Access to Talent

The innovative skills you need are just around the corner.

Kawartha Lakes’ central Ontario location positions us well to draw skilled workers from a variety of internationally recognized institutions — all within a 30-minute drive.

Fleming College

Fleming College hosts 17,000 full and part-time students. The Frost campus in Lindsay is one of Canada’s leading environmental institutions and the Kawartha Trades & Technology Centre in Peterborough is a world-class training facility implementing progressive learning tools.

Trent University

Consistently rated among Ontario and Canada’s top universities, Trent University is recognized nationally — including in Maclean’s annual university rankings issue — for superior teaching, research and student satisfaction. Leadership, social action, and collaboration are some of the drivers of learning for over 12,000 students.

Durham College

With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and with a strong focus on student experience, Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology’s 15,000 full time students are pursuing unique programs and courses designed to ensure their success in highly competitive industries.

Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech University inspires and equips their graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. The institution’s two Oshawa campuses offer 53 undergraduate and 38 graduate programs to over 10,000 students.