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HGTC provides over 70 programs with lowest tuition in state
Whether your dream job is in business , manufacturing , cybersecurity , or teacher education , all programs at HGTC provide the experience and latest technology for students to make it come true . With over 70 associate degree and certificate programs , students easily find course options that fit their needs .
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College ( HGTC ) sees you , the future scientists , aspiring chefs , entrepreneurs , caregivers , creators , and leaders . HGTC sees you with all your responsibilities , ambitious nine-to-fivers , moonlighters , and second chancers . HGTC sees you , the risk takers and problem solvers looking to define your future .
Whether your dream job is in business , manufacturing , cybersecurity , or teacher education , all programs at HGTC provide the experience and latest technology for students to make it come true . With over 70 associate degree and certificate programs , students easily find course options that fit their needs and schedules , from short-term programs to online classes and associate degrees .
Serving Horry and Georgetown counties since 1966 , HGTC responds to the needs of business and industry , educating students of all ages , improving the quality of lives served , and leading the way among technical colleges across the state and nationally . Students receive a high-quality education from the fourth largest technical college with the lowest tuition in the state according to the S . C . Commission on Higher Education .
HGTC has the resources to foster student potential in an immersive learning environment where hands-on meets high-tech . Innovative training , state-of-theart facilities , and industry experts provide a solid academic foundation .
Exclusive programs include Digital Court Reporter , Forestry and Wildlife Management , Golf and Sports Turf Management , Outboard Marine Technology , and Teacher Education . New academic programs in recent years include Automotive Technology , CDL , Computerized Axial Tomography , Crane Operator , Cybersecurity , Diesel Engine Technology , Digital Court Reporter , Heavy Equipment Operator , Human Resources Management , Masonry , Mechatronics , Medical Laboratory Technology , Occupational Therapy Assistant , Police Pre-Academy Training , and Surgical Technology .
HGTC is located on three convenient campuses in Conway ,
Grand Strand ( Market Common ), and Georgetown . Conway ’ s Golf and Sports Turf students have the opportunity to intern during prestigious golf tournaments and for professional sports teams . The new Turf Care and Demonstration Center allows students to learn in a hands-on environment and study real-time , real-world agronomic challenges and practices , setting the stage for the next generation of turf managers .
The Conway Campus is also known for engineering technology programs . The Georgetown Center for Advanced Manufacturing , completed in 2019 on the Georgetown Campus , offers technical education programs such as Advanced Welding Technologies .
The Grand Strand Campus , located in the heart of Myrtle Beach , is home to The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach training chefs , caterers , bakers ,
Information Please | Conway ’ s Community Resource Guide | Page 43 equipment sales representatives , and restaurant managers in an award-winning state-of-the-art , eco-friendly facility , offering programs accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute . The Dental Hygiene and the Charles F . Freeman Community Dental clinics on the Grand Strand Campus have served as many as 10,000 patients per year offering dental consultations at reduced cost .
HGTC offers 15 programs through the Distance Learning Institute , and 13 of those programs are completely online . This is an ideal option for someone going to school while working . HGTC graduates find superior placement with 95 % securing immediate employment or transferring to a fouryear institution to continue their academic studies . At HGTC , students represent 33 states including South Carolina .
HGTC remains dedicated to the community , just like it has for over 55 years . HGTC was founded and continues to prepare people for jobs , sustain a high job-placement rate , and facilitate university transfers . To learn more , visit hgtc . edu or call the Admissions office at ( 843 ) 349-5277 .
For additional information about HGTC , call ( 843 ) 347-3186 . Apply for free at hgtc . edu or call 843-347-3186 option 1 . www . hgtc . edu | Twitter : gohgtc | Facebook : www . facebook . com / gohgtc .