Good news for apprenticeship grads
Mohawk becomes first Ontario college to provide apprentices with provincially recognized postsecondary credentials
Hundreds of apprentices graduating from Mohawk College this October will become the first in Ontario to receive a provincially recognized postsecondary credential, in addition to their apprenticeship certificate.
Mohawk is the first Ontario college to offer an Ontario College Certificate to apprentices from 19 skilled trades apprenticeship programs offered by the college. The provincial certification will allow Mohawk graduates to pursue further studies at other Ontario colleges, across Canada and international partner institutions with the assurance that their previous education is recognized. As a result, apprentices will be able to more easily acquire training and certification through post secondary programs throughout their careers.
“This is an important milestone for apprenticeships in Ontario,” said Wayne Ostermaier, Dean of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships at Mohawk. “Apprentices spend a significant amount of time training and preparing to become qualified in their trades. The postsecondary component of that training is key to their success. It is great to be able to formally recognize that training with a provincial credential.”
For more information on skilled trades and apprenticeship training at Mohawk visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/program-theme/skilled-trades-apprenticeship
Mohawk College educates and serves more than 32,500 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at four main campuses in Hamilton, Ontario and learning hubs across Hamilton through City School by Mohawk, as well as at the Mohawk College Mississauga Campus in partnership with triOS College. Mohawk is committed to upholding an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning, working and engaging environment for students, employees and the community. The college is among the top colleges for applied research in Canada. It has been named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s top employers and one of Canada’s greenest employers, and holds a GOLD STARS rating from AASHE for sustainability achievements. More than 165,000 people have graduated from Mohawk since it was founded.