Tag: School of Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences
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
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
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
GIS students gain real world experience through collaborative projects
From the Town of Nebo archaeological project in Jordan to a 3D visualization of Peterborough Airport, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Open House 2017 featured an array of collaborative projects. At the June 23 event, GIS – Application Specialist and Cartographic Specialist graduates showcased their projects, which they completed in partnership with non-profit and government… Continue reading GIS students gain real world experience through collaborative projects
UFT students plant for the future on Fleming’s 50th anniversary
To celebrate Fleming College’s 50th anniversary, Urban Forestry Technician students Jessica Carthy and Tyler Petersen wanted to make a positive impact on the next 50+ years. After winning the Green Your Campus pitch competition, the students used the $1500 prize money to plant trees at Frost Campus. “50 years is a long time if you… Continue reading UFT students plant for the future on Fleming’s 50th anniversary
Environmental Technology grad Ben Colgan creates more conscientious campus community
“I have fun with waste,” says Ben Colgan, Sustainability and Waste Management Intern at Fleming College’s Office of Sustainability. “This is a great place to work.” For the past six months, Ben has been interning for the Office of Sustainability through the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Clean Tech Internship program. He is responsible for… Continue reading Environmental Technology grad Ben Colgan creates more conscientious campus community