Future Ready Blog

Submitted by Mick Berlingieri, Mick for short, a Technologist at Stoney Creek Campus for Skilled Trades. He is a Red Seal hairstylist and a professional painter with over 20 years of experience. Mick started at his father’s painting company and (you will see in the post below) is passing on those...

Student Life now offers Personal Coaching for the Co-Curricular Record (CCR)! What is the Co-Curricular Record? The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is a tool for you to track your involvement in programs or events not formally related to your program of study. Co-curricular activities are social...

During these days of social distancing it is important we stay connected to our outside communities. Keaghan, a complex care navigator in Counselling Services, is currently working from home with her little one and was feeling a bit disconnected. Watch the video below to see how Keaghan and her...

We always remember things better when it comes with an acronym, right? Mohawk College counsellor Karen shares an acronym to help you remember simple principles to think about during these uncertain times: SCASM. Solve – Can you solve this problem? Change – Can you change your attitude? Accept – Can...

During these unprecedented times, feeling anxious and stressed is a very natural and appropriate response. Mohawk College counsellor Basilia, shares some changes to look out for in your own life, as cues that you may benefit from connecting and sharing your experience with someone. Share these...

Brought to you by Mohawk Sustainability April is Earth Month! Why not take a study break and enjoy some of the amazing landscapes and wildlife this planet has to offer? Through virtual experiences, we can witness some of the most remote places on Earth without leaving our homes, or disturbing these...

Cara-Lea, David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre Yoga instructor, introduces you to the practice of pranayama, the yogic concept of breath control. Pranayama exercises can allow you to gain more control of your breath, and remain in control even during stressful circumstances. It can also...

By Sean Connors (Student Wellness Coordinator), Natalie Lafleur (Student Rights & Responsibilities Specialist) Relationships can be quite a mystery. While they have the potential to provide us with a sense of connection, belonging and importance, even the healthiest of relationships can contain...

Mohawk professor Shaun Iles ’04 inspired by his students’ perseverance By: Sean Coffey Iles ’04 wasn’t sure how his second-year General Arts and Science students would take to having their courses suddenly moved online. A professor of Sociology and Environmental Sustainability and Education...

The internet has become the primary means of work, shopping, and communication for most, therefore, increasing the presence of threats and malware. Computers, laptops, smartphones and the internet are amazing resources, but they must be used safely, securely, and responsibly. 7 tips for staying safe...