Future Ready Blog

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...

Did you know that patients who have positive experiences with a healthcare provider are more likely to have better health outcomes? At first, it might seem surprising. If the treatment plan is the same, why would the outcome be different? The answer is simple: patients are people first. When someone...

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...