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Mechatronics Technology
Join the multidisciplinary branch of electrical and mechanical engineering that focuses on a combination of robotics, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems, control, and product engineering.
International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach
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.
Massage Therapy
Massage is a healing art as well as a science, requiring a balance of academic and technical knowledge, clinical skills, manual dexterity, sensitivity, and awareness.
Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician
Become a skilled technician trained in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems for private residence and small business.
Sports Tourism and Recreation Management
Join the emerging profession of Sports Tourism and Recreation Management for a great career in the areas of facility management, tourism management, destination marketing, and event management.
General Engineering Technology
Get the skills, knowledge and use appropriate problem-solving techniques you need to address industrial operations and keep industries running efficiently.GET STARTED AT HGTC
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HGTC Announces 2020 Lecture Series for Addiction and Recovery
HGTC is proud to announce the 13th annual Addiction and Recovery Series schedule for 2020. Events will begin on Thursday, February 20, and feature a variety of speakers, including Dr. Drew Pinsky of “Dr. Drew on Call” and hit reality series “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”.
HGTC Receives Grant from Yawkey Foundation
HGTC is proud to announce that the Yawkey Foundation has awarded the College with a grant of $31,680 to support the wildlife internship positions at the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center on the Georgetown Campus.
HGTC Hosts Nationwide Health Survey
HGTC is proud to announce that the College is serving as the Horry County host site for the National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of health and nutritional status of the US population.
HGTC International Culinary Institute Achieves Leader Status
HGTC is proud to announce that the International Culinary Institute (ICI) of Myrtle Beach Fowler Dining Room has achieved Smart Catch Leader Status by the James Beard Foundation.
HGTC President Receives Champion for Youth Award 2019
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that HGTC President, Dr. Marilyn Murphy Fore, was presented with the Champion for Youth Award 2019 by the Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand.
HGTC Receives Another Generous Gift from Yamaha Marine
The HGTC Outboard Marine Technology program is the beneficiary of another generous donation from industry partner, Yamaha Marine. The F250 motor is the third of three motors given by Yamaha Marine valued at nearly $30,000.
HGTC Students Win Carolinas Turf Bowl Championship
HGTC students are the champions of the 2019 Carolinas Turf Bowl Championship at the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association Conference and Show held last week at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
HGTC Apprenticeship Event at Georgetown Campus
HGTC hosted an Apprenticeship Event with Apprenticeship Carolina November 11-14, 2019 on the Georgetown Campus.
HGTC Receives Donation from Sumter Utilities
HGTC Electrical Lineman program recently received a mini-excavator valued at $27,000. It was donated by Sumter Utilities, a full-service electric power services company.
HGTC Student Receives SC Governor’s Tourism Student Award
HGTC baking and pastry arts student at the ICI, Christopher Medlin, was presented with the South Carolina Governor’s Tourism Student Award on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
HGTC Foundation Presents Scholarships at Awards Ceremony
The HGTC Foundation is pleased to award scholarships to seven culinary students at the International Culinary Institute.
HGTC Hosts Mr. Lee Gill, J.D. from Clemson University
HGTC welcomed Mr. Lee Gill, J.D., Chief Diversity Officer and Special Assistant to the President for Inclusive Excellence at Clemson University, to the Conway Campus.
HGTC Forestry Student Wins Statewide Award
HGTC forestry and wildlife management student, Kassie Burkett, was presented with the South Carolina Wildlife Society’s Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award on October 16, 2019.
HGTC Foundation Receives Wells Fargo Endowment Funding
Wells Fargo recently presented a $15,000 grant to support scholarship funding for the College. The fund was established by Wells Fargo to aid HGTC students who are in need of financial assistance.
Cybersecurity Program Equals Job Security for Graduates
It’s not classified information that cyber threats and attacks are climbing daily and that security risks of networks, systems, and infrastructure are on the rise.
HGTC Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony for GCAM
HGTC proudly hosted the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Georgetown Center for Advanced Manufacturing (GCAM) on Tuesday, October 8.
Addiction & Recovery Lecture Series Founder Receives Award
HGTC Addiction and Recovery Lecture Series Founder, Professor Casey King, was recently honored as the Community Advocate of the Year by Faces and Voices of Recovery-Grand Strand.
HGTC Associate Professor’s Film Selected for Great Lakes International Film Festival
HGTC is proud to announce that Stolen Babies of Spain, a new documentary film presented by ValMar Films, and whose executive producer is HGTC’s very own Dr. Maravillas “Mara” Lencina, has been selected to be screened at the Great Lakes International Film Festival.
HGTC Scholarship for 2007 Extreme Home Makeover Star
When ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired in 2007, RJ Pearl was one of four Wilson family grandchildren featured in the television show as living in his grandmother’s run-down trailer located in Longs, SC.
Summer 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 Summer 2019 Semester!
HGTC and CCU Reach Agreement for Business Administration Degree
HGTC and CCU recently signed an articulation agreement between the colleges for the HGTC Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration degree and the CCU Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
HTC Establishes STEM Camp and Local Scholarships
HTC is proud to announce a partnership with HGTC to fund a summer STEM camp for area youth and scholarships for local public high school seniors.
HGTC Foundation Receives Financial Gift for Academic Angels Scholarship
The HGTC Foundation recently received a generous gift of $30,000 in loving memory of former HGTC nursing student, Samantha Herzig.
Enrollment in Electrical Lineman Technician Program Doubles Utilizing $195,000 Duke Energy Grant
HGTC recently announced the completion of new construction on the Electrical Lineman training yard that allows the college to double enrollment in the program for the fall semester.
First Class of Outboard Marine Technology Graduates
HGTC is proud to celebrate the first class of Outboard Marine Technology graduates for the 2019 Spring/Summer semester.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.