Featured Programs
Arts, Sciences, and University Transfer
The Arts, Sciences, and University Transfer Department is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year programs and for those who wish to broaden their general knowledge.
Culinary Arts Technology
Become a part of the sea of change in the way Americans cook, eat, view, source, and use food. Explore diversified cuisines, cultures, and businesses in the multifaceted culinary and hospitality fields.
Criminal Justice Technology
Whether you want to focus on the fundamental concepts and principles associated with law enforcement, the courts, corrections, juvenile justice, or crime scene investigation, get started in the Criminal Justice field today!
Golf & Sports Turf Management
If you're interested in a career in this fast-growing industry, you should check out HGTC's Golf and Sports Turf Management associate degree program, the only associate degree program of its kind in South Carolina.
Phlebotomy
Become a member of the vital field of Phlebotomy! This important job collects blood for laboratory testing and assists physicians in diagnosing and making decisions about patient care.
Teacher Education
Early Care and Education professionals work in partnership with families to create a nurturing environment that is respectful of culture and rich in experiences to promote the optimal growth and development of each child.GET STARTED AT HGTC
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HGTC Foundation's Virtual Gala - A Great Success
The HGTC Foundation and The Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs of Myrtle Beach are pleased to announce that the 13 th Annual Gala was a great success.
HGTC’s Dan Hoppe Receives Jefferson Award
HGTC's Dan Hoppe was presented with the award recently through the inaugural Grand Strand ChangeMakers Program hosted by the Multiplying Good organization.
HGTC Announces Heavy Equipment Operator Program
HGTC is excited to announce a new initiative with an Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator program that launched last month.
HGTC Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Turf Care & Demonstration Center
HGTC hosted an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new HGTC Turf Care & Demonstration Center on Monday, November 2 at 3:00 p.m.
HGTC Celebrates Class of 2020
HGTC is proud to announce that nearly 300 students marched at HGTC’s commencement ceremony Tuesday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
HGTC Students Benefit from Workforce Scholarships
HGTC leaders have been analyzing the data and comparing student loans over the past few years in correlation with increases in Workforce Scholarship funding available from the state.
HGTC Partners with Envirosep for Apprenticeships
HGTC is proud to announce a new apprenticeship program at Envirosep, a leading manufacturer of integrated fluid handling and heat transfer systems, in Georgetown.
HGTC Receives Culinary Arts Silver LEED Award
HGTC proudly received the Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Award for the International Culinary Institute (ICI) of Myrtle Beach.
HGTC Baking and Pastry Arts Club Joins ACF for Disaster Relief
The HGTC Baking and Pastry Arts Club-Disaster Relief Effort at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach recently helped those impacted by flooding in Louisiana.
HGTC Foundation to Host 13th Annual Gala – Home Edition on September 26
The HGTC Foundation Board of Directors and The Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs of Myrtle Beach are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Gala.
HGTC Announces Construction on Grand Strand Campus
HGTC is excited to inform the entire community and especially those living in the Market Common area that construction is underway on the Grand Strand Campus.
HGTC Announces Additional Programs for SCWINS Scholarships
HGTC is proud to announce additional eligible programs for the South Carolina Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SCWINS).
Summer 2020 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 Summer 2020 Semester!
HGTC Georgetown Center for Advanced Manufacturing Enters Second Year of Serving Students
Last year, HGTC opened the doors of its Center for Advanced Manufacturing on its Georgetown Campus. Now we are inviting the entire community to an Open House on Wednesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. at GCAM.
HGTC, CCU, FDTC, and FMU Sign COVID-19 Mutual Aid Compact
Four public institutions of higher education in the Pee Dee and Lowcountry region of South Carolina have agreed to a unique partnership for assistance and mutual aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HGTC Foundation Receives Support from the RC Altman Family
The HGTC Foundation was recently presented with an annual scholarship fund to help deserving students in the Construction Management Program reach educational goals through tuition support.
Kristy Perritt Named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
HGTC student, Kristy Perritt, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
HGTC, Lander University Partner to Advance Education
HGTC and Lander University have formed a partnership to enhance the transfer of students from HGTC to Lander. Articulation agreements will allow HGTC students to easily transfer their credits to Lander, entering as juniors.
HGTC, USC Partnership for Teacher Education
HGTC and USC officially sign agreement allowing teacher education students to seamlessly transition and successfully transfer for the completion of a four-year degree.
HGTC, SC Virtual School Partnership for Dual Enrollment
HGTC and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS) recently signed an agreement to encourage SCVCS qualifying junior and senior students to take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities at HGTC.
HGTC, FMU Partnership for Business Administration
HGTC and Francis Marion University (FMU) recently signed an articulation agreement between the colleges establishing a business administration transfer agreement.
HGTC is Case Study Example for IT in Higher Education
HGTC recently modernized its datacenter with the implementation of Nutanix and Lenovo – a hyperconverged solution for increased application performance and the deployment of a new management system previously unavailable for the College.Congrats to our 2020 HGTC Graduates!
HGTC is proud of your accomplishments especially in these unpredictable times! We look forward to celebrating YOU October 27 at our Commencement Ceremony at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
HGTC Turf Care and Demonstration Center under Construction
HGTC is excited to announce the construction of the new Turf Care and Demonstration Center for the Golf and Sports Turf Management program.
HGTC President Chosen as 2020 SCATCC Chief Executive Officer
HGTC is proud to announce that HGTC President, Dr. Marilyn Murphy Fore, has been recognized as the 2020 Chief Executive Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC).
HGTC Career Services Virtual Job Fair a Success
HGTC Career Services Office recently hosted a Virtual Job Fair. It was a pilot event to gauge how effective virtual hiring fairs can be under the new COVID-19 conditions.Jump-start Your Career Today at HGTC
HGTC offers programs for virtually every interest and career choice. We offer everything from business, information technology, skilled trades, and everything in between. Find out more today!
HGTC Opens Fall with Multiple Delivery Methods
HGTC announced today that the College will be able to offer multiple delivery modes of instruction for students this fall. Courses will be taught in-person, hybrid, and online next semester to accommodate students.