Future Ready Blog

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...

When creating the Game – Design and Esports Administration programs, Associate Dean Lisa Funnell recognized the need for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the gaming industry. She turned to organizations like Femme Gaming to ensure EDI plays a role in the programs. When creating the Game –...

If your application was delayed and you missed the start of a semester, don’t worry - you still have the option to start your college semester late. Late Start programs allow students who missed a semester's initial start date to still attend classes. We consulted with the Manager of Admissions at...

By Jacqueline Riselay, CHRP - Future Ready Premium Program Career Coach with Student and Graduate Employment You’ve heard it time and time again. To get a job, you need to network. But there’s just one problem… You’re an introvert and you would rather eat dirt than go up to a complete stranger and...

When passion strikes, people often don’t want to wait for the right time to use it – they want to grab it in the moment. Maggie made the timing right for her with a January intake. As the working world evolves and becomes more versatile, the way people approach their careers has been evolving as...

As a student, trying to find a job that works with your schedule can be a challenge. Sheikh, a student in the Global Business Management program at Mohawk College, can relate to hunting for the best student job to fit his needs having overcome the challenge himself when he moved to Canada. “I was a...

By Rachel Doek If you’re interested in the art scene of Hamilton, you may have heard of James Gummerson. James’ work is currently represented by Earls Court Gallery and Summer & Grace Gallery. His art has been displayed across Canada including The Art Gallery of Hamilton and Emerald Arts Gallery...

During the pandemic, the struggle to keep the supply chain moving impacted many people’s lives. For some, it meant that some of their usual groceries were nowhere to be found at their local stores. For others, the problem wasn’t even noticeable. But for Michael Canton, it was an opportunity to...

Open House at Mohawk College is an incredible way to have some fun and learn about the programs and services Mohawk has to offer. The goal of Open House is to learn about programs, supports and financial assistance available at the college. To make the most out of Open House, it’s a great idea to...

When Patrina started the Practical Nursing program at Mohawk College, she moved away from home and was faced with a challenge many people can relate to: affording the cost of living. As she was settling into her program and trying to work out solutions to her problem, she received an email that...