HCC 360

Harford Community College is partnering with the Harford County Public School System and the Swan Creek School to provide a great opportunity for homeschooled students in the county. WHFC intern Terrance Carter sat down with Marc Minnick, Dean of Business and Applied Technology, to find out more. 

If you are a high school senior in Harford County, HCC has a dual enrollment program that provides training and guidance for students as they earn industry-recognized certifications prior to graduation. WHFC's Terrance Carter sits down with Renee Michalkiewicz, Director of Allied Health Programs, and Emily Greene, Harford Youth Career Manager, to find out more.

If you are interested in going into medical, dental, pharmacy or other health care fields, Harford Community College now offers a degree that can get you started. In this episode, WHFC Intern Zoe Spry gets the details from Dr. Ashley Meisel, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, and Dr. Pamela Pape-Lindstrom, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Dr. Marc Minnick, Dean of Business and Applied Technology at Harford Community College, sits down with WHFC Intern Rudy Griger to discuss cybersecurity and more. HCC offers the Cyber Workforce Accelerator, a program that provides the skills to get started on a cybersecurity career.

WHFC student volunteer Kenzie Cooney sits down with HCC's new Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Dr. Pamela O'Brien. She tells us about her career so far and what to look forward to in the future for the BSS division.

WHFC student volunteer Ryan Note sits down with Julie Mancine and Andie Craley to talk about the history of the Hays-Heighe House on the HCC campus and much more. Thanks to an American Revolution Grant, history will come alive on the campus through a series of events for students and the public. 

On this episode of HCC360, WHFC Intern and volunteer Devyn Schmelz sits down with Kelly Zajicek, Assistant Director for Workforce Development at Harford Community College to have a discussion about the Brewing Program. Do you have a passion for the craft of brewing? If you have ever dreamed how to become a brewer, Harford Community College's ongoing commitment to providing the community with workforce education can help you with that dream!

On this HCC 360, intern Devyn Schmelz welcomes Professor Claudia Brown and Kim Davis, Dean of Arts & Humanities at Harford Community College. They dive into the Journalism, New Media & Advertising program, Owl Media and much more. 

WHFC student intern Uriah Northwood welcomes Dr. Olivia Rines, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Brittany Gluth, Dual Enrollment Coordinator. Harford Community College offers a wide range of classes to high school students who are interested in dual enrollment, and we'll hear all about it. 

WHFC's intern David Walker sits down with Assistant Professor of Interactive Media, Dr. Rachel Kalwa, to discuss the Interactive Media Program here at Harford Community College. Tune in to hear about this exciting offering from HCC!

On this HCC 360, WHFC intern Madison Fetherston speaks with Associate Professor Laura Hutton about the Child Care Apprenticeship offered at Harford Community College. Applications for the next cohort are open through January 15, 2025!

Interested in going in a career in allied health, such as clinical medical assistant, EKG technician or phlebotomy technician? Harford Community College's Medical Assisting Program is a great way to start. Assistant Professor Brittany Arkins joins WHFC intern Sasha Trillini to talk about this growing field.

Students at Harford Community College have the opportunity to deepen their studies by being part of the Honors Program. Honors coordinators Dean Tony Wohlers and Professor Chris Jones join WHFC intern Uriah Northwood to discuss.

The field of Cybersecurity has grown exponentially over the last few decades and will continue to do so. WHFC intern Micah Foster is joined by Assistant Professor David Law to discuss why cybersecurity is so important - and why Harford Community College is a great place to learn these skills. 

On this edition of HCC 360, we feature two very different areas of study at Harford Community College. Professor Rachel Kalwa discusses the new inter-disciplinary program called Interactive Media Production, then Dr. Lorraine Peniston explains the many opportunities for Adult Basic Education, GED prep and more.  So many things happening here on campus, check it out!

Summer is coming, and it's time to find out about the fun camps happening at Harford Community College. Kelly Pulaski, Coordinator for Youth Programs, joins WHFC intern Kendra Kaye for the rundown!

Did you know that high school and home school students can take classes at Harford Community College? It’s called Dual Enrollment, and there are a lot of benefits to it. Today we’re joined by Dr. Hans Cooper, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Brittany Gluth, Coordinator for Dual Enrollment.

We have two topics for you on this edition of HCC 360.  Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Pamela Pape-Lindstrom talks with us about how Harford Community College is a great place to invest in yourself. Then Jennifer John and Dean Tony Wohlers tell us about the new Childcare Apprenticeship offered by Workforce and Community Education. Registration for the next cohort ends on December 1!

On this edition of HCC 360, Laura Drake and Kate McClave visit from the Workforce and Community Education department of Harford Community College. WCE is gigantic, with a huge range of classes, camps, trips, etc. that are open to the community. Luckily, it's now a lot easier to figure out the right offering for you - and to sign up for it. 

Nursing is one of those career fields that just keeps expanding, and HCC is right there with it. On this edition of HCC 360, Dr. Ashley Meisel, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, speaks with us about the new Licensed Practical Nursing program and the many other health care offerings at the college. 

It's great being in the classroom, but sometimes you just need to get out and into the world to apply what your learning in real time. You'll do just that in HCC's Service Learning Program. Mohamed Bangoura speaks with John Donahue, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology, about the Service Learning Program at Harford Community College.  

Geospatial technology... It sounds a bit like science fiction, but it is part of our everyday life. Think city and urban planning, conservation, and maps of all kinds. Harford Community College has a degree in this on-demand field. WHFC student intern Mohamed Bangoura sat down with Professor Tammy Biegas to learn more about the geospatial technology program at HCC.

Just about every company or school has some kind of an information technology department, right? Did you ever wonder what you’d need to learn in order to work there? Harford Community College has a Computer Support Technician Program that can lead into a career in I.T.  WHFC student intern Mohamed Bangoura sat down with Jessica Edmonson to learn more about this new program at HCC.

Did you know that Harford Community College has a music program with many different opportunities such as vocal work, learning instruments, and more?  WHFC student intern Mohamed Bangoura sat down with Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Janice Mahinka to learn more about the music program at HCC.

Did you know that Harford Community College has courses for adults who previously dropped out of high school? Whether it's English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education or GED Prep, there are classes for adults to take their next steps. WHFC student intern Mohamed Bangoura sat down with Dr. Lorraine Peniston to learn more about the Adult Literacy programs that HCC has to offer.

Did you know that Harford Community College has a system for students that are looking for more academic challenges? The Honors Program goes beyond the standard curriculum to provide another layer of learning and accomplishment. WHFC student intern Mohamed Bangoura sat down with Dean Tony Wohlers and Professor Chris Jones to learn more about the Honors Program AT HCC.

Do you have kids in school? It may seem a bit early but planning for 2023 summer camps starts now!  Kelly Pulaski, Coordinator for Youth Programs, joins us to talk about the ever-growing list of offerings at Camp Curiosity. 

Biotechnology is a very fast growing field, and the number of career paths grow constantly. From pharma to agriculture to manufacturing, biotech keeps expanding. Associate Professor Jackie Madden talks with HCC 360 about the many biotech pathways  available at Harford Community College. 

Earn while you learn - that’s what apprenticeships are all about at Harford Community College. If you are interested in a career in the electrical trade, HVAC, or child care, the opportunity to get started is here. WHFC student intern Gabriel Bassford sat down to talk with Matt Baylis, Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships at HCC.

HCC 360 returns for the 2022-2023 school year with a new season of interviews and information. We begin with Interactive Media Production - a brand new, interdisciplinary program of study at Harford Community College. Student intern Mohamed Bangoura interviews Assistant Professor Rachel Kalwa about gaming, design, computer science and more.

Well, the first year of HCC 360 went by in a blur! WHFC and the Harford Community College Communications Department will be back very soon with a lot of new episodes. In the meanwhile, WHFC student intern Don Coyle picked out some of the highlights of the last year and will guide you through a slew of great opportunities. 

Have you ever thought, 'I'd love to learn about that'? At Harford Community College, there might be an opportunity for you. On this edition of HCC 360, we talk with Pam Kennedy, Director of Community Education and Personal Enrichment. She lets us know about the non-credit classes, travel groups, camps, and more that HCC offers to the community. 

A HCC 360 - a double-header! WHFC student intern Steele Felts sits down to talk about the Pearson Vue test center with Aaron Dunn and the Adult Basic Education Program, GED prep, and the English as a Second Language Program with Rhonda Davis, transition specialist for the Adult Literacy and Development program. 

Data Science is a fast-growing field, and Harford Community College is keeping up with the times. Join the Dean of STEM, Pamela Pape-Lindstrom, on HCC 360 as she discusses the new Data Science program and many of the potential careers it can lead to. 

HCC 360 dives into the Honors Program at Harford Community College. Dr. Tony Wohlers, Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences and STEM Professor Chris Jones join us to talk about how the program works within HCC, the community it creates, and the annual Scholar's Summit. 

We welcome Jessica Edmondson, Coordinator for Technology Career Pathways Professional - Workforce and Community Education, and David Litterello, Director for Workforce Development, Administrator - Workforce and Community Education. They'll discuss GEER II funding, scholarships, and workforce development programs such as the AWS Cloud Computing certificate. 

Not everyone comes to college knowing exactly what they want to study. Harford Community College's General Studies program is for those students, and it's one of the most popular programs on campus. Dr. Tony Wohlers, Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Elaine Gisriel, Student Development Specialist, join HCC 360 to fill us in.

HCC 360 dives into the Criminal Justice program at the college and Discovery Courses in forensics offered in local high schools. The guests will be Dr. Tony Wohlers, Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Assistant Professor Jon Carpenter and Adjunct Professor Jessica Orchowitz.

Kelly Pulaski, Coordinator for Youth Programs at HCC, stops by HCC 360 to tell us about Camp Curiosity. With dozens of full and half day programs, Camp Curiosity provides a safe and fun learning experience for kids in K-12.

Dr. Austin Hill, Director for Strategic Partnerships at HCC, joins HCC 360 to talk about the new Leading Edge Training Center powered by the Ratcliffe Foundation. This facility in Edgewood, MD offers hands-on workforce training in logistics, customer service, welding and much more.