Fleming College

Beginning Again, and Inspiring Others

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’

Ontario Skills Gold medalist and Fleming Valedictorian Mark Melong strives for greatness

Mark Melong is ending his studies at Fleming College with two major wins: a Gold medal in Metal Fabrication at the Skills Canada – Ontario competition and the School of Trades and Technology G.E. Outstanding Achievement Award. But the Welding and Fabrication Technician graduate worked hard for this, both inside and outside of the classroom,… Continue reading Ontario Skills Gold medalist and Fleming Valedictorian Mark Melong strives for greatness

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

“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