Early Careers at Henry Ford Health
Pathways to Success
From day one, you’ll work on meaningful projects, gain real-world experience, and grow alongside people who are invested in your success. Whether you’re exploring your path through externships, building hands-on skills in apprenticeships, advancing through residencies and fellowships, or getting an early start with the Henry Ford Early College program, we offer a range of opportunities designed to meet you where you are—and take you further. Here, you won’t just learn about your future—you’ll actively shape it.
Apprenticeships
For review: Build in-demand skills while earning and learning. Our apprenticeship programs combine hands-on experience with structured training, giving you a direct pathway into a meaningful healthcare career. We currently offer apprenticeship opportunities in:
Eye Care Assistant Training Program
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship
Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship
Optometric Assistant Apprenticeship
Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Radiology Technologist Apprenticeship
Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship
Through each program, you’ll develop the technical skills, clinical knowledge, and real-world experience needed to succeed—while making a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
"I was doing patient registration in the Emergency Department when I enrolled in the NA Apprenticeship Program. This gave me an entryway into patient care, which I really wanted to do, and I learned a lot. I would recommend this program to anyone seriously interested in patient care. It will get you ready for your nurse assistant position."
Apprenticeship Program Graduate
"I had a great experience in the training program. Suzanne was a wonderful teacher and made sure I had all the necessary resources available at my disposal. The way that the training program was broken down into weekly tasks made it less overwhelming and easy to focus on what your goal for your education was that week"
Michelle Pearsall, Certified Eye Care Assistant