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From high school diploma to Masters degree, Sarah Healey uses Fleming’s education pathways for continuous learning

Sarah Healey never expected to love learning. When she started the Specialist High School Major (SHSM) in Business in grade 11, her only goal was to skip a year of college. “Naturally, at 17 years old, skipping a year of school seemed like a great idea,” said Sarah, who was told the SHSM program would… Continue reading From high school diploma to Masters degree, Sarah Healey uses Fleming’s education pathways for continuous learning

Nicole Soanes aims to make positive impact as Youth Justice Committee Coordinator at John Howard Society of Peterborough

Nicole Soanes wanted a career that would make a positive impact on the community. After graduating from the Community and Justice Services program at Fleming College in 2017, she hit the ground running at the John Howard Society of Peterborough as Youth Justice Committee Coordinator. “What I love the most about my job is getting… Continue reading Nicole Soanes aims to make positive impact as Youth Justice Committee Coordinator at John Howard Society of Peterborough

Jessica Bekesi credits Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program for earning competitive internship placement

Jessica Bekesi was ready to hit the ground running after graduating from the Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program in June 2017. The following month, Jessica started her position at Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre as Preventive Conservation Intern through Young Canada Works. “The Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program was instrumental in my getting… Continue reading Jessica Bekesi credits Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program for earning competitive internship placement

Sustainability intern Rob Monico aims to make waves in water conservation

Between organizing the Frost Campus Bioblitz and Del Crary Park Shoreline Cleanup events to researching water conservation strategies and rain water catchment systems, Rob Monico kept busy interning at Fleming College’s Office of Sustainability. From June to December 2017, Rob has been working as the Water Conservation and Sustainability Intern through the Colleges and Institutes… Continue reading Sustainability intern Rob Monico aims to make waves in water conservation

Dan Carrocci uses drilling knowledge, geological skills and entrepreneurial spirit to make Determination Drilling a success

With a business plan and a diploma in hand, Dan Carrocci was only 21 years old when he walked into a bank to request a loan. The Fleming College graduate needed the money to purchase a geotechnical drilling rig to start his own drilling business, Determination Drilling. “I saw a demand for it,” said Dan,… Continue reading Dan Carrocci uses drilling knowledge, geological skills and entrepreneurial spirit to make Determination Drilling a success

From childhood museum visits to CEO of Western Development Museum, Joan Kanigan has a lifelong passion for heritage

Joan Kanigan, Chief Executive Officer of the Western Development Museum, has always had a passion for museums and heritage. Some of her earliest memories are of visiting museums in Regina with her family, learning about the world around her and what life was like in the past. “Museums are places of connection and not only… Continue reading From childhood museum visits to CEO of Western Development Museum, Joan Kanigan has a lifelong passion for heritage

It’s down to the last details for Hotel and Restaurant Management grad Brittany Stewart

Brittany Stewart, Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate (Class of 2015), returned to campus on Wednesday to speak with Fleming College students about event planning, education, and gaining real world experience through placement opportunities. Brittany is the owner of local event planning company Down to the Last Details, where she plans weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, holiday… Continue reading It’s down to the last details for Hotel and Restaurant Management grad Brittany Stewart

UNB master’s student Kelly McLean credits Fleming Education Pathways for achieving education goals

Kelly McLean credits Fleming College’s strong pathway agreement with Trent University for helping her achieve her education goals. “The transfer agreement with Trent was key to me achieving my schooling goals because I was able to complete a four year degree in two years. If I had to complete all four years I likely would not have… Continue reading UNB master’s student Kelly McLean credits Fleming Education Pathways for achieving education goals

Annie Brough adds Fleming post-grad to her resume for a competitive edge in job market

Annie Brough needed an edge in the competitive job market, so she decided to add a Fleming College post-graduate program to her resume. “I wasn’t having any luck finding a job in geography with just my BA,” said Annie, who graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2015 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography… Continue reading Annie Brough adds Fleming post-grad to her resume for a competitive edge in job market

Olivia Anderson is excited to travel Ontario for Fleming College

Olivia Anderson looks forward to sharing information about Fleming College with prospective students after she completed two programs at the college. Olivia was hired by Student Recruitment to work as a Grad Recruiter, travelling the province speaking to a variety of audiences about Fleming programs, services and facilities. “I am really looking forward to meeting students… Continue reading Olivia Anderson is excited to travel Ontario for Fleming College
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