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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dean of Skilled Trades Wayne Ostermaier talks with Industrial Millwright Mechanic student Shayna McDonald.
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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.
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Mohawk President Ron McKerlie and Vice President Academic Paul Armstrong try their hand at welding at the Walters Inc. booth.
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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.
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Mohawk President Ron McKerlie and Vice President Academic Paul Armstrong try their hand at welding at the Walters Inc. booth.
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Mohawk President Ron McKerlie and Vice President Academic Paul Armstrong try their hand at welding at the Walters Inc. booth.
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Mohawk President Ron McKerlie and Vice President Academic Paul Armstrong try their hand at welding at the Walters Inc. booth.
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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.

About Mohawk

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.