Careers and Workforce

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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.
Students taking selfies in the new tech building study space.

$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.
Photo of HFC nursing student Shalyn Connolly pictured here with her daughter.

Shalyn Connolly wins nursing scholarship

Connolly realized nursing is her true calling and recently won a Nursing scholarship.
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Jadyn Schroeder found her people and her career at HFC

Like many HFC students, Schroeder wasn't really sure about a major and a career. Her professional passion quickly became clear.
Greg Handel and Dr. A. Reginald Best, Jr.

HFC partners with Detroit Regional Chamber to advance adult learning

MiLEAP awards HFC $1.2 million through the Reconnect Community Action Grant in partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber.
On the left, Khalima in her chef jacket. On the right, Khalima posing with two chainsaws and her ice sculpture creation.

Khalima Smith has a trifecta of career culinary goals

Khalima Smith has set her sights on earning an advanced degree, setting up a culinary boot camp, and starting a catering business.
Valencia Purry in her WSU cap and gown.

Valencia Purry of Culinary Arts earns MBA

Valencia Purry, who earned many degrees and certificates from HFC and a bachelor's degree from SHU, recently earned her MBA at Wayne State.
Chad Richert

Get to Know HFC: Chad Richert – teacher, inventor, architect

Architect Chad Richert chose a teaching path mid-career, and loves seeing students grow at HFC and beyond. He also invented the first magnetic construction toy.
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Counseling hosts career exploration workshops in June

Jumpstart your career exploration process by attending the career exploration workshops s led by HFC counselor Deb Gates June 16 and 23.
Dr. Paula Schreck

Lactation Consultant program receives $225K to expand

The national-model program at HFC has been awarded a $225,264 grant to expand its reach beyond the Metro Detroit area.