Fleming College

Culinary students make Fleming College proud at Skills Canada – Ontario

Sophie Crowder remembers the nervous excitement she felt entering the Toronto Congress Centre, taking in the grandeur of Canada’s largest skilled trade and technology competition. In Skills Canada – Ontario, skilled trade and technology students aim to impress their educators, family, friends and prospective employers, competing for Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals and the opportunity… Continue reading Culinary students make Fleming College proud at Skills Canada – Ontario

Michael Tamosauskas builds a ‘golden’ resume in the geological field

A thick fog quickly rolls in while Michael Tamosauskas collects glacial till samples atop a mountain in Nunavut. With his nearest colleague at least 100 metres away, Michael’s radio alerts him that an emergency helicopter pick-up is on its way before the pilot loses more visibility. When the roar of the helicopter sounds close, all… Continue reading Michael Tamosauskas builds a ‘golden’ resume in the geological field

A life-long interest in Africa takes Samuel Davison to Fleming College

Samuel Davison grew up watching movies and documentaries about Africa, in awe of the incredible biodiversity and ecosystems, and the flora and fauna there. When he started researching post-secondary schools, Samuel discovered that Fleming College’s Ecosystem Management Technician program includes a mandatory two-week field placement– and one of the three organized placements is in South… Continue reading A life-long interest in Africa takes Samuel Davison to Fleming College

May Nguyen and Ryan Ly pursue Pharmacy Technician career path together

In their home country of Vietnam, May Nguyen and Ryan Ly said they are “supposed” to get married and settle down at their age, but the couple didn’t conform to societal expectations. Instead of following the traditional path, May and Ryan flew to Canada to take the Pharmacy Technician program at Fleming College together.  “Ryan… Continue reading May Nguyen and Ryan Ly pursue Pharmacy Technician career path together

Involvement leads to opportunity, says Construction Engineering Technician grad Tyler Fenton

The construction industry is a consumer of resources and raw materials and a contributor to solid waste, but Fleming Construction Engineering Technician graduate Tyler Fenton is hoping to improve the environmental impact of construction with sustainability. “Sustainability is not the silver bullet, but it’s a powerful tool to drive change for the better,” said Tyler.… Continue reading Involvement leads to opportunity, says Construction Engineering Technician grad Tyler Fenton

From dairy farm to paralegal practice, it’s all about community for Janet Heeringa

Raised on a dairy farm, Agriculture degree in hand, and a share in Karlina Farms Ltd., it’s hard to believe Janet Heeringa owns a paralegal practice. But after renovating the front of her barn for an office space, Janet Heeringa Paralegal Service is open for business! “My hubby and I completely renovated the office space,”… Continue reading From dairy farm to paralegal practice, it’s all about community for Janet Heeringa

International student Oanh Ho wins Female Business Student of the Year – Fleming College

For five years, Oanh (“Jo”) Ho worked in the hospitality industry in Vietnam, feeling exhausted from long work days in a busy city. She decided it was time for a change and wanted the adventure of studying abroad. “I was born and grew up in the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City, and now I… Continue reading International student Oanh Ho wins Female Business Student of the Year – Fleming College

Health Information Management student uses university and college to build a strong healthcare resume

Sarah Mandarano never considered college. As an academically strong student in high school with an interest in medicine, Sarah only ever considered university. “My parents told me ‘you’re going to university.’ That was my path,” she explained. “I honestly never even looked at colleges because it was always university. There was no point in looking.”… Continue reading Health Information Management student uses university and college to build a strong healthcare resume

Wireless Information Networking student Innovates for Change

  In Canada, only one third of graduates in science, technology, engineering and math – also known as STEM – are women. By increasing women in STEM subjects, we can fuel change that will impact our future, which is why the theme for International Women’s Day this year is #InnovateForChange (source: Status of Women Canada).… Continue reading Wireless Information Networking student Innovates for Change

Paramedic student puts knowledge into action by helping stroke victim

Donna Walmsley started her day on February 4, 2019 just like any other Monday, volunteering at Community Care Ennismore and running errands around town. She didn’t feel any different that morning than any other morning, but February 4th is the day Donna had a stroke. “I was fine,” said Donna. “I went to Giant Tiger and… Continue reading Paramedic student puts knowledge into action by helping stroke victim