Future Ready Blog

When Rodinah finished high school, she wanted a hands-on introduction to civil engineering before committing to a long-term academic path. Frankie had similar doubts. He was interested in the field, but wasn’t sure if university was the right starting point. Both students found their footing in...

The road to becoming a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) can take more than one route. The Queen’s Engineering Bridge offers a flexible path that starts with an applied Engineering Technology program at Mohawk College and leads into upper-year Engineering at Queen’s University. What is the Queen’s...

Modern policing, criminal justice and public safety roles demand individuals who have compassion, integrity, respect and adaptability. These individuals have good physical and mental fitness, and prioritize the wellbeing of others. Hiring standards in Ontario reflect this shift in justice-related...

Written by Julia Pen is a Business Administration - Marketing student Ever wonder how a chemical plant operates? Thanks to Myant X engineer David Kurceba, students from Mohawk College’s Chemical Engineering Technology program were able to gain the knowledge and skills needed to support research...

Some degrees focus on theory. Applied degrees prepare you for the real world. That matters because today’s employers want skills, not just strong transcripts. Ask employers across Canada, and you’ll hear a common concern. More than half say workers don’t have the technical, practical or job-specific...

Embracing new opportunities has shaped Madalyn’s academic and career journey. Her first postsecondary “yes” came with a scholarship that took Maddie, as she’s known, to North Carolina, where she earned an undergraduate degree in kinesiology and played basketball. After returning to Canada, she...

Every morning, Kamilah’s brother checks in—not just with small talk, but with purpose. Some days, he quizzes her on course material. Before exams, he volunteers as her practice client. Other times, he sends affirmations and reminders that she’s capable. That support began long before she entered...

Quinten was only three years old when his dad helped him lace up his first pair of ice skates. Two years later, he picked up a hockey stick, and the rink became his entire world. Quinten advanced through the hockey ranks. He was drafted to the Ontario Hockey League in 2022, spent a season playing in...

Growing up, Vanessa always admired the dedication and resilience in hands-on work. Raised in a large, hardworking family, she didn’t have to look far for examples of skill and perseverance. Her grandparents in the Philippines worked in agriculture—a tradition carried on by other family members. In...