Fleming College is inviting prospective students and their families to attend its annual spring open house on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Participants can check out Fleming’s campuses in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton, and Norwood to learn more about a diverse range of programs, and see what resources are available to students.
Those aspiring to be healthcare professionals, tradespeople, artists, environmentalists, community-builders, firefighters, and more can visit Fleming’s workshops, labs, and learning spaces.
From post-secondary students to mature learners transitioning into a new career, Fleming encourages everyone to attend the open house, which runs simultaneously at Fleming College’s main campuses in Peterborough and Lindsay, at its art school in Haliburton, and at its firefighting training facility in Norwood.
“Fleming College’s open house is an exciting opportunity for prospective students and their families to experience our campuses, connect with faculty and staff, and explore the wide range of programs we offer,” Laura Gunning, Fleming’s associate vice-president of recruitment and strategic programming, told kawarthaNOW.
“Our goal is to provide visitors with a welcoming and informative experience that helps them envision their future at Fleming.”
At the Sutherland campus in Peterborough, visitors can take a tour of the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, meet with faculty, and chat with students about their experiences in Fleming’s range of programs. Information about accessibility, student experience, athletics, and diversity and inclusion services will also be available.
Guests can enter a contest for a chance to press a detonator and blow-up dozens of watermelons during Fleming’s blasting techniques program demonstration.
Meanwhile, at the Haliburton School of Art + Design, attendees can engage in live art demonstrations led by students and instructors, visit the student art exhibit in the great hall, and enjoy a walk along the adjacent sculpture forest trail.
The Frost campus in Lindsay will offer a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Finally, those interested in firefighting careers can visit the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy in Norwood, where faculty, staff, and students from Fleming’s pre-service firefighter education and training program will be available to answer questions and provide insight into the program.
Firefighters from surrounding communities will be on location training for situations they encounter regularly.
“The best possible outcome would be for attendees to leave feeling inspired and confident in their next steps — whether that means applying to a program, accepting an offer, or simply gaining a clearer understanding of the hands-on, career-focused education Fleming provides,” Gunning said about the open house.
“We also hope to showcase the supportive community and strong industry connections that make Fleming a great place to learn and grow.”
Register to attend the open house event at flemingcollege.ca/myopenhouse. Those who register will be entered into a contest for a chance to win up to $5,000 toward tuition, with the winner randomly drawn on September 22.
Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in arts and heritage, business, environmental and natural resource sciences, general arts and sciences, health and wellness, justice and community development, skilled trades and technology, and continuing education.
Fleming has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.
