Henry Ford College Workforce & Professional Development

08/26/2026

Join us in September for an 8-week Intro to Sewing course!

Whether you're brand new to sewing or looking to build your skills, this hands-on course is a great opportunity to learn, create, and explore your creativity!!!

08/20/2026

Join Us:

HFC is excited to host another cohort for the Apple Foundation program. This is a FREE PROGRAM/COURSE.

This course is intended to be an introduction to mobile application development.

During the course, you will cover the topics below:

-Design Thinking & User Research
-App Prototyping & Conceptual Design
-UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) Design
-Intro to Swift Coding & Xcode
-Storytelling for Apps
-Presenting & Pitching Your Ideas

Upcoming Fall sessions:

September 8th-December 10th
Tuesday and Thursday Evening
5:30-8:30pm

October 5th-October 30th
Monday through Friday
9:00-1:00 pm

If you know someone interested in attending, please share the information. If interested in registering. Please complete this link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tKuJREqCTY

08/20/2026

New Year! New Beginnings!

08/19/2026

Join us at HFC for Game Development Training

Launching in Fall 2026, we will host an introduction to Game Development and AI-Powered Product Development.

Reach out to see how you can engage in these free courses!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Wxfy30qEk0

08/17/2026

HFC is excited to host another cohort for the Apple Foundation program. This is a course intended to be an introduction to mobile application development. During the course, you will review topics such as the ones listed below:

Design Thinking & User Research
App Prototyping & Conceptual Design
UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) Design
Intro to Swift Coding & Xcode
Storytelling for Apps
Presenting & Pitching Your Ideas


If interested in registering. Please complete this link: Apple Foundation Program Ford College – Fill out form

Please note that this is a free non credit class. It has no bearing on your current course of study.


Upcoming Fall sessions:

September 8th-December 10th -Tuesday and Thursday Evening from 5:30-8:30pm
October 5th-October 30th- Monday through Friday from 9:00-1:00 pm

If you know someone interested in attending, please share the information.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tKuJREqCTY

03/27/2026

🚛 Kickstart Your Career as a Heavy-Duty Transit Mechanic!

HFC has teamed up with the Detroit Department of Transportation to offer a hands-on pre-apprenticeship where you'll train on DDOT buses and heavy-duty diesel equipment—building skills that transfer across industries.

Our 12-week program gives you the fundamental skills and practical training you need to start a rewarding career in transit mechanics.

💡 Take the first step toward your new career today!

👉 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/b14eJefWTF

03/23/2026

Interested in a career in construction? Check out Detroit Home Builders LLC and Henry Ford College's partnership.

A new pre-apprenticeship program in Detroit is offering young people a pathway into construction careers, providing hands-on experience and technical training to the next generation of skilled workers.

03/04/2026

HFC’s acclaimed student-run restaurant, Fifty-One O One, will host its extremely popular St. Patrick’s Day Buffet on Wednesday, March 18, in the John McDonald Student and Culinary Arts Center (Building M on the main campus).

The hours for the St. Patrick’s Day Buffet, which will cost $24.95 per person, are:

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (dinner)
This annual event has become a cherished tradition at Fifty-One O One, offering guests a delectable array of Irish-inspired cuisine.

The St. Patrick’s Day Buffet is one of Fifty-One O One's most popular special events. Make your reservations for March 18 today.

03/02/2026

Both Spring and Summer HCEA sessions are now open for registration!

HFC will be hosting career exploration sessions for youth in 6th-8th or 9th-12th grade.

Want to register for the upcoming Spring session starting March 21st?

You can do so here: https://forms.office.com/r/VAzVxtdFNf

Summer 2026 sessions are now available for registration. Information can be found here: https://www.hfcc.edu/hawk-career-academy

Additional information:

The price difference in similar sessions for Spring and Summer are due to grant funding supporting Spring sessions only. There are a few Summer sessions that have scholarships available. A request for scholarship can be made via the application.

02/19/2026

Achieve Apple Certified Support Professional status with this comprehensive course that expands your understanding and knowledge essential in supporting and troubleshooting Apple devices in large organizations.

Register today: https://forms.office.com/r/7CaEJyZfMR