Careers and Workforce

Students: Try our real-time, video-enhanced class format!

HFC students benefit from the Live without the Drive class format, combining the experience of a real-time class with the safety of studying at home.
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EOS North America donates $25,000 for STEM scholarships

To support underrepresented students going into the STEM field, EOS has donated $25,000 to set up a STEM scholarship fund.
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“What Lansing got right”: President Kavalhuna authors article in Bridge Michigan

President Kavalhuna writes about the bipartisan effort to educate more Michigan citizens to create the workforce of the future.

MAT² program welcomes new apprentices in fast-growing career programs

HFC’s MAT² Cohort 8 apprenticeship program begins the Fall 2020 Semester.
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HFC in the family: aspiring chef becomes a pharmacist while sister shines in culinary arts

Alumnus originally planned to go into culinary arts, but became a pharmacist instead.

HFC alumnus wins Blue Ribbon Award for UROP project

After winning the Blue Ribbon Award for his UROP project, Yazan Alheresh enrolled at UDM on a full-ride scholarship.

HawkPride: Ford F-150 designer talks blood, sweat, and tears

Since 2011, HFC alumnus Rob Brancheau has worked on the F-150, Ford's flagship pickup truck for more than 40 years.
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HFC in the family: alumna lives culinary dream at Mercy Chefs, brother chooses pharmacy

Culinary Institute of America / HFC alumna’s path has brought her into a leadership role with Mercy Chefs, a national relief organization.
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Meet 100+ employers at the HFC Virtual Career Expo Oct. 23

This virtual event is open only to HFC students and alumni. Registration is required; RSVP today!
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HFC students chosen to provide robotics demo for Ivanka Trump, Mary Barra at GM Tech Center

HFC electrical apprentices were chosen from among 300 peers to put on a robotics demonstration for a group of dignitaries at the GM Tech Center.

HFC partners with the state to provide Futures for Frontliners free-tuition program

Front line workers in our state now have a path to a tuition-free degree at Henry Ford College. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 31.

Career Services Office hosts interview preparation workshops

The Career Services Office offers workshops on cover letters, resume writing, and interview strategies.

Returning adult students earn AAUW scholarships to pursue their dreams

AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver awarded scholarships to HFC students Daneisha Jones and Heather Rossi, who are pursuing business and health careers.

HawkPride: Erin Hoekzema found her passion for art and made it her career

Erin Hoekzema switched her major from criminal justice to ceramics. She is now a professional artist.

Non-traditional nursing alumna: “I’m still here, and I’m still thriving”

HFC nursing alumna Champaign Brown is the recipient of the Live Your Dream Award, and has achieved a successful second career by working through every obstacle.

HawkPride: HFC alumna finds joy in second career as a nurse

Nurse and newly minted yoga teacher Andrea Corrie found her way back to the nursing profession, and now serves on the front lines during the pandemic.

Cybersecurity entrepreneur seeks to develop next generation in STEM

Alumna Sakinah Tanzil is eager to develop the next generation of STEM leaders and cybersecurity professionals.

Hassan Hammoud wins nursing scholarship from Rotary Club

Nursing student wins scholarship from Rotary Club of Dearborn to help him complete his studies at HFC. He plans to earn an advanced degree and return to teach in the future.
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Detroit Police Department hosts virtual recruiting event June 29

The Office of Career Services and the Detroit Police Department will hold a virtual recruiting session on June 29.

Lactation Consulting is Stephanie Arredondo’s way to help mothers

A member of the first cohort of HFC's Lactation Consultant Program, Stephanie Arredondo plans to go into advocacy work.
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Becoming an IBCLC is “part of the dream” for Lauren Fisher

HFC's new Lactation Consultant Program has allowed student Lauren Fisher to realize dream of helping mothers and their babies.

Alumnus Gary Voiles becomes DHPD deputy chief

HFC alumnus Gary Voiles has been promoted to deputy chief of Dearborn Heights Police.

HFC alumnus working on new 3D visualization technology

HFC alumnus works on a new technology that will change the way people store and share knowledge in a 3D world.
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Free unemployment information session, June 4

If you are unemployed or facing possible unemployment, this virtual information session will provide useful information. Open to the public.