Fleming College

A new campaign has been launched urging laid-off workers to consider retraining programs at Fleming College, where applicants may be eligible for funding to help with costs under the Ontario government’s new Second Career program.“Fleming College delivers high-quality, credentialed programs that prepare people for lifelong employment in meaningful careers,” said College President Dr. Tony Tilly. “Laid-off workers who need to retrain for new careers should take a look at the many high-quality programs available at Fleming.”There are more than 25 eligible programs at Fleming College within the Second Career strategy. These range from Early Childhood Education, Paralegal, and Chef Training to Urban Forestry, Electrical Techniques, and Welding Techniques.Fleming College has launched a public awareness campaign around the Second Career program that includes a web site www.flemingcollege.com/secondcareer and a phone line: 705-749-5503.Ontario’s public colleges currently educate and train more than 200,000 full-time students and more than 250,000 part-time students. More than 90 per cent of Fleming graduates find employment within six months, and more than 93 per cent of employers were satisfied with the quality of Fleming’s graduates.Ontario’s 24 public colleges deliver quality programs that are subject to strict and consistent quality assurance and reporting requirements.It is particularly important for laid-off workers to consider these quality programs now, as many applicants to Ontario’s public colleges will be eligible for funding that can help with costs of tuition, books, living expenses and other costs under the province’s new Second Career strategy.Ontario’s colleges applaud the McGuinty government for providing support to help laid-off workers. The financial support will give people the flexibility they need to pursue education and training programs that best support their new career goals.“The programs available at the public colleges are the best option for so many of the people seeking retraining,” said Dr. Tilly. “The people who enter our programs will get the training they need to find a new career for life.”     – 30 -For more information: Laura Copeland, Communications Officer, 705-749-5530 x 1370 or copeland@flemingc.on.ca