Industry-Led Learning Blog

Getting hands-on work experience through your program is a great way to start networking and learn valuable skills in your field. Many programs at Mohawk College offer experiential learning opportunities, and many future students are excited to learn what to expect before they enter their field...

You can never learn too much - and if you’re Mirza, the faster your studies lead to work experience, the better. Mirza, a student in the Architectural Technology Advanced Diploma program, decided to come to Mohawk College after completing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the...

When you first walk into the Digital Creativity Centre (DCC), you are hit with a bright and inviting space perfect for collaborating with your fellow classmates. Once you stop to look around , you start to notice that it is much more than a study space. The C entre is the home of Mohawk College’s...

Setbacks are part of life, but did you know that some of the most accomplished people attribute their success to failure? Michael Jordan famously said "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I...

Did you know that the month of January was named after the Roman god Janus? As the god of doors, he was depicted with two heads that could see the past and future at the same time. It’s fitting that January is often seen as a doorway or a fresh start. A January program could be that fresh start for...

By Louai Moghrabi Canada is one of the best countries in the world for those who want to have a safe place to live and achieve a good future for their families. However, you need to work hard to have a good life and achieve all your goals in Canada, and of course, it will be harder for you as a...

By Bukola Solomon, GBV Education Coordinator and Tina Swayze (GBV Peer Educator) It is time for a Spooktacular amount of fun; however, Halloween is also a high-risk period of the year for sexual violence. 1 in 3 women, 1 in 6 men, and 1 in 2 transgender people will experience sexual violence in...

There are certain programs offered at Mohawk College that are considered highly competitive. This means these programs are extremely popular, receiving more qualified applicants for the programs than there are seats available for the fall start date. Albert, a third-semester Pharmacy Technician...

Skilled trades positions in Ontario are mostly dominated by men. Groups like Women in Technology & Trades (WiTT) at Mohawk College aim to increase opportunities and supports for women and gender-diverse people in these fields, through networking and community building. Muskan, a third-semester...

Out of high school, Calum wasn’t sure what career path to take. He completed several courses in computer sciences but knew it wasn’t a good fit. “I originally wanted to be an author, writing fantasy or science fiction novels since I’m an avid reader of those genres. I figured that Journalism would...