Mohawk College

“Every day, maybe you aren’t able to give it everything, but you give consistent bouts of effort in everything that you do,” Adrian, Mohawk College student.

With encouragement from his high school teacher and judo coach, Adrian applied to the Schulich Builders Scholarship and became a recipient of the life-changing $40,000 award. Now he's a student in the Manufacturing Engineering Technician program at Mohawk College, proving that hard work and daily effort matters, and just how far determination and great mentorship can take you.

Interested in forging a future like Adrian? The deadline to apply to the Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades is Saturday, May 30, 2026.

As a nurse in a field hospital in Vietnam, Uyen faced long, exhausting shifts caring for patients while navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid a time when many colleagues left the profession, Uyen made a decision to not step away and instead develop her skills further.

Now, as a student in the Practical Nursing program at Mohawk College, Uyen has discovered a supportive community, mentorship from clinical supervisors and instructors, and hands-on, industry-led training.

"After I finish at Mohawk College, I want to gain more experience as a nurse so I can travel between First Nations communities and provide care." Brooke Meekis, Practical Nursing student.

National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 11-17, recognizing those who bring skill, strength, and compassion to help patients, families, and communities.

In recognition of this week, learn about how Brooke's story emphasizes this year's theme, "the Power of Nurses to Transform Health." https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about/news/blogs/a-second-home-community-culture-and-connection-at-mohawk-college