Future Ready Blog

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...

Michelle Stevenson ‘04 is a graduate of the Pharmacy Technician diploma program . Since graduation, she has had a successful career in Hamilton with a lot of different experiences and opportunities. Upon completing the program in December of 2004 a job opportunity presented itself almost immediately...

Thinking about college? With same-day admission , it’s not too late to apply and become a Mohawk College student this January. What is same-day admission? Same-day admission gives you the opportunity to apply in-person for a January program at Fennell Campus and find out if you are accepted the same...

By: Keegan Kozolanka 3D printing has proven to be a valuable tool in the manufacturing world. Medical applications of the technology are emerging that will help patients with prosthetics. “Working with a person to restore their appearance after they have had a life-altering accident or a diagnosis i...

Chen Chen, a mechanical engineering graduate, was working at oil fields in Alberta and Texas until the market declined. Chen decided to move back to Canada and explore a new field of technology. “I was looking for jobs and I thought maybe I will learn more skills that will help me with my job search...

Running a health clinic in Tanzania is about to get a little easier thanks to the work of software developers at Mohawk College’s mHealth and eHealth Development Innovation Centre (MEDIC). MEDIC has built a digital immunization system that will help clinicians better keep track of a child’s vaccinat...

By: Keegan Kozolanka Stephanie Leech was a student with vision-loss who wanted to help others like her navigate around Mohawk College’s campus. She approached the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) to 3D print a tactile map. A tactile map uses raised surfaces to help guide and give non-...