Careers and Workforce

Paulette Pawa

HFC and Amazon help Paulette Pawa pursue computer science dreams

More than 500 HFC students who work at Amazon have benefitted from a partnership that offers employees up to $5,200 per year to study at the College.
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Prepare for public service: a federal résumé writing workshop

The preparation for public service federal résumé writing workshop is free and open to HFC students and alumni.
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Join us for Women in STEM Day

Celebrate Women in STEM Day on Feb. 13 at HFC. Representatives from LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium will give a presentation that will include many animals.
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Coffee & Careers: “Build Your Network before Graduation”

Join us for our Coffee & Careers workshop, “Build Your Professional Network Before Graduation," on Feb. 24. All students are welcome.
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Student Services Spotlight: “Handshake” student career services tool

Handshake is a user-friendly job platform that allows you to customize what you are looking for in a career, connect you to employers and jobs, and sign up for events.
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Coffee & Careers: “Interview Strategies for Trades and Technical Students”

Join us for our Coffee & Careers workshop, “Interview Strategies for Trades and Technical Students," on Feb. 4. All students are welcome.
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Join us for Coffee & Careers: A.I. and your résumé

The first Coffee & Careers session of the Winter 2026 semester is called “Using Artificial Intelligence to Effectively Write Your Résumé.” Hope to see you Jan. 21.
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Career Development Team helps you find your dream career

Designed to help individual students, the HFC Career Development Team focuses on what it takes to land a successful job and career.
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Degree Completion Workshop for students with 45+ credits

Students with 45 or more credits can plan your next step at the Degree Completion Workshop on Jan. 29.
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Join us for Résumé Writing Workshop

Learn how to write an effective résumé that will make you stand out at HFC's Résumé Writing Workshop on Jan. 28.
Ricardo Gomez

Aspiring nurse wants to pay forward the care he received

Ricardo Gomez’s determination to become a nurse has proven it’s never too late to pursue your goals.
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Free money for college: Apply for HFC scholarships Jan. 1–March 31

The HFC Foundation offers more than 150 scholarships to students. Be sure to apply by March 31, and apply as early as possible for the best opportunities.
PIPE 2025

Pre-Engineering students recognized for innovation at UM-Dearborn showcase

Two HFC pre-engineering projects earned top recognition at the PIPE 2025 Showcase for targeting safety, accessibility, and quality of life.
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HFC freshman finished in Top 10 in Autonomous Racing League in Abu Dhabi

Competing in the Autonomous Racing League Drone Challenge was life-changing for pre-engineering student Elijah Elens-Eigbokhan.
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optiMize Information Session: innovate for social impact

optimiZe provides HFC students opportunities to work on social impact projects and connect them with resources at U-M. Learn more at the March 3 information session.
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How Christopher Serrano gained confidence to excel in engineering and chemistry

First-generation college student Christopher Serrano is pursuing a career in mechanical engineering.
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HFC offers 8-week intermediate sewing classes

Enroll in the 8-week Sewing Basics or Sewing Intermediate classes Jan. 12-March 7, 2026 and bring your creative ideas to life.
Mustapha Hammoud

Alumnus Mustapha Hammoud serves Dearborn in two different careers

Mustapha Hammoud, an HFC alumnus and Ford Motor Company engineer, looks forward to beginning his second term on the City Council.
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HFC panel discusses College's successful energy transition plan at SCUP Detroit

HFC leaders spoke about “Henry Ford College's Successful Energy Transition to a Net-zero Energy Campus” at the Society for College and University Planning.
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HFC welcomes Georgia Travis, an alumna teaching Automotive Technology

HFC automotive instructor Georgia Travis enjoys introducing students to the world of the automobile.
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Amanda Chahine returns to her alma mater after exploring multiple careers

HFC web content and design manager Amanda Chahine is excited to return to her alma mater, where she learned that her potential was boundless.
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Apple awards HFC $72,000 to advance tech careers

Apple's CEI awards funds to develop a series of innovative courses.
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HFC welcomes John Patrick, who shows students there is beauty in mathematics

Instructor John Patrick relishes both math and music.
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Get to Know HFC: Shannon Hasper was always meant to teach nursing

Shannon Hasper sets an example for her students of compassion and competent nursing.