Arboriculture Program wins Award of Merit
The Arboriculture program located at the Frost Campus, has been recognized with an Award of Merit from the International Society of Arboriculture (Ontario Chapter) for: "Advancing the principles, ideals and practice of Arboriculture in Ontario," at the ISA Ontario Chapter's annual conference held February 14 to 16. Joe Outram, Arboriculture Program Coordinator, accepted the award on behalf of the college. He attends the conference each year and says the award demonstrates the importance of the college maintaining industry connections. "Having Fleming's programs immersed in individual industries is absolutely essential. It helps drive recruitment, job placement, and recognition in general. It's a win-win situation," he says. "Arboriculture organizations see the value in what we do here, and how we are contributing." The Arboriculture program has had a 100 per cent job placement rate since 1998.