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The future of nursing education: HFC and EMU create innovative collaboration
September 7, 2018 4:28 pm Comments Off on The future of nursing education: HFC and EMU create innovative collaborationAn innovative agreement between Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti will enable nursing students to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program in nursing while still working toward their RN. This joint effort between the HFC School of Health and Human Services and the EMU College of Health and Human Services’ School of… read more
EMS students get hands-on experience using an ambulance in their curriculum
September 7, 2018 4:49 pm Comments Off on EMS students get hands-on experience using an ambulance in their curriculumThe EMS program at HFC is very hands-on. It’s so hands-on that EMS students use an actual ambulance as an extension of the basic and advanced EMS labs. “HFC is very fortunate to have such a nice ambulance for our EMS students. It was recently redesigned with state-of-the-art equipment and a slick new HFC logo…. read more
Math major multiplies her success for current HFC students
September 7, 2018 6:45 pm Comments Off on Math major multiplies her success for current HFC studentsShanna Simpson-Singleton is back at HFC to teach mathematics, 13 years after her journey at HFC opened her mind and her future. “I like the climate at HFC,” says the 2005 HFC alumna. “My eldest son, Zechariah, was in the childcare center while I attended class. The teachers made a difference in my life. I… read more
HFC paves the way for an entire generation of Saad siblings
September 7, 2018 4:03 pm Comments Off on HFC paves the way for an entire generation of Saad siblingsBeing dual-enrolled at Fordson High School and HFC enabled the Saad sisters – Batool and Zeinab – to get comfortable taking college courses. It also set them on their career paths to becoming attorneys. “I took an international relations class my junior year, which sparked my interest in law,” said Batool, one of the Top… read more
HFC and TED lead the way in creating Michigan’s future workforce
September 7, 2018 5:52 pm Comments Off on HFC and TED lead the way in creating Michigan’s future workforceApproximately 100 business and education leaders gathered at HFC for the Marshall Plan for Talent Workshop to build partnerships that will help move the region – and the state – forward in developing high-demand talent for good-paying careers to close the state’s talent gap as part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s Marshall Plan. The Marshall Plan… read more
New Public Speaking Lab helps students with presentations and life skills
September 7, 2018 6:07 pm Comments Off on New Public Speaking Lab helps students with presentations and life skillsPublic speaking and presentation skills are important in many professional disciplines, and part of the HFC mission is to provide students with career-ready capabilities, no matter what their field of study or future career path. The new Public Speaking Lab is part of our personalized education for each student. This lab is a result of… read more