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  Seeking admission to Horry-Georgetown Technical College? With more than 70 programs of study, flexible class options, and three convenient campus locations in Myrtle Beach, Conway, and Georgetown, we think you’ll like what you find. Tuition is less than half that of a four-year public college, and classes transfer.
  
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  Horry-Georgetown Technical College offers educational programs for nearly every career interest, from Business and Health Science to Natural Resources and Information Technology.
  
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  Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two-year community/technical college that offers more than 70 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.
  
  HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway and Georgetown.
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  The world is a different place than it was when Horry-Georgetown Technical College was founded in 1966. Nevertheless, the college remains as focused today on providing an up-to-date education for our students as we were decades ago. HGTC was founded on a commitment to prepare people for jobs, sustain a high job-placement rate, and facilitate university transfers.
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  Whether you want to learn new skills or enhance skills for a career, keep current in your field, get needed continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain your certification, or just want to learn for the pleasure of personal enrichment, we have something for you.
  
  HGTC also offers customized training for your business.
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Programs offered

Horry-Georgetown Technical College- International Culinary Institute

Programs offered at The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach

The fast-growing field of Culinary Arts offers some of the best career choices available today, and HGTC's Culinary Arts Technology department prepares students for success.

Programs offered:

What kind of jobs are available with your degree?

Line Cook, Lead Line Cook, Garde Manger/Pantry Cook, Sous Chef, Chef De Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Executive, Chef, Private Chef, Butcher, Assistant Manager, Manager, Caterer, Stewarding/Purchasing, Owner/Chef, Pastry Cook, Baker, Cake Decorator, Pastry Sous Chef, Head Baker, Pastry Chef, Executive Pastry Chef.

Students interested in any of the Culinary programs can get more information in our FAQ sheet to include additional program costs students may incur.

Accreditation

Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Culinary Arts program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation.

Culinary Arts Badge

Baking & Pastry Arts Badge

Continuing Education Options

HGTC offers a variety of cooking and baking classes through the Continuing Education Department.

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Current Semester Information

Fall 2024 Classes

Last Day of Semester

December 14

Spring 2025 Classes

Classes Begin

January 13 (Full Spring / Fast Forward I)
February 3 (Flex Start)
March 10 (Fast Forward II)

EVENTS

NOV21

ICI Farmers Market

The weekly farmer’s market at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach features local farm produce, pastured eggs and meats, handmade soaps and more.