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Grad gives advice to women entering firefighting careers
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hennepin Tech graduate Lizzy Wittrock completed the Fire Protection program and she’s ready to enter the career field. On graduation day, she discussed the issues concerning entering a male-dominated field.
Dental Assistant gives advice to future students
Monday, June 5, 2023
Dental Assistant Isabella Engstrom is celebrating graduation day and giving advice to future students.
Auto Tech grad enjoys career at Luther Honda
Monday, June 5, 2023
Recently alumnus Reed Greenwood returned to campus to recruit students to work for an auto dealership. We asked him what advice he has for new auto techs.
Hennepin Tech grad earns cybersecurity scholarship
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
A recent graduate from Hennepin Technical College (Hennepin Tech), Lecas Yang, earned a $3,000 scholarship to continue his cybersecurity education.
Recap of 50th anniversary
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Hennepin Tech is thanking students, faculty, staff and the community for participating in the celebrations for the college’s 50th anniversary.
Hennepin Tech student selected for Cisco Live Dream Team
Monday, May 8, 2023
A Hennepin Tech student was selected for Cisco Live Dream Team.
Alumnus reflects on his career in Auto Body Collision field
Thursday, May 4, 2023
An alumnus of Hennepin Tech’s Fluid Power program share his thoughts on his career path into auto body collision.
Nursing student uses YouTube to describe her rare medical disorder
Thursday, May 4, 2023
On YouTube and Instagram, nursing student Mickey Sorensen describes her life dealing with a rare debilitating disorder.
Robotics now available on Brooklyn Park campus
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Hennepin Tech is now enrolling students for fall semester in the Automation Robotics Engineering program on the Brooklyn Park campus.
Six job offers! Robotics graduate describes the annual career fair
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
A graduate of the robotics program describes how he received multiple job offers during a career fair on campus while he was a student.
Mom Describes How PSEO Helps Her Son to Achieve
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Can a student who is doing poorly in high school walk into a college and earn straight A’s? Joyce Schaffer says that it is possible and her son is proof of it thanks to PSEO.
Hennepin Tech Plant Sale scheduled for May 11,12,13
Friday, April 7, 2023
The Hennepin Tech Plant Sale takes place May 11, 12, and 13 from 9am-8pm on the Brooklyn Park campus.
Hennepin Tech Open House is April 27
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Hennepin Tech welcomes visitors to the Brooklyn Park campus for the Open House and Registration Event on Thursday, April 27, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Hennepin Tech Plant Sale Celebrates Its History
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The 2023 Plant Sale is special because it is an opportunity to reflect on the history of the event. That's because Hennepin Tech is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Fluid Power graduate enjoys career in engineering
Friday, March 10, 2023
Graduate Kevin Milligan studied Fluid Power and now works as an application engineer. He describes his work and the benefits of the Career Fair at the college.
Hennepin Tech ranks as Top 100 Degree Producer for students of color
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Hennepin Tech ranks among the Top 100 in the nation for conferring associate degrees to students of color in engineering technologies and related fields.
Hennepin Tech team earns second in cyber competition
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Hennepin Tech team earns second place at a statewide cyber defense competition.
New Executive Director of the Hennepin Technical College Foundation
Monday, February 6, 2023
Hennepin Tech is pleased to welcome Pamela Russell Warder, the new Executive Director of the Hennepin Technical College Foundation.
Joy Bodin Named President Hennepin Technical College
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Joy Bodin to serve as president of Hennepin Technical College.
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation provides grant to Hennepin Tech Dental Assistant program
Monday, January 9, 2023
The Dental Assistant classroom, learning lab and clinic are now renovated thanks to a grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation.
Robotics student plans aviation career
Friday, December 16, 2022
Walid Ali and his brother are both enrolled in the Automation Engineering Robotics program at Hennepin Tech. Walid describes life as a student and his plans to work in aviation.
Navy veteran begins civilian career in HVAC
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
An HVAC student, Scott Peterson, described his four years of service in the U.S. Navy and the transition to his new career and college life.
Mentorship helps a female student succeed in robotics
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
A student describes a mentorship program, “Be Bold Break the Mold” which supports female students who are entering non-traditional careers.
Time capsule items needed for anniversary
Friday, November 4, 2022
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are asked to suggest items for a Time Capsule that is being created in recognition of the milestone.
Can banana bread go viral? A student bakes up a plan
Friday, November 4, 2022
Hennepin Tech student Sam Agboare is a food entrepreneur and content creator. He has 600,000 followers on TikTok.
Future police officers train for active shootings with video simulator
Friday, November 4, 2022
Hennepin Tech updated its video-based training technology for students pursuing careers as police officers.
Audio student pursues second career
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Audio student describes pursuing a second career in mid-life.
Las Vegas police visit Hennepin Tech to recruit students and grads
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Las Vegas police recruit peace officer students at Hennepin Tech.
Four family members studied robotics at Hennepin Tech
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
For student Hans Sarkinen, his family members had a major influence on which college he selected. He is the fourth member of his family at Hennepin Tech.
Recap of events for the 50th Anniversary
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Hennepin Tech is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Here is a review of activities that have already taken place.
Apply to Hennepin Tech for FREE in October
Monday, September 26, 2022
Apply to Hennepin Tech for FREE in October during Minnesota State Month. All colleges and universities are waiving application fees.
Need help with housing, food, or other basic needs?
Monday, September 26, 2022
Hennepin Tech and Minnesota State have partnered with United Way 211 to establish a statewide basic needs resource hub.
Former Hennepin Tech Presidents Share Memories
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Two former Hennepin Tech presidents attended a luncheon event to celebrate Hennepin Tech's 50th Anniversary and they shared their memories of their years of leadership.
New Peace Officer and Public Safety associate degree at Hennepin Tech
Friday, September 16, 2022
Hennepin Tech is offering a new Peace Officer and Public Safety associate degree.
Top 50 Ranking in the U.S. for Hennepin Tech
Friday, September 16, 2022
Hennepin Tech ranks among the best two-year colleges in the nation, according to WalletHub.
It’s a table and a work of art! Grad is a finalist in national furniture competition
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
A graduate from Hennepin Tech celebrated an impressive second-place finish in a national furniture-making contest.
Hennepin Tech kicks off 50th anniversary
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The city of Eden Prairie and the city of Brooklyn Park proclaimed September 1st as “Hennepin Technical College Day” in honor of the college's 50th anniversary.
Free tuition for students in ICATT apprenticeships
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Students in ICATT apprenticeships participated in Signing Day on the Eden Prairie campus.
New training devices for nurses
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Hennepin Tech nursing students are using new, interactive training devices.
HVAC program earns prestigious industry accreditation
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Hennepin Tech's HVAC program has earned accreditation from HVAC Excellence, an industry organization.
Audio graduate plans a career in the music industry
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
In the Audio Production program, many students prepare to enter the music industry when they graduate. Recent grad Michael Mantini is pursuing that path.
Gold, silver, bronze medals for Hennepin Tech students at SkillsUSA
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Congratulations to the Hennepin Technical College (Hennepin Tech) students who earned gold, silver, and bronze medals at SkillsUSA, a national competition for career and technical students.
CenterPoint Energy awards grant to Hennepin Tech
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Centerpoint Energy is providing Hennepin Tech with a grant for new equipment that will enhance student learning labs in the HVAC program.
Marine veteran selects a Dental Assistant career
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Nicole Harper, a Marine vet, completed the Dental Assistant program.
Grad earns degree after eight year journey
Friday, May 27, 2022
Class of 2022 was interviewed on graduation day. Grad Cameron John battled health problem and temporary vision impairment while completing Independent Study degree. After eight years, he accepted his diploma.
Nursing grad pursues mental health career
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Graduates were interviewed at the commencement ceremony in the spring of 2022. Leslie Orobosa, who earned academic honors, described the team spirit in Hennepin Tech's nursing program and her career plans.
Food Truck classes now available at Hennepin Tech
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Interested in owning a food truck or culinary small business? Learn about the new Culinary Entrepreneur program. Your homework assignments will include creating elevated “street eats.”
Joy Bodin Named Interim President of Hennepin Technical College
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Joy Bodin has been named to serve as interim president of Hennepin Technical College, effective June 1, 2022.
Star Wars, a droid, and the battle to earn a college scholarship
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Student Steven Stolberg was competing to earn a scholarship and wrote an emotional and detailed essay.
Meet Ali Gleason: Student speaker for Commencement 2022
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Dental Assistant graduate, Ali Gleason, has been selected as the student speaker for the 2022 Commencement.
Turning over a new leaf: A naturalist studies Network Security
Friday, April 22, 2022
Hennepin Technical College student Waldo Callo Tapia earned a scholarship and discusses his education and career choice.
HTC students earn nine medals at SkillsUSA
Monday, April 18, 2022
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) students had an outstanding performance at the 2022 SkillsUSA Minnesota State Leadership and Skills Conference.
How a scholarship helped a Fluid Power student jump-start his career
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A student in the Fluid Power program, Nolan Pust, described what a scholarship means to him.
Student Profile: Repairing boats and snowmobiles is a fun, rewarding career
Monday, April 11, 2022
It’s a rewarding career to troubleshoot and repair boats, ATVs, motorcycles, and more. A student describes his path into Marine Motorsport.
Baking pies and HTC led to a new, second career
Monday, April 11, 2022
A student searched for a second career and decided to embrace a love of baking pies. She enrolled in the Baking and Pastry Entrepreneur program.
Landing a dream job as a landscape designer
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
For graduate Zara Wirkus, her experience in the Landscape, Horticulture, Greenhouse and Urban Forestry program at Hennepin Technical College helped her prepare for a career as a landscape designer and a dream job. Read all about her experiences in this interview.
HTC Plant Sale takes place in-person May 5, 6 and 7
Monday, March 28, 2022
Hennepin Technical College is welcoming back customers to shop inside its greenhouses for the annual plant sale.
Hennepin Technical College Faculty Jeff Peterson Earns National Award
Friday, February 18, 2022
The American Association of Community Colleges is honoring Jeff Peterson with the Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition.
Registered nurse began her college studies at HTC
Thursday, February 17, 2022
HTC graduate Hou Pha describes how she juggled family, college, and work.
HTC grad describes path into urban forestry career
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Courtney Eurich wanted to start a career that would help her support her daughter and entered an urban forestry career.
COVID response: HTC free training for nursing assistants
Monday, February 7, 2022
HTC participated in a statewide effort to alleviate critical staffing shortages in healthcare by offering free training for certified nursing assistants.
Student balances work and study in engineering field
Thursday, January 27, 2022
A students left a four-year college and found out that HTC provided her with exceptional career and leadership opportunities.
First woman of color in HVAC at HTC
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Cassy Jensen is a trailblazer. In 2021, she earned an associate degree in the HVAC program. Faculty believe that Jensen is the first woman of color to graduate from HVAC at the college.
National ranking: HTC students of color earn degrees in engineering fields
Monday, January 10, 2022
HTC ranks 24th in the nation for conferring associate degrees to students of color in engineering technologies and related fields.
Hennepin Technical College Faculty Linda Paquette Earns Award
Monday, December 13, 2021
The Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Administrators honored Linda Paquette, HTC faculty member.
Long Haul Trucking donates truck for HTC student learning
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
HTC received a donation of a 2017 Peterbilt truck for use in its Medium Heavy Truck Technology program.
HTC student Ariel David earns World Citizen Award
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
An Information Technology student has been awarded the Mark Welter World Citizen Award.
Can military life help you succeed at HTC? One vet says – yes!
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Tyler Herbuck is a former U.S. Marine who is now a student at HTC.
Military veteran & HTC student shares his advice
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A military veteran and HTC students shares his reflections and advice for other veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccine clinic 11/10 EPC & 11/11 BPC 3-6pm
Monday, November 8, 2021
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for our students, faculty, staff and community at both the Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park campuses.
First of its kind in Minnesota: New program offers free college and an engineering career
Friday, November 5, 2021
HTC are in ICATT, the Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training apprenticeship program. It provides a full scholarship and an “earn while you learn” model.
HTC announces new Music Business and Entrepreneurship degree
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is launching a new Music Business and Entrepreneurship associate of applied science degree, beginning spring semester of 2022.
Hockey mom finds new passion for cybersecurity
Monday, October 25, 2021
Hockey mom finds new passion for cybersecurity
Apply to college for free throughout October
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
HTC is celebrating Minnesota State Week. Free application in October.
HTC students to receive help with child care costs
Friday, September 24, 2021
A new grant will help make childcare more affordable for HTC students who are parents of young children.
What is systemic racism? Learn more at these events
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Two virtual events describe the harmful history of housing discrimination in Minneapolis.
Hennepin Technical College president featured in Community College Journal
Thursday, August 26, 2021
President Irving describes how HTC is enhancing efforts to use data to better support the academic success of students of color.
HTC cancels tuition debt for students hurt by COVID
Thursday, August 5, 2021
HTC is helping students who suffered financial hardships during COVID by using federal funds to pay off tuition debt.
A bit of Hollywood at HTC: An instructor directs a movie with star power
Thursday, August 5, 2021
This summer, people are returning to theatres to enjoy movies – just in time to see a film with a connection to Hennepin Technical College (HTC).
HTC joins White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is one of hundreds of higher education institutions in the U.S. that has pledged a commitment to the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge organized by the White House and Department of Education.
Gold, silver, bronze medals for HTC students at SkillsUSA
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Dmitry Katkov earned a gold medal at SkillsUSA
Fall semester is back on campus at Hennepin Technical College
Friday, June 18, 2021
More in-person classes return for fall.
Alliantgroup CEO, Dhaval Jadav, provides donation for scholarships
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Entrepreneur and alliantgroup CEO, Dhaval Jadav, donated $100,000 for its scholarships.
HTC faculty Dr. Ryan Brovold named to new national IT council
Monday, June 7, 2021
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, has created a new council to help accelerate career pathways in information technology.
He started college at age 15 and never paid tuition: Meet HVAC-R student Kian Howard
Friday, May 21, 2021
Kian Howard graduated from college nearly one month prior to graduating from high school. He accomplished this feat because he attended Hennepin Technical College (HTC) while he was also a student at Wayzata High School.
Robotics student describes why he enjoyed classes at HTC
Friday, May 21, 2021
A few weeks prior to his college graduation, Derik Sorenson was busy interviewing for jobs. During one Zoom interview, there were eight people on the video conference call and each person took turns asking him questions.
Welding in high school helps to launch career
Thursday, May 20, 2021
A student earns high school credits and HTC credits for welding classes.
Meet the student speaker for HTC’s virtual commencement
Monday, May 10, 2021
For the 2021 Hennepin Technical College Virtual Commencement ceremony, the student speaker is Grace Bichanga Larson, a licensed practical nursing student. During her remarks, Grace offers words of encouragement and a reminder about the remarkable and tragic year the graduating class survived to reach this milestone.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar message to HTC graduates
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Brooklyn Park, May 6, 2021 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is congratulating Hennepin Technical College graduates.
Fire and COVID couldn’t stop this graduate
Thursday, May 6, 2021
As a single, working mom with four young children, Anai Arteaga is accustomed to pulling off a superhero juggling act on a daily basis. Yet, nothing could have prepared her for the avalanche of hardships that came her way over the past year.
Two-year or four-year college? An automotive student makes his choice
Monday, April 26, 2021
Should you earn a two-year degree or a four-year college degree? The answer depends on many factors including your budget and career goals.
New Baking and Pastry degree begins at HTC
Monday, April 26, 2021
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is launching a new Baking and Pastry Entrepreneur degree and certificates beginning fall semester 2021. The college is the only institution of higher learning in Minnesota State to offer an associate degree in this field.
Annual Plant Sale at Hennepin Technical College
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The annual Plant Sale at Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is taking place with online ordering and curbside pickup and payment.
Academy of Country Music Nominates Graduate of Hennepin Technical College
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has nominated Gena Johnson for Audio Engineer of the Year. She is the first woman ever to receive an ACM nomination in that category. Johnson is a 2012 graduate of Hennepin Technical College (HTC) in the audio recording program.
Hennepin Technical College Faculty Susan Thaemert Earns National Award
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is honoring Susan Thaemert with the Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition.
High salaries for graduates help Hennepin Technical College earn top national rankings
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is one of the best colleges in the nation for students who want to earn a high salary after graduation, according to the 2021 Best Colleges list from GradReports.
HTC students fight a cyber attack in a statewide IT competition
Monday, February 22, 2021
Vibrant self-portraits, innovative photography, and dramatic audio – those are some of the creative works you will experience when you visit a new online art gallery titled, “Streaming Identity.”
Hennepin Technical College named a national leader in awarding associate degrees to minority students
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is among the best colleges in the nation for granting associate degrees to students of color, according to newly-released rankings in Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
Visitors are welcomed to our new online art gallery
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Vibrant self-portraits, innovative photography, and dramatic audio – those are some of the creative works you will experience when you visit a new online art gallery titled, “Streaming Identity.”