Student Success

Ismaila Ba chose HFC for location, affordability, and its reputation for developing leaders. His hands-on learning at HFC helped him launch his IT career.

Alumna Rachel Jones returns to HFC as the new clinical coordinator/instructor in the Ophthalmic Technician program.

Early College alumnus starts his career with HFC, after graduating from the national award-winning Henry Ford Early College.

A dedicated teacher inspired Jerry Kondraciuk to make technology his career.

Despite being out of his comfort zone, John Shelton earned two associate degrees, is earning a bachelor's degree in engineering, and now works at Ford Motor Company.

Megan Akkari supports students through the HFC School of STEM, and will soon be an HFC student herself.

Coach Steve Brown has helped reinvigorate HFC's baseball and softball programs. He is currently the head softball coach.

HFC's Valencia Purry enjoys working with culinary students and seeing them succeed.

HFC supported Lisa Meyer's passion for music and gave her the foundation for honing the talents and abilities of others.

Of six Farmington Hills police officers who were recently promoted, two are HFC alumni.

After placing first at the Michigan Lineman's Rodeo, two HFC alumni will move on to the International Lineman's Rodeo in October.

HFC played a strong role in Mary Adams' academic and professional careers.

HFC student's TikTok presence is really taking off as he becomes a social influencer.

Outstanding Biology Student of the Year Nasreen Mroue aspires to a career as a physician.

Trevor McConico, who fell in love with mass media at HFC, will continue his education at Wayne State.

HFC student Mohammad Turaani hopes his MSU fellowship will be a springboard to becoming a physician.

Maitham Khanafer's desire to pursue a career as a dietitian was sparked at age 14. HFC helped him become "100% ready" for his next steps.

Alanna Schwartz has changed her future goals because of her experience at HFC. This summer, she is working to change the world through a social justice fellowship.

Drew Maki, who played and coached baseball at HFC, gets his first head coaching job at Cleary.

HFC student Jesse Williams III landed a role as an extra in the new Don Cheadle movie, “No Sudden Move.”

HFC alumnus Kamel Elkadri's deep love for Dearborn inspires him to run for Dearborn City Council.

HFC alumnus Gary Woronchak talks about his love of Dearborn, his history as a journalist, and his reasons for a varied political career.

MCCAA Softball Player of the Year Moya Jones has been named an All-American, and is even prouder of her team's accomplishments.

William Bronner found his start to a successful engineering career and fulfilling life through HFC.