Photo courtesy of Fleming College.
Fleming College’s Blasting Techniques program will be featured in an upcoming episode of the TVOkids educational series ‘Trading Skills.’
Filmed on location at the College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay, the segment brings national television cameras into the outdoor classroom with hopes to inspire and educate the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
The episode features Bill Smith, Program Coordinator for Fleming’s Blasting Techniques program, alongside Trading Skills co-host Brody Agmon. Together, they offer young viewers an inside look at the highly specialized world of blasting, demonstrating the significant impact that unique trades in the explosives industry have on everyday life, infrastructure and the Canadian economy.
“Many people don’t even know this trade exists, so we’re glad to showcase the Frost Campus and plant that seed early for kids,” said Smith. “Our program is perfect for anyone who loves working outdoors and wants a rewarding career. While the industry requires hard work, it is highly specialized; if you’re good at what you do, you will never be out of work. ”
As the demand for skilled trades workers continues to rise in Ontario, Fleming College aims to address the province’s labour shortage by offering highly sought-after training programs in its state-of-the-art facilities.
“We were thrilled to welcome TVOkids to the Frost Campus and provide a national platform for our Blasting Techniques program,” said Lorie Blundon, Dean, School of Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences at Fleming College. “Opening up our unique outdoor learning spaces to young viewers highlights the power of experiential learning and Fleming’s vital role in training the workforce that builds our communities. We hope this segment inspires children to look closer at specialized technical fields they might not have considered.”
The second season of Trading Skills is currently available for streaming across all TVOkids’ digital platforms and online. The broadcast premiere of the Fleming College segment is scheduled to air on Sunday, July 12 at 12:10 p.m. and is available to watch now on TVOkids’ YouTube channel.
(Written by: Felicia Massey)
