Future Ready Blog

Getting from Big Trout Lake to Hamilton is no easy journey. The remote fly-in community in Northwestern Ontario is more than 1,200 kilometres away, and travelling south usually requires three flights. Brooke Meekis, from Big Trout Lake First Nation, had already made the trek once when she went to...

Are you fully prepared to dive into your future career, or do you feel you need more education but aren’t sure where to start? For anyone who wants to prepare to enter the workforce in the near future, a graduate certificate can be a great next step. It gives you practical, hands-on knowledge that...

The path to becoming an artist doesn’t always follow a straight line. After pursuing graphic design at another college, Lacey King-Smith didn't feel the fit was right. “I didn’t love the constant competition,” they said. “I just love doing my own thing, creating my own art on my own terms.” Little...

Looking to choose the biotechnology program that fits your goals? This blog compares Biotechnology (370) and Biotechnology – Advanced (671), highlighting program strengths, hands-on experience, career prospects, and further education.

Biology major Lucy H. thought university was the only path, until crowded lectures made her rethink everything. Challenging common myths, she uncovered four surprising truths about studying biotechnology at college.

Canada is working towards building a greener future through the development and use of renewable energy. As we work towards goals like having a net-zero carbon emissions electricity grid by 2035, the demand for individuals skilled in the technologies that can make this a reality is steadily...

What if the path to your greatest passion wasn’t clearly marked, but hidden behind one of several mystery doors? For Miranda Martin-Kinsman, life after graduation felt like standing on the set of the 1960s game show Let’s Make a Deal, unsure which door to choose and half expecting a goat behind at...

Skilled trade workers are in high demand across Ontario, and apprenticeships are a critical pathway to these rewarding careers yet knowing how to start can be a barrier for some would-be apprentices. Many find themselves in a "chicken and egg" situation, needing an employer to sponsor them while...

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has evolved from a specialized skill held by top experts in architecture, engineering, building sciences and other construction fields into a highly sought-after capability that organizations now expect from new hires. Today there are specialized positions...