Future Ready Blog

A good story can help to change a life. This was true for third-year journalism student Emmett Steele when he decided to enroll at Mohawk College. "Stories have always been a very important aspect of my life,” says Emmett. “They provide an escape when reality becomes too much to handle. When I was...

By Emmett Steele | 3rd year Journalism student Starting something new can be exciting and slightly anxiety- filled as we look forward to what to expect, especially when that something is starting at a new school. It’s normal to wonder what it will be like on your first few days while you’re getting...

Mike Allen’s road to success was anything but linear. As he carved out his path to an architectural technology career, his passion for professional advancement combined with Mohawk College’s experiential learning and valuable co-op opportunities helped to make the journey smooth. When Mike initially...

Mohawk Sustainability recently hosted a webinar featuring the owners of Sentimental Farm. Rob and Chris are homesteaders who live a self-sufficient lifestyle on their farm by growing their own organic vegetables, raising chickens and collecting eggs, preserving the food they make and creating...

The global pandemic has posed new challenges for current students and new students who are planning to study in Canada. However, there are certain methods that you can adopt to stay motivated if you are new to Canada. Taking care of your mental well-being One of the keys to staying motivated is...

By Emmett Steele | 3rd year Journalism student The thought of going to college as a mature student can be daunting . When I first went back to school a fter being out of school for a few years , I had many doubts - d oubts that I would succeed, that I would stick out amongst the younger students, or...

In making his post-secondary education decision, Josh Nolet found himself walking through Mohawk College’s Fennel Campus during an Open House. Beyond seeing labs and learning spaces, he heard from Electrical Engineering Technology students about the program’s benefits. While the experience...

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for a summer job opportunity? Don’t know where to start? Keep reading and we will share some advice for landing the perfect summer job. Now, before starting any type of job hunting, it’s important to know what type of job you’re interested in getting...

Technology has rapidly evolved since 1998 when Diana Rodgers graduated from Mohawk College’s Electrical Engineering Technology program. Amid constant technological breakthroughs, disruptions and advancements, Diana has successfully navigated her 23-year career equipped with a solid applied knowledge...

By Lucas Jorg | 3rd year Journalism student You might be wondering what is experiential learning? In short, it is the process of learning through experience. Experiential learning can take on many different forms depending on your program. Co-ops and field placements, simulations, industry projects...