CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) hosted the 41st annual South Carolina Technical College Welding Competition Friday.
Students from six technical colleges across the state gathered at HGTC Advanced Manufacturing Center. There 34 competitors showcased their welding skills before heading to the awards ceremony.
The Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions have seen a sharp rise in demand for skilled welders, particularly within power plants, process piping, and pharmaceutical plants. Local employers consistently seek welders with experience…