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From Certificate to Degree – Pre-Health Programs Provide a Pathway to Rewarding Careers

Setting a goal to obtain a nursing degree wasn’t something Emily Dickinson thought possible before taking Fleming’s preparatory health sciences program. “My next step after completing the Pre-Health Pathways to Certificates and Diplomas program is the Practical Nursing program. I have plans from there to bridge into Trent University and attain my Bachelor of Science… Continue reading From Certificate to Degree – Pre-Health Programs Provide a Pathway to Rewarding Careers

Mapping Out a Career in Cartography

Maps have guided travellers around the globe for hundreds of years. And after careers in archaeology and IT, a longtime love of maps led Julie Witmer to Fleming’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Cartographic Specialist post-graduate program. “I’ve always loved maps – I collect map brochures when traveling and have poster maps decorating my home,”… Continue reading Mapping Out a Career in Cartography

Beginning Again, and Inspiring Others

Sara Khabbazi needed to begin again.  The new Fleming College graduate took a leap of faith when she enrolled in the Electrical Techniques program in January 2020. Khabbazi admitted she was surprised by her interest in electronics. But she was inspired by the technicians at her former workplace.  “I went in as a completely blank… Continue reading Beginning Again, and Inspiring Others

Unique Dual Diplomas Open Up Career Opportunities

Sometimes, it takes two to make a thing go right. Fleming grad Sara Franchuk is using the knowledge and skills gained from two diplomas to help fulfil her goal of becoming a wildlife biologist. Sara, a graduate of both the Forestry Technician and Ecosystem Management Technician programs, is currently working as an intern biologist at… Continue reading Unique Dual Diplomas Open Up Career Opportunities

Pre-health and Paramedic Programs Set Up Students for Career Success

Brady Wills’ interest in first aid, love of helping others, and desire for a fast-paced profession has led him to a rewarding career as a Primary Care Paramedic with Durham Region Paramedic Services. “If you know me, you’ll know I’m not the kind of person who can sit in one place for an extended period… Continue reading Pre-health and Paramedic Programs Set Up Students for Career Success

A virtual field trip for Environmental Technology students

Peterborough ON – January 20, 2021 Professor Erin McGauley teaches the Applied Ecology course in the Environmental Technology program. Normally, the course begins with a field trip to a provincially significant wetland on Lake Ontario near Port Hope. But 2020 was not a normal year, so Prof. McGauley got creative. To emulate the rich learning… Continue reading A virtual field trip for Environmental Technology students

School of Business and IT seeking applied projects and field placements for CSI students

Peterborough ON – December 8, 2020 Applied projects and field placements are a key component of students’ learning in the Computer Security and Investigations program at Fleming. The School of Business and Information Technology is seeking partner sponsors to provide students with this important practical experience. Field Placement: Student(s) work under direct supervision of the… Continue reading School of Business and IT seeking applied projects and field placements for CSI students

Dean of Fleming’s School of Trades and Technology to moderate event for young women

Peterborough ON – (November 30) The Dean of the School of Trades and Technology Pam Stoneham will moderate a career discovery virtual event “Build a Dream” for young women on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. “Build a Dream” encourages and empowers young women in grades 7-12 and their parents to explore exciting career opportunities in… Continue reading Dean of Fleming’s School of Trades and Technology to moderate event for young women

Fleming Forestry Technician graduate receives Skills Award for Indigenous Youth

Congratulations to Forestry Technician graduate Hunter Corbiere, who received a Skills Award for Indigenous Youth from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM). This award recognizes individuals with a strong academic standing who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable forest management and forest products sector and… Continue reading Fleming Forestry Technician graduate receives Skills Award for Indigenous Youth

Rachel Thompson pursues Human Resources to make positive change

When Rachel Thompson was in high school, she worked part-time as a grocery store cashier and brainstormed creative ways she could improve business operations and increase employee engagement. Rachel dreamed of having a career where she could make a positive difference at a company and decided to pursue a path in human resources. “I’ve always… Continue reading Rachel Thompson pursues Human Resources to make positive change