Hamilton,
17
May
2018
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10:07 AM
America/New_York

Putting their skills to the test

Summary

Mohawk students compete at 2018 Skills Ontario Competition

It was another great year for Mohawk students at the 2018 Skills Ontario Competition that was held in Toronto from May 7 - 9. Mohawk students won bronze in aircraft maintenance and bronze in automotive repair, and a graphic design student won the contest to design the pin that is given to attendees.

Mohawk College Medalists:

  • Aircraft Maintenance – Masyn Fox
  • Automotive Repair – Ryan Gascho
  • Graphic Design (Pin Design Winner) – Jessica Simchison

Technological skills competitions are Olympic-style events that give newcomers to skilled trades the opportunity to put their newly developed skills to the test. Being chosen to compete in the event is a huge honour for students and on some cases can lead to employment after graduation as many employers use the annual competition to scout for talent.

About Mohawk

Mohawk College educates and serves more than 29,500 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at three main campuses in Hamilton, Ontario and learning hubs across Hamilton through City School by Mohawk, and at the College’s Centre for Aviation Technology at the Hamilton International Airport. Mohawk is among the top five colleges for applied research in Canada. It has been named one of Canada’s greenest employers seven years in a row, holds a GOLD STARS rating from AASHE for sustainability achievements and is home to the country’s largest and first institutional building to receive dual certification for Zero Carbon Building Framework design and performance for The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation. More than 135,000 people have graduated from Mohawk since it was founded.