTC Names SCTEA Educator of the Year Recipients

Horry-Georgetown Technical College recognized three standout employees at the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s (SCTEA) Annual Conference on February 15, 2019.

HGTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Wins SCTEA Community Involvement Award

HGTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Nu Sigma, won first place in the Student Community Involvement Project competition at the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach on February 15, 2019.

HGTC Announces Cybersecurity Grant and Educational Partnership

HGTC announced a new cybersecurity grant program through with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and an educational partnership with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic.