$250,000 grant
to bolster funding for HGTC's ongoing capital campaign for new
Nursing and Health Sciences Institute
MYRTLE
BEACH, S.C., March 4,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) takes a
significant step forward in realizing its vision for a new, world
class Nursing and Health Sciences Institute with the help of a
$250,000 grant from Bank of America.
This generous contribution marks a pivotal moment in HGTC's ongoing
capital campaign, aimed at raising $2
million to support the construction and expansion of the
institute, which is part of a larger $15
million project. The grant from Bank of America will
accelerate progress toward expanding physical facilities and
attracting new students to its Nursing and Health Sciences
programs, preparing students for success in the rapidly evolving
healthcare sector.
The project scope encompasses the renovation of 14,122 square
feet of existing space and the addition of 10,000 square feet
through the construction of a second floor inside the existing
structure. With Bank of America's support, HGTC aims to double its
enrollment in health science programs, bolster the healthcare
workforce pipeline, provide students with invaluable clinical
rotations and internships, introduce new healthcare science
programs, and offer professional development opportunities for our
healthcare partners.
"We are immensely grateful to Bank of America for their generous
grant, which is instrumental in advancing our mission to provide
opportunities in the healthcare sector," said Dr. Marilyn Murphy Fore, president, Horry-Georgetown Technical College. "This
partnership exemplifies the transformative impact that strategic
collaborations can have on our community, and we are excited to
continue working together to empower our students and build a
stronger, healthier future."
The grant is part of Bank of America's longstanding commitment
to strengthen coastal South
Carolina communities by addressing key issues fundamental to
economic opportunity and social progress. This announcement is the
latest in a series of investments that Bank of America has made in
HGTC in recent years, including support of HGTC's Career Training
programs and Emergency Scholarship Fund.
"We support Horry-Georgetown Technical
College's mission to provide an accessible, affordable,
high-quality, collegiate education and workforce development, which
is why we directed this strategic philanthropic investment to help
build stronger communities," said Kelly
Tyler, president, Bank of America Myrtle Beach. "This grant
is an acknowledgement of the impact HGTC has on our community and
exemplifies Bank of America's efforts to partner and invest in
organizations that support community development and share our
commitment to creating economic opportunity for the people of
Horry and surrounding
counties."
HGTC has established itself as the higher education center of
innovation and economic progress in the region. As the community
identifies needs, HGTC and its partners find solutions. Similarly,
Bank of America looks to address local initiatives through its
commitment to nonprofit partners, as well as investments to help
finance small businesses, affordable housing, and other economic
revitalization projects benefiting communities throughout the
Horry County region.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's
leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small
and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full
range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial
and risk management products and services. The company provides
unmatched convenience in the United
States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small
business clients with approximately 3,800 retail financial centers,
approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and
award-winning digital banking with approximately 57 million
verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in
wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading
across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations,
governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of
America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million
small business households through a suite of innovative,
easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves
clients through operations across the
United States, its territories and more than 35 countries.
Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: BAC).
Horry-Georgetown Technical
College
HGTC offers college transfer and skilled
associate degree programs in more than 70 fields of study, and many
with online class options. Nearly all programs feature internships
that lead to jobs. Ninety-five percent (95%) of students either
transfer to earn advanced degrees or start careers in their
respective fields of study. Horry-Georgetown
Technical College prohibits discrimination against students
and employees. Please direct discrimination and accessibility
issues to the Office of Student Affairs at (843) 349-5228.
For additional information about HGTC, call (843) 347-3186.
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Reporters may contact:
Nicole Hyman, MS
Public Relations Director
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Phone: 1.843.349.7820, 1.843.902.3838
nicole.hyman@hgtc.edu
Eliza Murphy, Bank of America
Phone: 1.646.855.0683
eliza.murphy@bofa.com
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