Careers and Workforce

Clockwise from top left: HFC alumni Amir El-Aswad, Micah Walker, Alayna Kondraciuk, and Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz will speak about their experiences at the College on Nov. 19’s panel, “Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience.”

Alumni panel focuses on “Getting the Most out of Your College Experience”

Four HFC alumni will speak about at HFC on Nov. 19 about how they got the most out of their HFC experience. This event is free; everyone is welcome.
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Business and Marketing Mini-Fair open for HFC students and alumni

Career Services will host a Business and Marketing Mini-Fair on Nov. 12 for students and alumni interested in business fields. Be sure to bring your résumé.
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Join us for FBI information sessions in November

The FBI is seeking employees from a broad variety of backgrounds. Join us for one of two information sessions in November.
 Kenneth Lee Isaacson holds up his diploma while wearing his graduation cap and sitting in front of a fire engine.

HFC alumnus is Michigan’s first known EMT to serve while in foster care

Having spent part of his youth in the foster care system, HFC alumnus Kenneth Lee Isaacson is living his dream as a paramedic for the DFD. He has earned prominent accolades for his work.
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Career Development Series helps students set career paths

HFC hosts two events in its Career Development Series on Oct. 28 and Nov. 19. Hope to see you there!
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HFC offers 8-week Sewing Basics class

Elevating your fashion skills by enrolling in the 8-week Sewing Basics class Oct. 18-Dec. 13.
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Join us for HFC’s Culinary and Hospitality Mini-Job Fair

HFC students and alumni are invited to attend the Culinary and Hospitality Mini-Job Fair on Oct. 23.
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HFC’s Nahla Haidar selected for MCCA Leadership Academy

Nahla Haidar will represent HFC in joining 44 fellows statewide who are expanding their leadership skills through a year-long professional development journey.
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HFC offers Coding and Creating with Drones program

HFC's 7-week Coding and Creating with Drones program sparks creativity and teaches critical thinking and technical skills.
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Get to Know HFC: Kim Najarian enjoys mentoring others and serving patients

For Najarian, being a respiratory therapist has been fulfilling as a clinician, teacher, and advocate.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Ashfiqua Connie, engineer, researcher, mentor

Dr. Ashfiqua Connie enjoys the dynamics between teachers and students.
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Join us for the Student Outreach and Support open house

Learn about free services, and enter to win prizes at the Sept. 24 open house.
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Get to Know HFC: Christie-Marie Buck brings passion for patient care to the classroom

HFC nursing instructor's dedication to excellence is matched by her unwavering support of her students.

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IT and Computer Science jobs mini-fair

HFC students and alumni are invited to attend the IT and Computer Science mini-fair on Oct. 9.
ASSET class with instructor Kris Young holding ASSET sign in automotive garage.

Ford ASSET program at HFC turns 40

A partnership between HFC and Ford, the ASSET program, the only one of its kind in Michigan, has been going strong for 40 years despite massive changes in the auto industry.
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Marriott holds recruiting event at HFC

Marriott International will host a recruiting event session on Sept. 16 in the John McDonald Student and Culinary Arts Center.
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Career Services invites students to “Coffee and Careers” events

At "Coffee and Careers," you will meet informally with Career Services to discuss careers over coffee (or your favorite morning beverage).
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Meet and greet with PwC: Why choose accounting?

Big Four firm PwC will host a session about careers in accounting on Sept. 18.
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Get to Know HFC: Todd Browning enjoys seeing students succeed in Cisco careers

Todd Browning fell in love with teaching Cisco. He has been at HFC since 1999.
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Entrepreneur wins $7,000 through optiMize to support non-profit work

Alicia Jackson founded DIME Above the Line to help small businesses thrive. She also aspires to become the mayor of Westland.
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Legos highlight alumnus’ “Wonders of Automotive Engineering” teaching

Dr. Don Wilcher has written books about Legos in engineering, and has used the famous toy to teach engineering to students.
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$14.9 million Tech Building renovation powerfully enhances education at HFC

Multi-use spaces, new labs, and updated technology bring new energy and teaching/learning benefits in professional trades, entrepreneurism, and business programs.
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Research scientist found healthcare path through HFEC

The Henry Ford Early College was a launchpad for Gregorio Martinez III’s career, accelerating his college path and giving him valuable, hands-on connections leading to his current role.
Rotary Club of Dearborn Past President Lee Hollmann presents the HFC Nursing Scholarship to HFC student Diana Towfeeq.

Diana Towfeeq wins nursing scholarship

The Nursing program has provided a path to success for Towfeeq and fellow students.