--- title: Fleming College Prepares You For An Exciting Career in Manufacturing description: Fleming College offers manufacturing training programs that lead to high-quality, exciting jobs in the manufacturing sector of eastern Ontario. image: https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/blog%20post%208.jpeg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/fleming-college-prepares-you-for-an-exciting-career-in-manufacturing#main) - FAQs - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/happenings/our-team-partners) - [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) - Search [![site_main_logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo.svg) ![site_main_logo_scrolled](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo_scrolled.svg) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png)](https://ontarioeast.ca/) - 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The [Frost Campus](https://flemingcollege.ca/campus/frost-campus) is in Lindsay (in eastern Ontario) is spread over 150 acres close to downtown Lindsay. The community is student-friendly with a population of 21,000 residents, and the region has over 250 lakes and lots of green space for you to enjoy. Fleming College had record enrollment for the 2017 fall semester with 6,275 full-time students attending their four campuses. The 2017 fall enrollment was the highest in Fleming’s 50-year history. They offer varied programs, including Arts and Heritage, Business, Community Development, and Skilled Trades and Technology. So you can find the program you’re looking for in [manufacturing training](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/this-is-your-career-on-manufacturing-training) at Fleming College. We’re highlighting 4 great programs at Fleming College that can lead you to a high-quality career in the manufacturing industry in [eastern Ontario](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/can-you-picture-living-and-working-in-the-kawartha-region). ## Train For An Exciting Manufacturing Career At Fleming College ### Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician The program is a [two-year Ontario College Diploma](https://flemingcollege.ca/programs/instrumentation-and-control-engineering-technician) with a technology-based program and an applied focus. The instrumentation and control engineering technician program prepares you for a hands-on, exciting career in emerging engineering and scientific fields. The academic qualifications for this program are: - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Gr 12 C English - Gr 11 C Math The STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) based program teaches you valuable skills in electronics, sensing, programming, device networking, instrument calibration and science used in today’s processing and manufacturing facilities. The program could lead you to a great career in the [manufacturing sector](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/use-virtual-reality-to-find-out-if-manufacturing-is-the-career-for-you), especially if you love: - Playing with electrical controls - Learning about robotics and automation - Learning about networking systems - Communicating your ideas to others - Learning how to program large systems. ### Construction Engineering Technician The construction engineering technician program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma teaching the technical skills and knowledge necessary to assist in all phases of managing residential, small commercial, and industrial construction projects. The academic requirements are: - OSSD - Gr 12 C English - Gr 11 C Math You could enjoy a great career in the manufacturing industry. The program is a great fit for you, especially if you love: - Seeing how buildings are made - Interpreting blueprints and on-site construction documents - Learning to survey sites for safety and building codes - Learning the various characteristics of building sites - Learning how to control test for different building materials ### Electrical Engineering Technician The [electrical engineering technician](https://flemingcollege.ca/programs/electrical-engineering-technician) two-year Ontario College Diploma program focuses on electrical and electronic theory and practice. It will give you the tools you need to get an entry-level position or apprenticeship in the electrical industry. ![null](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/QqJ7wtig2WimPVDpnikpG59tHYtcWYC2R-iB-8qLma-sSVJE9rFt6K4IhcosAm3B0SToU3Ppy1riQb2nZ1tmqi27_Ac4vna_hmHoT-NkL5isr3ccVevzYDhp0dqTDMR054TXiDbx)The academic qualifications are: - OSSD, with the majority of credits at the Workplace (E) level - Gr 12 (E) English - Plus Gr 11 C Math Open doors to great manufacturing opportunities with this course. You’d be a great fit for this program if you enjoy: - Working with your hands - Skilled trades and technology - Problem-solving and troubleshooting - Math and calculating - Electrical systems and circuits ### Wireless Information Networking [Wireless information networking](https://flemingcollege.ca/programs/wireless-information-networking) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma in developing and implementing solutions for the configuration and integration of wireless networks and devices. The program is especially relevant to the introduction of 5G wireless systems into smart manufacturing. Fully connected factories will rely on 5G radio and Cloud technology to be highly efficient, connected and flexible. The academic qualifications are: - Undergraduate degree or - Ontario College Diploma in a related field or equivalent The program can lead you to an up-and-coming job managing wireless systems in the manufacturing sector. The program will be the right fit for you if you love: - Computer systems - Learning about information sharing - Communications - Monitoring operations and controlling - Cloud computing - Server technology - Solving problems ## Keep Learning On the Job to Stay Relevant and Flexible [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4499088/21f628da-d296-49e3-a4ce-d48de4fc2d40.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4499088/21f628da-d296-49e3-a4ce-d48de4fc2d40) *External links are provided as informational resources only and are not necessarily endorsed by Ontario East.* **References:** [https://flemingcollege.ca/news/fleming-college-experiences-highest-enrolment-in-50-year-history/](https://flemingcollege.ca/news/fleming-college-experiences-highest-enrolment-in-50-year-history/) [https://www.ericsson.com/en/ericsson-technology-review/archive/2019/boosting-smart-manufacturing-with-5g-wireless-connectivity](https://www.ericsson.com/en/ericsson-technology-review/archive/2019/boosting-smart-manufacturing-with-5g-wireless-connectivity) ![Ontario East](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/Ontario%20Website%202021/Mask%20Group%20(11).png) ## Ontario East [For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/tag/for-job-seekers) - [![linkedin-1](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/linkedin-1.svg) Post](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontarioeast/) - [![square-x-twitter](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/square-x-twitter.svg) Post](https://x.com/OntarioEast) - [![facebook](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/facebook.svg) Share](https://www.facebook.com/Ontario.East/) - [![envelope-solid](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/envelope-solid.svg) Email](mailto:info@ontarioeast.ca) ## You Might Also Be Interested In ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/image25-1.jpg?height=485&name=image25-1.jpg) December 16, 2019 Post-Secondary Programs in Ontario That Lead to a Great Life Read Now For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/post-secondary-programs-in-ontario-that-lead-to-a-great-life) ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_165294159.jpg?height=485&name=AdobeStock_165294159.jpg) April 23, 2019 Get Training for Manufacturing Careers Read Now For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/get-training-for-manufacturing-careers) ![](https://ontarioeast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mask-Group-4.svg) ## Subscribe to our eNewsletter ###### CONTACT US (613) 634-8569 623 Fortune Crescent, Suite 100 Kingston, ON K7P 0L5 [Email Us](mailto:info@ontarioeast.ca) ###### LINKS [Regional Profile](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/) [Available Properties](https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/) [Key Employment Sectors](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/) [FAQs](https://ontarioeast.ca/faqs/) [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news/) [Jobs & RFPs](https://ontarioeast.ca/jobs-rfps/) [Members](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events/) [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/ontario-east-municipal-conference/) [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) ###### ZoomProspector [Admin Access Login](https://auth.zoomprospector.com/Account/Login?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fadmin.zoomprospector.com%2FAccount%2FLoginCallback%3FreturnUrl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fadmin.zoomprospector.com%252F) © Ontario East Economic Development, 2026 Acme Co, Inc. 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