Why Attend HFCC?
 

A Tradition of Excellence - Henry Ford Community College has a long tradition of excellence in technology education.  The College has made and continues to make a major commitment to these programs.  HFCC is committed to technology education--serving students today by preparing them for high skill, high pay, cutting edge careers.
   

High-Tech Training - Our Electronic Technology facilities are state-of-the-art offering the high-tech training necessary to prepare you for job success in today's economy.  Working conditions are simulated in the program's five fully equipped laboratories where students put electrical theory into practice.  Along with the hands-on laboratory experience, computer-simulated circuit analysis is also used in most electronic courses. Whether it's just one class to update your skills or a program leading to an associate's degree, HFCC has the latest technology with state-of-the-art equipment in modern classrooms and labs.  100% of the graduates surveyed would recommend the Electronics Technology and Automation and Controls programs at HFCC to their family and friends.
   

Our Faculty & Staff are Best-in-Class - HFCC offers small classes taught by instructors, not teaching assistants, so that students can get the personal attention they need for success.
   

Strong Support from Employers - Over 90% of employers offer full-time position to participating Electronics Technology Co-op students.
   

Value & Affordability - HFCC is a great educational value and at HFCC your economical, high quality education is guaranteed.
   

Transfer Opportunities - HFCC's strong liberal arts and university transfer programs assure HFCC students success at four-year universities.  Attend HFCC for your first two years of college and then successfully transfer to a four-year university.  HFCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions to ensure that graduates can work toward a bachelor's degree without loss of credits:

Detroit College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Applied Science
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Bachelor of Administration
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Siena Heights College - Metro Detroit Program
Bachelor of Applied Science
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Bachelor of General Studies
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
William Tyndale College
Bachelor of Business Administration
(Accelerated Degree Program)

     

HFCC Graduates Get Jobs - HFCC's programs have outstanding placement rates and excellent graduate results.  From graduate surveys that have been conducted, 93% of respondents reported being employed (75% in positions related to electronics and/or automation controls).  In addition, 90% rated their employment preparation and training received at HFCC as being either "excellent" or "very good."  The HFCC Placement Office reports that during the past three years, there have been six job opportunities for each graduate.
   

HFCC is Fully Accredited HFCC is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Michigan Commission on College Accreditation.

     
  
  

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Technology Office 313-845-9637
M. Siedlik, Lead Faculty 313-845-6353 msiedlik@hfcc.edu
A. Essenmacher, Faculty 313-845-6330 aessenma@hfcc.edu
     
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