Fleming College

Peterborough ON – John Sillberg, Academic Team Leader for the School of Technology and Skilled Trades at Fleming College, has won a 2007 Glenn Beatty Award from Skills Canada – Ontario.  Mr. Sillberg was selected for the award due to his volunteer support of Skills Canada – Ontario summer camps and student-parent nights, which has contributed to the success of Skills Canada – Ontario programs in the Peterborough area.  "I’m delighted to see John Sillberg receive this recognition. John helps students discover and move into excellent career opportunities. He’s a great ambassador for the skilled trades and a great partner for business and industry," says Fleming College President Dr. Tony Tilly. Mr. Sillberg will receive the award on Wednesday, May 2 at the closing ceremony of the Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Kitchener.  The award is named for Glenn Beatty, who tragically died in a car accident in 1999. Glenn was a gold medal winner in Precision Machining at the Canadian Skills Competition in 1997. He returned to Skills Canada – Ontario as a volunteer in 1998 and the award is a tribute to those who embody Glenn’s dedication and passion for Skills Canada – Ontario. “The Glenn Beatty Award is a terrific honour,” says Mr. Sillberg. “It is really a testament to the hard work of the faculty and staff in the School of Technology and Skilled Trades who work diligently to assist with the skilled trades-based summer camps and events such as student and parent evenings.” Skills Canada – Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting skilled trades and technologies as viable, first-choice career options to Ontario youth. Through its partnerships in education, industry, labour and government, it is helping young people brighten their futures and industry to strengthen theirs. Through programs and initiatives, such as qualifying and provincial skills competitions, Skills Canada – Ontario supports the development of youth and the prosperity of industry in Ontario. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campuses in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 90 full-time programs in Law and Justice, Community Development, Health and Wellness, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Technology and Skilled Trades, Fine Arts, and Business. Fleming College has 5,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students and more than 50,000 alumni. – 30 –