Future Ready Blog

Looking to pursue her dream career in a new country, Mariana had her work cut out for her. As an immigrant from Mexico, she was weighing her options when she discovered Mohawk College was a great opportunity to advance her aspirations. "I chose Mohawk because I was looking for opportunities to leave...

5 Supports and Services for Mohawk College Students Whether you’re picking up lunch, going for a workout or studying for a math test, Mohawk College is there for you as you go about your daily routine as a student. The college is home to supports and services for every part of your student...

written by Cara-Lea Suttie - Student and Graduate Employment and 2SLGBTQIA+ peer Transgender people face discrimination in many areas of society, and unfortunately, the workplace can be one of those places. That means it is very important for trans people to know what their rights are when it comes...

By Jacqueline Riselay, CHRP - Future Ready Premium Program Career Coach with Student and Graduate Employment Have you ever found yourself questioning whether you belonged in a certain situation? Like everyone around you was smarter than you or knew more about the topic of discussion, and you thought...

Written by Shelley Omand , BA, BSW (Honours), BEd (A), CEB. Career Coach, Mohawk College Networking is a critical tool in advancing your career, providing unique opportunities to broaden your professional horizons, uncover hidden job prospects, and establish meaningful connections. Despite its...

Written by Cara-Lea Suttie - Student and Graduate Employment & Yoga Teacher Whether you are a student looking for a part time job to support you while you study, or you are a recent grad looking to start your career or you’re already into your career but looking to make a change – job searching is...

When it comes to learning, theory and information can only take you so far. Whether it’s taking the step between high school and college, or preparing for your first real job after graduating, it can be quite a big step between learning how to do something and actually doing that thing in the real...

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...