Future Ready Blog

By the time Lucas Machado completed high school, he had his sights set on a career in the trades. He just wasn’t sure which path to take. Was it welding, or carpentry, or maybe metal fabrication? Instead of deciding right away, Lucas opened his own renovation company. Two years into the venture, dur...

Your roommate experience will affect your time at Mohawk College, wherever you live. While your roommate may not be your best buddy, there are things you can do to make sharing a place an amicable way of life for everyone. Strategies: What you can do first Establish ground rules Getting ground rules...

Debbie was experiencing a life changing moment that she had no idea it would turn into a lifelong career. At 23 weeks pregnant, she gave birth to her son, who required medical attention that kept him in the hospital for most of his first year of life. As Debbie cared for him, she became increasingly...

Madison Brown likes to work with her hands. It’s why she took an interest in launching a career in the welding trade. Not only does she like to work with her hands, Madison also knew she is a kinesthetic learner, which means that she retains the most information by doing rather than passively listen...

Did you know: Fennell Campus is home to six hard-working honey bee colonies! We’ve partnered with local bee keepers Humble Bee , to bring honey bees on campus as part of Mohawk’s sustainability mission and in support of our local food programs . The honey bees play an important supporting role in ou...

Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, Lina Yonnadam turned to Mohawk College with a clear goal in mind. She wanted work experience that would complement her previous education. Lina found just that in the college’s Biotechnology (Health) program, which includes three embedded co-...

BY SAIRA PEESKER ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GLOBE AND MAIL ON MARCH 9, 2020 Businesses are under pressure to make their websites easier to use for people with visual impairments, hearing issues and other disabilities. As of January, 2021, many Ontario businesses will be required to meet a standard...

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...