Keeping in Touch – Spring 2023

Donald Pettitt
Computer Systems Technology, 1982

Both my wife, Pennie and I retired on the same day in January 2010 from the Brantford General Hospital.

Linda Rousseau
Recreation Leadership, 1982

I am a Masters Worlds Powerlifting competitor. I won bronze in bench press. I will be competing next year as an M4 lifter ready to break world records. I am the one with the bright red hair.

Sandra McDonald
Early Childhood Education, 1982

I graduated in 1982 following my mother's footsteps in the ECE field. I had started working in St Peter's Children Centre in 1974 part-time and then in Pumpkin Patch Day Care (PPDC) part-time. I finally was promoted to full-time and went on to be the executive director. I was with Pumpkin Patch for 20 years in one capacity or another. I retired my full-time position at PPDC in 1996 and became a financial advisor with GIC Financial Services and was the group RRSP advisor for both Pumpkin Patch and Tapawingo Day Care, specializing in tax saving strategies and wealth building for 20 years. I took a certified health coach program and taught wellness & weight loss courses in a 12-week program for the past 17 years. Still ongoing today with virtual classes.

Andy McMahon
Architectural Technology, 1993

After graduating in 1993 I worked for a consulting engineering firm for five years. In 1998 I accepted an entry level position with The City of Brantford Building Department and worked my way to the position of chief building official/director of building services. I have been married to my beautiful wife for 22 years and am the proud father of two wonderful young adults!

Brenda Dufton
Child and youth worker, 1993

I am currently off on medical leave due to a brain injury. I have been married for 28 years.

Cathy Donahue
Recreation Leadership, 1994
Gerontology Multidiscipline Post Diploma Certificate Program, 2001

I was fortunate to be hired by the long-term care home where I was completing my co-op placement while in the Recreation Leadership program and I haven’t looked back. I’ve worked in seniors housing for the past 28 years in multiple roles within long term care and retirement living. Currently I am the executive director at PeopleCare Hilltop Manor in Cambridge, Ontario and loving it!

Timothy Morton
Business Computer Applications, 1994
Business Internet Skills, 1997
Business Applications for Windows, 1996
Applied Photography, 2008

In the summer and fall of 2022 I completed a number of races in the City of Hamilton.

Jennifer Bulyaki
Child and Youth Worker, 1995

My CYW diploma was the most impactful portion of my education from a learning and growth perspective.  My university degrees may have opened more doors, but my college diploma shaped me into the worker I am today.

Laura Dockray
Law Clerk, 1995

I went on to have a great career as a law clerk. I left when I had my third child. I returned to McMaster and graduated in 2012. I went to Brock and graduated in 2013. I am currently employed by the Hamilton -Wentworth District School Board as a teacher.

Catharine Watts
Nursing - Chedoke, 1996

I graduated Mohawk College and was fortunate to be offered employment in the ICU at McMaster University Medical Centre - I have been there ever since and am now clinical leader of the PICU and of the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team. I am also involved in research and peer support for domestic violence through a company I co-founded (peer2peerconsultants.com).

I had a BA from McMaster University before I attended Mohawk for nursing, and the training I received at Mohawk was amazing and really set me up to succeed and be ready to start my healthcare career.

Diane Donaldson
Human Resources Management, 1996

Since graduating over 25 years ago, I have worked in various industries, all roles in HR or Labour. I still value and reflect on my time at Mohawk, which gave me the real-life experience of what working in the field would be like. I recall the class projects and discussions that gave me the necessary skills that are needed for the workplace.  I am proud to say that I am not only alumni, but also a mom to a current Mohawk student!

Gale Gale
Practical Nursing, 1997

I just earned my 25 years of service recognition.

Marty Edwards
Advertising, 1997

After graduating in 1997 from the Advertising program, I spent the next 19 years working at The Hamilton Spectator in various positions. My wife, Suzanne, and I now own our own social media marketing business called The Generator. We handle Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok for businesses who don't or can't for a variety of reasons. While most of our clients are local, we also work with both national and international clients. We've helped launch a number of successful businesses in Hamilton and broaden reach and awareness for others. Since 2012, I've volunteered with a good friend and his DeLorean Time Machine at FanExpo and ComicCon events, raising funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research.

Emanuele Cicchetti
Automotive, 1998

It's been an interesting ride to here.

Vince Pietrantonio
Industrial Management Technology, 1998

Thanks, Mohawk College, for the extensive and exciting career since graduating from the IMT Program.  I started as a QA tech in automotive and then project engineer at a large food company, then managed sanitation and maintenance teams at Give and Go Prepared Foods. I was promoted to plant manager and then director.  I spent 20 years in the food industry and decided to retire but shortly after I landed an exciting opportunity at Damascus Bakeries as vice-president of operations, and we are now moving to the USA to continue my career.

2000s

Cheryl Miller
Social Services, 2000-2001

I am retired helping students of various ages.

Crystal Lee
Office Administration - Medical, 2000

I started my career in health care after graduating in 2000 from Mohawk College and quickly started working at our hospital. For 20 years I worked in Diagnostic Imaging as the lead clerk providing support to technologists, radiologists and patients.  At 40 I decided to go back to school as my children had grown and I recently graduated from CHA Learning and am now a certified health information professional and have just obtained a job in this field in my same local hospital. The Medical Office Administration program was a great starting point for me and opened up lots of opportunities.

Jeff Somerville
Automotive Service Technician, 2000

I started my own repair shop in 2008 and have grown it to a large operation. We are currently expanding into the commercial fleet repair side of things and in desperate need of technicians and a service writer. We hope to open more locations in the future but for now we will stay focused on our TINY'S LTD in Ingersoll, On.

Ajit Chaggar
Microcomputer Aided Design, 2001

Now I'm retired I'm looking for a career change and part-time job.

Jeff Schneberk
Journalism and Communications Media, 2001

I went to Mohawk as a Journalism student and found success in the workplace. It took several years to finally make it happen, but it did.

Shannon Buckley
Library & Information Technician, 2001

Once I secured work in Hamilton Health Sciences Medical Libraries I decided to go on with my education at McMaster University where I completed a BA and an MA in philosophy. “In for a penny, in for a pound,” said my MA advisor so I applied to do a PhD!  I earned my PhD at the University of Guelph. I am always quick to tell my Conestoga students that it was a diploma from Mohawk that got the educational ball rolling for me.

Alesha Rodgers
Small Business Management, 2002

I have been with CARSTAR/Driven Brands Canada for the past 13.5 years as a client relations supervisor and integration lead. Most recently I have had my first collection of poetry and prose published for sale on Amazon. It is called “When You Love a Storm”.

Kimberly Isaacs
Office Administration - Legal, 2002

Due to COVID, I have been working from home for the last two plus years and find I quite enjoy it.

Jennifer Tigchelaar
Small Business Management, 2003

I'm working towards completing my degree in psychology. With my Small Business Management from Mohawk I will be creating a business plan to open my own art therapy clinic/art bar cafe.

Juliana Weberman
Insurance, 2003

Spring 2023 will see me reach 20 years in the insurance industry. I started my career as a broker in personal lines before making the switch to commercial lines in 2010. I joined Aviva Insurance in December 2021 as a senior field underwriter, business development with the Engineering Department. My original goal upon graduating from the Business - Insurance program was to be an underwriter. Circumstances and geography led me in a different direction, but it kind of feels like I am finally where I am supposed to be!

Danielle Denault
Human Resources, 2004
Industrial Relations, 2008

Currently, I am also a professor in the School of Business at Conestoga College.

Annie Beattie-Bigelow
Broadcasting – Radio & Communications Media, 2005
Teaching the Adult Learner, 2009

I recently went back to school for graphic design. My partner and I expanded our family with a standard poodle puppy.

Karina Kurtz
Social Service Worker, 2007

I have been with Ontario Works for 11 years now as a case manager and then as an employment development counsellor. I am passionate about helping others and none of this would have been made possible without Mohawk College. I did further my education and obtained my degree in Psychology and Sociology, yet still the connections that I made at Mohawk and the hands-on experience was what helped me most in entering the field.  Thank you, Mohawk College!

My most important accomplishment beyond that of my career, has been to become a mother to my 5-year-old son. I enjoy every minute that I am not at work spending time with him and my amazing husband. They are everything to me along with my parents who also made all of my accomplishments possible. So, though I credit Mohawk and McMaster with the education piece in landing my dream career, I certainly wouldn't have been able to do either without the support of my family.

Mary Murdoch
Office Administration - Legal, 2007

Since graduation, I worked in family law for five years before meeting my husband. We moved to BC then to Alberta then back to Ontario where we had our first child. Since then, we have moved back to Alberta, then to California and now back in Ontario and with three more children! We have definitely had a journey. The office administration program has helped me get jobs in other provinces law firms and government positions.

John Mattocks
Law & Security Administration – Private Security, 2008

After graduating I was lucky enough to get a job in my field with the Town of Oakville as a parking control officer. I spent 15 years total in Oakville working my way up to the supervisor of enforcement services in 2016. In 2021, I took an opportunity with the Ministry of Education as their manager of regulatory compliance looking after compliance with licensed and unlicensed daycares. In January of 2022, after missing the hustle and bustle of the municipal world I returned to the City of Cambridge as the manager of municipal by-law compliance which oversees parking enforcement, by-law enforcement and corporate security. Throughout my career continuing education has been important for myself and my teams and have obtained my certification as a municipal law enforcement officer, property standards officer and a certified municipal manager level 3.

Matt MacDonald
Child and Youth Worker, 2008

My name is Matt MacDonald. I completed my diploma in Child and Youth work in 2008. Following that, I entered my third year in a direct-entry degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University to study Child and Youth Care. I graduated in 2010 and applied to and was accepted to Teachers College at Brock University, graduating in 2011. I have now been employed as an elementary teacher with the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board since 2014. I am happily married to my wife Amanda (Mohawk CYW 2014) and have two beautiful little girls named Isla who is three and Mara who was born in September of 2022.

Thomas Compoli
Manufacturing Engineering Technician Automation (Internship), 2008

I started out with a three-year co-op program, was hired by Lake Erie Stelco, finished college and was hired full time by Stelco. I finished my apprenticeship and wrote for my COQ in 2011 at Stelco. I left Stelco for greener pastures in summer 2013 for AM Dofasco and have been there since. My daughter which I had during college in 2007 is now considering a career as an electrician and I am steering her toward Mohawk.

Nicole Doyle
Architectural Technology – Construction, 2009

Just completed a 48-unit condo building - felt like I used all the skills I learned in school, from design, estimating, and construction management!

Robert Thomas
Industrial Distribution Leadership, 2010

My course was directly related to the career I was already in, but I had enough pride in the program to take what I learned back to the office to try and make things better. Now, my son is attending Mohawk to pursue a career in the trades.

Stuart Balan
Industrial Electrician, 2010

Mohawk College gave me the foundation to grow on. Since completing my industrial electrician apprenticeship, I've gone on to attain multiple Red Seal Certification of Qualification.

Alexander Consoli
Pre-Technology, 2011
Computer Engineering Technology, 2014

I recently transitioned from IT and became a senior project manager at the City of Hamilton for their Microsoft 365 adoption project.

Tania Sgambelluri
Office Administration – Medical, 2011

I was employed in the medical administration field and was doing more work that was patient focused and decided to go back to school to become a nurse.

Thomasina Stewart
Pre-Health, 2011
Biotechnology Technician (Health), 2014
Chemical Engineering Technology, 2021

Well, I am not in the career that I went to college for because due to the Covid pandemic I was unable to get co-op hours which hindered me. I am still pushing out resumes for that career path.

Tracey Martin
Automotive Service Technician, 2011

No longer in the trade, my garage closed down.

Dione Winter
Social Service Worker, 2012

I am very thankful to be an alumni of Mohawk College and to be working at Mohawk College helping other people make steps toward their goals.

Fabrizia Leuzzi
Recreation & Leisure Services, 2012
Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 2013

I spent a lot of time travelling overseas, and now I am fast tracking as a student at Oxford College for Massage Therapy. I love continuing to grow as an individual, and I have so many life experiences that I am grateful for.

Melanie Muir
Early Childhood Education, 2012
Child Development Practitioner, 2013

I have moved on to get my B.A and now am in teachers’ college.

Vanessa Hallon
General Arts & Science (University Transfer), 2012
Educational Assistant, 2014
Early Childhood Education (Intensive), 2021

I absolutely love that I am able to work with the children that need extra support. My job has given me experiences and learning that I am grateful for everyday and the networking available when meeting like-minded people is unparalleled in professional and personal development. I am truly grateful to be working with and learning alongside the children of today as they prepare for their future.

Alexandria Wilson
Early Childhood Education, 2013

I was very fortunate to be hired to the Hamilton YMCA shortly after I graduated. I started in a school aged before and after school program and from there I was given many other opportunities, like working in full day childcare, supporting an EarlyON program and now I'm a Child Care Centre supervisor and have the opportunity to take on Mohawk students to the centre I work at. I graduated in 2013 and the education and experience I have received from the Early Childhood Education program was amazing and got me into the position I am in today.

Alyssa Vankleek
Advertising, 2013

As the strategic account manager, I maintain and strengthen IMP'S relationships with our largest clients. In this role, I also develop strategic partnerships to build our brand and ensure we have a long-term, profitable client base.

Amanda Carey
Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 2013

I switched careers last year. After 14 years in mental health, I am now in education. I am nearing the end of my Master of Education degree.

Andrew Andrew
Business & Insurance, 2013

In the process of approving a student for one year co-op for 29/3. I'm so glad to be able to give back.

Cassaundra Crane
Office Adminstration - Medical, 2013
Personal Support Worker, 2016
Practical Nursing, 2021

I wrote my RPN exam in December! It has been my dream for soooo long to be a nurse and Mohawk gave me that chance by accepting me into the program. The teachers are all amazing! Such a great experience.

Michelle Rice
Educational Assistant, 2013

I was lucky I was hired immediately after graduating. I still love the job nine years later.

Mike Rajna
Applied Music, 2013

I am now realizing my dream of playing and teaching music full time. It has been a long road, but I am 100% certain I would not be where I am today without the help and guidance of the Mohawk College Applied Music faculty.  The professors were informative, approachable and helped shape my musical development in ways that I can never truly pay back. I will forever be appreciative of this program and faculty.

Jennifer Price
Autism and Behavioural Science, 2014

I am still doing the same job I had prior attending Mohawk, but in special education.

Mauricio Bastidas
Mechanical Eng Technology, 2014

I got a new hobby!

Shelby VanderEnde
Public Relations, 2014

By completing the Public Relations certificate program at Mohawk, I was able to kick-start my career in communications and PR. The things I learned, and the co-op experience I gained allowed me to land my first full-time job and from there I have moved higher up in my field. Most recently, I've started a new job at Niagara College as the communications lead in the Research & Innovation division. I can feel confident that my experience at Mohawk College has set me up for success in my new career in higher education.

Charlotte Huitema
Recreation & Leisure Services, 2015

I now work on my family's egg farm. I’m a third-generation egg farmer. I may not have a career in what I attended Mohawk for, but it was definitely a steppingstone to where I am today!

Gurjot Chahal
Webmaster, 2015

Mohawk College gave me a foundation for my career. I am blessed to be alumni of this organization.

Hashir Qureshi
Pre-Justice, 2015
Community and Justice Services (Co-Op), 2018

After graduation in 2018, I had developed experience in the security industry finding ways that seem to need improvement. Over the course of the years, I gathered data and survey information about security guard services and taken that knowledge to make my own company, Hashir Security Services - HSS. I have much more to work on, but with Mohawk College and its program of Community and Justice Services, I wouldn't have been where I am.

Kristen Prince
Applied Music, 2015

I've been working as a full-time musician for about a year and a half now and am currently based in Port Credit. This year I've had a lot of great performance opportunities, including subbing-in for two shows with the Arkells and performing as a solo artist at the South Side Shuffle in Mississauga. I finished the year with some more shows, at Lee's Palace with Lowest of the Low, and a New Years eve show with My Son the Hurricane. Recently, I put out my first single "Ships in the Night" - a piece for solo baritone saxophone and have more new music on the way! Find me online at kponsax.com or on Instagram @kponsax to see what else I'm up to.

Michelle Pluim
Applied Photography, 2015
Art Photography, 2015

I have owned my own Photography business since graduating and I do maternity, newborn, family, wedding, special events such as showers and bar mitzvah, corporate head shots, cake smashes, themed sessions such as fall and Christmas and more. I have a portable setup and can come to wherever you are. I have an amazing assistant who helps with editing and photography inspiration.

Naomi Kouvelas
Tourism & Travel, 2015
Pre-Health, 2017
Practical Nursing, 2019

I was hired straight out of school (after writing licensing exam), starting off my career at the Hamilton General Hospital on Acute Medicine (8 South). I spent around one and a half years at the General Hospital, learning so many skills and new things that I feel it was the best way to begin my nursing career. Unfortunately, COVID-19 became an issue faster than we expected and turned into a major problem for the healthcare industry. Personally, I felt I needed to jump right into the pandemic and help where I could - I tried to do as much as possible; I volunteered to work in long term care (Dundurn Place), I picked up shifts in the COVID-19 assessment center and I cared for COVID-19 positive on 8 West, when it was the unit. To me it was important to be part of the help within the pandemic, I couldn't just stand back and watch as the pandemic became increasingly worse. In the end, as much as I felt growth within my career and myself, it was tiring. I did end up leaving the Hamilton General for a new career at the Juravinski Hospital in Hematology Oncology (C4). After working on C4 for almost 2 years, I have seen a different side of healthcare as it's been a lot less hectic and more centered around patient care, rather than a pandemic. I am still working on my career as I have just reapplied for school within Software Engineering at Centennial College in order to pursue a job within the health information technology sector.

Stella Brown
Practical Nursing, 2015

Working as a registered practical nurse has been a very challenging and rewarding career. Mohawk prepared me to be able to overcome most of these challenges. Thank you.

Eugene Lalli
Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiography, 2016

Now I am a proud healthcare worker who started working at McMaster Children's Hospital. It was a fulfilling and inspiring journey that Mohawk College prepared me for. Now working as a medical radiation technologist at a teaching hospital I get to inspire and teach other Mohawk College students in perusing the same career as me and helping our great healthcare system.

Janelle Beatty
Massage Therapy, 2016

I am a successful registered massage therapist practicing in Brantford and Hamilton. Throughout my years in practice, I have taken a special interest in assessing and treating neck injuries, nerve entrapments, concussions, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, dysfunctions and pathologies. My wide variety of clients has allowed me to build a professional practice in which I am able to utilize a vast wealth of knowledge to effectively treat and assess specialized populations and conditions. I am very passionate about continuing education, and the concept of Ancora Imparo (Still, I am Learning). I am also on staff within Mohawk College in the Massage Therapy program as a technologist.

Kailey Harkness
Early Childhood Education, 2016
Business Fundamentals – Small Business, 2021

I started a business during my program time and have gone full time! I am a part of Surge with Mohawk and took third place in the Pitch It to Win It competition during my program in 2021.

Peyton Bossom-Olle
General Arts & Science (College Transfer), 2016

I have two courses left until I complete my Biotechnology Diploma and then I can hopefully find a good paying job in the science field.

Sarah Muirhead
Office Administration - Executive, 2016
Counselling Techniques, 2019

Choosing to attend Mohawk College completely changed my life for the better. Since graduating from Mohawk, I have become a proud Mohawk employee and dedicate my time to helping students.

Alex Kaulback
Business, Financial Services, 2017

I recently started as an advisor at National Bank!

Amna Elhag
Computer Engineering Technology, 2017

I am happy to have this opportunity to say that I did it after four years of college and four kids, finally I am at the work field.

Ericah Vittie
Early Childhood Educator, 2017

After graduating from Mohawk, I was a RECE supervisor at a childcare center in Hamilton. Unfortunately, I made the decision to resign from the program and take a year off to better my health. I am now currently a student and a PSW and will continue to bridge into an RN. Mohawk was an amazing school, very supportive and professional, I am thankful to have them be the start of my career as I wouldn't be where I am today without it.

Erin Blasiak
Early Childhood Education, 2017

I started the Resource Consultant Certificate.

Nikki Ohayon
Practical Nursing, 2017

I completed the RPN program in 2017 and finished the RPN to BScN collaborative program with McMaster University in 2021. During this time, I was able to partake in leadership opportunities both on and off campus, through MSLA, MoCrew, and Peer Mentoring. Volunteering at the IAHS and Fennell campuses allowed me to make connections with others, whom I am still in contact with today. Currently, I am grateful to work as a registered nurse in the women's health and newborn care sector while pursuing my MSc (Nursing) degree. Mohawk College has been a huge part of my journey, and I could not thank them enough for their support. Thank you!

Paige Eedens
Social Service Worker (Intensive), 2017

Since my time at Mohawk, I have gone on to work as an acquired brain injury rehabilitation facilitator in Hamilton, ON. I was able to get into this field because I was hired at graduation by my placement organization at Mohawk in the SSW program. In 2020, working frontline in the pandemic really shifted my perspective and I knew it was time to advance my career by upgrading my qualifications. I just graduated from the University of Waterloo with my Bachelor of Social Work and am now in the social work Master's program which is health focused. I look forward to a rich career in healthcare social worker where I am able to advocate for changes within the healthcare system to benefit those I support and the communities around me.

Prabhjot Kaur
Early Childhood Education, 2017

I have been very lucky to study at Mohawk and also get my study related job afterwards. It was a great opportunity that helped me get settled in Canada. I am looking forward to enhancing my knowledge by going back to studies in the upcoming years.

Adam Rizzotto
Business, 2018
Business Administration, 2019

After being stuck in a dead-end job for years, I knew that going into Mohawk's Business Administration program was going to set me on a new trajectory in life, but I never knew just how incredible that would be.

After graduating with honours and having involved myself in student opportunities such as the MSLA, MoCrew, and peer tutoring/support initiatives, I immediately took advantage of Mohawk's partnership with Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, where I was able to earn my BA degree in a single school year, later staying on for a second year to get my MSc in Financial Management.

In under three years of graduating from Mohawk, I moved to the United Kingdom, found a loving partner here who I'm happy to say that I've recently married, earned my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and have since been hired to the renowned Bloomberg L.P. at the European headquarters in the centre of London, England. I now work at the world's largest leading FinTech company as a specialist in Foreign Exchange and Economics and will soon become an advanced specialist for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa).

None of this would be possible without the skills and knowledge that I gained while at Mohawk College and the support of the staff and administration that made it all possible.

Amanda Cosby-Nesbitt
Office Administration - Health Services, 2018

I have been working since 2020 as a program secretary in the Public Health Services sector within the City of Hamilton!

Ashley Merrin
General Arts & Science (College Transfer), 2018
Personal Support Worker, 2019

I am a full time personal support worker.

Dana Bushey
Graphic Design, 2018

Upon graduating I moved to Cambridge to start a new job at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. I have been able to apply many skills to my daily tasks because of my classes at Mohawk. In addition to work I have travelled a lot in the last four years, which has been a huge inspiration in so many ways. Furthermore, I have started my own small business in hopes of growing my art/graphic design career. I have grown so much since attending Mohawk College, and I am thankful for the education I worked hard for. Thanks Mohawk!

Desarae Parsons
Creative Photography – Still & Motion, 2018

I am a stay-at-home mother of two. My youngest is a month old now. During my time with my baby, I have been maintaining my photography as a hobby.

Kapenga Kitenge
General Arts & Science (College Transfer), 2018
Office Administation – Health Services, 2020
Human Services Foundation, 2021
Brain Disorders Management, 2022

I have been working at a nursing home.

Sarah MacNaughton
Recreation Therapy (Intensive), 2018

This past summer marked 1 year in my full-time position, coordinating and leading recreational programs in the community. This summer, our camp program got back to field trips to local sites, and the return of special guests, like the fire department.

Trevor Lompa
General Arts & Science (College Transfer), 2018
Business – Accounting, 2021

After graduation, I was hired at Zest Communities as a general accountant. The program was successful in pursuing an accounting career I can be proud of.

Wendy Cox
Competence In the French Language, 2018

Well, it’s not exactly related to my Mohawk College studies, but this spring I applied for and was hired as a bartender for Hamilton’s fabulous Theatre Aquarius. Best job ever!

Victoria Kondrat
Educational support, 2018

After graduating from Mohawk in 2018, I landed a job as an educational assistant for the Halton Catholic District School Board. After working in an elementary and high school setting, I am expanding my knowledge and beginning to work in an emergency youth care setting. Mohawks schooling and opportunities have given me a great start to my career, and I cannot wait to see what happens next.

Abhikumar Patel
Manufacturing Eng Technician – Automation (Internship), 2019

I recently got my millwright license.

Alicia Leroy
Business, 2019
Business Administration, 2020

I recently switched to this position as a revenue analyst, I have cycled through one previous position before this one after graduation. It was a challenge to get hired after the pandemic, but I was lucky enough to land this position in May of 2022. I work remotely mostly and enjoy the challenge of the new position.

Brandon Gerritsen
Practical Nursing, 2019

I am almost done my bridging program through the Mohawk and McMaster program for my RN.

Kelviben Patel
Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems, 2020

It was a great experience to study at Mohawk College. We learned a lot, went through the covid wave but still made it here and I am proud. It was such a mesmerizing journey at college with new people and that helped to lead towards success.

Lovely Valiente
International Business Management, 2020
Supply Chain Management, 2021

I have been working in the field of my study.

LUIS CHERRO OSORIO
BUSINESS, 2020

I am currently working as senior accountant with Argonaut Gold Inc in the Magino Project located in Dubreuilville, ON

Melissa Borbely
Graphic Design, 2020

After graduating during the pandemic, I did not know where to start in my career. However, I was privileged enough to go into a field where working from home was easy and sometimes even encouraged. I am now a full-time remote graphic designer on a global team! I work alongside designers and art directors from the US and Canada and because I am able to work from home, I can manage a healthy work-life balance. Mohawk College helped prepare me for the real (and ever-changing) world and I am so grateful to be where I am now!

Parminder Singh
Manufacturing Engineering Technician Automation, 2020

The program in which I was enrolled helped me a lot after graduating. I gained experience through class projects. I got a good position in a company just because by college name, Mohawk is highly reputable among the automation companies

Pratikkumar Patel
Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Automation (Internship), 2020

Mohawk College helped me a lot throughout my career, since day one. It gave me a depth knowledge and experience to succeed in my career. I am thankful to all the mentors and teachers for providing me with valuable advice and knowledge. Currently, I am working as a millwright, and I would like to stay connected with Mohawk College.

Rocky Stone
Pre-Justice, 2020
Paralegal, 2022

I am happy to say that I am working at the Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) in the governance & advocacy student lead role. I am also a full-time student in the Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) program at Mohawk College.

Tania Hill
Child Development Practitioner, 2020
Early Child Educator, 2020

One thing I would like to say to anyone who was told that they couldn't graduate is that don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything because you can.

Taylor Downey
Tourism, 2020

I got an amazing job at American Express, Global Business Travel.

Alexander Schmidt
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 2021

I am a supervisor at my current job.

Ariana Randall
Business Administration - Human Resources,2021

After graduating Mohawk College, I completed an internship in Human Resources and am now currently employed as a human resources assistant at one of Canada’s leading professional employer organizations and only employee leasing company. I hope to obtain my CHRP designation by 2023 and continue in my HR career. Mohawk has helped me network and connect with other like-minded business professionals, as well as making friends for life. Cheers!

Austin Parsons
Police foundations, 2021

I am taking a gap year before I return to school to complete my education!

Bhavika Bhavika
Environmental Technician, 2021

I'm happy to be part of the Mohawk community.

Carla Baglin
General Arts & Science (University Transfer), 2021

I am a lifelong learner and crave knowledge. While I was finally able to celebrate my graduation by participating in the October 2022 Convocation Ceremony, I was not ready to say goodbye to the halls of Mohawk College just yet. I wanted to continue to do my part as a volunteer at Mohawk's many events, experience new opportunities, meet more people from all walks of life, and further benefit from the knowledge, integrity, and commitment the faculty and staff bestow upon their students.  Now, I am enrolled in the Office Administration - Health Services program. I know that upon completion of this program, I will be able to help others even more and give something back to the community that has given me so much. Mohawk has so much to offer - the technology, vision, dedication, and heart to see its students achieve success.

Christian DeBreau
Automotive Service Technician, 2021
Motive Power Fundamentals – Automotive Service Technician AP, 2021

Upon my completion of the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program at Mohawk in early 2021, I have decided to further my knowledge of engines and joined the truck & coach side of the industry. I started my first level of in-school training in October at the Stoney Creek Campus. I look forward to learning new skills to better my career in the trades.

Corie Downie
RPN, 2021

I am a recent graduate of the RPN program at Mohawk. I loved the program and the many opportunities for employment after graduation. I chose to train with another Alumni at her medical aesthetics clinic in Hamilton. I am now a proud owner of my own medical aesthetics business.

Danielle De Petris
Social Service Worker, 2021

I have transferred over to Wilfrid Laurier University and am now in my third year in the Bachelors of Social Work program!

Daniel Ugwu-oju
Motive Power Technician, 2021

I took a day off from my workplace, Golden Mile Chrysler in Toronto to come for my convocation ceremony. Then, I took a photo of myself that cold and rainy morning at 6 degrees Celsius.

Darcie Stauffer
Quality Engineering Technology - Non Destructive Evaluation, 2022

I recently got an opportunity with Arcanite as my first NDT job, and I love it! I am learning so much, they moved me up to Timmins for a month to work on a site doing pipelines! It’s really a great experience and I can’t wait to learn more.

Erika Delina
Practical Nursing, 2021

I am an RPN at Credit Valley Hospital and am now back for the bridging program to become an RN. I am learning much better than going for the BScN straight from high school. Thank you, practical nursing.

Hannah Larison
Practical Nursing, 2021

I moved back home to Edmonton, AB and work as an LPN on a thoracic surgery floor. I plan on taking the LPN-to-RN bridging program in the near future.

Haripriya Patel
Canadian Health Care, 2021

While a student I used to work for Tim Hortons and Dominos. After school I worked full time as a technical support agent at a call centre and now, I have a job as a Pharmacy Assistant in Walmart.

Jasmeet Singh
Motive Power Technician, 2021

Mohawk College is excellent for me because from this school I learned lot of new skills related to my program and felt well support from college staff. I feel proud as a graduate of Mohawk College.

Jaylissa Bennett
Early Childhood Education, 2021

I went to Mohawk for Early Childhood Education, then worked for ten months at a private daycare and came back to Mohawk to continue my studies in social service work.

Lorenzo Somma
Business Administration, 2021
Analytics for Business Decision Making, 2022

I am back at Mohawk for Business Analysis.

Manpreet Kaur Attwal
Paralegal, 2021

I am working as a technical support advisor and along with that learning real estate part time. Hopefully next year I will appear for my NCA exams and pursue my lawyer license.

Maria Guadalupe Becerra Mata
Paralegal, 2021

Since I recently moved to the province of Quebec, I'm excited about the Francios challenge. I can't wait to be fluent in French!

Neeravkumar Trivedi
Electrical Engineering Technician - Power, 2021

I am a financial advisor with RBC.

Nomso Esenwa
Supply Chain Management, 2021

Pendo Aline
Police Foundations, 2021

I want to take this moment to thank my professors who helped me to reach my goal in difficult situations. I am so grateful. Mohawk College changed my life.

Piyush Aggarwal
Canadian Health Care, 2021

I had a great time exploring many things while I was a student at Mohawk College, including participating in extracurricular activities, where a student can socialize with their pals and have fun,  which is useful for their academic endeavours.

Prabhjyot Singh Walia
Computer Systems Technician – Network Systems (CoOp), 2021

When I came to Canada in December 2018, I barely knew anyone/anything and had no skills to land at a professional job. I can now say, "I am what Mohawk polished/ engraved or weaved me in to today." It helped me to provide enough resources to find the job of my dreams. I will be completing my one-year work anniversary at Homewood Health Center Inc. in Guelph as an IT help desk technician this December.

Rahul Singh
Chemical Engineering Technology, 2021

Sagarkumar Patel
Quality Engineering Technician – Non Destructive Evaluation, 2021

I have been learning new things at the workplace. Thanks to Mohawk College for teaching me all the skills that are helping me to succeed in my career.

Sapida Zaman
Business accounting, 2021

I am so happy to study at Mohawk College. It gave me a lot of good experience.

Shraddha Prajapati
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 2021

I am working as a life redesigning coach at the Brain and Stroke Injury department.

Taylor Church-Lang
Architectural Technology, 2021

Mohawk College was amazing in so many ways. I loved it here, the teachers valued me and my education, so it was easy to really enjoy school while getting the full learning experience. I loved my course & I feel like I was fully prepared for what I do now & what I could do in the near future. I just want to thank all my professors who guided me and gave me the opportunity to learn.

Utsavkumar Patel
Computer Systems Technician - Software Support (Co-Op), 2021

Currently I am working as an e-commerce coordinator at Mosaic. One of my mottos is " Never stop learning, as life never stops teaching." At Mohawk, I have not only gained valuable practical experience but also learned essential time management skills which is essential for being successful in any field.

Vicky Kajal
Civil Engineering Technician, 2021

I am really thankful to Mohawk College for giving me the opportunity to complete my dreams.

Zachary Jamieson
Personal Support Worker, 2021

Since graduating, I have begun working at Iroquois Lodge as a Personal Support Worker helping to enhance the lives of my elders on a daily basis. I love working with the elders. I enjoy going to work each day. I like knowing that I am making a difference in the lives of my elders.

Andrea Burley
Early Childhood Education, 2022
Child Development Practitioner, 2022

I am running and coordinating my organization’s first EarlyON Centres and now we have expanded to two indoor locations.

Andrea Toledo
Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems,2022

Despite having an IT degree, I'm currently working in human resources, in one of the most prestigious staffing companies around Canada. You might be wondering how I came to be working in HR after obtaining an IT degree, well, it started at Mohawk College. As a new student in a foreign country, I found myself without a community to belong to. After a year of feeling the same way and sure there are more students experiencing the same feelings, I decided to create a club through the MSA. I became the founder and president of LASC, Latin American Student Club. During my third semester I was contacted and hired by a staffing company which was interested in my mission and the network I have created. I’m proud to have more than 350 Mohawk students in our club. After my first job in HR, one more time I was contacted and got an offer to work for Plan A, my current job where I was hired the day after finishing my last semester. I'm still involved with LASC and continue supporting new students and their families, I believe this is a mission without expiration date.

Ashley Drysdale
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas, 2022

I am currently enrolled in the Cardiovascular Technology program.

Britt Martin
Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication), 2022

I continued my education, and I am in the Mechanical Engineering Technician - Millwright program.

Carrie Woods
Office Administration - Health Services, 2022

After my course was completed, three days to be exact, I was hired to work in a family physician's office full-time. I am now a medical administrator and medical office assistant. My job entitles me to run the entire office. Mohawk College is an amazing college, without the Office Administration- Health Services program this brand-new job of mine wouldn’t be possible. Now I am a graduate of Mohawk College and the friends and memories from being a college student will forever hold a place in my heart.

Chukwuemeka Ezeano
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance, 2022

I recently started a new program, Avionics Maintenance in fall 2022 at Mohawk College and have been loving it since. I’ve met so many new faces and friendly classmates with whom I’ve created strong bonds. I couldn’t be happier at the moment!😀

Cora Romany
Library and Information Technician, 2022

I am now going on to do my master's at Western! I was accepted to the MLIS program and am set to graduate in 2024.

Danielle Lafleur
Mental Health and Disability Management, 2022

Dave Joseph Sacueza
Pre-Technology, 2022

It's a great honor to be part of Mohawk College excellency.

Dylan Carr
Business, 2022

I am going back to school to complete a degree, but a diploma from Mohawk College taught me the fundamentals of business and management. It enabled me to get above entry level jobs even (just) after graduation. I do not regret it at all. Invest in yourself!

Carrie Miller
Biotechnology, 2022

I'm holding down a part time job to save for a car and then I'm going to university for my PhD.

Gabrielle Camirand
Social Service Worker, 2022

Looking for work in my field!

Griffin Terryberry
Early Childhood Education, 2022

I am currently enrolled at Brock University to earn my degree in Early Childhood Education. Mohawk was an amazing school and provided me with plenty of skills that I am now using in my journey at Brock.

Harpreet Singh
Personal Support Worker, 2022

At the end of the term, I got a chance to participate in advertising the personal support worker program. I am feeling proud to be a Mohawk student and I saw my photos in Hamilton city on billboards. This is an amazing opportunity for me in my life.

Hetarth Barot
Computer Systems Technician - Software Support (Co-Op), 2022

I am happy to see the world again back to routine after the pandemic!

Jatin Sohal
Office Administration-Health Services, 2022

The most beautiful and peaceful place that I would love to visit every time. Amazing teachers and staff, always helpful and cooperative.

Justin Hill
Home Inspection, 2022

I started my own business

Julia Garlow
Office Administration General, 2022

I am interested in continuing my education and making my career out of the education I have received!

Kiara Gratton
Paralegal, 2022

I am officially writing my p1 exam!

Kimberly McDonald
International Business Management, 2022

Being able to serve the students at this amazing college the same way or in a better way has been the highlight of my career advancement.

Kristin Howatt
Child and Youth Care, 2022

I am working for Umbrella Family in Hamilton.

Maryam Gullabzada
Paralegal, 2022

As a Mohawk Paralegal graduate, I am pleased to find a career opportunity at Deloitte with the US Corporate Immigration team! During my time at Mohawk, it was an honour to participate as a financial student facilitator with Mo’Money. Mohawk College has been the foundation to grow and learn. Yet, Mohawk College has always been a place of warmth and continues to support its graduate students! Proud to be an Alumni!