Industry-Led Learning Blog

Growing up, Andrea loved art. She inherited her creativity from her mom, whose baking skills, party planning and décor made every celebration memorable. Her dad, an analytical, numbers-driven mechanical engineer, is the opposite. Drawing inspiration from both, Andrea found a path that blended...

While other kids played video games or built Lego models, Tamiah spent her childhood examining acorns, sticks and other discoveries in the forest behind her grandmother’s house. At 10, a trip to Western Canada deepened her curiosity about the environment. But what transformed that curiosity into...

Logan was just 13 when he got an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. His dad, a longtime Brantford Bulldogs photographer, handed him a camera and invited him to capture a game. Logan didn’t just take some photos; he ran with the opportunity. More than 150 professional games later, including the Toronto...

Even before he became a Mohawk Mountaineer, Jerry studied athletes like Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant, struck by how effortless they made their sport look. Off the court, he found inspiration closer to home, in his mom, a single parent raising three kids. At Mohawk College, that motivation has turned...

The next time you unwrap a gold-foil Ferrero Rocher, you might be holding something Mohawk College students helped put into production. Gabe and Joey, co-op students in the Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) program, spend their workdays at Ferrero...

In high school, Daniella balanced creativity and athletics. She explored everything from painting and drama to climbing and jiu-jitsu. When choosing a career path, she considered creative fields but ultimately wanted something that offered long-term stability. Architecture briefly crossed her mind...

At first glance, the industrial mechanic (millwright) trade and judo might not appear to have much in common. But for Adrian, a Mohawk College student and Schulich Builders Scholarship recipient, they are closely connected—and demand the same enterprising mindset. Adrian’s scholarship application...

Working as a nurse in a field hospital in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic, Uyen faced long, exhausting shifts caring for patients while navigating the uncertainty of the time. The experience deepened her understanding of responsibility in nursing. It also revealed the limits of her country’s...

Whether you’ve already joined us at Fennell Residence or you’re considering it as your next home-away-from-home, we’re happy you’re here! Living in residence housing is a great way to grow as a person and as a student during your time at Mohawk College. You get the best parts of living independently...

At some stage in your professional journey, you may start to question whether it’s time to make a change. Career shifts don’t always begin with a detailed plan; instead, they often begin with a few persistent questions: Is there room for growth in my field? Are my skills keeping pace with industry...