Build the Enterprise of [You]
Strong communities rely on skilled professionals who can create, maintain, and improve the systems around us. Success in the skilled trades is shaped by those who combine technical expertise, innovation and craftsmanship to solve complex challenges and build the infrastructure that we depend on.
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Industry-led learning starts here
Whether you're drawn to construction, manufacturing, motive power, or electrical trades, there's a path for you. Gain hands-on experience in industry-standard labs and workshop environments, learn alongside industry partners, and develop the technical skills, practical expertise and confidence needed to thrive in today's skilled trades workforce.
12 Medals
earned at Skills Ontario 2026 competition, including three gold, five silver and four bronze.
122
Skilled trades students have earned top honours at Skills Ontario since 2006.
4,700
apprentices trained each year, making Mohawk College one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario.
Inspired by legacy. Driven by purpose.
What began as admiration for her family's work ethic led Vanessa to a rewarding path in the skilled trades.
Explore skilled trades programs
Discover programs in construction, electrical, plumbing, or welding that will turn your passion for hands-on learning into a rewarding career.
Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer
Develop the skills to repair, restore, and refinish vehicles through hands-on auto body training.
Automotive Service Technician
Build the diagnostic and repair skills to keep today’s vehicles running safely.
Construction Engineering Technician
Prepare to lead construction projects with both practical trade skills and technical know-how.
Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovation
Learn the renovation skills to build homes, careers and your own entrepreneurial path.
Construction Techniques
Start building real construction skills for homes, commercial spaces and infrastructure.
Construction Techniques - Plumbing
Explore plumbing through practical training and see if this in-demand trade is your fit.
Electrical Engineering Technician - Power
Gain the technical skills to support electrical power systems across diverse industries.
Electrician (Construction & Maintenance)
Train for a rewarding electrical career built on practical skills, safety and precision.
Elevating Devices Mechanic
Learn to install, maintain, and service the systems that keep elevators moving safely.
Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2
Build hands-on skills for servicing gas, propane and oil-fired heating systems.
General Carpenter
Earn while you learn the craft of carpentry in a trade that is always in demand.
General Machinist
Develop precision machining skills to create critical parts for modern industry.
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques
Gain hands-on training with the heating and cooling systems that keep homes and workplaces running.
Industrial Electrician
Learn to maintain, troubleshoot and program the electrical systems that power industry.
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Build the skills to keep industrial machinery and automated systems running.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Train to install and maintain the critical controls that keep industry operating safely.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright)
Learn the automation and maintenance skills that keep manufacturing systems moving.
Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices
Build the skills to install, maintain and service elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication)
Try welding and fabrication hands-on while exploring pathways into skilled trade careers.
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Learn to shape, fit and fabricate metal components used across modern industry.
Motive Power Fundamentals
Start your automotive path with diagnostic, repair and maintenance skills.
Motive Power Technician
Take your automotive skills further with in-depth training for motive power systems.
Plumber
Train for the plumbing skills needed to install and repair essential water and piping systems.
Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class
Advance your power engineering credentials and open the door to higher-level opportunities.
Power Engineering Techniques
Learn to operate and maintain the steam and power systems that keep facilities running.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Train to master the precision systems behind refrigeration and air conditioning.
Residential Air Conditioning System Mechanic
Build the practical skills to install and service residential air conditioning systems.
Sheet Metal Worker
Shape air handling systems with the craftsmanship and precision of sheet metal work.
Steamfitter
Train for steamfitting skills that support complex piping and boiler systems.
Truck and Coach Technician
Build the specialised skills to repair and maintain trucks, coaches and heavy vehicles.
Utilities Systems Operator
Learn to operate heating, cooling and utility systems in homes and large buildings.
Welder
Build the skills to weld, fabricate, and shape the structures that keep industry moving.
