Horry-Georgetown Technical College

HGTC, in partnership with WMBF News, is helping students head back to school with confidence by offering free haircuts for K-12 students!

Our talented cosmetology students, under the supervision of licensed instructors, will provide haircuts on a first come, first served basis while capacity allows. No registration is required.

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕣 8:30 a.m. to Noon
📍 HGTC Institute of Cosmetology, Building 600
2050 Highway 501, Conway, SC 29526

We can't wait to welcome our community and help students start the school year looking and feeling their best! 💙✂️

🎓 The deadline to apply for HGTC Foundation Scholarships is July 31!

One application could connect you to scholarship opportunities that help make your HGTC education more affordable.

Apply before the deadline at hgtcfoundation.org/apply.

HGTC is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with McLeod Health and Horry County Schools that will offer in-person classes beginning in the Fall 2026 semester at The Center for Health & Fitness at McLeod Health Loris.

Join us for the HGTC McLeod Health Loris Open House on Tuesday, July 14, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. to learn more about available programs, meet with Student Services and Financial Aid, and begin the enrollment process.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Horry-Georgetown Technical College! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate our nation's independence, we wish our students, employees, alumni, and community a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July.

HGTC will be closed Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Our Call Center will be closed on Friday, July 3. Callers to (843) 347-3186 may leave a voicemail, and messages will be returned on Monday.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melissa Batten as Interim President, effective August 1, 2026.

Dr. Batten brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to student success, having served HGTC in multiple executive roles, most recently as Vice President for Student Affairs. Her leadership has helped strengthen student engagement, access, and completion while advancing the College's mission and strategic priorities.

As Interim President, Dr. Batten will lead the College through this transition while continuing HGTC's focus on student success, workforce development, and community impact across Horry and Georgetown counties.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Batten on this new role.

HGTC is proud to launch ABILITYWorks, a new workforce readiness program designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for long-term career success.

Through hands-on training, mentorship, and workforce development, ABILITYWorks reflects our commitment to expanding opportunities and strengthening our community.

Learn more about this exciting new initiative:

HGTC developing ABILTYWorks program to help people with disabilities find jobs Horry-Georgetown Technical College is developing a new program designed to help people with disabilities prepare for and find jobs.