Future Ready Blog

By Maria Becerra When I decided to go to college, I was confident. I thought my English skills were good enough until I was assessed by an advisor at the college when I went for the tour. I was told there was a requirement benchmark of 7 before submitting my application to the Paralegal Program. I...

In one of Mohawk Sustainability’s recent webinars, we met Rosanna, the owner of The Glass Jar Refillery, who provided us with information about the benefits of shopping at and supporting refilleries and why they are so important to sustainable living and environmentalism. Located in Hamilton, The...

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...