Future Ready Blog

Brought to you by the Learning Support Centre It's hard to stay motivated when you're stuck in the same environment and it ’s filled with a number of distractions like family members, video games, snacks, and Netflix . With so many things to distract you from your studies, it can be difficult to cre...

Did you know that you are seven times more likely to remember information one week after class if you take notes? Note - taking is one of the most widely recognized forms of studying, and for good reason! Effective notes can help you learn information during class, recall information later, and help...

Throughout the COVID-19 public health crisis, amid the statistics and challenges we have heard about in the news, there have also been many stories about how people are making a positive difference. Many Mohawk College alumni have been among the quiet army of people who have been working to keep the...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . Plastic Free July challenges people to reduce their impact on the planet by reducing and refusing single-use plastics during the month of July. You can sign up for the challenge at the Plastic Free July website, where you’ll also find great tips on reduc...

By: Donna Moreau (Programs & Services Coordinator, Student Life ) & Sean Connors ( Student Wellness Coordinator) In celebration of Pride Month, we at Mohawk College believe it is important for everyone to understand what the LGBTQ2SQIA+ acronym represents. We invite you to act in allyship to queer a...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . This week is Local Food Week in Ontario – celebrating food that is grown and processed in Ontario . To celebrate , we are diving into why and how you can eat local. Now more than ever, we are seeing people engage with local food, and for good reason. The...

Mohawk College recognizes the dedication of our alumni who work in the health care industry during these challenging times. Paul Sowinski '18 wanted a career he could feel good about. The Practical Nursing graduate, who now works as a registered practical nurse at Thrive Group , got just that with h...

Entering Mohawk College’s Analytics for Business Decision Making program , Nicholas Rosewarne ‘19 was looking to expand his technical skills and theoretical knowledge he had obtained through his university studies. “I hoped to come out of the program with the skills necessary to get a foot in the do...

Growing up, Amanda Fletcher ‘18 saw her dad working in a career as an electrician. At home, she would assist him with projects around the house. When it came time for her to pursue a career of her own, she knew she wanted to do something technical and hands-on, like her dad. After looking at the man...

A graduate of the collaborative McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree program , Melissa McMaster ’18 is living her dream working in the Emergency Department at Hamilton General Hospital, part of Hamilton Health Sciences . Reaching this goal was a long path that started by taki...