Future Ready Blog

With his vast background as a mechanical engineer, Reza ‘21 chose Mohawk College to bridge his previous academic and work experience with further education. “I was a quality engineer at an industrial company for 16 years,” he says. “I worked in all sections such as: quality assurance, calibration...

Everyone has a calling in life. Some people are skilled trades workers, others enjoy working with nature – and Harpreet Singh ‘22 is a caregiver. Harpreet is a grad from the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program at Mohawk College, and he plans to dedicate his life to helping people who are...

Kaylee ‘21 was looking for a fresh start when she considered moving to Hamilton. Her resolution to apply for Mohawk College proved to be the motivation for her new beginning. “I decided to attend Mohawk for a career change,” she says. “Once I was accepted, I moved to Hamilton which was nerve...

Habiba always knew she wanted to work in the medical field, but she wasn’t sure what role she wanted to play. What she did know was that her excellent high school grades put her in a strong position to enter a competitive program. She decided the Medical Radiation Sciences program at Mohawk College...

In early March, the Sustainability Office held a week-long interactive display to help the College community understand and relate to the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings throughout campus. With a variety of elements including videos, informational panels, trivia...

When Tanya was completing her undergrad uate degree in psychology from the University of Toronto, one subject in particular interested her: autism. Her program touched on the subject, but she wanted to study evidence-based treatments and learn how they are used to help people with autism. Tanya’s...

by Jay Pauline Florida - Business - Marketing What does warmer weather bring ? Sunshine! It brightens our days, enlightens our mood, and gives us positive energy, leaving the winter blues away. The sunlight increases the brain’s release of serotonin which is the hormone that helps us in feeling calm...

There’s little that can compare the knowledge and skills gained from firsthand experience. Instructions and explanations can help you learn the foundation, but a hands-on learning environment can teach lessons that can’t be learned in a traditional classroom. For Ayalew, a university graduate, this...

John Paul ‘21 finished his Mohawk program nearly 20 years after he began his studies, crediting his mature student journey as one of his greatest strengths. “I started at Mohawk in 2004,” John Paul says. “Then, I unfortunately had to leave in 2005 due to illness in the family.” Disheartened to pause...

When you're a refugee coming to a new country, there are so many experiences that can be an opportunity for growth. That was the case for one Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance student, Philip, who came to Canada with a passion for airplanes, but didn't yet know he could turn that interest...