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 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 Announces 2020 Commencement Details
HGTC confirmed today the plans surrounding the 2020 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, originally scheduled for May 2020, was postponed due to the circumstances related to COVID-19.
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.
Fall 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 Fall 2019 Semester!
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.