Careers and Workforce

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.
Jadyn Schroeder selfie with a sunset in the background.

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.
High angle portrait of two young people chatting at table and drinking coffee.

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.
Mariyah Saleh headshot.

Mariyah Saleh aspires to a dual career in law and business

HFC Student Council Chair Mariyah Saleh has found her path through dual enrollment, focusing on academic and community engagement.
Headshot of Albara Muthala.

Albara Muthala tests limits through aerospace engineering and the Seven Summits

Albara Muthala will study aerospace engineering program at U-M. First, though, he'll attempt the Seven Summits in Washington state, a feat of mountaineering that would be the pinnacle of his young life.
Headshot of Summer Brooks who has long brown hair and wearing a blue grad gown.

Nursing honors student Summer Brooks chairs PTK, advocates for Narcan

Nursing student did not let childhood illness stop her from growing into an honors student, leader, and community advocate on her way to a rewarding career.
Left, Marrci Conner with student, right, Olivia Cato. Both dressed in black.

“Electric Minds: Empowering Students with Future-Ready Skills”

One of Marrci Conner's proudest teaching moments at HFC was watching her students give presentations at the "Electric Minds" conference.
Headshot of Ashley Davis.

“Heart and soul” from professors paved a path for journalist Ashley Davis

Extraordinary support at HFC helped advance first-gen student Ashley Davis’ prodigious journalistic and leadership talents. She's now on her way to U-M Ann Arbor to pursue a bachelor's degree.
HFC Instructor teaching student how to use a saw.

“Race to Talent with Registered Apprenticeship” on National Apprenticeship Day

Learn about the construction industry's registered apprenticeship programs at the April 30 “Race to Talent with Registered Apprenticeship" event. Space is limited, so please sign up ASAP.
Smiling student in classroom working on laptop.

Career exploration workshop

The April 17 career exploration workshop will help you discover and plan your career path.
A group of HFC staff and students with Pulitzer on the Road.

HFC students learn from well-known journalists at “Pulitzer on the Road”

HFC students engaged with two renowned journalists at the Pulitzer on the Road event at Detroit’s Michigan Central Station.
Mickey Mouse in a chef uniform.

Disney is coming to campus! Culinary College program info session

Disney Chef Recruiter Pauli Milotte will interview HFC Culinary Arts students who have submitted an application at a March 26 information session.
Dr. Sašo Krstovski portrait

HFC Associate Dean named 2024 Quality Professional of the Year

Dr. Sašo Krstovski receives prestigious recognition for his contributions to quality improvement in the automotive fleid.
Headshot of Mohamed Talool

Alumnus Mohamed Talool among a select group of transfer scholars at UDM

Mohamed Talool is among a high-performing group of students who won the Phi Theta Kappa and Jesuit Founders Scholarship, which grants full tuition, to attend UDM.
Worker making an HVAC air duct.

JCI provides $190,000 to accelerate the HFC HVAC program

HFC is partnering with Johnson Controls, Inc. to redesign its HVAC curriculum from 2 years to 10 months.
Male automotive student working on a computer inside of a car.

Online Automotive Cybersecurity Training program

HFC offers a series of three courses in its new ACT program to help you master automotive cybersecurity.
HFC student talking with an employer at one of Career Services' fairs.

Career Services hosts mini job fairs

Career Services will host four mini job fairs between Feb. 20 and March 28 in the automotive, healthcare, and computer fields.
Women in a lab coat smiling in a science setting.

Join us for “Women in STEM Day”

Celebrate "Women in STEM Day" Feb. 7 for the award-winning short documentary "Great Unsung Women of Computing" a discussion, and the presentation of the Woman in STEM award.
Joshua Ragland is wearing graduation gown and posing with his daughter.

Joshua Ragland’s life-changing pivot to cybersecurity is paying off

Following his education at HFC, security analyst Ragland earned two promotions in one year. He's about to finish his third HFC degree.