Future Ready Blog

College is a keystone moment in your life. Not only are you entering a new phase of your education to accomplish your goals, but you're embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Although it's easy to get wrapped up in academics, remember that college isn't just about your classes. It's also about...

Elizabeth-Joy Phillips l oves working with people and doing everything she can to help them. Her passion has led her to the Social Service W orker program at M ohawk C ollege, and her unstoppable drive has helped to secure her current role as P resident of M ohawk S tudent A ssociation (MSA) . She...

International Women's Day, March 8, is a day that celebrates women's achievements and raises awareness about discriminiation. This year, we are showcasing three successful entrepreneurs who have been a part of DEFY, Katie Cyr, Shelley Gordon, and Melanie Wong. Each of these women have a unique story...

Chloe DeVries, a student in the Business – Administration program at Mohawk College, never saw herself being able to succeed in or even get accepted to a university program while in high school. “Coming out of high-school, I really doubted myself and my ability to thrive in a university environment...

Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility. Mohawk graduate, Emilee Schevers, agrees. During her final semester in the Early Childhood Education program, Emilee came across a social media post for the Sustainability Office’s Sustainability Initiatives Fund (SIF) Ideabank that calls on students to...

Biotechnology is an amazing branch of science that has the power to revolutionize the way we live, from developing new medical treatments to improving the sustainability of our food systems. This ever-evolving field is increasingly in demand as technology and biology continue to intersect. The...

Faster than a master's degree, more powerful than an internship, able to leap into work experience in a single bound . Look! Up past the Skyway bridge . It’s a graduate certificate! J oking aside , it's a super option for anyone looking to expand their career options without a huge time commitment...

Nurturing a young life and helping a child to grow is one of the most rewarding acts of humanity. Child and Youth Care Workers perform these acts every day, providing help, counseling and support to youth and their families who are facing difficult situations. The work they do providing support to...

As an accountant, earning your CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation is a goal many professionals strive for. It signifies you as being as professionally qualified and capable as possible in your role as an accountant. At Mohawk College, it’s important that our students are given...

Do you remember Saturday morning cartoons? That feeling of excitement as you sat in front of the TV with a bowl of cereal and joined your favourite characters for their latest wacky adventures? Uros Mihic remembers those mornings well – so well that he decided to dedicate his career to animation...