Future Ready Blog

Jacob Sucgang '16 always knew he wanted to be a nurse and even had his path cut out for himself while still in high school. As he was approaching graduation, he attended Mohawk College’s Pre-Health Sciences program. From there he enrolled in the Practical Nursing program. With a need for nurses...

Do you know what the equal consideration date is and why it's so important when you’re applying for college? We're here to break it down for you! Anyone who applies before or on the equal consideration date has the advantage of having their application looked at in the first round. If you apply...

Stephanie Maki '17 has always had her heart set on helping people, one way or another. As she graduated high school, she began studying to become an early childhood educator. It was a start, but as time passed, the path she was on didn’t fulfill her. “After studying for 2 years away from home, I...

When people think about video game development, they often think of the coding or art creation that goes into making a game. While a game couldn’t be made without those roles, there is another role that connects the art and development sides and guides the project as the game is created – this is...

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are becoming increasingly important principles in game design. These principles not only promote fairness and equal opportunities for all players, but they also lead to a more engaging and enjoyable gaming experience for everyone. EDI ensures all players feel...

Raphaël Tétreault is one of the driving creative forces behind Mohawk College’s new Game – Design program. The first faculty member to be brought on board for the program, Raphaël will be a professor in the program when it launches, and he is currently helping to create the program. Raphaël’s...

One of the most powerful aspects in stories is finding relatable characters and feeling represented in popular media. Lisa Funnell, Associate Dean of Creatives Industries at Mohawk College, has spent her career advocating for the importance of representation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)...

Creativity is a powerful driving force, with many different forms of expression. Some people are adept at naturally tapping into their imagination, though most people benefit from the opportunity to explore their creativity and find the best way to express themselves. The Journalism program at...

When Mike, a second-year student in the Business (General) program at Mohawk College, needed to quickly make a career change in his life, he knew he needed to find a program that allowed him to get back to work as quickly as possible. “In the area that I’m living there aren't really many options for...

Brian, a second-year student in the Architectural Technology program at Mohawk College, is proof that change isn’t only possible – it can improve your life. Brian had spent many years working in the environmental field before deciding it was time for a change. “I was in more of a planning role. When...