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The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is pleased to announce the new slate of officers for the Board of Directors to serve in the upcoming year. The newly appointed officers are committed to advancing the Foundation’s mission and supporting HGTC in its pursuit of excellence in education, community engagement, and

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce its Electrical Lineworker Technician program has received an in-kind donation of 20 wood utility poles from Santee Cooper, a trusted public power and water provider in South Carolina. The donation from Santee Cooper marks a significant enhancement to the program’s

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), is pleased to announce The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) has generously donated $10,000 to the HGTC Foundation, specifically designated for the Respiratory Care Program. This donation is part of a broader initiative by the NBRC to support over 450 Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and the HGTC Foundation are proud to announce the appointment of Bryan Lenertz to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Bryan Lenertz has a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the Myrtle Beach/Horry County area. Moving from Virginia to Myrtle Beach in 2002, he began his

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is thrilled to announce a significant donation from longtime supporters John and Trena Draughn towards the enhancement of the new Nursing & Health Sciences Institute on the HGTC Grand Strand Campus. The Draughn family’s commitment to HGTC spans years, marked by their dedication to

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce the receipt of a generous $375,000 grant for the establishment of the new Nursing and Health Sciences Institute on the Grand Strand Campus.  This substantial contribution, provided by McLeod Health, exemplifies a shared commitment to fostering a well-prepared healthcare workforce and

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) proudly announces a significant contribution from Duke Energy, further fortifying its commitment to community development and education in the region. The HGTC Foundation has gratefully received a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, marking a substantial increase from last year’s support. This generous donation comes

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation was awarded a $40,000 grant from Truist Foundation for the new HGTC Nursing & Health Sciences Institute. This significant contribution will serve as a catalyst for enhancing nursing and health science education programs and overall healthcare services within the community. “We are overwhelmed and

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce a donation of $250,000 from The Chapin Foundation, reaffirming a steadfast commitment to advancing healthcare and education in the Myrtle Beach area. This significant contribution will have a profound impact on the educational opportunities available to students within the Digital

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and the HGTC Foundation recently established and presented the Colonel Thomas C. “Buddy” Styers Legacy Endowment for Workforce Development award. This endowment, totaling $250,000, is a testament to the profound impact of Colonel Buddy Styers on the HGTC community and his unwavering dedication to progress and

The HGTC Foundation Board of Directors proudly announces the remarkable success of the 16th annual Gala, themed “Passport to Paris” and sponsored by MINDZERØ. This year’s event, held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the HGTC International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, exceeded all expectations, garnering net proceeds over $130,000.