Fleming to Launch New Sustainable Renovations Program
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Fleming to Launch New Sustainable Renovations Program College Expands Sustainable Skills Program Portfolio at Haliburton Campus Peterborough ON – February 24, 2010 – Fleming College is expanding its program offerings in sustainability skills with the launch of a new Sustainable Renovations program in September 2010.Offered at Fleming’s Haliburton Campus, this program is designed to produce graduates skilled in using current and emerging green building technologies in response to the construction industry’s need for skilled workers adept at using the new energy-saving techniques. The new 16-week intensive program was crafted to complement the college’s successful Sustainable Building and Design Program. Since its inception, students in that program have completed five sustainable building projects as part of the student learning experience. The most recent project was the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre. “The new Sustainable Renovations program will help graduates to be among the leaders of the rapidly growing sustainable renovation industry. Healthy, energy efficient renovations are being demanded by home owners, and the industry is now responding. This program will give people the training they need to fill this growing demand and help make our existing building stock less of a burden on owners and the planet,” said Ted Brandon, training Officer at the Haliburton Campus. Chris Magwood, an award winning designer, author and leader in the field of straw-bale construction, will be the Coordinator of the program. The program offers students a complete experience of the renovation process, from applying for permits and reading contacts to learning different building techniques that will leave less of an impact on the environment. More information on the program is available at www.flemingcollege.ca The program will be offered pending approval by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campuses in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 90 full-time programs in Business and Technology, Continuing Education and Skilled Trades, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, Health and Wellness, and Law, Justice and Community Services. Fleming College has more than 5,700 full-time and 10,000 part-time students and 50,000 alumni. – 30 -For more information: Shelby Parker, Communications Officer, 705-749-5530 x 1370 or parker@flemingc.on.ca