Careers and Workforce

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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.

Petri is proud of HFC students, will keep teaching after retirement from police force

Although he has retired from the Dearborn Heights Police Department, Michael Petri will continue teaching at HFC.
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Nursing alumna wins Eagle Eye Award from Beaumont

Nursing alumna Shannon Kelly received a hospital-wide award for going above and beyond the call of duty for patient care.
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Governor Whitmer appoints President Kavalhuna to statewide board to lead workforce development

Governor Whitmer has asked 20 leaders in industry, government, and higher education to lead the state's efforts in workforce development. President Kavalhuna is the only community college president on the board.

A traveling nurse goes west

Working during the pandemic is a “revolutionary time” for nurses, says HFC nursing alumna Amber Heery.
Photo of HFC students and Sparky the Fire Dog with Snow Elementary students.

It’s EMS Week! Show your appreciation for these frontline workers

HFC's EMS program recognizes EMS Week with community education each year. We are featuring the 2019 visit to Snow Elementary School, along with some ideas for how you can show your appreciation for EMS professionals.
HFC alumnus David Shunkwiler and current student Christopher Shunkwiler working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Family commitment: Dean’s sons on the frontlines during the pandemic

Two of Dean Susan Shunkwiler’s sons are helping on the pandemic frontlines.

Logicalis IT hiring info session May 20

Logicalis is hiring intro-level IT professionals.

CyberForce is hiring virtual IT summer interns

Join our Zoom Meeting, CyberForce Info Session on Thursday, May 14 at 2 pm
HFC nursing alumna Yasmin Osman is currently a nurse at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Hudson Valley, NY.

Nurse on the frontlines of pandemic in New York

“There are no words for what I’m living through,” says HFC nursing alumna Yasmin Osman, who is working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and happy to be able to help patients and their families.
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Virtual recruiting session for nurses and assistance payments workers

Graduates seeking careers in nursing and health services are encouraged to attend a virtual recruiting session May 19.
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HFC supports Futures for Frontliners

Governor Whitmer announced a new tuition-free program for frontline workers to earn a college degree.
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Career exploration webinar May 1

Career Services hosts a free career exploration webinar for anyone who is interested.
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Drop in! Career Services holds Zoom office hours

Career Services is here to help you!
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Keambra Pierson will become Associate Dean of BEPD in July

Surgical Technologist program director Keambra Pierson will become the Associate Dean of BEPD in July.

Ford recognizes HFC ASSET program with 16th Performance Award

HFC's ASSET program earned a Performance Award for exceeding the performance standards set by Ford Motor Co.
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HFC awarded $100,000 Closing the Skills Gap grant over the next four years

Through its partnership with the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan, HFC has been awarded $100,000 that will be distributed over the next four years as part of a $4 million Closing the Skills gap grant.
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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation provides $2.1 million grant to meet the need for skilled trades workers

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation provides a grant to support the creation of a Middle College Trade School Program to educate workers in the skilled trades.
HFC alumna Kyla Bazzy was in the first class of the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy. Currently, she's the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Journal, the University of Michigan-Dearborn's student-run newspaper.

Dual-enrollment grad aspires to career in journalism

HFC alumna Kyla Bazzy, who was in the first class of the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy, is the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Journal, the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s student-run newspaper.
Patricia Chatman, Ph.D., Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development at HFC.

The underserved and underrepresented in today’s workforce

HFC Dean Pat Chatman explains why some workers get left behind... and what we can do to make sure everyone has real opportunities.

Business alumnus takes his corporate HR career to college

After 30 years in the corporate sector, HFC alumnus Jim Handley takes his first foray into higher ed as the vice president of human resources at Rock Valley College.