Get Started at Henry Ford Community College

HFCC is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 100 associate’s degree and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFCC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFCC offers and average incomes in the field. Advanced Manufacturing Whether your...

Student Profile: Zach Brukley, Biotechnology Student

Zach Brukley credits his new career as a scientist to HFCC’s Biotechnology Program, which he discovered working as a custodian. Brukley recently graduated with an associate’s degree in Biotechnology and has transferred to Wayne State University. He completed an internship at Enzo Life Sciences in Ann Arbor. “Because of a confluence of excellent instructors, the amazing resources for...

HFCC Celebrates 75 Years of Serving the Community!

This year HFCC celebrates 75 years of service to the Dearborn and southeast Michigan communities! The school was originally named Fordson Junior College when it was established in 1938. Later the college was adopted as Dearborn Junior College in 1946, before adopting its current institution name in 1952, which was named after the Henry Ford Trade School.  Since it was founded in 1938 as...

How to Avoid Massive Debt AND Get a Great College Education? Choose your local community college

There are some 37 million people in the U.S. currently holding student debt, with the national average among undergraduate student borrowers carrying a debt load of about $25,000. As a recent study by NERA Economic Consulting noted, “Student debt loads of $50,000, $100,000, and $200,000 are still the minority, but those high figures are becoming more common.” What steps can you take to...

Get Started at Henry Ford Community College

HFCC is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 100 associate’s degree and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFCC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFCC offers and average incomes in the field. [qa]...

Get Started at Henry Ford College

HFC is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 100 associate’s degree and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFC offers and average incomes in the field. [qa]  ...
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College at Any Age Starting over or changing careers? We have what you need

Changing careers in today’s economy often means going back to college to learn new skills. Community colleges are usually the first place to which career changers turn, and not just because they’re a good value. College for adult learners Community colleges have served adult learners for decades. We understand the challenges faced by older students who often have family and job...

Henry Ford Early College has its First RN Graduate

It wasn’t the typical high school experience for Sarah Kazbour of Dearborn. She was determined to reach her goal – a goal that was almost unthought-of for a student her age. Registered Nurse—At 19! Kazbour became a registered nurse at age 19. She was a member of the first graduating class of the Henry Ford Early College program in May 2012. She is the first RN student to graduate from the...

Get Started at Henry Ford College

HFC is ready to help you start on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 100 associate degrees and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFC offers and average incomes in the field. [qa]...
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Brawn to Brains: Skills are the future of manufacturing

You may have heard that manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past. While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing job is starved for skilled workers. Today, over 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S Department of Commerce report. And a 2011 report from the Manufacturing Institute...

High School Students, Want to Fast Track Your College Experience? Henry Ford Early College

The Henry Ford Early College (HFEC) Program prepares students in metropolitan Detroit for a future that is competitive, integrated with technology, and encourages career exploration. The HFEC is a partnership among Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn Public Schools in coordination with Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and the State Board of Education....
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Follow Your Art

A creative career can thrive with a little planning It requires talent to make a career out of art-but even more than that it requires courage. Courage to follow your convictions, ignore your doubts and smile politely when the well-meaning person asks, “Shouldn’t you choose a more practical career?” Yet despite the skepticism, many artists do turn their talents into careers. The U.S. Bureau...
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The Two-Year Story: Best-Kept Secrets

Want to know a secret? More than 47 percent of the college students in the United States now attend two-year colleges. These schools are becoming increasingly popular for students with all kinds of goals. Okay, so that’s not really such a big secret. But you might be surprised to learn just how much two-year colleges have to offer prospective students. Everybody knows that community or...
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Robotics Now for the Future

While we have not quite reached the age of personal jetpacks and robotic butlers, we are well on our way! Robotics is used in everything from space exploration to mechanics to biology – the field is growing quickly. Some of the finest achievements of humanity owe a lot to robotics technology. Linda Bigonesse of NASA stated: “It would not have been possible to put together the International...

Cybersecurity: Virtual Crime-Fighting, Real-World Rewards

It may be a “virtual” realm of activity on the Internet, but the criminal activity out there is real. Fraud, identity theft and trafficking in child pornography have all been identified by the FBI as serious crimes. Trained experts are needed to track down these perpetrators and prevent these illegal activities. The field of cybersecurity is still evolving right along with technology,...
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The Right Amount of Higher Education

You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income In choosing a career, it’s important to know your personal interests and talents, the job outlook for occupations matching your interests and talents, the education required, and the earnings you can expect—annually and over a lifetime. Several recent economic studies shed light on the outlook for national and...
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President’s Column

Now that the fall semester has begun and students are actively working toward their education and career goals at HFCC, I want to begin this new issue of CareerFocus by expressing thanks on behalf of the College for your continuous, unwavering support of this fine institution. Your commitment truly sets HFCC apart. As many of you know, 2013 is HFCC’s 75th birthday, an important mark in the...

Henry Ford Collegiate Academy

The Henry Ford Collegiate Academy is one of the most exciting opportunities that the Dearborn Public Schools and Henry Ford Community College have ever offered students! This program provides students a chance to earn BOTH a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA and a two-year associate’s degree in only five years at NO COST to parents or students. The best part of the program is that it doesn’t matter if...

Steps to apply

1.  Apply Online Complete an application by visiting www.hfcc.edu/apply. 2. Participate in Course Placement Course Placement helps you select the correct English and Math courses. It’s free and available on a walk-in basis at HFCC’s Welcome Center. Bring your photo id and allow 2½ hours to complete the tests. 3. Make it official (transcripts that is) Request to have your official...

Student Profile: Zach Brukley, Biotechnology Student

Zach Brukley credits his new career as a scientist to HFCC’s Biotechnology Program, which he discovered working as a custodian. Brukley recently graduated with an associate’s degree in Biotechnology and has transferred to Wayne State University. He completed an internship at Enzo Life Sciences in Ann Arbor. “Because of a confluence of excellent instructors, the amazing resources for...

HFCC Celebrates 75 Years of Serving the Community!

This year HFCC celebrates 75 years of service to the Dearborn and southeast Michigan communities! The school was originally named Fordson Junior College when it was established in 1938. Later the college was adopted as Dearborn Junior College in 1946, before adopting its current institution name in 1952, which was named after the Henry Ford Trade School.  Since it was founded in 1938 as Fordson...

How to Avoid Massive Debt AND Get a Great College Education? Choose your local community college

There are some 37 million people in the U.S. currently holding student debt, with the national average among undergraduate student borrowers carrying a debt load of about $25,000. As a recent study by NERA Economic Consulting noted, “Student debt loads of $50,000, $100,000, and $200,000 are still the minority, but those high figures are becoming more common.” What steps can you take to...

College at Any Age Starting over or changing careers? We have what you need

Changing careers in today’s economy often means going back to college to learn new skills. Community colleges are usually the first place to which career changers turn, and not just because they’re a good value. College for adult learners Community colleges have served adult learners for decades. We understand the challenges faced by older students who often have family and job...

Henry Ford Early College has its First RN Graduate

It wasn’t the typical high school experience for Sarah Kazbour of Dearborn. She was determined to reach her goal – a goal that was almost unthought-of for a student her age. Registered Nurse—At 19! Kazbour became a registered nurse at age 19. She was a member of the first graduating class of the Henry Ford Early College program in May 2012. She is the first RN student to graduate from the...

Brawn to Brains: Skills are the future of manufacturing

You may have heard that manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past. While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing job is starved for skilled workers. Today, over 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S Department of Commerce report. And a 2011 report from the Manufacturing Institute...

The Right Amount of Higher Education

You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income. In choosing a career, it’s important to know your personal interests and talents, the job outlook for occupations matching your interests and talents, the education required, and the earnings you can expect—annually and over a lifetime. Several recent economic studies shed light on the outlook for national and...
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High School Students, Want to Fast Track Your College Experience? Henry Ford Early College

The Henry Ford Early College (HFEC) Program prepares students in metropolitan Detroit for a future that is competitive, integrated with technology, and encourages career exploration. The HFEC is a partnership among Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn Public Schools in coordination with Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and the State Board of...
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President’s Column

On behalf of Henry Ford Community College, I welcome you to the winter 2014 edition of CareerFocus Magazine. I want to start this edition by expressing my sincerest thanks on behalf of HFCC for your unwavering support of this fine institution. The support of our friends throughout southeast Michigan helps HFCC in numerous ways. Did you know that a significant portion of our student population...

Steps to apply

1.  Apply Online Complete an application by visiting www.hfcc.edu/apply. 2. Participate in Course Placement Course Placement helps you select the correct English and Math courses. It’s free and available on a walk-in basis at HFCC’s Welcome Center. Bring your photo id and allow 2½ hours to complete the tests. 3. Make it official (transcripts that is) Request to have your official...

HFC Creates New University Center

This partnership is the first of its kind for HFC and represents a component of President Stan Jensen’s vision for the College’s future. The new University Center is currently located on the first floor in the HFC Welcome Center. “Our collaboration with Siena Heights University on this new University Center will serve as a model for future endeavors like this, and provides a strong...
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HFC’s Pre-Engineering Program

HFC’s Pre-Engineering Program provides the first two years of a student’s engineering education and offers an associate’s degree in Science. In addition, HFC’s articulation agreements guarantee admission to the final two years of engineering school at several universities to students who satisfactorily complete the degree. The courses in the Pre-Engineering program are courses common in...

Information Technology degrees and training at HFC

HFC’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Cisco departments offer many courses, certifications, and associate’s degrees to prepare students for careers in the Information Technology (IT) and computer fields. In addition, IT professionals at area companies and organizations frequently enroll in computer courses at HFC to keep current in their jobs. The IT field is large and diverse, with...

Plan to Succeed: Good time management is key to reaching goals

The transition into college can be tough–whether you are a recent high school graduate or a career changer. College students must learn to juggle many projects, assignments, and deadlines every week. But establishing strong time management skills will help you succeed as a student. Good time management is key to reaching goals The most important part of good time management is making it part...
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President’s Column

I am pleased to welcome you to the fall 2014 edition of Henry Ford College’s CareerFocus magazine. The College has enjoyed a remarkable year, thanks in large part to the support of our community. With a rededicated focus on student achievement and success, the faculty, staff and students continue to work hard to make this institution one of the best in the state. With a rededicated focus on...

What’s Your Social Media IQ?

Your online choices can help you get – or lose – a job. Nearly nine out of 10 US companies now use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for recruiting, and most of them review employee and applicant profiles, whether you share them or not. Find out if your social media profile makes the right impression: Do you 1. List your full name? (If you have a common name, it is especially important to...

Go Figure. Math + science = great careers

Looking for a job that is interesting and rewarding? How about something with strong growth that pays well and provides a secure life?  Maybe something in heathcare, engineering or IT? Well, we’ve got the jobs for you and they’re all built on a solid foundation of math and science. Advances in medicine and science improve our health and help us to understand the world around us. From...

HFC Respiratory Therapist program

HFC Respiratory Therapist program awarded the CoARC Distinguished RRT Credential for third straight year For the third consecutive year, the HFC Respiratory Therapist (RT) program received the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award. Additionally, this program has a 70 percent retention rate, a 100...
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Virtually limitless: Computer Information Systems degrees at HFC

Computer technology is advancing at a dizzying pace, in ways that most of us couldn’t have predicted even ten years ago. Today, the Internet plays an integral role in everything from how we use our phones, to how we shop or do schoolwork. Who would have imagined that we’d have over 1 million phone apps to choose from, or that Facebook would swell to more than 1 billion users? With so many...

7 Easy Steps to Enroll @ HFC

Phone: 1.800.585.4322 www.hfcc.edu/steps [email protected] 2015 Registration and Class Start Dates: March 23: Spring/Summer 2015 Registration Opens April 6: Fall 2015 Registration Opens May 12: Spring 2015 classes begin June 30: Summer 2015 classes begin Agust 27: Fall 2015 classes begin ...
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Faculty Profile: Steve Glazer, HFC Ceramics instructor/director of Exhibitions

A Detroit native, HFC Ceramics Instructor Steve Glazer grew up in an artistic household; both his parents were professional musicians as are his two brothers. During his senior year at Milford High School, Glazer’s love for ceramics came about when he saw an art teacher working on a potter’s wheel. “I walked into the classroom and saw Ms. Cattallo, a new student-teacher, working at a...
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Facts and Finds

Break your smartphone habit If you’ve got a smartphone, chances are you check it compulsively. You may not even be conscious of the habit. Recent studies suggest that, on average, we check our phones between 110 to 150 times a day. That can add up to a huge timewaster and concentration sapper at work and beyond. Want to cut back? Turn off non-essential notifications in your settings. If that...
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[Infographic] The Case for College

Even if a college education is expensive, the pay-off is worth it! Need help comparing costs of an HFC education with other colleges? Check out HFC’s Tuition Comparison tool at https://www.hfcc.edu/tuition-and-payment. With one of the state’s lowest tuition costs on the books and more than 100 programs to study, HFC offers an exceptional education at a low tuition rate!...
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HFC Radiographer program receives technology upgrade

Early in 2015, the HFC Radiography (RAD) program received a technology upgrade for its Imaging Lab. Funded through a Perkins Grant, the RAD program recently installed upgraded technology – a digital flat panel detector – in its Imaging Lab. This device captures the x-ray image, converts it to a digital signal and sends it immediately to a computer monitor. Ionizing radiation creates images of...
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Get Started at Henry Ford College

HFC is ready to help you start on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 100 associate degrees and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFC offers and average incomes in the field. [qa] *Salaries are national medians based on the U.S. Bureau...
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Six Keys to Succeeding in College

1 Start early. Perhaps the best way to prepare for success in college is to get started as early as possible with processes such as applying for financial aid, completing admission applications and taking a placement test. 2 Plan ahead. To avoid stress and manage your workload, plan ahead for all of your assignments. Get a course syllabus (or outline) for each course and read it carefully....
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HFC’s certified Ophthalmic Technician program = only accredited program in Michigan

The HFC Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Program is the only accredited COT program in the state of Michigan. A COT works with ophthalmologists to provide patient care by performing numerous eye-related clinical tasks, including but not limited to: Performing vision and diagnostic tests; Instructing patients about medications and various medical procedures; Recording patients’ medical...

Veterans, College and Career

There are more than 21 million veterans in the U.S. today, about 1.6 million of whom are women. Of those veterans attending college, 43 percent of them attend community colleges across the nation. A higher percentage of male veterans (34.6 percent) go into management and professional careers than non-veterans (32.5 percent). This is even more so for female veterans (48.7 percent) compared to...

New Program at HFC

HFC Launches New Supply Chain Management Associate Degree Program for fall 2015 Effective for the fall 2015 semester, HFC will launch a new associate degree program in Supply Chain Management (SCM) and a new SCM Technician Certificate through the Business and Computer Technology Division. In addition to offering an associate degree in SCM and a new 31-credit hour SCM Technician Certificate,...

HFC Launches Recording Arts Certificate Program

In early 2016, the HFC Social Science, Arts & Fitness Division launched a one-year Recording Arts Certification (RAC) program. The RAC program is for non-traditional music students who want to gain experience in the recording industry, where they learn how to produce and record music, according to Randall Knight, an HFC music instructor and the former associate dean of Social Science, Arts...
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Get Started at Henry Ford College

HFC is ready to help you start on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 120 degrees and programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFC offers and average incomes in the field. [qa] *Salaries are national medians based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic...
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Interested in Mechatronics? Paid Degree and Guaranteed job? Check Out MAT2

HFC and the Michigan Talent Investment Agency (TIA) have teamed up to provide a competitive opportunity for students to earn an associate degree in Mechatronics, Information Technology, Technical Product Design (TPD) or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) through the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) program. MAT2 is accepting applications now until Wednesday, June 1. If selected, the...
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HFC Signs Engineering Transfer Agreement with UM-Dearborn

HFC recently signed a transfer agreement with the University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) where students can transfer their credits toward an undergraduate degree in Engineering to UM-Dearborn. “We’re very excited about this agreement between HFC and UM-Dearborn. It’s a logical progression that students wishing to study engineering at UM-Dearborn can transfer their credits seamlessly....
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Building a Solid Career

Construction industry needs new, skilled workers Even after taking a hit in the 2008 financial meltdown, construction remains a prime driver of the American economy. The sector has been pegging steadily upward over the past five years and is projected to gather steam in the coming decade. One hitch? Many skilled tradesmen left the construction industry never to return after the downturn and the...
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Be More Than a Student – Be a Scholar!

The Henry Ford II Honors Program   The Henry Ford II Honors Program at HFC offers a challenging and demanding academic program in which students and faculty form a learning community. Students are expected to excel academically as they develop their skills in composition, speech, independent research and critical thinking. Henry Ford II Honors Program faculty members challenge students to...

HFC Launches First Bachelor’s Degree Program

HFC recently launched the College’s first four-year degree program – a Bachelor of Science Degree – in its award-winning Culinary Arts program. It is imperative that today’s hospitality professionals have not only business management expertise but also strong culinary skills to be competitive. Well-paying management positions in the expanding range of hotels, travel destinations,...
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HFC’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Culinary Arts—Unique among Culinary Programs

This year, HFC launched its first four-year degree program – a Bachelor of Science Degree – in its award-winning Culinary Arts program. So far, 60 students are enrolled in this program. [caption id="attachment_1509" align="alignleft" width="320"] HFC Culinary instructors and students are often requested to help with events throughout Southeast Michigan because of their skills, talents and...
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Get Started at Henry Ford College

HFC is ready to help you start on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 120 degrees and programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFC offers and average incomes in the field. [qa] *Salaries are national medians based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic...
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Dates to Remember @ HFC

March 23 Spring/Summer 2017 Registration Is Now Open April 24 Fall 2017 priority registration April 27 Fall 2017 open registration begins May 2 Final exams begin for 15-week, 12-week and second 8-week semesters May 6 Commencement May 9 Start of the spring 2017 semester May 29  Memorial Day – College closed June 19 Final exams begin for the spring 2017 semester June 27 Summer 2017...
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Employers and Alumni Praise HFC’s Cisco Networking Academy Program

Employers and alumni alike have praised HFC’s Cisco Networking Academy Program, which provides students with the skills for designing, building and managing computer networks. [caption id="attachment_1506" align="alignright" width="320"] An HFC student engages in a lab project using the theories and information he learned during his Cisco program.[/caption] In partnership with California-based...
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President’s Column

Every day at Henry Ford College, we reaffirm our vision and mission by helping students from around the globe achieve both career and life success. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to this ideal and work without rest to help them succeed. A great example of this is our Information Assurance Program. In the ever-changing world of industry and technology, companies must balance the...
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HFC’s Medical Assistant Program – Great Career for Non-Traditional Students

HFC’s Medical Assistant (MA) program offers a gateway into the medical field for non-traditional students. And students don’t get any more non-traditional than Dawn Jones. She dropped out of high school in 2009 and earned her GED in 2011. That same year, she enrolled at HFC. Currently, she has an externship with an ear, nose and throat specialist in Dearborn. “Getting an education was the...
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HFC’s HVAC Program: Meeting Growing Industry Demand with Accelerated Associate Degree

Since demand for heating/cooling professionals in Michigan and the United States is at an all-time high, the Henry Ford College (HFC) Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning (HVAC) program can now be completed as an advanced certificate (requiring 52 credit hours) or an associate degree in Applied Science (requiring 68 credit hours), effective fall 2016. [caption id="attachment_1525"...

President’s Column

Many great opportunities await those who are prepared and ready to meet the changing needs of the new job market. This is why HFC is driven to provide an exceptional education that prepares all students for a prosperous future. And while the future will present many challenges, we must be ready to invest ourselves in gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to overcome these challenges and...
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A Win-Win for Science Education in Southeast Michigan

They’re at two different ends of the higher education journey: some just starting on their associate degrees, others finishing up advanced training after earning a doctorate in biomedical science. But there’s a lot they can teach one another, with the help of their professors. Through a new five-year federal grant totaling $3.64 million from the National Institute of Health (NIH), the two...
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Radiography Students Meet and Exceed National Benchmarks

HFC’s Radiographer (RAD) Program continues to meet and exceed many national benchmarks, including the student pass rate on the national credentialing exam. Students in the RAD Program have a 93 percent pass rate on the American Registration of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Credentialing Exam over the course of five years. This applies for students who passed the exam on the first...
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HFC Partners with WIN to Provide Robotics Training

HFC recently partnered with the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) for Southeast Michigan to provide robotics and automation training to workers in southeastern Michigan. The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Employment and Training Division awarded WIN a $6 million grant to train workers in robotics and automation. WIN is a partnership made up of 10 community colleges and six Michigan Works! Agencies in...

CAD Technology/Industrial Drafting Technology Program

Providing Quality and Value to Industry The technology involved in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) is constantly changing. Fortunately, HFC’s CAD Technology/Industrial Drafting Technology program is able to accommodate these changes and more. According to Roger Weekes, lead instructor and dept. coordinator, the College offers instruction in three different types of 3D Solid Modeling CAD software...