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
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
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
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
Ecosystem Management graduate stands up against plastic pollution
Rochelle Byrne, Fleming Ecosystem Management Technology graduate (Class of 2012), is proud to stand up for what she believes in. To raise awareness of plastic pollution, Rochelle stand-up paddleboarded 430km across Lake Ontario. “I wanted to do this stand-up paddle to raise awareness of plastic pollution because, after doing hundreds of litter clean-ups along the… Continue reading Ecosystem Management graduate stands up against plastic pollution
From diploma to PhD, Kelly McLean shares her Fleming education pathways experience
A passion for research and asking questions is what drove Kelly McLean on her education journey, earning diplomas, a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and now working towards a PhD. But achieving this level of education was not what Kelly had in mind when she started her post-secondary studies at Fleming College. “I had never planned… Continue reading From diploma to PhD, Kelly McLean shares her Fleming education pathways experience