Academic Upgrading at Mohawk College
135 Fennell Avenue West L9C 0E5 Hamilton, ON, Canada

In her mid-twenties, Vanessa was looking for a change herself and some direction for her career. She enrolled in Mohawk’s College and Career Preparation program, known today as Academic Upgrading, to explore what she wanted to pursue in college. It was in this program that Vanessa truly began to learn about her Indigenous cultural roots. Read the full story about Vanessa Henry, written by Meaghan Drury for the Alumni InTouch Magazine: bit.ly/back-to-her-roots

Thinking about apprenticeship? Skilled trades jobs pay well, and they are waiting for you! Many trades now require the use of math, science, and cutting-edge technology. Find out how Academic Upgrading can help you get prepared for Apprenticeship at one of our Information Sessions: bit.ly/mohawkau_reg

#ThinkOnItThursday: what are the top 3 priorities in your life right now? Let us know in the comments! You can also use this as a journal prompt. What is most meaningful or important to you? Sometimes it can be helpful to define your priorities. Having clear priorities can make it easier to manage your time and progress toward your goals. It can also be helpful to simplify your priorities down to a select few, so that you can focus on what is most important, first. This mig...ht also help you avoid the risk of becoming overwhelmed from too many goals or responsibilities. Priorities also help you to set boundaries and stick to them. . . . . #JournalPrompt #Priorities #QuestionOfTheDay #WritingPrompt #HamOnt #MohawkAU #MohawkCollege #AcademicUpgrading See more

This week we’re minding International Week of the Deaf. #DYK Academic Upgrading at Mohawk has a stream taught in American Sign Language? Details here: buff.ly/2GIN5hO

Tonight’s topic in wellness: Burden vs. Joy! Don’t forget about our Wellness Connection offerings. Visit the Academic Upgrading Student Connect on MyCanvas for details.

Hi everyone! New Biology students and all returning students begin classes Monday through Friday next week. Check Mohawk College Email for an email from your instructor. This email will include details like the date and time of your first class. See you all next week! #TeamAU

Today we start welcoming NEW students to our communications and mathematics courses! We kindly ask ALL to check their Mohawk College email to review their personalized schedule and instructions to complete the required orientation modules. Have questions? Comment below.

This week we’re minding International Week of the Deaf. #DYK Academic Upgrading at Mohawk has a stream taught in American Sign Language? Details here: buff.ly/2GIN5hO

Tonight’s topic in wellness: Burden vs. Joy! Don’t forget about our Wellness Connection offerings. Visit the Academic Upgrading Student Connect on MyCanvas for details.

Hi everyone! New Biology students and all returning students begin classes Monday through Friday next week. Check Mohawk College Email for an email from your instructor. This email will include details like the date and time of your first class. See you all next week! #TeamAU

Journaling emotion doesn’t need to be complicated or specific. It can be a word, a paragraph or a page. It is there when you need it and gives you the outlet you need so youcan let go of negative emotion you may be holding on to. Maintaining a healthy dialogue with ourselves is such a valuable step on the path to managing our mental health.... Try these journal prompts as a starting point to noting important emotions. #ReachOut4MentalHealth Photo credit: @advovating.mentalhealth

The journey to higher self-esteem and confidence is one that has its challenges. When self-esteem isn’t strong, our self-defeating thoughts tend to become more automatic. We start to lean into thoughts like I’m not good enough. They won’t like me. I’m not good at this. What’s important is to not allow these thoughts to have any power over your actions because they are just thoughts. They are not reality!... By having a set of tools to build your self-esteem, you are equipping yourself with a way to defeat the negative self-talk. Try some of the actions above this week to help promote healthy self-esteem in your life today! Write in the comments practices you use to build self-esteem in your life. #ReachOut4MentalHealth Credit: @morganharpernichols @doodlewellness

Academic Upgrading is committed to proving supports for our students not only through their academic paths, but also with their overall well-being. We will be joining in on the 21-day social media campaign called Reach Out for Mental Health in partnership with Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO), Literacy Northwest (LNW) and QUILL Learning Network. For the next 21 days we will be sharing resources and bringing awareness to the increasing need for mental health supports. Joi...n us in keeping this conversation strong through liking, sharing, and adding your own posts. #ReachOut4MentalHealth See more