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How Retro Skills Power Modern Careers

Promotional graphic for “Retro Technology Repair” features vintage electronics—VCR, cassette tapes, headphones, and an old computer—highlighting how retro skills can power modern careers, plus a new program starting fall 2026 and a cheerful orange headset character.

Now that you’re here, it’s time that we say, “Gotcha!” We recently had a little fun on social media, imagining a “Retro Technology Repair Institute”that teaches students to fix smartphones […]

Students Compete in SkillsUSA Competition

A close-up of several gold medals hanging from white lanyards that read “SkillsUSA.” The shiny, embossed medals represent awards for achievement at a SkillsUSA competition, celebrating excellence in student competition.

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Hennepin Technical College students will compete in the Minnesota SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Competition on March 27-28, showcasing their technical knowledge and hands-on skills across a […]

Building the Future Through Mentorship

Two women standing side by side and smiling in front of a red backdrop with the Hennepin Technical College logo, celebrating mentorship and building the future together.

At Hennepin Technical College, the Be Bold Break the Mold program is built on a simple but powerful idea: when women support one another, they help open doors that once felt closed. […]

Burrows Named Outstanding Educator By MinnState

A man with short brown hair smiles at the camera against a gray background. Text reads, 2026 Outstanding Educator Jason Burrows, celebrating his achievement with MinnState.

Brooklyn Park, MN, March 9, 2026 — Hennepin Technical College (HTC) proudly announces that Jason Burrows has been selected as the 2026 Outstanding Educator by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees […]

Cyber Challenge Draws High Schoolers to Campus

A sticker on a glass door reads Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community as high schoolers participate in a cyber challenge and work on computers in a campus classroom in the background.

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Over 70 high school students from across the region gathered on February 27 at Hennepin Technical College for the first annual 2026 Minnesota High School Cyber Challenge, […]

Culinary Student Named Student Chef of the Year

Three chefs in white uniforms and blue sashes stand smiling together. Two wear medals, perhaps from a chef of the year or student chef competition. All appear happy and proud as they pose indoors in front of a coat rack.

Brooklyn Park, MN — Hennepin Technical College Culinary Arts student Joni Mack has been named the 2025 Student Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation Minnesota Chefs Chapter (ACF […]

ARET Students Flip the Script

Five ARET Students stand in a workshop next to a robotic arm and various technical equipment; they are smiling and wearing name tags, with tools and computers visible in the background, ready to Flip the Script on innovation.

Eden Prairie, MN — February 11, 2026 — Students in Hennepin Technical College’s Automation Robotics Engineering Technology (ARET) program took the spotlight at a recent Reverse Career Fair, an unconventional event where students interview […]

Alumni Mentor Comes Full Circle

Two smiling women stand back to back indoors, embodying the spirit of mentorship. One wears a tan sweater over a light blue shirt, the other wears a black short-sleeved shirt and a smartwatch. The background features wood paneling and a brick wall.

Brooklyn Park, MN — What began with a bold career pivot nearly a decade ago has come full circle for alumna Cheryl Davis, who’s now giving back as a mentor in […]

From Raw Lumber to Family Heirlooms

Two men stand in a woodshop, one resting his hand on a tall wooden dresser and the other beside a partially assembled table; stacks of raw lumber are visible in the background, hinting at future family heirlooms in the making.

For Cabinetmaking and Wood Product Design student Tom Fritz, woodworking is about more than precision and technique; it’s about creating pieces that tell a story and last for generations. This spring, Fritz […]

Opening Doors to Accessible Training with CTE

A collage featuring CTE students and instructors in classrooms, workshops, and labs; close-ups of tools and engines; group photos; a patrol vehicle; signage for Hennepin Technical College and its Student Data Center highlighting accessible training.

Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, MN — February 2026February marks Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide celebration recognizing the impact of technical education that equips learners with practical […]