Featured Programs
Advanced Manufacturing
Join the growing field of Advanced Manufacturing. This growth can mean successful careers in high-paying jobs in service, production and manufacturing industries in South Carolina.
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.
Distance Learning Institute
The Distance Learning Institute understands completing a college degree in a traditional classroom setting doesn't work for everyone. That's why we give you the flexibility to fit education into your lifestyle!
Emergency Medical Technology
Are you ready to provide emergency medical support to people who are injured or critically ill and to transport them to a medical facility? Join the Emergency Medical Technology program today!
Paralegal
Prepare yourself for a challenging and diverse career in private law practices and in the law-related areas of business, industry, and government with an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Respiratory Care
Now more than ever, Respiratory Care therapists play a vital role in taking care of patients who suffer from heart and lung ailments. Are you up for the challenge?GET STARTED AT HGTC
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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.
HGTC Receives Grant from Duke Energy
HGTC recently received additional funding from Duke Energy for the Lineworker Program. The grant, awarded in the amount of $124,225.77, will be used to purchase new equipment and safety gear for the program.
HGTC Program Featured on 2020 Best Colleges List
HGTC proudly announced today that the HVAC program is featured on the 2020 Best Colleges list as #11 in the Best Certification Degrees.
HGTC Receives Continuing Accreditation for Nursing Program
HGTC proudly announced today that the College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) program have been granted continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
How to Build a Better Cyber-Workforce
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is taking strides toward turning South Carolina’s Grand Strand into a technology and cybersecurity hub.
HGTC Donates Food to Help Those in Need
The donation was in response to the Patricia Grand Hotel’s efforts to collect and provide leftover food for families seriously in need in Horry County.
HGTC Associate Professor Publishes “Stolen Babies of Spain: The Book”
HGTC is proud to announce that Dr. Maravillas “Mara” Lencina recently published a book, “Stolen Babies of Spain: The Book” and it is now available in all bookstores and Amazon.
HGTC Donates Personal Protective Equipment to Healthcare Facilities
HGTC donated personal protective equipment supplies such as gloves, isolation gowns, masks, and surgical caps to several local healthcare facilities this week.
HGTC, FMU Partnership for Teacher Education
HGTC and Francis Marion University (FMU) recently signed an articulation agreement between the colleges establishing a teacher education transfer agreement aimed at addressing a teacher shortage in the state.
HGTC Recognized as 11th in Nation at 2020 Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition
The HGTC Turf Bowl Team named the “Fighting Mole Crickets” were champions of the 2019 Carolinas Turf Bowl Championship at the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA) Conference and Show.
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.