Fleming College

Grand Opening of the Fleming Sport Complex on Nov. 7

Fleming College and the City of Peterborough, together with their partners the Fleming Student Administrative Council and the Peterborough Youth Soccer Club, will officially open the Fleming Sport Complex artificial turf fields on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.  The Grand Opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on the sports fields.  All are welcome to… Continue reading Grand Opening of the Fleming Sport Complex on Nov. 7

Fleming faculty member receives Security Educator of the Year Award

A Fleming College faculty member was recognized by her peers as Security Educator of the Year at the recent Security Practitioner and Law Enforcement Awards, presented by the Toronto Chapter of ASIS. Nancy Newton teaches in the Protection, Security and Investigation program at the Sutherland Campus and has been a security practitioner for more than… Continue reading Fleming faculty member receives Security Educator of the Year Award

Cobourg Campus ‘Souper Bowl’ UW fundraiser: Nov. 6

The Cobourg Campus of Fleming College will be serving up delicious soups and chilis at the ninth annual Souper Bowl fundraiser for Northumberland United Way on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Souper Bowl Luncheon and Bake Sale will take place at the campus, 1005 Elgin St. in Cobourg. For only $10 participants can enjoy a bottomless… Continue reading Cobourg Campus ‘Souper Bowl’ UW fundraiser: Nov. 6

Greater focus on colleges, training & apprenticeships will help reduce skills gap

News Release from the Association of Canadian Community Colleges: The Association of Canadian Community Colleges has announced it is seeking closer alignment with the country’s business communities and industry sector associations to support jobs and growth. The move is part of efforts to bridge Canada’s very real skills gap and ensure students and parents have… Continue reading Greater focus on colleges, training & apprenticeships will help reduce skills gap

New programs approved: Retail Pharmacy Assistant & Manufacturing Operations

Board of Governors approves new programs Fleming College’s Board of Governors has approved two new programs – Manufacturing Operations and Retail Pharmacy Assistant. Manufacturing Operations, launching in September 2014, is a certificate program for individuals employed in the community. It is aimed at advancing an employee’s abilities in areas such as continuous improvement and building… Continue reading New programs approved: Retail Pharmacy Assistant & Manufacturing Operations

Accounting student awarded Chamber of Commerce bursary

On a night to recognize business excellence in the community, Fleming College Accounting student Margaret Bowen received the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s Student Business Leadership Bursary. The Chamber awarded leaders and innovators in local business and community service organizations at the 2013 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards on Oct. 18. Margaret received a $1,000 bursary,… Continue reading Accounting student awarded Chamber of Commerce bursary

Creating opportunities for Ontario’s youth in Peterborough

 MPP Jeff Leal made an announcement about Ontario’s new Youth Jobs Strategy at the Fleming CREW office in Peterborough today. Here is the news release: The Ontario government’s new Youth Jobs Strategy will help create 30,000 job opportunities for young people across the province. The strategy creates four new funds to help young people find… Continue reading Creating opportunities for Ontario’s youth in Peterborough

Fleming College vs Trent University for the United Way

Fleming College President Tony Tilly will face off against Trent University President Steven Franklin in a tug-of-war match to benefit the United Way. Faculty, staff and varsity athletes will also join in the inaugural, friendly tug-of-war between the two schools, which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at Bower’s… Continue reading Fleming College vs Trent University for the United Way

Fleming College hosts Kawartha Family Business group

Fleming College is pleased to host the Kawartha Family Business Group on Monday, Oct. 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sutherland Campus. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from key leaders at the college and learn more about how the local business community and Fleming College can work together. Presentations will include… Continue reading Fleming College hosts Kawartha Family Business group

Haliburton School of The Arts in Peterborough

Fleming College’s Haliburton School of The Arts will be back in Peterborough this fall, offering a selection of 23 workshops and courses. Peterborough and its surrounding communities are rich with creative talent, and HSTA is excited to return to the area with more arts-based courses. Programming runs from one-day workshops to weeklong courses. The programs… Continue reading Haliburton School of The Arts in Peterborough