Fleming College Invites Prospective Students to Annual Spring Open House Event

Aspiring post secondary students and their families are invited to Fleming College’s annual Spring Open House event on April 11.

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From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. across Sutherland (Peterborough), Frost (Lindsay) and Haliburton campuses, Fleming will showcase its industry-recognized programs and experiential learning opportunities that open doors to rewarding careers. Each campus will offer guided tours, information sessions and hands-on demonstrations. Visitors can also meet faculty and current students and learn about the many services and resources that support student success.   

At the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough, visitors will learn about programs related to health, community services, trades and technology, business and information technology, and general arts and sciences. Workshop or information sessions will be held at noon for the Hairstyling, Carpentry and Renovation Technician, Welding and Paramedic programs. 

At the Frost Campus in Lindsay, visitors will learn about programs related to environmental and natural resources sciences and learning labs like the pollinator garden, arboretum, fish hatchery, bird conservation, insectary and Parnham Training Centre for Drilling and Blasting. Workshop or information sessions will be held at noon for the Resources Drilling Technician, Blasting Techniques and Fish and Wildlife programs. 

At the Haliburton School of Art + Design, visitors can tour the art studios and enjoy a walk along the adjacent Sculpture Forest Trail that features 40 installations by Canadian and International artists. During a one-hour workshop at noon, prospective students can create a stunning fabric brooch.  

Fleming’s primary firefighter training facility in Norwood, the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy, is also open for tours. Pre-Service Firefighter education and training program faculty and students will answer questions and show visitors training areas like the burn tower and rescue maze. Visitors can attempt forceable entry through a steel door or operate a firehose from one of our onsite pump trucks. 

Prospective students and families interested in learning about Fleming’s Veterinary Technician program can tour the Peterborough Humane Society and new labs every hour starting at 10:30 a.m.  

The Kawartha Cardiology Clinic in Peterborough is also open to visitors interested in learning about Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, a post-graduate program for nursing professionals.   

Fleming Campus agendas are available on the College’s Open House webpage.

Whether you’re a first-time post-secondary student or a mature learner transitioning to a new career, Fleming College is ready to welcome you to its Peterborough, Lindsay and Haliburton Campuses to explore its exceptional programs, services and surroundings.  

Register for Fleming’s Spring Open House today at the website. 

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