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’s Becky Hubbard Serving as Liaison with ProTeam SC
HGTC is proud to announce a new partnership with the CERRA. HGTC’s Becky Hubbard will serve as the coordinator for ProTeam sites in the Pee Dee area – Region 4 in South Carolina.
HGTC Student Group Receives Community Involvement Award
HGTC is proud to announce that Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Alpha Nu Sigma Chapter members received 2nd Place in the statewide Student Community Involvement Competition held at the SCTEA Conference.
HGTC Employees Nominated, Honored for Statewide Innovation Awards
HGTC is proud to announce Stan Greenawalt, Professor of Cybersecurity, represents the College for the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year for his innovation to build a Cyber Security Operations Center.
HGTC and NCU Sign Affiliate Agreement with Scholarship Opportunity
HGTC and Northcentral University recently signed an affiliate agreement to facilitate the enrollment of HGTC alumni and employees in one of Northcentral’s online degree programs.
HGTC Disbursing $2.6 Million in Grant Funding for Students
HGTC is awarding nearly $2.6 million in grant funding to students this week. These funds are part of the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA).
HGTC and SC Works Present Be Pro Be Proud South Carolina
HGTC and SC Works announced a partnership today that will bring the Be Pro Be Proud South Carolina initiative to Horry and Georgetown counties this month.
HGTC Names SCTEA Educator of the Year Award Winners
HGTC recognized three exceptional employees at the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s (SCTEA) Annual Conference on Friday, February 19, 2021.
Workforce Training Scholarships Available in Critical Areas
HGTC announced today that scholarships are available now for high-demand, short-term, non-credit workforce training programs utilizing the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) discretionary fund.
Fall 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 Fall 2020 Semester!
HGTC’s Tara Hill-Starks Releases Children’s Book
HGTC is proud to announce that one of its own has written a children’s book. HGTC’s Director of Testing Services, Tara Hill-Starks, recently released her children’s book published in November 2020.
HGTC Reveals 2021 Virtual Lecture Series for Addiction & Recovery
Events will begin this month and feature a variety of speakers, including Dr. Kevin McCauley, Craig T. Nelson, Keith Somers, Carnie Wilson, Gary Stromberg, and Paul Williams.
HGTC Tuition Lowest in the State of South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, HGTC has the lowest tuition rate of any college in South Carolina at $2,186 per semester for in-state tuition.
HGTC Apprenticeship Programs Abound
HGTC is proud to announce that numerous apprenticeship opportunities are available just in time for the celebration of South Carolina Apprenticeship Month.
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).
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.