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“We’re no different if we can do the job” Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing students Amanda, Amy and Kayla

  When you walk into the multi-story KUBE structure in the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre, Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing students Amanda Hancock, Amy French and Kayla Wilford do not stand out amongst the group of students welding pipes, finding parts, and polishing finished projects. And that’s just the way they like it. “I don’t… Continue reading “We’re no different if we can do the job” Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing students Amanda, Amy and Kayla

Recreation and Leisure Services placement is ‘gold’ to Keary Dean, who went to Whistler Olympic Park

Keary Dean believes you get out of life what you put into it, which is why the Fleming College graduate chose a program that speaks to his values and could help him begin a career and education journey that’s meaningful to him. “It seemed like a great place to start when you were, like me,… Continue reading Recreation and Leisure Services placement is ‘gold’ to Keary Dean, who went to Whistler Olympic Park

Paramedic students will brave the cold for Polar Bear Plunge

Snow, ice and chilly weather may deter you from taking a dip in the Trent River this winter, but for a group of Paramedic students, it is an invitation to challenge themselves. Demi Asselin, Brady Wills, Christian Bell and Kaitlin Glab are braving the cold this Saturday at Campbellford Lions Club Park for a good… Continue reading Paramedic students will brave the cold for Polar Bear Plunge

Glassblowing graduate Paul van den Bijgaart enjoys the yin and yang of his artistic process in China

It went straight to his core – that feeling of finding his calling – and it happened at a weekend glassblowing class in Red Deer, Alberta. “As soon as I put the pipe in the furnace, I just knew: this is my passion,” said Paul van den Bijgaart, who was working as a cabinet maker… Continue reading Glassblowing graduate Paul van den Bijgaart enjoys the yin and yang of his artistic process in China

Tourism – Global Travel graduate cannot wait to hit the road as a Fleming Grad Recruiter

It is obvious what Tourism – Global Travel graduate Vivienne Maxwell is looking forward to most as a Fleming College Grad Recruiter: getting to travel across Ontario! “I love to travel and I am looking forward to seeing the scenery in my own province for my next adventure,” said Vivienne, who will be speaking with… Continue reading Tourism – Global Travel graduate cannot wait to hit the road as a Fleming Grad Recruiter

Alaura Jopling wants to inspire a new post-secondary beginning for high school students

Alaura Jopling’s post-secondary journey did not start with Fleming College, which is why she decided to become a Grad Recruiter with Student Recruitment. “I want to educate and inspire the young students who are starting to apply to post-secondary because, had I known then what I know now, my journey would have a completely different… Continue reading Alaura Jopling wants to inspire a new post-secondary beginning for high school students

Forestry Technician graduate Eric Butson will represent Frost Campus as a Grad Recruiter

Forestry Technician graduate Eric Butson is looking forward to representing Frost Campus when he travels across Ontario this fall. Eric is a Grad Recruiter for Student Recruitment and will be sharing information about Fleming College with prospective students. “What I’m looking forward to most as a Grad Recruiter is the opportunity to help secondary school… Continue reading Forestry Technician graduate Eric Butson will represent Frost Campus as a Grad Recruiter

Conservation graduate Maia Balint takes Fleming College skills to Oxford

The skills Maia Balint gained at Fleming College are not only useful in Canada, they are useful around the world! The Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program provides opportunities for students to take their studies to other countries, where they can gain internship experience in interesting locales. Maia completed her full-time Fleming internship at the… Continue reading Conservation graduate Maia Balint takes Fleming College skills to Oxford

Police Foundations grad Montana Fazi takes Fleming education pathway to UOIT

When Montana Fazi crossed the convocation stage to receive her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), she felt grateful for Fleming College Police Foundations faculty for helping her reach this milestone. “I am truly beyond thankful for all of the Police Foundations faculty,” said Montana. “They played a huge role… Continue reading Police Foundations grad Montana Fazi takes Fleming education pathway to UOIT

From taking a multi-millionaire out to dinner to creating a business, Fleming College is a wild ride for Dylan Trepanier

When Dylan Trepanier reflects on his most memorable experience at Fleming College, he recalls the time he took a multi-millionaire to dinner in his 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. He had been tasked with driving Nicole Verkindt – a young, successful entrepreneur who founded OMX (Offset Market Exchange) and serves as a Dragon on CBC’s “Next Gen… Continue reading From taking a multi-millionaire out to dinner to creating a business, Fleming College is a wild ride for Dylan Trepanier