MISSION STATEMENT
Approved by the Area Commission, July 11, 2002
Reaffirmed, July 8, 2004

The mission of Horry-Georgetown Technical College is to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality, comprehensive two-year collegiate education and workforce training; to provide a student centered environment and inspire lifelong learning; to promote learning through exceptional teaching; to promote multicultural awareness and embrace diversity within the community; to promote economic development, and to lead in technological innovation.

Since its creation in 1966, Horry-Georgetown Technical College has continued to provide post-secondary vocational, technical, and occupational certificate, diploma and associate degree programs leading directly to securing or continuing employment; associate degree programs which enable students to gain access to other post-secondary education; and continuing education classes, programs, and services which meet the job training, occupational advancement, and lifelong learning needs of the residents and employers in its service area.

As a member of the South Carolina Technical College system, the College is a public, two-year technical college, currently enrolling in excess of 5,000 College credit curriculum students (fall headcount) and providing continuing education programs for over 10,500 residents (annual headcount) per year. Within this authority and while maintaining a local emphasis on providing services to the individuals and employers in the rural, urban and suburban areas of Horry and Georgetown Counties, certain academic programs serve regional, national, and even international needs. The College values partnerships with business, industry, community agencies and other educational and governmental institutions which support the growth and development of the community.

In order to promote achievement by ethnically, socially and economically diverse individuals, the College maintains open admissions.  The College values inclusiveness and embraces diversity. The College provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for success in achieving their career and educational goals.

The College endeavors to fulfill its mission by fostering the belief that all people should have equal opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to develop skills, knowledge, and values necessary for a productive and meaningful life. We respect every member of the college community and are committed to fairness in our educational endeavors.

The faculty's primary function is to ensure student learning and academic goal achievement through innovative teaching that integrates theory and application. The College provides comprehensive student services to support individual and educational goals. The specific functions of the College are to provide occupational training activities, College transfer education and related general education courses. The College provides developmental/-remedial educational services. Through articulation with local school districts, the College provides post-secondary educational opportunities for secondary students. A vital part of the educational services is through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division, which provides customized job training and occupational upgrading training programs and classes for business and industry, and job training, occupational upgrading, licensing and certification, and personal interest classes for community residents. The College supports the economic development of its service area by participating in the training provided by the Center for Accelerated Training and Technology.