Fleming College

Haliburton, ON (May 23, 2023) - Students enrolled in at the Haliburton School of Art + Design are celebrating Convocation May 26.

Diplomas at the Haliburton Campus will be handed out to more than 90 students at 2 p.m.

Graduating students include those enrolled in the Artist Blacksmith, Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Expressive Arts, Fibre Arts, Glassblowing, Integrated Design, Jewellery Essentials, Photo Arts and the Integrated Design Diploma and Visual and Creative Arts Diploma programs.

Convocation is one of the most important events at the College, and a pivotal moment in a student’s academic career. Fleming College is proud of all our graduating students and their accomplishments.

Members of the media are welcome and encouraged to attend the in-person ceremony. If you plan to attend, please contact Communications Officer Sarah Deeth at 705-749-5530 ext. 1161 or email sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

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Peterborough, ON (May 5, 2023) - Fleming College students took home medals in multiple categories this week during the annual Skills Ontario competition at the Toronto Congress Centre.

The Skills Ontario competition pit some of the best skilled trades and technology students from across the province against each other during two and a half days of competition.

The event is also a chance for students to put their learned skills and knowledge to the test in a high-pressure environment while they’re up against the clock, as family, friends and potential future employers cheer them on.

Joel Tucker, a recent graduate from the Carpentry Apprenticeship program, nabbed a Bronze medal in the Individual Carpentry competition.

Owen Mitchell, a graduating student in Fleming’s Welding and Fabrication Technician program, took home a Silver medal in the Welding category.

Fellow Welding and Fabrication graduate Kenzie Backus scored a Bronze medal in the Metal Fabricator competition.

Fleming students weren’t the only ones recognized for their innovation and creativity this week. Fleming’s high trafficked booth was awarded first place for its unique design and interactive displays, educational value provided, relevance to skilled trades and technologies and the overall memorable experience. The award resulted in a trophy, free booth at the 2024 Career Exploration Showcase, and recognition in the Skills Ontario Newsletter, Summer 2023.

Fleming College is proud of all that our students, staff and faculty accomplished this week.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

Web: flemingcollege.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/flemingcollege
Twitter: @FlemingCollege
Instagram: @flemingcollege

Oshawa, ON – (May 4, 2023) – A team from Fleming College will be at the Oshawa Centre next week, sharing information about the College and helping students with their applications.

The pop-up information space runs from Monday, May 8 to Saturday, May 13, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Free applications will be provided to those hoping to attend Fleming College. Recruiters will be on-hand to help prospective students with their applications and answer questions about both Fleming’s programs and the Fleming experience. To help kick off the week, on Monday, there will be a fully operational heavy duty operation simulator for attendees to test out.

Artwork from Fleming’s talented students at the Haliburton School of Art + Design will be on display. Student work from our esteemed welding students and instructors will also be showcased.

To help make Saturday, May 13 stress-free for the Oshawa Centre shoppers, representatives from Fleming’s Massage Therapy program will be there to give visitors complimentary massages.

Come by and check out Fleming College at the Oshawa Centre next week. There will also be exciting giveaways for visitors.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

Web: flemingcollege.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/flemingcollege
Twitter: @FlemingCollege
Instagram: @flemingcollege

TORONTO, May 3, 2023 - Fleming College Toronto is proud to announce its grand opening event on Wednesday, May 3, at its Midtown Toronto campus. The event will celebrate the official launch of the campus and highlight the significance of public-private partnerships in shaping the future of education in Ontario.

The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities, will be in attendance, along with community leaders, industry partners, faculty, staff and students. Ehsan Safdari, Managing Director of GUS Canada Colleges Division, expressed gratitude for Minister Dunlop's participation: "We are honoured to have Minister Dunlop in attendance to help us celebrate the achievements of Fleming College Toronto so far."

"This exciting partnership has expanded options and created opportunities for students to study business programs in the GTA, providing access to career prospects that come with living in Toronto," said Fleming College President Maureen Adamson. "Together with Fleming College Toronto and Trebas Institute Ontario, students benefit from all the support, services and high-quality education offered by each institution. Congratulations to Fleming College Toronto on your grand opening, we look forward to continued partnerships and synergies."

Fleming College Toronto was established through a public-private partnership between Sir Sandford Fleming College and Trebas Institute Ontario. Since the commencement of the partnership, Fleming College Toronto has added three additional programs to the initial offerings, and now boasts a program portfolio of seven programs. Fleming College Toronto supports more than 1,700 students from more than 24 countries in their educational journey.
Fleming College Toronto is pleased to offer the following programs:

1. Certificate in Personal Support Worker (2 semesters)
2. Diploma in Business (4 semesters)
3. Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management (4 semesters)
4. Graduate Certificate in International Business Management (2 semesters)
5. Graduate Certificate in Project Management (2 semesters)
6. Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics (2 semesters)
7. English Language Bridge (ELB)

Cyndi McLeod, CEO of GUS Canada, expressed her gratitude for the attendees, saying, "We are grateful to Minister Dunlop, Fleming College President Maureen Adamson, and the Fleming College leadership team, our faculty, students and other distinguished guests for joining us today to celebrate the grand opening of Fleming College Toronto. Public-Private Partnerships like ours are essential in driving innovation and expanding educational opportunities in Ontario and across Canada. This meaningful partnership with Fleming College not only strengthens the GUS Canada ecosystems but also reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of education in Canada."

"In an economy where employers need graduates that can hit the ground running, it's great to see that Fleming College's new Midtown campus will focus on practical, hands-on education that will truly help prepare students for the workforce," said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities. "This is a terrific example of the benefits of strategic partnerships between private and public institutions. It allows both partners to come together and contribute their expertise, encouraging colleges to be innovative and entrepreneurial while maintaining high-quality education."

About Fleming College Toronto
Fleming College is an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology with various campuses across the province. The college emphasizes practical, hands-on education that gets graduates into the workplace. The college boasts strong local, regional, and global ties that make it attuned to the needs of the domestic and international business community, and therefore the needs of students looking to advance their careers.
Fleming College Toronto allows students to access Fleming College's most in-demand programs from a Midtown Toronto location. The college is known for its robust suite of student support services, including immigration counselling, academic advising, and the career services department. Students can expect a learning environment that values diversity and inclusion.

For more information about Fleming College Toronto and its programs, please visit the website at Fleming College Toronto.

“It was a dream-come-true moment for me, when I received the offer of admission from Fleming College.”

Construction Health and Safety Manager Cyril Matthews does not make this statement lightly.

He was forced to put his dream on hold for years after arriving in Canada in 2011 from India.

A former Health Inspector in India, Cyril found that he could not get a career in his field in Ontario. Instead, he took a job as a Tool and Die Maker to make ends meet.

But he never gave up, and applied to Fleming College’s Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance program in 2020.

Cyril graduated in April 2021, and almost immediately began working in his chosen field.

He credits Fleming’s unique program for helping him secure employment so quickly.

“I was well aware of the requirements to becoming a Health and Safety professional, and I was not able to find a different program anywhere else with similar courses,” he said.

The combination of hands-on learning and lab experience for not only making graduates highly employable but keeping students up to date on the latest developments in the industry.

The courses Cyril took in his program, like Occupational Health and Safety Law and Investigation and Inspection Techniques, are a crucial component of his current job, he said.

But what truly makes the program unique, Cyril said, was the combination of life and work experience his teachers brought to the classroom.

“Even if you are starting your job the next day after graduation, you will be able to perform way better than someone with many years of experience in the industry,” he said.

Cyril and his classmates received support well beyond their lessons.
Instructors helped them craft their resumes, create LinkedIn profiles, and launch their job hunts.

It was truly amazing, he said.

“If I am simply saying that it is a great place to learn, that would not be sufficient enough to describe my experience at Fleming,” Cyril said. “To someone who is thinking of attending Fleming College, or someone who takes education seriously, you will find that Fleming is the best place to go.”

Now happily employed in his chosen field, Cyril said he is facing a long career with plenty of potential growth within that sector.
Fleming’s program is recognized by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, and graduates with a year of work experience are eligible to write the exam to become a Certified Registered Safety Technician.

Cyril said that will be his next step.

“I never kept my dreams off of my mind,” Cyril said. “The right thing happened at the right time, and now I am in the field I always wanted to be in.”