Future Ready Blog

Debbie was experiencing a life changing moment that she had no idea it would turn into a lifelong career. At 23 weeks pregnant, she gave birth to her son, who required medical attention that kept him in the hospital for most of his first year of life. As Debbie cared for him, she became increasingly...

Madison Brown likes to work with her hands. It’s why she took an interest in launching a career in the welding trade. Not only does she like to work with her hands, Madison also knew she is a kinesthetic learner, which means that she retains the most information by doing rather than passively...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office and Mo' Money. Whether you’re living at home, living off campus or living in residence, there are many ways you can be sustainable while you’re a college student. Living a sustainable lifestyle means creating less waste, adding small sustainable practices...

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...