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How Rachel Bourne Broke Ground in the Drilling Industry

Rachel Bourne never expected her career to start with steel-toed boots and a drill rig. As a high school student passionate about art and fashion design, she imagined a future in the fashion industry. However, a presentation from Fleming College during a high school class introduced her to something completely different. When a speaker mentioned… Continue reading

Fleming College celebrates students’ gold medal wins at Skills Ontario 2025

Peterborough, ON – (May 8, 2025) – Fleming College proudly celebrates several students who earned top honours at the 2025 Skills Ontario Competition, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication across multiple skilled trades and technology categories.  This annual competition brings together the province’s most skilled secondary and post-secondary students to compete in a range of… Continue reading

Building Futures – #TeamFleming at Skills Ontario 2025

Each year, Skills Ontario brings together the best and brightest secondary and post-secondary students from across the province to showcase their talents in trades and technology. This year, from May 5 to 7, the Toronto Congress Centre will come alive with innovation, energy, and inspiration as students compete and #TeamFleming will be right at the… Continue reading

32nd Annual Kawartha Woodlot Expo Returns to Fleming’s Frost Campus 

Update (April 2, 2025): The Kawartha Woodlot Expo, originally scheduled for April 5, has been cancelled due to the severe ice storm and the State of Emergency declared by the City of Kawartha Lakes. See the full announcement from the Ontario Woodlot Association. Lindsay, ON – (March 31, 2025) – Fleming College is pleased to… Continue reading

Fleming College unveils new recruitment video showcasing Peterborough and the Kawarthas as a premier place to study

Peterborough, ON – (March 20, 2025) – Fleming College has released a new feature video as part of its Apply Yourself Here campaign, reaffirming the college’s commitment to hands-on learning, career readiness and student success. A key feature of this initiative is a newly released promotional video that highlights the hands-on, career-focused education offered across… Continue reading

Drive Your Career Forward: RV Systems Essentials Course for Women at Fleming College 

Peterborough, ON (March 6, 2025)—As International Women’s Day approaches, Fleming College is spotlighting opportunities for women in skilled trades with an introductory RV Systems course running from March 24 to 27. This fast-tracked program is designed for women currently working in the industry or those looking to enter the growing RV and campground sector. Offered… Continue reading

Discover your future with over 20 full-time programs starting this spring at Fleming College

Peterborough, ON – (January 27, 2025) – With more than 20 full-time programs launching this spring across two picturesque campuses, now is the ideal time to embark on your academic journey at Fleming College. Featuring flexible learning options and a strong emphasis on hands-on, practical teaching, Fleming equips students with the skills and knowledge they need… Continue reading

Welding Showcase Returns to Fleming College

Peterborough, ON (April 15, 2024) – The hard work and dedication of Fleming College’s skilled trades students will be on display during the annual Welding Showcase on April 16. This event celebrates Fleming’s renown welding programs-Welding Techniques and Welding and Fabrication Technician. Each year, almost 100 students graduate from these two programs ready to work… Continue reading

Fleming College Expands Forestry Programs

Lindsay, ON (March 11, 2024) – Two new and unique Forestry programs at Fleming College are preparing students for rewarding careers in a growing industry. Fleming’s new Forestry Equipment Operator certificate is the only one of its kind offered in Ontario. This 15-week course provides students with introductory training in heavy forestry equipment operation, forestry… Continue reading

Choose an Exciting and Diverse Career in Drilling

Lindsay, ON (March 7, 2024) – Choose where you want to work. Choose who you want to work for. For Fleming College Resource Drilling Technician (RDT) students, this is a reality. Upon graduation, these highly skilled students are stepping into lucrative paying positions within a rapidly expanding industry. Fleming College is the only post-secondary institution… Continue reading
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