Cybersecurity Readiness The May 2026 Canvas outage highlights Mohawk College's exposure to global edtech security risks and the need for robust cybersecurity, secure LMS integration, and incident response readiness. Potential offerings include security assessments, managed security services, compliance consulting, and faculty and IT staff training to reduce downtime and risk across digital learning environments.
Workforce Development Hub The trilateral agreement with Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards to embed a shipbuilding workforce development hub creates a clear demand for industry-aligned training programs, simulations, and credentialed certifications in shipbuilding and related operations. Sales angles include custom training curricula, PLC/SCADA simulation labs, equipment and facility partnerships, and scalable upskilling programs for industry partners.
Immersive Training Tech Mohawk College's use of Unreal Engine and SCADA signals readiness for immersive training, digital twins, and simulation-based learning across manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety. Opportunity to provide VR/AR training modules, LMS integration, and licensing of simulation platforms for student labs and partner industries.
Campus IT Modernization With multiple campuses and a large student body, there is ongoing demand for campus IT modernization, learning platform optimization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and infrastructure upgrades. Opportunities include managed IT services, cloud hosting, LMS optimization, integration projects, and analytics dashboards to improve student outcomes and operations.
Strategic Partnerships Advantage Active collaborations with healthcare organizations, sports teams, and industry groups indicate a strong channel for student experiential programs, sponsorships, and joint marketing. Potential sales paths include enterprise software integrations for healthcare and sports administration, sponsored training programs, and co-branded campaigns that leverage Mohawk’s student talent.