The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC), with support from Mohawk College, is looking to build a new $25 million union office and training centre in Grimsby.

“We’re going to replace (the existing structure) with what will be a 40,000-square-foot (3,700-square-metre) facility to meet the growth that we’ve had in this place over the last few years and to make way for the training centre that we hope to build with Mohawk,” said CLAC provincial director Ian DeWaard.

Mohawk president Paul Armstrong said the college will be leasing about 836 square metres  of space in the new facility.

“That will allow us to expand apprenticeship seats in plumbing, electrical and HVAC,” said Armstrong.

He said the Grimsby centre will provide training for about 300 students. That’s in addition to 4,700 apprentices at the college’s Stoney Creek campus.

Read the full story in the Niagara Falls Review: With hundreds on apprenticeship wait-lists, CLAC and Mohawk College plan $25M trades training centre in Grimsby

The funding is expected to help nearly 200 jobseekers access training for in-demand careers while upgrading facilities and equipment used by apprentices. The investments are being delivered through the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, Apprenticeship Capital Grant and Skills Development Fund Capital Stream.

Mohawk College Receives Largest Share of Hamilton Trades Funding

Mohawk College will receive more than $2.6 million across several initiatives. That includes $1.89 million to modernize electrical, carpentry, automotive and millwright training at its Stoney Creek campus.

Another $483,252 will fund new electrical training equipment, while $265,699 will support pre-apprenticeship training for 15 sheet metal workers, including hands-on instruction, certifications and paid work placements.

“Continued investment in skilled trades training allows Mohawk College to enhance the equipment and facilities that support hands-on learning across a wide range of programs, from automotive and truck and coach, to carpentry, refrigeration and welding. Keeping our training environments current with industry needs strengthens the student experience, supports learners throughout their journey into the trades and helps ensure the employers have access to graduates who are prepared to contribute from day one. Skilled trades training is a priority for Mohawk and we appreciate the Ontario government’s continued support,” said Dr. Cebert Adamson, Vice President Academic at Mohawk College.

Read the full story in Wire Service Canada: Ontario Invests More Than $6 Million in Hamilton Skilled Trades Training

At Mohawk College in Hamilton, next to the gym where students shed their heavy winter layers before working out, there are four rows of sleek, almost sci-fi-looking structures. Steel pillars rise to support tilted, solar-panelled roofing shielding some 40 cars – each open-air structure can accommodate 25 – and a few dishevelled students after a sudden burst of freezing rain. From a low angle, it might not look like much: just another parking lot in a city full of too many. But if you tore this one up and planted a two-acre forest in its place, it would reduce carbon emissions by the same amount. This solar carport, the largest in Ontario, helps keep the lights on in that gym.

Read the full story in Cambridge Today: The parking lot that’s keeping the lights on

CHCH News legend Annette Hamm has signed off for her last time on Morning Live.

It brings a long, illustrious career to a close, but she’s not fully done just yet. That career began with CHCH News back in 1986. She worked as a writer, a crime reporter, a weekend news anchor and eventually she moved to the morning show desk.

“There’s been lots of exciting things that I have done, and I’m really gonna miss the adrenaline,” said Hamm. “I thought my crime reporter days were my very favourite days, but I also really love the show here.”

For years, people woke up to Hamm’s voice in the morning, through all the ups and downs, good times and silly times.

Hamm is a Hamiltonian through and through: she attended Mohawk College and in 2016 she was given an Alumni of Distinction award — success she credits to her colleagues and her viewers.

Watch the full story on CHCH: CHCH News legend Annette Hamm departs from Morning Live after decades on-air

Hamilton, ON (April 2026)— Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) and eCampusOntario announced today a new partnership that will strengthen collaboration across postsecondary institutions and expand access to skills training opportunities for learners across Canada.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing coordination across educational institutions to improve access to flexible, high-quality learning opportunities that respond to evolving labour market needs. By aligning national and provincial efforts, C2R2 and eCampusOntario will support a more connected and accessible postsecondary education ecosystem.

As part of this collaboration, C2R2 will work with eCampusOntario to integrate its member institutes’ programs into the Skills for Jobs Canada, Canada’s national upskilling platform, designed to connect learners and employers with short-duration, skills-focused education and training. This will enable broader dissemination of programs offered by C2R2 institutes and improve access for learners seeking to upgrade their skills.

“C2R2 is committed to working collaboratively with partners across Canada to strengthen access to education and support workforce development,” said Cebert Adamson, VP Academics at Mohawk College and C2R2 Steering Group Co-Chair. “This partnership with eCampusOntario represents an important step in improving the visibility and accessibility of programs offered by our member institutes, while supporting a more coordinated, pan-Canadian approach to skills development.”

eCampusOntario, a provincially supported not-for-profit organization, plays a key role in advancing digital learning and collaboration across Ontario’s postsecondary sector. Through this partnership, eCampusOntario will extend its collaborative infrastructure to support broader inter-institutional engagement and improved access to educational opportunities.

“eCampusOntario is pleased to partner with C2R2 to support greater collaboration across institutions and jurisdictions,” said Robert Luke, CEO of eCampusOntario. “By working together, we are enhancing pathways for learners and strengthening connections between education providers and employers, contributing to a more responsive and inclusive education system.”

The partnership includes coordinated onboarding, training and ongoing support to facilitate institutional participation, as well as the use of standardized data and metadata to improve program discoverability and alignment with labour market information.

This initiative underscores the importance of collaboration in advancing equitable access to education and supports broader efforts to build a skilled, adaptable, and resilient workforce.

About Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2)

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is a coalition of highly aligned colleges, cégeps, and polytechnics across Canada with an established commitment to sustainability. The coalition members have come together as a driving force, providing the skills required to transition to a clean economy in Canada. C2R2’s administration and secretariat are located at Mohawk College in Hamilton.

About eCampusOntario

eCampusOntario is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, that supports innovation, collaboration and digital-by-design education in Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes. It provides the sector with platforms, programs, and services to advance digital participation in postsecondary education, connecting Ontario’s postsecondary institutions and learners to the future of learning and work.

For further information, please contact:

Sean Coffey
Director, Communications
Mohawk College
905-575-2127
sean.coffey@mohawkcollege.ca

Jason Northway-Frank 
Senior Manager, Governance and Public Relations
eCampusOntario
647-719-0555
jnorthway-frank@ecampusontario.ca

Mohawk College has been recognized with the Large Employer Award at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala, held on May 13.

Presented annually by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, the Business Excellence Awards celebrate organizations and leaders making significant contributions to Burlington’s economy and community. This year’s gala recognized 73 finalists across eight award categories, highlighting the strength and diversity of the city’s business community.

The Large Employer Award recognizes Mohawk College’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and community partnership in the Burlington region.

“This award represents our ongoing commitment to meeting the workforce development needs of the Burlington region, and we look forward to strengthening our connection to the city in the coming years," said Mohawk College President, Paul Armstrong. “On behalf of Mohawk College, we congratulate the fellow nominees and award recipients recognized for their contributions to Burlington’s continued growth and success.”

Vincent L. of Mohawk College earned gold in the post-secondary division, while Evan B. of the Halton District School Board claimed top spot in the secondary category.

Competitors were evaluated across four core modules reflecting modern repair practices, with a total possible score of 1,000 points.

Read the full story in Collison Repair Magazine: Top Techs: Skills Ontario autobody competition winners named

That includes the maintenance of a new class of submarines that Canada is set to get.

It comes after the prime minister’s defence spending announcement this week.

Ontario Shipyards and Hanwha Ocean made the agreements to collaborate on ship building, maintenance, but also on education.

Mohawk College signed a letter of intent with the two companies, which will provide opportunities for students.

There’s also a plan for a hub to be built, right here in Hamilton."

Read the full story on CHCH News: Ontario Shipyards and Hanwha Ocean agreement could bring jobs to Hamilton

Watch the full interview on CHCH's Sportsline Podcast in the video above. 

"Funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) in 2013 allowed Mohawk College to become the first educational institution in Ontario to acquire a metal 3D printer. Subsequent CFI funding and other investments have kept them at the leading edge. 

Today, the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) works with a range of industry partners to solve their manufacturing challenges, optimize processes and develop new products using a suite of equipment for the three main types of 3D printing: fused deposition modelling, binder jetting and selective laser sintering. 

Since 2014, they’ve undertaken more than 350 applied research projects. Those include dual-use and defence projects for partners like WESCAM, Burloak Technologies, MDA and General Dynamics."

Read the full story on Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) website: Giving industry an additive manufacturing edge

"In a world where children are rarely more than a swipe away from entertainment, boredom has become something to avoid at all costs.

But according to Calissa Ngozi, a mental health expert and child and youth care professor at Mohawk College, that constant stimulation may be doing more harm than good.

Ngozi told CTV’s Your Morning Tuesday that children are growing up in an environment filled with non-stop noise, screens and structured activities, leaving little room for quiet and unstructured time.

“We’ve lost the art of pause,” she said, pointing to everything from background television to YouTube videos and highly engaging video games that are designed to keep children hooked."

Watch the full story on CTV's Your Morning: Why boredom may be exactly what kids need: expert (video)

“Halfway through the schedule, the Mountaineers are undefeated in league play and ranked No. 2 in the country. Two of their Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) wins have been by 30-plus points, while two others have been by more than 40. On the weekend, they scored a school record 118 points in a game.”

Read the full story in The Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Mohawk women win Ontario title and then get even better

Read the full story in The Bay Observer: Senior Care: New living classroom brings hands-on healthcare education and training into St Joseph’s Villa and on Flamborough Today: 'Living classroom' embeds education in care setting at St. Joseph’s Villa

Earlier last week SGA, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar, made one last stop at the Mohawk College gym for a scrimmage with the Mountaineers.

“I think a lot of us tried to downplay what it was, but in reality this is like playing against 2009 Kobe Bryant or 2016 LeBron James,” said Mountaineer guard Kazim Raza. “It was amazing, man. It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Read the full story in The Hamilton Spectator: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scrimmages with Mohawk Mountaineers

Note: Employees can access full issues of The Hamilton Spectator through the MyMohawk Home page under “Stay Connected”. 

Officially announced on Thursday, July 31, the Ontario government is selling the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital through the Surplus Lands program in support of developing two long-term care homes with 512 new long-term care beds as well as more than 1,000 additional homes. 

As part of the deal for the land located across the street from the Fennell Campus, Mohawk College has purchased 7 acres for future expansion.

Read the full news release on the Ontario government's website: Ontario Using Government Lands to Build Long-Term Care Homes in Hamilton

The Mountaineers have had a record-breaking season. In a recent article, Mohawk's Women's Basketball and Cross-Country teams are featured for ending decades-long championship droughts.

Read the full story in The Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | It’s been the women’s year in college and university sports 

Brad Whiteclaw, a breast cancer survivor, said when he was first diagnosed his oncologist offered monthly injections and daily pills as options for treatment over five years. The price tag was $50,000 out-of-pocket. “I was very upset,” he said. “When you are looking at having to pay for and having to make the decision based on financials – that’s discrimination.” Whiteclaw came to this conclusion after his doctor said it would have been covered if he was female. Making research and treatments more accessible to the public is one of the goals of Breast Cancer Canada.

CHCH News - Mohawk College learning facility hosts breast cancer info event

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Ahead of Open House in April, CHCH Morning Live visited the Aviation Campus to learn about the programs offered there. Find out what they learned.

CHCH Morning Live - Explore a career in aerospace at Mohawk College Aviation Campus

That’s why Swisscross turned to Mohawk College’s IDEAWORKS and its mHealth & eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC).  

Read the full story on Innovating Canada: Mohawk College’s applied research arm, IDEAWORKS, turns innovation into impact — as seen with its partnership with Swisscross. 

“A key example of the City of Hamilton’s use of data is its partnership with local post-secondary institutions, McMaster University, Mohawk College and Redeemer University through CityLAB Hamilton. This collaboration has enabled more than 4,100 students to apply data and analytics in developing more than 230 innovative solutions to pressing community challenges, such as improving access to early education.” 

Read the full story on Flamborough Today: What Works Cities certification highlights Hamilton's data-driven decision-making

Mohawk Students' Association president was interviewed in this CBC story about food accessibility supports for McMaster and Mohawk students. 

"At Mohawk College, the student association is looking at ways to expand food services on all campuses. 

Affordability is part of the reason many students find it difficult to get sufficient, quality food, said Pedro Nemezio, president of the Mohawk Students' Association. Nemezio noted their housing and other costs, with international students also paying higher tuition."

Read the full story on CBC. 

You never know what athletic talent is walking the halls of Mohawk College.

David Hopton, head coach of Mohawk’s cross-country team, found that out when west Niagara residents Annie Sterenberg, Zoe Thibault and Tori Hendriks helped the women’s squad achieve its first provincial championship in 36 years and their first-ever medal at the nationals. 

None of the women were recruited by Mohawk for their running ability.

Read the full story on NiagaraThisWeek: West Niagara runners help Mohawk College achieve its first national cross-country medal

This holiday season, Breast Cancer Canada is partnering with advertising students from Mohawk College, The Agency, to launch Progress Is Our Gift, a dynamic campaign designed to encourage Canadians to give the gift of research. The multi-media campaign, launching this week, invites Canadians to look beyond traditional holiday gifts and instead donate to a cause that can save lives.

Read the full story on the BioSpace website: Mohawk College Students Advancing Breast Cancer Research

Mohawk College recently completed its involvement in the Responsible Futures International Pilot Program, and announced today it has committed to ongoing membership in this student-centred international movement. Read more about the program in Flamborough Today - Mohawk College commits to Responsible Futures sustainable development program

As part of a larger announcement, the Ontario government highlighted $1 million in funding for Mohawk College to develop the next generation of 3D printing systems, which can help make Ontario manufacturers —such as Stoney Creek’s Merq Automation — more productive, competitive and efficient in the development and production of their ergonomic syringe dispenser. 

Canadian Manufacturing - Ont. announces $92M investment to support made-in-province research and innovation

The McMaster Indigenous Research Institute’s annual research showcase recently highlighted a collaborative project between the university and Mohawk College. Skyworld, an immersive VR experience, tells the Indigenous creation story of Sky Woman during a canoe journey down the Grand River as the world transforms. The project, which was featured in Momentum magazine earlier this year, was conceived as a way to connect with Indigenous youth and get them interested in the Great Lakes and its waterways.

Brighter World - MIRI Research Day showcases powerhouse Indigenous scholarship

Momentum - Rendering a new vision of the Grand River

Ella Felker drew stares from curious onlookers as she walked around the gym at E.L. Crossley Secondary School during its annual Trade and Techfest.

Felker, a Crossley grad and a first-year student in the Electrical Engineering Technician -Power program at Mohawk College, was wearing a sandwich board with the words: “I won $40,000. Ask me how.”

Read more about Felker's visit to her former high school to talk about studying in tech and the trades.

Pelham Today - Talking trades and tech at E.L. Crossley

As teenage girls practice welding techniques on simulators, sparks and imperfections that mimic real life are displayed on the screen above them. In other Mohawk College classrooms, they plug copper pipes into fittings to make cellphone stands and bend sheet metal into a neat rectangular box.

About 170 students in grades 9 through 12 from schools in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties got to explore about a dozen hands-on college programs Wednesday for the annual “Jill of All Trades,” a daylong event hosted by institutions across Canada and the U.S., including Mohawk.

Read the coverage in The Hamilton Spectator: High-school girls explore skilled trades at Mohawk College

DID YOU KNOW: If you are unable to read Hamilton Spectator articles in your browser, you can freely access the newspaper through  MyMohawk - click the link for Read the Hamilton Spectator under the Stay Connected section.

The Mohawk College-McMaster University team in the Battery Workforce Challenge received a new EV van to use in their projects. 

The Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition is a three-year engineering competition that challenges North American universities and their community college partners to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery pack into a Stellantis vehicle. Students learn valuable project management, communications, teamwork and problem-solving skills that will provide them an unparalleled educational experience and ready them for careers in the battery industry.

In May 2024, the Mohawk College-McMaster University team placed 4th placed in the overall competition so far and won the award for Best Competition Team – Battery Expo (best use case). The three-year competition will culminate in 2026, with the winning teams receiving dozens of annual engineering and sponsor-related category awards; $100,000 in industry-provided prize money; and invaluable employment, collaboration, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

Motorway America - Stellantis supplies 12 new Ram ProMaster electric vans for competition

Professor Christine Boyko-Head penned an article about team learning in a Mohawk College class. Read the article on pages 18-19 in The Ontario Technologist.

Ontario Technologist : September/October 2024

Mohawk College student Justin Mehlenbacher received a $20,000 Schulich Builder’s Scholarship and captured the attention of his hometown media. 

GiantFM - Local student earns $20,000 HVAC scholarship

The college's newly expanded and renovated Centre for Healthcare Simulation and Research opened last week, providing students with new high-tech practical training opportunities. 

Read coverage about the new centre.

The Hamilton Spectator - Lifelike simulations elevate health-care training at Mohawk

The Bay Observer - Healthcare students at Mohawk will get to practice in a high-tech simulated centre

INthehammer - Expanded Healthcare Simulation and Research centre opens at Hamilton's Mohawk College

Ahead of Open House, CHCH Morning Live visited the Institute for Applied Health Sciences to learn about some of the programs that are offered in the medical sector. Find out what they learned.

CHCH Morning Live - Learn about the programs Mohawk College offers at their fall open houses

Mohawk College professor Calissa Ngozi shared practical advice for parents on supporting their children's sports journeys. Calissa discussed crucial topics such as managing parental pressure, fostering positivity, and maintaining healthy mental well-being for both children and parents in youth sports.

Breakfast Television - Calissa Ngozi Shares Parenting Tips on Breakfast Television

“I found the General Arts and Science Pathways to Indigenous Studies University Transfer Program at Mohawk College. This program was ideal for someone like me, offering a college diploma and a university degree in just four years.” - Alumnus Stone Rose Rivers, an occasional contributor to The Hamilton Spectator, wrote about her life journey and the role the college has played in her comeback from abuse and addiction.

The Hamilton Spectator - A journey of healing, learning and rediscovery

DID YOU KNOW: If you are unable to read Hamilton Spectator articles in your browser, you can freely access the newspaper through  MyMohawk - click the link for Read the Hamilton Spectator under the Stay Connected section (right column).

An interview with President Paul Armstrong resulted in a recent column by Hamilton civic affairs journalist Joey Coleman. Read about his assessment of the college's new president.

The Public Record - COLEMAN: An Informal Chat with Mohawk College’s New President

For the third consecutive year, the West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) partnered with Mohawk College and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program to host the WE BUILD Showcase. The event welcomed 100 female-identifying students in Grades 7 and 8, offering hands-on introductions to career paths in residential construction, skilled trades, and STEM fields. The successful partnership was featured in a local media report.

Flamborough Today - Skilled trades were on display at WE BUILD showcase

Vending machines will soon be available at the college, dispensing free harm-reduction supplies.

CBC News Hamilton - Hamilton to get harm-reduction vending machine that dispenses safe injection kits, other supplies

The City of Hamilton was recently recognized by Water Canada for a partnership with Mohawk College in which drone-mounted sonar scans help determine when Hamilton's stormwater ponds need to be drained. 

CBC News Hamilton - Hamilton wins awards for water projects — 'good things' are happening after mistakes: city water boss

Professor Calissa Ngozi is set to compete in Speaker Slam’s 8th Annual Grand Slam: The Inspirational Speaking Finals on Nov. 9 at the CBC Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. She has been featured in local media articles ahead of the national competition.

Thorold Today - Niagara mental health expert set for Inspirational Speaking finals

A Mohawk College graduate with a CIP designation, Chris Sheehan has seen his career evolve through various commercial underwriting roles. He was recently honoured by the Canadian Broker Network as a 2024 Underwriter of the Year. A Q&A feature on Sheehan was published in Canadian Underwriter magazine.

Canadian Underwriter - 2024 Underwriters of the Year | Chris Sheehan, Commercial Auto Field Underwriter, Gore Mutual Insurance Company 

More than 600 hundred students from across the Golden Horseshoe spent a day at Mohawk College learning what it means to be a varsity athlete as they watched Hamilton’s biggest post-secondary institutions face off in a rival basketball game. CHCH News was there to catch the excitement.

CHCH News - Future athletes turn out to Mohawk College for a day of basketball (chch.com)

Mohawk College has a bold and innovative approach to climate action that has made it a leader at the local, provincial and national levels. Now the college in Hamilton, Ontario, is embedding sustainability into the curriculum of all its programs, under a climate action plan that ensures every Mohawk graduate can be a climate leader.

An article in The Globe and Mail explores that process.

The Globe and Mail - Whole-of-organization approach to climate leadership

Mohawk College Indigenous Innovations Specialist  Rick Hill was featured in an article about a new Indigenous anthology recently published by Niagara Parks. Hill was the general editor of the new book.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Local - Niagara Parks publishes new Indigenous anthology

The Marinucci Family Centre for Professional Advancement recently received a generous donation of $1 million from the Marinucci Family Foundation. The announcement received interest from local and education-focused media.

Academica Top Ten - Mohawk receives $1M gift toward efforts in workforce development

inTheHammer - Foundation gifts Hamilton's Mohawk College $1 million

The Bay Observer - Mohawk Centre provides targeted training that keeps pace with changing technology

Quick Train Canada, an initiative of Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery, has relaunched its national skills training platform for the Fall 2024 academic year, equipping Canadian workers with the knowledge and credentials needed to excel in tomorrow’s job market.

The Financial Post - Quick Train Canada relaunches skills training in partnership with accredited Canadian colleges

The built environment sector is a major contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions, with increasing pressure to adopt net zero buildings to mitigate climate impact. As climate conversations amplify, the pressure is on for the industry to change course fast, which is propelling an accelerating movement: the introduction of net zero buildings. The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation was recently featured as an example of best practices at work.

Waste 360 - Net Zero Buildings Expand in Design Options and Capabilities

Associate Dean of Creative Industries Lisa Funnell was recently recognized for her leadership role in the ongoing development of gaming and Esports in Canada. 

Femme Gaming - Powerhouse Canadian Women Leading in Gaming & Esports

Mohawk College Alum, Dave Allan discusses his career in the insurance industry since graduating in the mid-1990s. 

Dave Allan’s insurance career reflects a blend of deep experience on the broker and insurer side that has contributed to his success over the years.

Read the full interview on Canadian Underwriter. 

Envirally is the result of a successful collaboration between 360 Energy and Mohawk College’s mHealth & eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC).

Read more on AP News.