Mohawk Talks with Alumni in Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship
Learn about the career journeys of fellow graduates in the Mohawk Talks with Alumni video series and Alumni Spotlight Stories. Plus, check out employers looking to hire Mohawk graduates today!
Learn from Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Alumni
Meet Cam Freeman
Plumber (Apprenticeship), 2016
Cam Freeman is the owner of Infinitee Plumbing & Drains Inc. and graduated from Mohawk’s Plumbing Apprenticeship program in 2016. Cam is a Red Seal plumber and has been practicing plumbing for over 12 years, working for various plumbing companies in the Hamilton area prior to starting his own business. Infinitee Plumbing & Drains was founded in 2017 and its main focus is professional plumbing, drain cleaning for the GTA. In his spare time, Cam enjoys playing hockey and snowmobiling with the Cramadog Snowriders
Karen Breitner
Program: Electrician - Construction & Maintenance, 1988 & Industrial Electrician, 1992
Industry: Electricity
Karen Breitner decided she needed to go back to school when she found herself single-handedly caring for her young daughter. It was her father who suggested the electrical trade.
Cameron Henschel: Set for Building
Program: Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovations, 2011
Industry: Construction
Multi-time graduate and former student-athlete Cameron Henschel ’05/’11 found his passion in building renovations.
Mohawk Talks with Local Employers
Explore and connect with employers that hire Mohawk graduates.
Walter's Group
Website: waltersgroupinc.com
Facebook: Walter’s Group
LinkedIn: Walter's Group Page
Instagram: @waltersgroupinc
Gerrie Electric
Website: gerrie.com
Facebook: Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited
LinkedIn: Gerrie Electric Page
Instagram: @gerrieelectric
Twitter: @gerrieelectric
YouTube: Gerrie Electric YouTube Page
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Website: corporate.arcelormittal.com
Facebook: ArcelorMittal Dofasco
LinkedIn: Arcelormittal Dofasco Page
Instagram: @arcelormittal_dofasco
Twitter: @ArcelorMittal_D
YouTube: AD Official YouTube Page
Hydro One
Website: hydroone.com
Facebook: Hydro One
LinkedIn: Hydro One Page
Instagram: @hydrooneofficial
Twitter: @hydroone
YouTube: Hydro One YouTube Page
L.J. Barton Mechanical
Website: ljbarton.com
Facebook: L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc.
LinkedIn: L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc. Page
Twitter: @LJB27
Pfaff
Website: pfaffauto.com
Facebook: Pfaff Tuning
LinkedIn: Pfaff Page
Instagram: @pfaffauto
YouTube: Pfaff YouTube Page
PCL Construction
Website: pcl.com
Facebook: PCL Construction
LinkedIn: PCL Construction Page
Instagram: @pcl_construction
Twitter: @pcl_construction
YouTube: PCL Construction YouTube Page
Mattamy Homes
Website: mattamyhomes.com
Facebook: Mattamy Homes Canada
LinkedIn: Mattamy Homes Page
Instagram: @mattamyhomes
Twitter: @mattamyhomes
YouTube: Mattamy Homes YouTube Page
Matcom
Website: matcom.com
Facebook: Matcom
LinkedIn: Matcom Page
Instagram: @matcom1976
Twitter: @matcom1976
YouTube: Matcom YouTube Page
Major Refrigeration Ltd.
Website: majorrefrigeration.ca
Facebook: Major Refrigeration Ltd.
LinkedIn: Major Refrigeration Ltd. Page
Instagram: @majorrefrigeration
Mondelez
Website: mondelezinternational.com/Canada
Facebook: Mondelez Canada Inc.
LinkedIn: Mondelez International Page
Instagram: @mondelez_international
Twitter: @MDLZ
Career Services Just for You!
Student and Graduate Employment Services
Our team is here to support Mohawk students and alumni get job ready! We offer support in the following areas:
- Resumes
- Cover letters
- Interviews
- Networking
- Job Search
- Consultation
- Career Exploration
Book an appointment with a Career Advisor
- Go to Career Ready
- Log in with your student single sign-on credentials or create an Alumni account
- Select the blue circle at the bottom right corner of the page and follow the prompts for booking an appointment.
Visit our Career Centre site to learn more!
Future Ready Premium Program
Enhance your career-ready skills and learn how to market yourself to employers. Complete all five modules to earn the Future Ready Premium Program Student Micro-Certificate. Alumni have access to the program for one year following graduation.
Employment Preparation Resources
- How to book an appointment with a Career Advisor or a Coach (PDF)
- How to write a strong Cover Letter (PDF)
- The STAR method for answering behavioural interview questions (PDF)
- How to Master your Elevator Pitch (PDF)
- How to Prepare for an Interview – Sample Interview Questions (PDF)
- Resume Template (PDF)
Interested in sharing your career experiences with students?
Contact the alumni [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Alumni%20Guest%20Speaker) (Alumni Office) to learn more about upcoming alumni guest speaker opportunities.