Future Ready Blog

Embracing a life-long passion When Nicole came to Mohawk College, she was just starting out in a career that was quite different to what she was doing previously. “My first career was as a clinical psychologist, which I know is a massive switch,” Nicole says. “That career was wearing on me. A lot of...

Discovering Practical Nursing at Mohawk Arshdeep always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. After graduating from high school, it didn’t take long for him to discover the Practical Nursing program at Mohawk and how it would help make his dreams of becoming a nurse come true...

A shift in career Before becoming a student at Mohawk College, Madi spent time on the “other side” of postsecondary education as a staff member. “I actually worked in postsecondary recruitment,” Madi recalls. While she found success in her previous career where she worked in the recruitment...

Every year, Mohawk College celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, proudly recognizing the hard-working women who continue to make their mark on society. Students from the Graphic Design program create posters featuring outstanding women in their industries. This year, our...

Learning is a lifelong adventure. For Joey, those life lessons included discovering his passion for office administration and learning how to fuse his passion as an administrator with his knowledge as a nurse. Part of the human experience is to never stop learning. Every day we pick up new pieces of...

If your application was delayed and you missed the start of a semester, don’t worry - you still have the option to start your college semester late. Late Start programs allow students who missed a semester's initial start date to still attend classes. We consulted with the Manager of Admissions at...

As a student, trying to find a job that works with your schedule can be a challenge. Sheikh, a student in the Global Business Management program at Mohawk College, can relate to hunting for the best student job to fit his needs having overcome the challenge himself when he moved to Canada. “I was a...

Open House at Mohawk College is an incredible way to have some fun and learn about the programs and services Mohawk has to offer. The goal of Open House is to learn about programs, supports and financial assistance available at the college. To make the most out of Open House, it’s a great idea to...

When Patrina started the Practical Nursing program at Mohawk College, she moved away from home and was faced with a challenge many people can relate to: affording the cost of living. As she was settling into her program and trying to work out solutions to her problem, she received an email that...

Your success in college is determined by the skills you develop. While time management abilities and good study habits are excellent educational skills that go a long way to contributing to success, one of the lesser-known keys to success in college is asking for help. It’s a skill on its own to...