Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies

Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies Programs

Horry and Georgetown counties are experiencing new interest for various types of new and growing business and industry. This growth can mean successful careers, high-paying jobs in the local area in service, production and manufacturing industries in South Carolina. 

Service careers, such as Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) and production careers, such as Machine Tool Technology, CNC and Welding, have changed due to the infusion of computer technology for controls, accuracy and precision.

New Advanced Manufacturing Centers at HGTC

In response to industry demands, HGTC has constructed a new 25,000 sq. ft. Advanced Manufacturing Center in Horry County and a new 30,000 sq. ft.  location in Georgetown County.

Conway Campus Location
250 Allied Drive
Conway, SC 29526

Georgetown Campus Location
4003 South Fraser Street, Building 1000
Georgetown, SC 29440

Programs Offered

HGTC offers programs of study to prepare students to fill these jobs through classroom and hands-on instruction.  Students work with industry-grade equipment, taught by expert and experienced faculty.  Classes are offered in flexible schedules, with both day and evening classes.  Graduates are eligible for manufacturing certifications and the opportunity to earn competitive salaries. These practical, hands-on programs allow students to enter the work force after just two years or to pursue a bachelor's degree at a senior institution.

• Advanced Welding Technologies
• Automotive Technology
• Boat Building
• Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Diesel Engine Technology
• Machine Tool Operations
• Machine Tool Technology 
• Mechatronics
• Mechatronics Technology
• Outboard Marine Technology
• Residential/Commercial Electrical Technician 
• Residential HVAC Service Technician

For information on Heating, Ventilation, and ACR Service programs, contact:
Terry Smith (843) 349-3625

For information on Machine Tool and Mechatronics programs, contact:
Timothy Coggins (843) 349-7878
Bob Ragno (843) 520-1430
Wade Barrineau (843) 520-1438

For information on Welding or Residential/Commercial Electrical Technician programs, contact:
Jeff Ball (843) 349-7875
Brian Muldowney (843) 349-3639
Jacob Satterfield (843) 349-7845
Georgetown Campus: Jay Owens (843) 520-1422

For information on Diesel Engine Technology program, contact:
Kerry Stefanyak (843) 349-7832
Kael Wolfley (843) 349-7837

For information on Automotive Technology program, contact:
Sean Dugan (843) 349-7851

For information on Boat Building Technology program, contact:
Warren Hardy (843) 520-1439

For information on Outboard Marine Technology program, contact:
Micheal Pearson (843) 349-3172
Michael Clark (843) 520-1405