Future Ready Blog

Across Canada, industries are rethinking how we build, move and power our communities. As the country moves toward its 2050 net-zero emissions targets, demand is growing for people who can blend technology, management and sustainability expertise. In 2023 alone, more than 248,000 environmental jobs...

With so many college programs available in Ontario, figuring out what comes next after high school can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a look at Mohawk College’s new programs—making it easier to explore your options and start building your list. This blog will review Mohawk College...

If you ever want to feel inspired, stop a student in our hallways and ask them how they would like to make a difference with climate action. The Sustainability Office at Mohawk College did just that in the form of a survey. Nearly 2,100 students from various campuses and programs gave their feedback...

Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility. Mohawk graduate, Emilee Schevers, agrees. During her final semester in the Early Childhood Education program, Emilee came across a social media post for the Sustainability Office’s Sustainability Initiatives Fund (SIF) Ideabank that calls on students to...

April 22 is Earth Day! This year @earthday.org’s campaign is highlighting eco-anxiety. Eco anxiety is defined as: extreme worry about current and future harm to the environment caused by human activity and climate change. Many of us who are aware of and acknowledge climate change can experience eco...

Why should we care about sustainable self-care anyway? #DidYouKnow According to Zero Waste Week, every year more than 120 billion units of packaging are produced globally by the cosmetics industry alone? This contributes to an annual loss of 18 million acres of forest! Many standard self-care...

As we head into another holiday season, you may be wondering how to reduce your impact. With statistics like Canadians toss 25% more garbage during the holidays, it’s easy to become discouraged. But we don’t need to be! There are many individual decisions to bring sustainability to the forefront...

This summer WWF-Canada, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, provided grant funding for Mohawk College to implement a Seed Orchard project to increase biodiversity on campus! By sharing the seeds that are harvested from the Orchard with the community and using it as an experiential learning space on...

Written by: Kimberly Yvonne Brought to you by Mohawk Sustainability Fashion is all around us, from media outlets to Instagram influencers - we see it everywhere, it’s fun! For some people, it’s a major part of their identity and a way to express themselves. Popular trends come in and out of style...

This October marks the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada! From October 18–24, the campaign will highlight daily themes and resources throughout the week. Here we will briefly touch on each theme with information or a fact, some everyday solutions to reduce waste and a link to a...