Future Ready Blog

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

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...

Written by Cherie Simms, BASc, CCDP, CVRP - Career Advisor, Student and Graduate Employment I have always been a naturally curious person, always fascinated by people’s differences and wanting to know more about the things that make us different. As a Black female in the workplace, what has helped...

Written by Sonal Patel - Career Advisor, Student and Graduate Employment, Mohawk College The worst part of the job seeking process, for any job seeker, is when one sends out hundreds of job applications only to hear nothing back. Did you know Hamilton’s unemployment rate was 7.2% as of July 2024...

While you may have heard of programs like SSW, ECE and CYC, there is a good chance you don’t know what each program teaches. You’re not alone— many people often get Mohawk College’s various Community Service programs confused with each other. Sometimes this confusion can even lead to students taking...

Written by Cherie Simms, BASc, CCDP, CVRP - Career Advisor, Student and Graduate Employment at Mohawk College What do you want to be known for? How are you currently being perceived? With recruiters relying more and more on social media for networking and vetting candidates, job seekers can leverage...

Written By Cherie Simms, BASc, CCDP, CVRP - Career Advisor with Student & Graduate Employment. Are you using the same resume to apply to every job? If so, you could hinder your chances of getting interviewed. Employers can tell when you’re using a “generic” resume. This tells the recruiter that you...

Written by Cara-Lea Suttie - Student and Graduate Employment & Lifelong Learner We hear the term “lifelong learner” a lot in education circles – and we think that it is self-explanatory in meaning, but the idea of being a lifelong learner is worth a deeper dive. What does being a “lifelong learner”...