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New Directions: New Sock Drive

HGTC Faculty, Staff, and Students donated new socks to benefit New Directions of Horry County.

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HGTC Weekly Happenings

Weekly update on activities and upcoming events.

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Executive Directory of the International Culinary Institute Chef Joe Bonaparte demonstrates cooking technique

The Sun News teams with Horry-Georgetown Technical College for first subscriber-only event

The Sun News, together with Horry-Georgetown Technical College, held its first subscriber-only event at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach on Friday October 26, 2018.

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Kristina Champoin talks about her experience at HGTC Pace Program

AAST and HGTC student planning to use STEM education in military

Some high school students across our area are already earning college credits, thanks to a program at HGTC. One of them is ready to use her STEM education to serve others.

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[Pictured left to right: CresCom Commercial Bank President J. Huggins, HGTC President Marilyn Fore, HGTC Foundation President & CEO Neyle Wilson.]

CresCom Bank Pledges $15,000 for HGTC's Technical Scholars Program

CresCom Bank recently pledged $15,000 to support scholarships for Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Technical Scholars program. The Technical Scholars program allows high school juniors and seniors to take college courses that count towards high school and college credit, and in turn allows for a smooth transition to college.

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Dr Tim Hardee Tour de Tech

Tour de Tech Celebration

 

Dr. Tim Hardee, South Carolina Technical College System President, tour our state by bike (spanning 800 miles in 12 days) and visiting all the technical colleges to raise money for the SC Technical College System.

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Online Reservations for the Folwer Dining Room

The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach is now accepting reservations for the Fall Semester.  New this year, Fowler Dining Room has converted to an online reservation system which can be accessed by clicking here!  

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hgtc forestry and wildlife student measures diameter of black walnut tree

HGTC Students Study Nebraska Forests

This summer, Horry-Georgetown Technical College students Jessica Edwards and Hailey Gibbins have embarked upon a new adventure! They are measuring black walnut trees in Nebraska as part of a forestry research project.

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Neyle Wilson, president of the HGTC Foundation

Neyle Wilson on how Horry-Georgetown Technical College came to be

Neyle Wilson, President of the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Foundation, gives us a history lesson on how the college was founded. The school has really grown since the 60s-70s and all their programs are fully accredited.

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HGTC summer intern Myles Hutton stands on the summit of Chief Mountain, Montana

HGTC students intern on Blackfeet Indian Reservation

This summer, eight HGTC Forestry and Wildlife students worked at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana with the United States Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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HGTc Professor, Charles Granger, volunteers at the inaugural U.S. Senior Women's Open at Chicago Golf Club

HGTC Professor Volunteers at Senior Women's Open

Charles Granger volunteers at the inaugural U.S. Senior Women's Open at Chicago Golf Club.

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HVAC Technician students work on heating and air conditioning units in the HVAC Lab on the Conway Campus of HGTC

HGTC expands HVAC service technician program to help meet industry demand

As heating and cooling companies in Horry and Georgetown counties face a technician shortage, Horry-Georgetown Technical College is helping bridge that gap.

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santee electric cooperative scholarship for hgtc electrical lineman program

Electrical Lineman Technician Scholarship

The journey to become an electrical lineworker just became a little easier with the creation of the new Santee Electric Cooperative Lineworker Diversity Scholarship.

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2018 culinary scholarship ceremony

2018 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Culinary Scholarship Ceremony

Tony and Allyson Hirsh joined College President Dr. Marilyn Fore and Foundation President Neyle Wilson to honor the 2017 scholarship recipients. 

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hgtc governor mcmaster visits hgtc advanced manufacturing center in horry county

Could the Grand Strand see more manufacturing jobs? Gov. McMaster weighs in

The Grand Strand could see more manufacturing jobs in the future, diversifying the already tourism-based area.

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hgtc welding students at the advanced manufacturing center compete in state welding competition

HGTC students compete in state welding competition 

Three students from HGTC's welding program traveled to Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter to compete in the Annual Welding Skills Competition.

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Amazon will donate to the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Foundation if you shop using the link detailed below.

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