Meet the Team: Centre for Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development
Ever wondered, “Who do I contact about that?”
To help answer that question, we're launching Meet the Team. A new series that puts a spotlight on the people and departments working to keep Mohawk College thriving and moving forward.
Each edition will feature a different team, giving you an inside look at what they do, how their work supports students and employees, and how you can best connect with them. This month, get to know your colleagues in the Centre for Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development.
What the team does and how it supports the college:
The Centre for Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development supports students in gaining program-related experience, while preparing for a successful transition to the workforce. The centre also works closely with employers and community partners to create meaningful opportunities that benefit both students and industry.
Recent changes and how the team works today:
As of September 2026, the newly rebranded department now includes:
- Co-operative Education
- Experiential Learning
- The Agency
- Preplacement Office
- Nursing and Caring Professions Placements
- Centre for Entrepreneurship and
- Career Centre
The team is currently focused on many large-scale projects:
Co-operative Education
Co-op Strategy – The strategy will streamline current processes related to enrollment, sequencing, billing, and Co-op Prep to reduce administrative inefficacies (Launching Fall 2027).
Entrepreneurship
Bowey Family Fund – The Bowey Family has generously supported a new physical space on campus, the creation of an entrepreneurship micro-credential, and the expansion of the SURGE mentorship program (Launching October 2026).
Preplacement Office
Long Term Care – The newly created long-term care portal will streamline non-academic requirements (NARs) documentation (Launching September 2026).
Career Centre
Career Strategy – implementing career-related and employment initiatives, including new branding of the Career Centre to increase student engagement and employer connections, access across all campuses.
- Career Micro-Certificate – updated content based on innovative career development practices and new branding.
Experiential Learning
The Agency – the classroom and client meeting space have been renovated this past summer, including a full production studio.
Nursing and Caring Professions Placements
- BScN Level 1 clinical placements - added in long-term care home settings, providing students with increased exposure to care of older adults and diverse practice environments.
- BScN Level 3 specialty mental health placements - in partnership with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus, expanding opportunities for students to develop mental health nursing competencies.
- Updated Practical Nursing Semester 4 pre-graduate placements - including an increase in clinical hours to ensure students have enhanced opportunities to consolidate knowledge, strengthen clinical skills, and meet practice readiness expectations prior to graduation.
When should employees connect with Centre for Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development:
Faculty and staff should contact the team for questions related to supporting students with work-integrated learning opportunities or career development, including the Campus Student Employment Program (CSEP). Faculty can also connect with questions regarding incorporating experiential learning opportunities and career/job search content into their courses.
What is the best way to connect with Centre for Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development or to learn more:
Email experiential@mohawkcollege.caor visit them online:
Centre for Experiential Learning https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/experiential-learning
Career Centre https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/career-services
Centre for Entrepreneurship https://entrepreneurship.mohawkcollege.ca
Meet the Centre for Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development team members:
Amanda Malkiewich - Senior Director, Centre for Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship & Career Development
Co-operative Education
Jaime Harris – Database Specialist
Melissa McCormick – Database Assistant
Rachel Alfano – Co-op Specialist
Blair Goodman – Co-op Specialist
Trent Jarvis – Co-op Specialist
Krislynn McKinlay – Co-op Specialist
Preplacement Office
Stephanie Blair – Preplacement Officer
Jenna Gillis – Preplacement Officer
Jessica Tax – Preplacement Officer
Jessica Marsh – Preplacement Nurse
Robin Richter – Preplacement Nurse
Katharyn Stanclik – Preplacement Nurse
Jennifer Wright – Preplacement Nurse
Centre for Entrepreneurship
Alyssa Lancia – Coordinator
- Abby Kompare – Project Specialist
Career Centre
Marisa Brown – Manager, Career & Experiential Learning
Randall Kovacs – Career Outreach & Events Assistant
Gabriela Covaci – Career Advisor
Lindsay Dyment – Career Advisor
Antony Godwin – International Career Advisor
Experiential Learning
Kim Beaul - Database Specialist
Andrea Brienesse – Field Placement Support Officer
Mary McGinley - Field Placement Support Officer
Nursing & Caring Professions Placements
Jessica Directo – Manager, Clinical Placements & Community Partnerships
Moya Allen – Program Systems Coordinator
Sonja Bernhard – Field Placement Specialist
Jessica Mcdonald – Field Placement Specialist
Kaleigh Rudge -Field Placement Specialist
- Aleena Malik – Placement and Community Partner Support Officer