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The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce a generous $5,000 donation from AGRU America, presented during the Palmetto Giving Day celebration in Georgetown. This contribution underscores AGRU’s commitment to strengthening local communities and investing in the region’s future workforce. “We are grateful for AGRU America’s continued partnership

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce a new scholarship fund established by Project Golf to support students in the College’s Sports & Turf Management program. The Gary Schaal, PGA, Sports & Turf Management Scholarship will award two (2) scholarships annually at $2,500 each, with a special focus

In celebration of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce a $40,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the College’s Electrical Lineworker Technician program. This generous contribution represents an increase from previous years and reaffirms Duke Energy’s continued investment in workforce development and

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the Marine Technology Institute of South Carolina, a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility that will serve as the new home for the College’s Outboard Marine Technology and Boat Building Technology programs. “This groundbreaking marks a significant milestone for HGTC, our

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce the presentation of a $27,500 donation to the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, supporting study abroad programs for aspiring culinary professionals. The funds were raised through the success of the 2nd annual “Flights & Bites” event, held in October

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 17th Annual Gala, “Passport to Madrid,” which raised an impressive $116,000 to benefit scholarships and student programs at HGTC. This premier fundraising event, held on March 8, 2025, at the HGTC International Culinary Institute of

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is thrilled to announce that its participation in National Giving Tuesday was a tremendous success, surpassing its fundraising goal of $15,000 and raising over $20,000 in just one day! The HGTC Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated

Representatives from Bank of America Myrtle Beach present the HGTC Foundation with an $18,000 check to Support Workforce Training and Student Emergency Fund. (left to right) Dr. Marilyn Fore, HGTC President; John Sawyer, HGTC Foundation Chairperson; Cecilia Evans, Market Executive, Bank of America Myrtle Beach; Kelly Tyler, President, Bank of America Myrtle Beach; Shannon Detzler,

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Parsons Foundation Opportunity Scholarship, made possible by a generous gift from the Rebecca C. Parsons Foundation. The Parsons Foundation has initially committed $100,000 to this program and has further committed to increasing this gift to accommodate

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is thrilled to announce its participation in National Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024. This annual global event encourages people around the world to come together to support causes they believe in through generosity and acts of kindness. Giving Tuesday presents a unique opportunity

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce that Anderson Brothers Bank has pledged a $10,000 matching grant on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. This generous commitment amplifies the Foundation’s efforts to support students and communities affected by the International Paper plant closure through the innovative IP Opportunity

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Parsons Foundation Opportunity Scholarship, made possible by a generous gift from the Rebecca C. Parsons Foundation. The Parsons Foundation has initially committed $100,000 to this program and has further committed to increasing this gift to accommodate

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is excited to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Ocean View Memorial Foundation. This generous donation will support the College’s ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities and provide essential equipment for its programs, particularly in response to the workforce needs

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is excited to announce a generous $25,000 donation from Envirosep, a leading provider of engineered products and services for fluid handling, heat transfer, and energy recovery. This contribution will support the Georgetown Center for Advanced Manufacturing Center (GCAM) on the Georgetown Campus, which aims

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is pleased to announce a significant donation of $15,016.33 from The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Myrtle Beach Chapter, an esteemed international organization devoted to nurturing culinary talent and fostering a passion for the culinary arts. This generous contribution will directly benefit the International Culinary Institute’s