Just returned from trip to F150 plant in dearborn

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01-20-2005, 06:44 PM

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I am glad you are able to share my experience with you co-workers. The dedication of Ford workers is amazing. What I saw was something I will never forget. The trip to Dearborn is something any Ford fan should do. I can't put the excitement into words. I am only 18 and being able to take this trip sealed the deal. I want to work for Ford Motor Co. As soon as I got home I started researching internships for the summer at ford. I am in college now and I plan to apply as soon as I am eligible. Someday maybe I will be working along side you and the thousands of other dedicated ford employees. Any advicve would be appreciated. I look up to anyone who works at that amaizing place in Michigan.

Ford Motor Company gets tons of interns from around the world every summer. However, your best bet would be to attend a college in SE Michigan. Many of our colleges have degrees geared towards automotive technology and design. Ford hires some interns as full-time or co-op employees prior to completing their degree. I think they must be considered late Juniors or Seniors. At that point, Ford pays your tuition. You can continue to attend college part-time, earn your BS and Masters with Ford's money. Beats delivering pizza to earn money for room and board (lol). Pays a lot better too.

Your best bet is majoring in the engineering field. Engineering offers a world of options: electrical, mechanical, industrial, etc. Hybrid powered vehicles and hydrogen fueled vehicles will continue to be designed and developed over the next several years. Talk to your college counselor about a career in the automotive industry. Tell them you want to work as an intern at Ford.

Good luck.

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01-20-2005, 09:39 PM

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Thank you

I would like to talk more about this with you. Would it be possible to e-mail you?

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01-23-2005, 01:37 PM

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Glad you enjoyed the tour, have been there myself. I work at the Kansas City Assembly plant. I take for granted sometimes how amazing it is but I,m there everyday

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01-25-2005, 03:44 PM

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I would like to talk more about this with you. Would it be possible to e-mail you?

Sure, edman@email.com

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01-25-2005, 04:30 PM

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i can not e-mail yet because i am under 15 posts but i would love to at some point ask you some questions about your career, college, the michigan area and many other things if you have the ability to see my e-mail please e-mail me

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03-11-2005, 12:41 PM

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Hello to all. New here. just wanted to echo the sentiments on the Dearborn plant tour. It is the best! Plan at least two days if you want to go to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village also. The tour can be included in the ticket price and is the ultimate for an F150 fan. I went in October and decided then and there to switch to Ford from Chevy. I love my new Lariat supercab and as luck would have it, it was built at the rouge plant.

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