ArcelorMittal Dofasco (AMD) - Mohawk College has a long history of involvement with the steel industry, including the development of mechanical and electrical apprenticeship programs.

From these activities, the College has, through the "Enterprise Initiative", developed programs for the delivering and brokering training services on behalf of ArcelorMittal Dofasco. The Enterprise program has evolved, and now, Mohawk College Enterprise plays an integral role as part of the "Centre of Excellence" for ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

As a result, our training programs represent a world class level of service, and support around the globe. Our "Steel Work of the Future" program being offered by AMD in Chicago, and has been recognized by the Gates Foundation as a lead example of how training should be delivered.

The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) - This membership-based manufacturing consortium offers training and other services to manufacturing companies throughout Ontario and across Canada.

Hamilton's regional economy has traditionally been based on heavy industry, although it is currently undergoing significant change. It is not what you make but rather how you make it.

The EMC/MCE is a unique partnership that is helping companies move up the value-add curve through joint marketing initiatives for the delivery of lean manufacturing courses. Both EMC and MCE are closely linked to the Greater Golden Horseshoe's regional economic development organizations and provide ongoing support to employers.

Hydro One - Four colleges in Ontario and Hydro One have developed a comprehensive partnership to address to a looming skills shortage. At Hydro One, upwards of 30 per cent of its highly skilled workforce will be eligible to retire in the next few years. Those workers will be replaced by job-ready college graduates.

Through the power of partnerships, students in Mohawk's two-year Electrical Engineering Technician - Power program and three-year Electrical Engineering Technology - Control program will graduate with the technical skills and practical experience to get the job done in the electrical transmission and distribution utility sector.

At the same time, upgrading and advancing existing employees is also a key component of a HR strategy, and therefore, MCE will be delivering the corporate training required under this new partnership. 

L-3 Wescam - This is a fast growing, technology-based company with many opportunities for the College and MCE to work in partnership.

Under the umbrella of the 212 Degree Challenge (what takes a company from being really hot to boiling point - how do you get that extra degree to transform the company?)

MCE is helping L-3 Wescam sustain its global leadership and move to the next level. We are delivering a Bachelor of Technology program  at the L-3 Wescam facility to provide technical staff with a broader range of knowledge and skills, as well as, delivering a variety of leadership development courses.

Through this partnership, MCE and the L-3 Wescam also work together to connect the resources at the College to the needs of company. In return, L-3 Wescam is helping the College on many program and sponsorship fronts.

City of Hamilton - A key workforce challenges is creating a customer service culture in an organization.

The City and MCE have worked together to provide training to over 514 staff for courses such as Amazing Customer Service, Dealing with Difficult Behaviour and Coaching Customer service. The program is highly rated by participants and is extending to other program areas.

Ivy Tech College - This Indiana College has signed an agreement with MCE for cooperation for the delivery of programs of mutual interest and capacity.

Our initial area of cooperation is the delivery of the Mohawk model for electrical and mechanical apprentices in a compressed format, required to meet corporate needs to developed skilled workers is a shorter period of time. We expect this program to expand year by year into other technology areas. This program will be expanding to colleges in other states.