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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

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

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

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

Massage Therapy graduate Ashley Brzozowicz Dykstra wanted a healthcare career that makes a positive impact

Ashley Brzozowicz Dykstra’s career criteria is that it is flexible, self-driven, and helps others. She decided that massage therapy met her requirements and, considering Fleming College is close to home and offers this program in a compressed two-year format, Ashley enrolled in Massage Therapy at Sutherland Campus. Fleming’s five-semester, challenging and rewarding Massage Therapy program… Continue reading Massage Therapy graduate Ashley Brzozowicz Dykstra wanted a healthcare career that makes a positive impact

University graduate Sarah Bongelli comes to college for hands-on learning experience

Valedictorian Sarah Bongelli came to Fleming College looking for a sense of direction. After graduating from university with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sarah wanted to gain hands-on, real world experience through a program placement to strengthen her resume and begin a career where she could apply her love of science every day. She discovered… Continue reading University graduate Sarah Bongelli comes to college for hands-on learning experience

Childhood hospital stay inspired Fleming grad Olivia Anderson to become a nurse

Olivia Anderson was 13 years old when she decided she wanted to be a nurse. After being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, Olivia underwent an 11 hour surgery to have her spine fused with titanium rods. She was bedridden in the hospital for days, unable to shower due to the… Continue reading Childhood hospital stay inspired Fleming grad Olivia Anderson to become a nurse

Fitness and Health Promotion grad honours mentors through his career

From his passion for basketball to his career in physiotherapy, positive mentorships have played a huge part in Kevin Wilson’s life, which is why he is giving back through the National Basketball Youth Mentorship Program Inc. “Growing up, I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by mentors my whole life. My first basketball coach mentored… Continue reading Fitness and Health Promotion grad honours mentors through his career

Fitness and Health Promotion provides a stepping stone to university for Haily Whitelock

Haily Whitelock’s high school co-op placement at a physiotherapy clinic is what inspired her to pursue a career helping people with their fitness goals. Unsure whether being a physiotherapist was the best fit, or if there was a better suited career opportunity in the health field, Haily decided to enrol in Fleming’s Fitness and Health… Continue reading Fitness and Health Promotion provides a stepping stone to university for Haily Whitelock