Sara Khabbazi needed to begin again. The new Fleming College graduate took a leap of faith when she enrolled in the Electrical Techniques program in January 2020. Khabbazi admitted she was surprised by her interest in electronics. But she was inspired by the technicians at her former workplace. “I went in as a completely blank… Continue reading Beginning Again, and Inspiring Others
Culinary program develops Fridge and Pantry Challenge and plans for Fall term with food box plan
When Winter semester moved online, program coordinator Steve Moghini acted quickly to adapt the Culinary Management program. He created the Fridge and Pantry Challenge as the final project, challenging students to use items they already had to create delicious dishes. “Cooks need to be adaptable and flexible. You can’t worry about what you don’t have;… Continue reading Culinary program develops Fridge and Pantry Challenge and plans for Fall term with food box plan
Fleming College uses MakerSpace to help create face shield parts for frontline workers
Fleming College is proud to use our downtown Peterborough MakerSpace to help in the fight against COVID-19. The College is helping create headbands and reinforcement pieces for face shields that will be used by frontline healthcare workers. On April 3, 2020, Fleming College delivered headbands to the Peterborough PPE Initiative, a group of Peterborough makers… Continue reading Fleming College uses MakerSpace to help create face shield parts for frontline workers
Aloha! from Culinary Management graduate Andrew Craig
The winter season looks a little different for Culinary Management graduate Andrew Craig. Instead of icy cold, snowy weather, the Class of 2012 alum is enjoying sunshine and a warm breeze in beautiful Hawaii. “The idea of ‘aloha’ is very present and I’ve learned to embrace this. I’m truly enjoying my time on the island,”… Continue reading Aloha! from Culinary Management graduate Andrew Craig
Matthew Brohm’s culinary career is his passion, not a ‘job’
Food means more than nourishment to Matthew Brohm. For the Chef Training graduate, food is his passion. “I love making food that makes you melt inside, I want to make food that makes you chew just a little slower, I want it to make you think ‘wow’ and practically be speechless,” he said. “My job… Continue reading Matthew Brohm’s culinary career is his passion, not a ‘job’
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
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
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