April 20, 2026
Mohawk College – New living classroom in Hamilton brings hands-on healthcare education and training into long-term care facility

About Mohawk College

Mohawk College is a leading institution in applied education and research. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, the college serves approximately 30,000 students annually across four major campuses. The college offers a diverse range of over 164 programs spanning disciplines such as health, engineering technology, aviation, skilled trades, business, creative studies, and climate action. In addition to its four main campuses in Hamilton, Mohawk College operates learning hubs embedded within industries, enabling students to gain practical, real-world experience.

About St. Joseph’s Villa  

St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. From long-term care for seniors and the most vulnerable, to convalescent care for those recovering from surgery, to respite care to support caregivers and families, to hospice care for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness, St. Joseph’s Villa has been caring for the community for nearly 140 years. SJV also offers vibrant community hub offering interactive year-round Adult Day Program and independent retirement living and accommodations for those over age 55. For more information, visit www.sjv.on.ca.    

About St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton  

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, a proud member of the St. Joseph’s Health System,  is an acute care, academic health sciences centre with three main campuses, a formalized research institute that ranks among the top 40 research hospitals in the country, and several community-based programs and services. Affiliated with McMaster University and Mohawk College, St. Joe’s is the regional lead for respiratory health, kidney and urinary care and transplantation, eye medicine and surgery, and mental health and addictions care. Its Charlton campus is home to the busiest emergency department and the only psychiatric emergency service in the city. For more information, visit www.stjoes.ca.   

About St. Joseph’s Health System

St. Joseph’s Health System is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare corporations serving more than two million Canadians. Our member organizations deliver care across the lifespan: from home and community care, supportive housing, acute care, long-term care, to rehabilitation and hospice care. We are home to several regional and provincial programs, including mental health and addictions and renal care, and are one of the largest providers of not-for-profit long-term care in Ontario with more than 1,000 long-term care beds and hundreds more in development.

Rooted in the 175-year legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph, we believe in the transformative power of mission-based healthcare. Through a system-wide commitment to caring for body, mind and spirit, we are advancing our shared mission of Unstoppable Compassion.

St. Joseph’s Health System members include St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, St. Joseph’s Home Care, St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas (including Margaret’s Place Hospice), St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford (including Stedman Community Hospice), St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph and St. Mary’s Health (including St. Mary’s Health @ Home). For more information, visit www.sjhs.ca.  

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