Future Ready Blog

Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, Lina Yonnadam turned to Mohawk College with a clear goal in mind. She wanted work experience that would complement her previous education. Lina found just that in the college’s Biotechnology (Health) program, which includes three embedded co...

By Deborah Konig Throughout the spring and into our fall semester, many courses and programs that were customarily delivered in a classroom environment were effectively transitioned to remote learning. Traditionally a leader in online delivery, the necessity to offer even more remote learning was a...

One of Canada’s leading applied research centres in health IT is based at Mohawk College. Globally recognized for its expertise in Digital Health, Mohawk’s mHealth & eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC) partners with government institutions, public health teams, clinician groups...

By Meaghan Drury ‘12 In the summer of 2020, Kary MacMillan ’18 was presented with a problem and an opportunity. Working as a proposal coordinator at Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. Kary wanted to use a drone to film the work her company was completing on the Rainbow Bridge. Although filming...

By Meaghan Drury ‘12 As we all know, COVID-19 has changed the way we live. The way we work, learn and interact with others has been dramatically transformed. Over the past seven months, Mohawk students and staff have had to adapt to new ways of learning and working in remote environments. As leaders...

In the fall of 2019, a new initiative was launched at the college to more actively engage industry and community partners in the training of job-ready college graduates. The Future Ready Premium Employer Program aims to give students greater opportunities to build careers with leading employers in...

BY SAIRA PEESKER ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GLOBE AND MAIL ON MARCH 9, 2020 Businesses are under pressure to make their websites easier to use for people with visual impairments, hearing issues and other disabilities. As of January, 2021, many Ontario businesses will be required to meet a standard...

Throughout the COVID-19 public health crisis, amid the statistics and challenges we have heard about in the news, there have also been many stories about how people are making a positive difference. Many Mohawk College alumni have been among the quiet army of people who have been working to keep the...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office Hamilton is located in an area of Ontario that is fortunate enough to have a little bit of a longer growing season. This means we can squeeze in another round of crops at the end of summer to harvest for fall! There are many benefits to fall planting like...

Brought to you by the Learning Support Centre Test anxiety is hard, especially when learning in a virtual and remote learning environment. D oing tests in an online environment can bring on new stresses such as more distractions, no t having an instructor in the room for support, and even prep aring...