The Hamilton Sports Group has entered a three-year partnership with Mohawk College, aiming to provide students with hands-on experiences in professional sports operations. This collaboration will connect students to both Forge FC and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats while fostering community engagement and mentorship opportunities. According to Kyle Lohnes, this partnership is designed to prepare students for careers in the sports industry while serving the Hamilton community.

By the Numbers
  • More than 29,000 students served annually at Mohawk College.
  • Nearly 200 industry-led programs offered by Mohawk College.
State of Play
  • The partnership includes gameday job shadowing and in-office experiences for students.
  • A speaker series featuring Hamilton Sports Group executives will provide students with industry insights.
  • Mohawk College Summer Camps will feature player or mascot appearances and ticket vouchers for games.
What's Next

In the coming years, additional initiatives—like on-field experiences at Hamilton Stadium—are expected to be introduced, further enriching the partnership and community programming.

Bottom Line

This partnership demonstrates a commitment to youth development and community engagement, highlighting the important intersection between education and local professional sports.