Talent: Rooted in Nature, Ready for Tomorrow
GROWING SKILLS, BUILDING FUTURES
From classrooms to job sites, Peterborough County, is investing in hands-on learning and workforce development to prepare talent for the opportunities of tomorrow. The Kawarthas is home to a vibrant, educated, and future-ready workforce, supported by three exceptional post-secondary institutions that attract students from across Ontario, Canada, and the world.
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Trent University is one of Canada’s leading undergraduate universities, known for its strengths in environmental science, data analytics, Indigenous studies, business, and social innovation. It produces graduates who are not only highly skilled but also critically engaged and community minded.
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Fleming College offers hands-on, career-focused programs in skilled trades, environmental technology, health sciences, business, and more. Its strong industry partnerships and apprenticeship pathways ensure graduates are workforce-ready.
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Seneca College’s School of Aviation, located at the Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ), is a nationally recognized training hub for the aviation and aerospace sector — a unique asset in Canada’s post-secondary landscape.
Together, these institutions create a magnet for emerging talent and a pipeline of skilled professionals in both academic and applied fields. Students contribute directly to the local economy during their studies and often remain in the region after graduation, strengthening the workforce across sectors.
Employers in Peterborough County benefit from access to co-op programs, research partnerships, and continuing education opportunities, helping them innovate, expand, and remain competitive. The region’s education ecosystem is deeply integrated into its economic development strategy — ensuring that talent development aligns with employer needs today and tomorrow.
Ready to Grow with us?
Contact Economic Development
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
P: 705-743-0380 Ext. 2600
1-800-710-8586
ecdev@ptbocounty.ca
12 Queen St.
Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
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