Future Ready Blog

By Emmett Steele | 3rd year Journalism student When I first learned I would have to do a placement experience for my program, I was full of anxiety and doubt. I was sure I was going to fail in a multitude of ways – I would have no idea what I was doing, I would say the wrong things, do the wrong...

When Parth N. Jani arrived in Canada from India, he did so with a mechanical engineering background. Wanting to continue his education and to launch his career in the mechanical field, he enrolled at Mohawk College. The choice was simple: Mohawk is the only post-secondary institution in Canada to...

By Emmett Steele | 3rd year Journalism student Mohawk’s online Open House offers future students an opportunity to explore different aspects of Mohawk College such as the programs offered, the services available to students and what life is like on campus. Here are a few ways to get the most out of...

From commercial account manager and commercial service team leader to commercial lines supervisor and department trainer, Mohawk College Insurance program graduate Wendy Hazell has done it all. Over the past 23 years since she completed the diploma offering, Wendy has made a varied career...

Emma Giammichele wanted to attend a business-related college program, but she wasn’t exactly sure which path was for her. Mohawk College’s one-year General Arts and Science certificate proved to be low risk and high reward. Emma was able to explore her post-secondary options, discover what it was...

In one of Mohawk Sustainability’s recent webinars, we met Rosanna, the owner of The Glass Jar Refillery, who provided us with information about the benefits of shopping at and supporting refilleries and why they are so important to sustainable living and environmentalism. Located in Hamilton, The...

A good story can help to change a life. This was true for third-year journalism student Emmett Steele when he decided to enroll at Mohawk College. "Stories have always been a very important aspect of my life,” says Emmett. “They provide an escape when reality becomes too much to handle. When I was...

Everyone wants to live in a supportive community with respectful neighbours. Follow the tips below on how to be a good neighbour, and get started today! Take your garbage & recycling out Yes—it IS time to take that throw out that rotting gingerbread house that has been on display in your apartment...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office and Mo' Money . Whether you’re living at home, living off campus or living in residence, there are many ways you can be sustainable while you’re a college student. Living a sustainable lifestyle means creating less waste, adding small sustainable practices...

Throughout the COVID-19 public health crisis, amid the statistics and challenges we have heard about in the news, there have also been many stories about how people are making a positive difference. Many Mohawk College alumni have been among the quiet army of people who have been working to keep the...