Future Ready Blog

Years from now, when you look back on your college journey, the moments that stick out will be the moments of joy, of accomplishment, of growing to love your field and education. As Open House approaches and a new group of students look forward to forming new memories, Mohawk College students Blen...

By Shelley Omand , BA, BSW (Honours), BEd (A), CEB. Career Coach, Mohawk College. You can harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) in several ways in order to enhance your job search process. Keep in mind, AI is a “supportive tool” that can be used in resume crafting and job search navigation, while you...

By Jacqueline Riselay, CHRP - Future Ready Premium Program Career Coach with Student and Graduate Employment So, you’ve made it. You’ve gotten into the program you wanted, or you’ve successfully entered the field you were interested in, and you’re thriving (or maybe not). But either way, you’ve...

Every year, Mohawk College celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, proudly recognizing the hard-working women who continue to make their mark on society. Students from the Graphic Design program create posters featuring outstanding women in their industries. This year, our...

By Shelley Omand, BA, BSW (Honours), BEd (A), CEB - a Career Coach with the Student and Graduate Employment department at Mohawk College. Some companies operate on a 100% commission basis, meaning that employees' earnings are solely based on the sales or services they generate. While this model may...

Learning is a lifelong adventure. For Joey, those life lessons included discovering his passion for office administration and learning how to fuse his passion as an administrator with his knowledge as a nurse. Part of the human experience is to never stop learning. Every day we pick up new pieces of...

By Cherie Simms BASc, CVRP - Career Advisor and Employer Liason with Student and Graduate Employment They call it Happenstance! It’s those unexpected, mere coincidences that incidentally result in something new. The Planned Happenstance Career Theory, developed by John Krumboltz, AI Levin, and...

Even in her youth, Serena was an unofficial ‘massage therapist’ to friends and family. Now, as a student at Mohawk College, she’s taking the steps to become a real massage therapist. With her gift as a natural healer, Serena grew up soothing sore muscles for friends and teachers alike. Now, as she...

When he started writing music, Jonah saw it as a storytelling avenue that he could relate to. After spending years creating stories with chords, he’s now moved on to storytelling with Game Design. Whether we know it or not, everyone has a story to tell. Jonah, a student in the Game – Design program...

By Shelley Omand, BA, BSW (Honours), BEd (A), CEB - a Career Coach with the Student and Graduate Employment department at Mohawk College. Following up with potential employers after a job interview is an important step in the job search process. It demonstrates your continued interest in the...