Fleming College

Peterborough ON – (April 2, 2009) – Fleming College will launch four programs with new spring start dates to accommodate demand for college diploma and certificate programs.Construction Skills will begin April 27 while Resources Drilling and Blasting Technician, Office Administration – Compressed, and Electrical Engineering Technician will start on May 4.Construction Skills, Resources Drilling and Blasting and Electrical Engineering Technician have additional September start dates while Office Administration – Compressed has a January start.With existing economic conditions, providing additional entry points into college programs gives individuals returning to school the opportunity to graduate quickly and get back into the workforce.All of these programs are eligible for Second Career funding.Construction Skills is a two-semester certificate program that introduces students to construction trades such as carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing. Students can graduate into a career in the construction industry or go on to take an apprenticeship in an area of specialty.Resources Drilling and Blasting Technician is a four-semester diploma program at Frost Campus that teaches students the theory and skills needed in the drilling and blasting field. Eighty per cent of the program is practical with students working on a full range of drilling equipment.Office Administration – Compressed is a 26-week certificate program that develops administrative and professional skills. Students are trained on the latest computer technology and have the opportunity to network with professionals in the field. Simulated office environments, hands-on practice and a work placement ensure graduates are job-ready.Electrical Engineering Technician is a four-semester diploma program. It provides students with a solid foundation in electrical and electronic theory and practices, ranging from electrical and electronic circuits and systems to network engineering to instrumentation.For more information on these programs visit: http://www.flemingcollege.com/programs Located in Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 90 full-time programs in Business, Computing and Hospitality, Continuing Education and Skilled Trades, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, Health and Wellness, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Law, Justice and Community Services. Fleming College has 5,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and more than 54,000 alumni.