Careers and Workforce

HFC Recording Arts Certificate program upgraded for Fall

HFC partners with the AVID Learning Partner Program to provide certification in the industry gold-standard Pro Tools, beginning Fall 2020.

ER nurse: good teaching changes lives

Mohamed Saleh, a nurse, describes how HFC teaching, scholarships, and diversity changed the course of his life. He plans to return as a teacher one day.
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HFC supports Governor Whitmer’s “60 by 30 Action Alliance”

HFC champions Gov. Whitmer's goal of having 60% of working-age adults achieve a college education by 2030.
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New mileage reimbursement rates for 2020

New mileage reimbursement rates for 2020 is 57.5 cents per mile. Please submit mileage reimbursement requests monthly.
Ophthalmic technician in the HFC lab learning to conduct an eye exam

Zenni Optical recognizes HFC as one of the best eye care schools nationally

HFC's Certified Ophthalmic Technician program was named in Zenni Optical's Top 20 programs nationwide.
Dr. Hassan Nameghi, left, holds a “Scuumba,” an underwater vacuum robot used to clean fish tanks. This apparatus, created by HFC students in  fall  2019, is equipped with water jets to move it around the fish tank. At right is the M-TEC building, the new

HFC program sets course for “engineering culture” at new home on the East Campus

The HFC pre-engineering program expands into its new home on the East Campus to accommodate a large number of students.
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Math, engineering, and Hana Beydoun's path to a career at DTE Energy

Women are still a minority in STEM fields, but are gaining ground. Hana Beydoun found the path to her STEM career through courses and mentors at HFC.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson headlines HFC Student Engagement Conference

Keynote speaker, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, will be joined by other civic, community, business, non-profit, and education leaders at the Student Engagement Conference Feb. 6-7. The public is invited to this free event.
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Comerica Park recruiting at HFC Feb. 5, Feb. 12, and Feb. 19

Comerica Park and Delaware North will recruit at HFC on Feb. 5, Feb. 12, and Feb. 19.
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Students: Join us for Summer Research Symposium and Workshop Jan. 24

Students can learn about exciting summer research opportunities in the STEM fields at the Summer Research Symposium and Workshop on Friday, Jan. 24.
HFC student/ex-Airborne Ranger Tom Demerly sits in the cockpit of a newly-built Boeing P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare aircraft. Photo by Lance Riegle, TheAviationist.com.

Ex-Airborne Ranger returns to HFC to finish degree after 37 years

Former Airborne Ranger Tom Demerly -- ultramarathoner, cyclist, mountain climber, aviation writer, business owner -- sees earning an HFC degree as a way to be agile and adaptive in the workforce.
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JCPenney to host Suit-Up exclusively for HFC; shuttles provided

Full-day, weekday event, with shuttles to and from campus. Save up to 60% off apparel at the JCPenney Suit-Up event, held exclusively for the entire HFC community.
Sandra Wilkins' Navy portrait

HFC student veteran takes to the airwaves as D.J. Quicksand

HFC student veteran Sandra Wilkins served in the U.S. Navy from 1999-2003. She is a culinary arts student who hosts WHFR’s “Feast of Folk” radio show as D.J. Quicksand.
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HFC and Detroit at Work offer free training in automotive services and culinary arts

Beginning Jan. 13, HFC and Detroit at Work will offer FREE training in automotive services and culinary arts. Use it as a springboard to your career or further studies.
Dr. Paula Schreck

HFC establishes first Lactation Consultant Program partnership in Michigan

HFC has the first International Board Certified Lactation Consultants training program in Michigan.
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Students: advising helps you succeed. Make an appointment!

Advising can make a huge difference in completing your academic program. Make an appointment! Talk to your advisor.
L. Alisyn Crawford

HFC paralegal instructor’s law degree works hand-in-hand with MPH

From a high school drop-out to an attorney specializing in public health, Crawford now teaches others to become advocates.
Four adults in tech careers - business, culinary, teaching, construction

Non-Traditional Careers in Technology: Imagine the Possibilities

The “Non-Traditional Careers in Technology: Imagine the Possibilities” forum is Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us to learn about career possibilities! Free breakfast and lunch, too.
HFC alumna Allison Jones (left) and HFC Interior Design program coordinator Karen Wilmering (right) pump their arms in victory after learning Jones won 2nd place in the NKBA Student Design Competition.

HFC Interior Design alumna wins 2nd Place in national student design competition

HFC Interior Design alumna Allison Jones wins a $2,500 scholarship and a trip to Las Vegas as part of her national second-place finish.
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Manufacturing Day, October 4

Learn about a variety of manufacturing careers by attending Manufacturing Day at HFC.

Re-Discover Day for HFC students

HFC students, learn about your options at HFC during Re-Discover Day. Explore the programs, majors, and career assistance that HFC offers you. Register, and you'll get a free lunch.
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HFC celebrates National Surgical Technologists Week Sept. 16-20

The HFC Surgical Technology program's 100 percent pass rate is something to celebrate during National Surgical Technologists Week Sept. 16-20.

TODAY! HFC Career Expo 2019

Next step toward landing your dream job: Come to the HFC Career Expo today, 1:30-4:00 p.m. in the Athletic Memorial Building (H). Parking and event are free.
OTP students and Capuchins

Ophthalmic Technician students provide free eye exams at Capuchin Soup Kitchen

OPT students examined more than 50 patients, some of whom had serious medical needs they could address with the ophthalmologists present.