Meet the Grad - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship

Residential Design and Construction, 2016 
Ambrosio Construction & Renovations 

Since flipping his first residential property while in University, John has continued to have his hands in different construction projects in several of his own properties as well as those of family and friends. He graduated with a Degree in Business Management and entered the corporate world. After working 12 years in both the private and public sectors, he decided it was time to walk away from the desk job and start getting his hands dirty. 

John completed the Residential Design & Construction Program at Mohawk College in Hamilton to further his knowledge in the Ontario Building Code and general construction practices in the industry.  He founded Ambrosio Construction & Renovations Inc. in 2015, and has watched his company grow to 9 full-time employees, multiple fleet vehicles and a new head office & showroom in Ancaster during this short time. His beliefs that a contractor should be transparent and honest with clients are the foundation that Ambrosio Construction has been built from. Building a trusting relationship with clients before, during and after a renovation project has been fundamental in the company’s success. 

ArcelorMittal Dofasco 

David is a Learning and Development Team Leader at ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, ON, where one of his main priorities is the Apprenticeship Program.  He started at Dofasco as a welding apprentice in 1978.  He completed his apprenticeship in 1981 and worked primarily in the Dofasco Sheet Mill Maintenance department up until 1985 when he accepted an opportunity as a welding instructor with Trades Training. Although it was a temporary assignment, he was teaching apprentices and journeypersons from all areas of the company for the next five years.  

David attended the Technical Instructor Institute at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire to become a certified technical instructor and expanded his skill base to include other mechanical courses to support the development of apprentices and maintenance employees. In 1997, David began assisting with the development and implementation of the Apprentice Induction/Orientation Program. In 2007, he was assigned full time to apprenticeship program coordination. Since 2008, David has been the Lead Specialist responsible for all aspects of the apprenticeship program. Now the Team Leader - Learning & Development, David has been a member of the Hamilton Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Consortium and is also on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum.  

Plumber, 2013 
Guest Plumbing

Daniel Guest is the President of Guest Plumbing and Heating and Guest Heating and Air Conditioning, providing services for both commercial and residential clients throughout the Greater Hamilton Area. Daniel started his career as an apprentice and worked as a licensed plumber and gas fitter before starting his own company in 2015. In that time, Guest Plumbing and Heating has seen significant growth and established itself as a valuable part of the construction industry, and the Hamilton community. This led to the opening of Guest Heating and Air Conditioning in 2020.   

As a Mohawk College grad, born and raised in Hamilton, Daniel is passionate about his local community and continues to give back wherever he can. In 2020, Daniel was the recipient of the Kevin McIntosh Memorial Award for his community involvement. He has also been recognized by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce as a Young Entrepreneur in 2017 and was named to the “Fast 40 under 40” in both 2018 and 2019. These days you can also find Daniel connecting with local entrepreneurs on his “Guest Life” Podcast.  

Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovation, 2012 | Civil Engineering Technician, 2013 
GEN-PRO 

Luc graduated from Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovation program at Mohawk in 2012, then went on to complete the Civil Engineering Technician program in 2013. After graduating from Mohawk, he worked for a land surveying company out of Mississauga for one year before starting work with GEN-PRO as a project coordinator. Over the last seven years, he has worked his way up to project manager. GEN-PRO is a general contractor operating out of Burlington, that works in the ICI sector with a focus on institutional projects. GEN-PRO has completed numerous projects across Mohawk College campuses, including new VR Welding lab (Stoney Creek Campus), Career Pathways space (Fennell) & The Café Canopy (EA Building). 

Luc’s role at GEN-PRO is to look after projects after they have been awarded to GEN-PRO including gathering the necessary submittal document, preparing schedules, managing the shop drawing process, as well as communication between the client and consultant. He assists in the invoice process both incoming and outgoing. Generally, he oversees the entire project from start to finish. He also assists in the hiring of co-op students and new grads. Further to his Mohawk education, Luc has received the Gold Seal Certificate as a project manager.