SPECS GRADS GO TO WORK
The Employer Perspective

Entering the job market is where Specs grads bring the significance of our hands-on program to light. Students learn how to use the same equipment most employers use in the "real world" so they're ready to start the job as soon as they're hired.

Our objective is to provide the broadcast industry with a pool of up and coming new talent in all areas of the business. Therefore, feedback on your experiences with our grads is vital to maintaining a quality staffing service.

Send us your feedback!

“I would like to share that my experiences with Specs grads have been wonderful! Our organization has 7 grads at this time and I am always willing to consider Specs Howard students as possible new hires. I just wanted to let you know that we have recently hired Peter Garrison as our afternoon drive personality and music director. Dick worked extensively to help me find the right individual and I think Pete is going to work out wonderfully. Pete told me it took him a while to get a position after graduation, but was able to get his foot in the door as a board op, then worked in promotions before he was finally able to see some air time with the morning show! We are excited by his determination to further his career in this tough business! Thanks to all of you who continue to produce good candidates through your program.”

April Hurley-Rose
 Northern Star Broadcasting


“Your graduates are very enthusiastic, observant,
and have the ability to learn and apply new skills quickly. They were prepared to come in and display the technical skills they obtained at Specs. The employees are working out extremely well, and we look forward to advancing their technical skills here at The Word Network.”

Lewis Gibbs, Vice President,
The Word Network

“What a tremendous advantage it is to know that when I hire a Specs Howard graduate they can walk in and immediately go on-the-air and sound polished and professional.” 

John Sebastian, Operations Director,
WABJ/WQTE

“When I assumed responsibility for Detroit’s All News radio station, I was surprised by how many of our anchors and reporters had started their careers by attending Specs Howard School. We rely on them as an on-going resource for
both experienced and entry-level individuals any time we have need of personnel.” 

Rich Homberg, VP/General Manager,
WWJ/WXYT


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Phone 248-358-9000
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advanced placement
radio/television

DICK KERNEN
Vice President
of Industry Relations



 Dick Kernen is something of a point person when it comes to the radio and TV industry. Tracking grads as they advance in their careers is a daily pursuit that ironically tends to follow him. Employers looking to fill a job that requires advanced skills and experience always have direct access to quality prospects with varying degrees of skill and experience when they look to Kernen for assistance.

 
entry-level placement

KEVIN SEGUIN-
SCOLLIN  
Director of Placement

Kevin graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors in Telecommunications and is currently working toward his a Master of Arts in Communication from Wayne State University. In 1979, he was bitten by the radio bug and has been hooked ever since. A seasoned commercial voice-over talent with stints at WITL in Lansing, WWWM in Toledo, WOMC in Detroit, W4 Country, Star 97 and finally WYCD, Kevin's knowledge of the communications industry ensures a great match for your organization.
KATIE PETERS
Placement Advisor



Katie is a graduate of the Specs Howard School. Before joining the placement department, she worked in the promotions department and as a producer at WWJ and as a sales assistant at Continental Television Sales. Katie's forte is in finding the perfect intern or group of interns for your situation, whether you're in need of a traditional intern to assist in your promotion department or several volunteers to help with a big event. If you'd like to conduct interviews for an intern or entry-level position at the Specs Howard campus, give Katie a call!
Denise Lippert
DENISE LIPPERT
Placement Advisor



Denise earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in radio, TV and film from Wayne State University. In addition to having worked at Specs Howard School as an admissions representative for a number of years, Denise has been a broadcast advertising producer, project manager (video post production), sales associate (broadcast advertising), post production scheduling coordinator and video production assistant. Denise has watched many of our students blossom into successful graduates and will put you in touch with the best candidates for the jobs you need to fill.