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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

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

Fleming Environmental Technology graduate Joseph Gentile performs essential environmental services for City of Toronto

Joseph Gentile is putting his Environmental Technology skills to use by delivering essential environmental services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of six summer student technicians in the Environmental Monitoring & Protection Unit of Toronto Water, Joseph is responsible for environmental water quality monitoring of surface waters in the City of Toronto. “I think seeing… Continue reading Fleming Environmental Technology graduate Joseph Gentile performs essential environmental services for City of Toronto

Fleming Hospitality graduate Jasmine Madalena continues studies to earn degree in Ireland

Jasmine Madalena’s climb up the Knocknarea mountain serves as a metaphor for her study abroad experience in Ireland. “I met people along the way, I wanted to give up many times, I got to see the most breathtaking landscape and, at the end when I got to the top, I felt proud, excited and ready… Continue reading Fleming Hospitality graduate Jasmine Madalena continues studies to earn degree in Ireland
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