Future Ready Blog

Marco doesn’t hesitate when recalling his proudest moment on the job. As a Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) co-op student with the City of Hamilton’s Animal Services, he helped launch a new outreach initiative to help keep pets and their owners together. The program provides essentials...

Bhavdeep arrives at work ready to see what’s in his inbox. Some days, it’s reports of graffiti tagging. Other days, it’s something more urgent, like hate graffiti. His mornings start with reviewing paperwork, planning routes and prioritizing calls in specific neighbourhoods, such as downtown. From...

When Rodinah finished high school, she wanted a hands-on introduction to civil engineering before committing to a long-term academic path. Frankie had similar doubts. He was interested in the field, but wasn’t sure if university was the right starting point. Both students found their footing in...

The road to becoming a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) can take more than one route. The Queen’s Engineering Bridge offers a flexible path that starts with an applied Engineering Technology program at Mohawk College and leads into upper-year Engineering at Queen’s University. What is the Queen’s...

When Amanda Valerio enrolled in Mohawk College’s Recreation Therapy program at age 30, university wasn’t on her radar. “I went back to school as a mature student. I didn't want to regret not going back to school,” she says. At first, she worried about whether she would feel a sense of belonging...

On the surface, Indigenous Student Services (ISS) at Mohawk College delivers workshops, programs and resources that promote academic, social and personal success for Indigenous learners. In reality, it is much more than that: a vibrant hub where Indigenous students form a community of staff and...

College is more than just lectures and labs; it’s about overcoming challenges, embracing opportunities and personal growth. For students Brooke and Ethan, Indigenous Student Services (ISS) helped transform obstacles into successes. They’re far from alone. Across Mohawk College, Indigenous students...

The field of nuclear medicine has experienced significant growth in recent years, and is increasingly integrated into healthcare facilities and patient treatment plans. This career offers meaningful work that’s in high demand and generally offers a great work-life balance. Let’s dive into how to...

Getting from Big Trout Lake to Hamilton is no easy journey. The remote fly-in community in Northwestern Ontario is more than 1,200 kilometres away, and travelling south usually requires three flights. Brooke Meekis, from Big Trout Lake First Nation, had already made the trek once when she went to...

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has evolved from a specialized skill held by top experts in architecture, engineering, building sciences and other construction fields into a highly sought-after capability that organizations now expect from new hires. Today there are specialized positions...