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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.
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.
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.GET STARTED AT HGTC
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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.
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.