Future Ready Blog

By Almo Mzian When I first arrived in Hamilton, like any newcomer to Canada, I immediately started taking short trips to get to know my new city, this city whose residents are distinguished by kindness. At first, I did not notice beautiful blue bikes in the town even though I passed them every day...

Gabriel Gonzalez Third year Business Administration – Marketing student My name is Gabriel Gonzalez, and I’m a third-year Business Administration - Marketing student at Mohawk College. My program has taught me everything I need in order to succeed in the world of marketing, including valuable real...

With the holidays right around the corner, there are numerous opportunities for students and Alumni to re-connect with friends and family. This is a great time for personal reflection, creating memories with loved ones, and enjoying holiday-themed events. Additionally, for students and Alumni, they...

As we head into another holiday season, you may be wondering how to reduce your impact. With statistics like Canadians toss 25% more garbage during the holidays, it’s easy to become discouraged. But we don’t need to be! There are many individual decisions to bring sustainability to the forefront...

Written by Emmett Steele Third year Journalism student When he graduated from University in 2017, Joshua Simpson '20 realized he had no idea what career he wanted to pursue. Joshua majored in Criminology, but he quickly learned that he wanted to follow a different career path. “I learned some...

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...