The Henry Ford Early College (HFEC) will prepare children in metropolitan Detroit for a future that is competitive, integrated with technology, and encourages career exploration. The HFEC will focus students on success, while addressing a desperate regional need for health care workers. The HFEC is a partnership among Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn Public Schools in coordination with Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and the State Board of Education.
Students enrolled in the Henry Ford Early College have the opportunity in a five-year period to simultaneously complete high school, earn an associate's degree and receive certification in an allied health profession. The program is offered at no cost to the student and begins in the ninth grade. Graduates receive their high school diploma from Henry Ford Early College, their associate's degree from Henry Ford Community College and become certified in an allied health profession through the appropriate regulatory body following passage of the certifying exam.
Opened:
September 4, 2007
Locations:
Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn Heights 22586 Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313.317.1588
Henry Ford Health System 1 Ford Place Detroit, MI 48202
Enrollment:
Inaugural cohort of 40 Adding 72 ninth graders and 6 tenth graders - September 2008 Accepting 50 new 9th graders in September 2009
Principal:
Heyam Alcodray
Henry Ford Health System:
Marva Brooks, MSN, RN - Program Coordinator
Henry Ford Community College:
Cynthia Scheuer, PT, MS - Liaison
Programs Offered:
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiographer
Respiratory Therapist
Surgical Technologist
Ophthalmic Technician
Clinical Technician - Dialysis
Medical Practice - Clinical Management
Medical Practice/Facility Business Management
Biotechnology
Quick Facts:
The Henry Ford Early College is a partnership among Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Community College, and Dearborn Public Schools in coordination with Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and the Michigan State Board of Education
Students have the opportunity to simultaneously complete high school, earn an associate's degree and receive certification in an allied health profession
Programs can be completed in 5 years
Henry Ford Early College qualified graduates will have opportunities for immediate employment with Henry Ford Health System
Application will be available online beginning February 1, 2009 - March 15, 2009.
