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Meet Social Media Ambassador Joao Borges

Given Joao “John” Borges’s ability to effectively manage a very busy schedule, it is not surprising he is in the Project Management program at Fleming College. In this post-graduate program, students develop skills and knowledge to efficiently manage all aspects of a project to achieve organizational goals. For John, time management and organizational skills are… Continue reading Meet Social Media Ambassador Joao Borges

Meet Social Media Ambassador Hilary Wright

Hilary Wright grew up with a passion for animals and nature, which is why it’s so important to her that future generations get this same opportunity. “With our current climate crisis, I wanted to do my part to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy the wildlife we’ve all had the chance to enjoy,”… Continue reading Meet Social Media Ambassador Hilary Wright

School Within a College inspires Shelby Baldino to strive for success

Shelby Baldino never imagined herself graduating from high school, serving as Valedictorian for her class or attending college, but thanks to School Within a College, Shelby achieved more than she thought possible for herself. “I never in a million years thought I’d graduate high school, let alone be Valedictorian. It was a great experience,” said… Continue reading School Within a College inspires Shelby Baldino to strive for success

Bowman Allen takes on World Firefighter Combat Challenge

Bowman Allen isn’t afraid of a challenge. “Hard work is a choice and I’m not one to shy away from it, so I will be doing all I can for my future,” said Bowman, Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training. The Fleming Fire Combat Team member is flying to Montgomery, Alabama for the World Firefighter Combat… Continue reading Bowman Allen takes on World Firefighter Combat Challenge

Fleming Fire Combat Team’s Declan Fitzpatrick set to compete in World Firefighter Combat Challenge

Fleming Fire Combat Team member Declan Fitzpatrick is heading to Montgomery, Alabama to compete in the World Firefighter Combat Challenge. This intense competition demonstrates the firefighting profession’s rigors to the world. From October 21 to 26, competitors will perform physically demanding tasks that simulate the demands of firefighters in emergency situations. This includes climbing a… Continue reading Fleming Fire Combat Team’s Declan Fitzpatrick set to compete in World Firefighter Combat Challenge

Keeping strong cultural and spiritual ties is important to Fleming Grad Recruiter Rebekah Rego

Fleming College’s commitment to helping every student succeed is what makes it so special to Rebekah Rego. “Everyone here is dedicated to your success,” explains Rebekah. “Faculty and staff strive to help and want to see you succeed!” As an Anishinaabek student, success to Rebekah means maintaining her strong cultural and spiritual ties, which is… Continue reading Keeping strong cultural and spiritual ties is important to Fleming Grad Recruiter Rebekah Rego

Weekly class inspires career change for Michelle Ménard

When Michelle Ménard was in high school, she felt lost about what to do next. “I was not aware of all of the opportunities,” said Michelle. She decided to take the Bachelor of Arts – Honours program at the University of Guelph followed by an Event Management graduate certificate at Humber College. After graduating from… Continue reading Weekly class inspires career change for Michelle Ménard

Timing is everything for Grad Recruiter Alannah Kennedy

Timing is everything. The first time Alannah Kennedy came to Fleming College, she started right after high school in 2008, she didn’t feel ready for post-secondary school and she left during the winter semester. The second time Alannah came to Fleming College, she was a mature student in 2017, she felt ready and excited to… Continue reading Timing is everything for Grad Recruiter Alannah Kennedy

OACYC provincial conference inspires Child and Youth Care student Denise Borg

Child and Youth Care student Denise Borg loves to learn, which is why she signed up to attend the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC) provincial conference. “I felt like this would be a huge learning opportunity,” said the third-semester student. “I’d be able to introduce myself to people in the field and… Continue reading OACYC provincial conference inspires Child and Youth Care student Denise Borg

A childhood in foster care inspires Andrew Chartren to make a difference through Child and Youth Care

Andrew Chartren did not have an idyllic childhood. He remembers being placed in the foster care system, spending time with his father under supervised visits, feeling incredibly angry and acting out in school, and being grateful he and his brother were able to stay together. “One time, my dad lost it. He yelled at the… Continue reading A childhood in foster care inspires Andrew Chartren to make a difference through Child and Youth Care
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