Fleming College is excited to announce that it will host a tuition-free welding workshop over 16 weeks. In-class sessions run from October 20 to December 19, 2025, at Fleming College's Sutherland Campus in Peterborough, followed by an employment placement from January to March 2026. The workshop, in partnership with the CWB Welding Foundation, provides learning opportunities for women and/or non-binary individuals to foster education, personal growth, confidence, and experiential learning for those interested in exploring welding and other welding-related skilled trade careers.
As more skilled tradespeople look to retire locally and across the country, the pending gap continues to grow, and opportunities for a career in the industry are countless. Welding and welding fabrication provide a gateway to skilled trades and other related professions, while offering a well-paying, stable career choice with many opportunities.
"This is a remarkable opportunity for women in the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes areas to learn about welding at no cost and see if they may be interested in making it a career," said Dr. Theresa Knott, Acting Co-President, Fleming College. "This workshop opens so many doors for people who may not have had the same opportunity otherwise. Fleming College is proud to be part of this important initiative."
The welding pre-employment program includes practical theory, hands-on welding training, and skills development in a safe and supportive environment. The program also provides testing to obtain up to eight CWB welding qualifications, recognized by employers across Canada preparing graduates for apprenticeship, post-secondary education, and employment.
All those who identify as a woman and/or non-binary, including those from racialized or marginalized groups such as Indigenous, Black, newcomers, LGBTQ2S, women with disabilities, or with a prolonged detachment from the labour force, are encouraged to apply.
To find out more or to register, please email CWBF@flemingcollege.ca.
