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University Transfer grad Jacob Hadley hopes to inspire those unsure about post-secondary school

Grad Recruiter Jacob Hadley does not take his college certificate and university degree lightly. For Jacob, who dropped out of high school at 16 years old, crossing the convocation stage at Trent University this year was a dream come true, and he thanks Fleming College’s University Transfer  program for helping him achieve this milestone. Jacob… Continue reading University Transfer grad Jacob Hadley hopes to inspire those unsure about post-secondary school

Hospitality graduate Alexander Molnar puts passion for travel into action

Alexander Molnar is excited to explore Ontario this fall as a Grad Recruiter for Student Recruitment at Fleming College. Grad Recruiters travel locally and across the province speaking to a variety of audiences – secondary school students, young adults, parents, teachers and school guidance counsellors – about Fleming programs, services and facilities. The travel aspect… Continue reading Hospitality graduate Alexander Molnar puts passion for travel into action

Earth Resources Technician Co-op is a gem for Fleming graduate Crystal Smith

Crystal Smith was stuck between a rock and a hard place when considering her post-secondary options for geology. As a kinesthetic learner, the applied approach of college appealed to Crystal; but industry professionals recommended a university degree. Luckily for Crystal, Fleming College’s Earth Resources Technician Co-op program offers the best of both worlds through Education… Continue reading Earth Resources Technician Co-op is a gem for Fleming graduate Crystal Smith

Collaboration is key for Conservation graduates

Conservation is a collaborative effort for Conservator Alison Freake and Conservation Intern Priscilla Lo at the Provincial Archives of Alberta. Both are graduates of Fleming College’s recently renamed Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program, which trains students in preserving various aspects of arts and heritage for future generations. Priscilla graduated in 2016 from the Cultural… Continue reading Collaboration is key for Conservation graduates

City of Mississauga Forestry Inspector uses Fleming education every day

Canada Day was extra special this year for Frost Campus graduate Leah Skinner. The Forestry Inspector for the City of Mississauga planned and created a Canadian flag flower bed as part of the Canada 150 celebrations. This is just one of the many cool responsibilities Leah has at the City of Mississauga. She manages contracts… Continue reading City of Mississauga Forestry Inspector uses Fleming education every day

Work is an adventure for Fleming grad Kim Chamberlain

Every workday is an adventure for Kim Chamberlain, a 2016 graduate of Fleming College’s Outdoor and Adventure Education program. During the summer months Kim works as a wilderness and whitewater guide, and during the winter she conducts dog sledding. “I have been so blessed to be able to do what I love as a career,” said… Continue reading Work is an adventure for Fleming grad Kim Chamberlain

Connor McConnell is career climbing at Franz Josef Glacier Guides in New Zealand

It is no secret that Outdoor and Adventure Education graduate Connor McConnell loves nature. Instead of studying in the hustle and bustle of a big city, Connor opted to do his post-secondary education on 150 acres of land at Fleming’s School of Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences. And instead of taking a 9-to-5 office job… Continue reading Connor McConnell is career climbing at Franz Josef Glacier Guides in New Zealand

Adam Wolski took a trail to success through Fleming’s Forestry Technician program

It was an interest in forests and ecology that led Adam Wolski to Fleming College’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences. “I wanted to work in the forest, but I needed to learn more about them and the practices used during forestry operations,” said Adam. He decided to take Fleming’s Forestry Technician program to… Continue reading Adam Wolski took a trail to success through Fleming’s Forestry Technician program

#AllAccessPass: Fleming College grad brings Whyte Museum to social media

While many may view the museum world as artifacts behind glass, hushed tones and closed doors, Meghan Walsh hopes to change that. The Museum Management and Curatorship graduate, Class of 2016, is the Digital Content Coordinator at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta. In her newly created role within the Marketing… Continue reading #AllAccessPass: Fleming College grad brings Whyte Museum to social media

Fleming College is the just the beginning for Business Administration – Accounting grad Hannah Preston

Hannah Preston knew she wanted to earn her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, which requires a university degree, but decided to begin her post-secondary education in college. “Fleming College’s Accounting program presented the perfect opportunity for me to get an applied understanding of accounting and business to start my post-secondary education and career,” said Hannah,… Continue reading Fleming College is the just the beginning for Business Administration – Accounting grad Hannah Preston
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