Future Ready Blog

By Emmett Steele | 3rd year Journalism student For many students, the thought of studying quickly turns into a nightmare. For paralegal student and Study Skills Tutor Rileigh Shiplo , it’s an opportunity to do what she does best. Rileigh’s journey as a student at Mohawk is the latest step in her...

So, I may be an older tree in the alumni forest (class of ‘78), but I am still able to get bendy with the best! Mohawk’s weekly yoga class led by Linda Rourke ’90, is a roundup of all that makes us feel good, as she told us it would! There is more pleasure than pain in stretching my limbs as I...

This summer WWF-Canada, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, provided grant funding for Mohawk College to implement a Seed Orchard project to increase biodiversity on campus! By sharing the seeds that are harvested from the Orchard with the community and using it as an experiential learning space on...

Written by: Kimberly Yvonne Brought to you by Mohawk Sustainability Fashion is all around us, from media outlets to Instagram influencers - we see it everywhere, it’s fun! For some people, it’s a major part of their identity and a way to express themselves. Popular trends come in and out of style...

Before Greg Detmar enrolled in Mohawk College’s Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems program, he found it challenging to find a satisfying career path. After dropping out of high school twice, he worked with his dad in framing construction. As time went on, Greg realized he wanted a change...

Each day as he heads into work at IBM, Darius Moredi looks forward to facing new challenges. Since January 2020, he’s used the skills he gained in Mohawk College’s Computer Systems Technology - Network Engineering and Security Analyst program to help the company offer customers an array of solutions...

By Emmett Steele | 3rd year Journalism student When I first learned I would have to do a placement experience for my program, I was full of anxiety and doubt. I was sure I was going to fail in a multitude of ways – I would have no idea what I was doing, I would say the wrong things, do the wrong...

When Parth N. Jani arrived in Canada from India, he did so with a mechanical engineering background. Wanting to continue his education and to launch his career in the mechanical field, he enrolled at Mohawk College. The choice was simple: Mohawk is the only post-secondary institution in Canada to...

This October marks the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada! From October 18–24, the campaign will highlight daily themes and resources throughout the week. Here we will briefly touch on each theme with information or a fact, some everyday solutions to reduce waste and a link to a...

By Emmett Steele | 3rd year Journalism student Mohawk’s online Open House offers future students an opportunity to explore different aspects of Mohawk College such as the programs offered, the services available to students and what life is like on campus. Here are a few ways to get the most out of...