Future Ready Blog

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...

New four-year business degree for tradespeople Mohawk College, along with Algonquin College, and George Brown College have joined resources to launch a new four-year honours degree in Business Administration, focusing on people working in skilled trades occupations. The first-of-its-kind degree...

When Katherine Venasse found herself experiencing panic attacks and irregular heart rhythms, she turned to research. Katherine wanted to understand why irregular heart rhythms occur. The exploration of her condition resulted in much more than comprehension: It sparked an interest in cardiac anatomy...

Chandler Boyd is following his grandfather’s footsteps. Years ago, the alumnus’s grandfather was a nurse at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH). Today, Chandler is in the same role, at the same workplace, making the same positive impact. “I love the ability to make close connections and lasting...