Future Ready Blog

Civil Engineering Technology student among first to take advantage of a new precedent-setting pathway between Mohawk College and Queen’s University For some students, their post-secondary journey is direct and simple. For others, it’s more of a journey and may involve multiple layers of study and...

Meet Zoya When Zoya, a graduate of Mohawk College’s General Arts and Science program, graduated from high school, she knew that she wanted to continue her education and earn a bachelor’s degree. What she didn’t know was what direction she wanted to take with her education and career. Originally...

Meet Lauren The culinary industry gave Lauren, a graduate of Mohawk College's General Arts and Sciences program, valuable skills like the ability to work well under pressure, act quickly and stay organized. “I worked my way up in the culinary industry,” Lauren explains, “but I always had this idea...

Meet Luke STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) had always been something that Luke, a graduate of Mohawk College’s Biotechnology - Advanced program, was passionate about. However, the university engineering program that he was previously enrolled in just wasn’t the right fit for...

Meet Mark Mark, a graduate of Mohawk College’s General Arts and Sciences program, spent his time after high school travelling abroad and working odd jobs. Though he didn’t go straight to college or university after he finished high school, Mark did have a deep passion for learning. Once he had...

Meet Camille While Camille, a graduate of Mohawk College’s Early Childhood Education program, always knew she was passionate about working with children, she wasn’t always planning on pursuing it as a career. Before she decided to change her career path and try something new, Camille was an...

Milestones can be more than just markers on our life's timeline. They can inspire reflection and encourage us to consider where we are and where we want to go. For Amanda, her upcoming 30th birthday started that process. Working in a dental office, Amanda knew this wasn't how she envisioned spending...

Chloe DeVries, a student in the Business – Administration program at Mohawk College, never saw herself being able to succeed in or even get accepted to a university program while in high school. “Coming out of high-school, I really doubted myself and my ability to thrive in a university environment...

Biotechnology is an amazing branch of science that has the power to revolutionize the way we live, from developing new medical treatments to improving the sustainability of our food systems. This ever-evolving field is increasingly in demand as technology and biology continue to intersect. The...

Nurturing a young life and helping a child to grow is one of the most rewarding acts of humanity. Child and Youth Care Workers perform these acts every day, providing help, counseling and support to youth and their families who are facing difficult situations. The work they do providing support to...