Future Ready Blog

A full workload, busy schedule, and many new connections made. All these are a result of my volunteering experience here in Canada. As a newcomer looking to get into my field, I have been given a lot of different advice: get your certificates evaluated, get a Canadian diploma, recommendations of...

Coming to Canada was an exciting experience for me because I was coming to join my children. But the most exciting and fulfilling aspect of this relocation has been connecting back to the world of reading. My first library experience wowed me. It was in Ottawa. I got in and I could not believe all...

Photo: 6 College Preparation students and their teacher at the Small Business Enterprise Centre I recently visited the Small Business Enterprise Centre and I got a lot of knowledge. I would like to share the information that I have learned. The Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) is one of the...

Who Moved My Cheese? Book review by Catherine Udogie The title of this book is the reason why a lot of people never bother to give it any attention. I must confess that I was one of them. However, watching the short video opened up my eyes and mind to the wisdom and insight the author put into this...

By Bobbi Jo Beitz (formerly Yusek) – Office Administration – Executive ‘90/ Recreation Leadership ‘96 I started at Mohawk’s Fennell Campus, fresh out of high school in 1988. Towards my later years in high school, I wasn’t totally sure what I wanted to do but knew that I really enjoyed typing and...

LINC Program Story of Success LINC Students Talk to Mary Anne Peters by Soran Kareem and Raed Assaf Today our topic is the LINC program at Mohawk College. What is it? What do students do there? We can ask many questions to give us the big picture about this program. The best person who gives us...

Learning a language takes time, a lot of time. If you can find time to learn English outside of class, there are lots of great resources on the Internet that can help you learn faster. Here are a few of the favourite resources of people in Mohawk College's Programs for Newcomers. All Skills BBC is...

When we decide to settle in a new country or society it’s always our choice, but the reasons that pushed us may not be our choice. According to that we can sort newcomers into two groups. The first group is people who are looking for a better opportunity. They are not forced to leave their own...

When I was in elementary school, I read many story books. I liked the books with the coloured pictures, especially the ones about schools, streets and gardens. The first time I saw a school crossing guard was in a story book. Since I came to Canada, I have been extremely curious to know more about...