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President’s Column
August 3, 2017 7:16 pm Comments Off on President’s ColumnWelcome to the fall edition of Henry Ford College’s CareerFocus magazine. I warmly welcome all of our students – new and returning – as well as faculty, staff, administrators, and friends of HFC. I hope everyone had a relaxing, productive summer and is ready to meet the challenges of the fall semester. Students have been… read more
Launch an Engineering Career at HFC
August 15, 2017 6:13 pm Comments Off on Launch an Engineering Career at HFCVisit hfcc.edu/academics/programs/pre-engineering. Are you creative? Inquisitive? Have a good imagination? Do you enjoy figuring out how things work? Would you like to reduce pollution or create a labor-saving device? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, you may want to consider an engineering career. Engineering programs are some of the most… read more
Sew What? HFC Industrial Sewing Program Prepares Qualified Professionals for Fast-Growing Industry
August 8, 2017 2:11 pm Comments Off on Sew What? HFC Industrial Sewing Program Prepares Qualified Professionals for Fast-Growing IndustryThere are numerous jobs in the industrial field, but not enough qualified professionals to fill them. The HFC Industrial Sewing Program provides certified professionals to meet that need in Southeast Michigan. HFC is on the cutting edge, offering the Industrial Sewing Certification Program (ISCP) – the first of its kind in the state of Michigan…. read more
X Marks the Spot: Radiography is a Treasure Trove of Career Options
August 8, 2017 4:26 pm Comments Off on X Marks the Spot: Radiography is a Treasure Trove of Career OptionsPrenatal care, cancer treatment, brain research – these vastly different areas of the healthcare industry have a few things in common. The first is the technological transformation healthcare has undergone in the past few decades. The second is the fact that all will need an influx of new professionals as the Baby Boom generation retires…. read more
Alumni Spotlight: HFC Alumnus Wins Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award from Monroe County Community College
August 3, 2017 4:43 pm Comments Off on Alumni Spotlight: HFC Alumnus Wins Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award from Monroe County Community CollegeHFC alumnus Nick Prush was presented with the Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award at Monroe County Community College (MCCC), where he’s the director of the Respiratory Therapist (RT) Program. “It’s a very humbling experience, knowing that the people here are the best I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. To be in that… read more
6 Questions to Ask About Your College Choice
August 8, 2017 4:23 pm Comments Off on 6 Questions to Ask About Your College ChoiceIn an era of high college costs, long-term student debt, and an uncertain job market, students and parents consider a college degree a serious investment. Factors like price, debt, post-graduation employability, and salary outlook must all be weighed when deciding on a school. How can you make a wise choice? Posing the following questions can help… read more