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(left to right) Vincent Myers, Horry-Georgetown Technical College; Tania Appel, Apprenticeship
Carolina; Cleveland Williams, US Department of Labor; Amber Morris, UCI Medical Affiliates;
Roy Robinson, US Department of Labor; Leslie Lovett, Apprenticeship Carolina
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), in partnership with Apprenticeship Carolina, hosted its first Apprenticeship Appreciation Event at the HGTC Conference and Business Center on the Grand Strand Campus. The event brought together local businesses, apprentices, and community leaders to celebrate the success of Registered Apprenticeship programs in the region.
Participating organizations included AGRU America, Brightwater Senior Living, Building Talent Foundation, Carolina Temperature Control, City of North Myrtle Beach, Doctors Care, First Choice Plumbing, Kokobeenz, Positive Moves, UCI Medical Affiliates, the US Department of Labor, and Visions. The event featured engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a slideshow showcasing apprentices and staff from the participating companies.
“This event was a powerful reminder of how partnerships between industry and education can transform careers and strengthen our community,” said Vincent Myers, HGTC Workforce Development Manager. “We were honored to recognize the contributions of our apprenticeship partners and the remarkable potential of their employees.”
The event highlighted the value of Registered Apprenticeship programs in addressing workforce development needs by providing hands-on training opportunities. Attendees celebrated the success stories of apprentices while fostering connections to support the growth of these programs in the future.
HGTC and Apprenticeship Carolina remain committed to empowering local businesses with the talent and resources needed to thrive in today’s economy.
For more information about apprenticeship opportunities with HGTC, please contact Vincent Myers, HGTC Workforce Development Manager, at vincent.myers@hgtc.edu or 843-349-5387.
For more information about Apprenticeship Carolina, please contact Tania Appel, Apprenticeship Consultant, at appelt@sctechsystem.edu or 803-397-0278.