Community Colleges Freeze Tuition
The trustees of the Community College System of NH voted to freeze tuition for the fourth straight year, reflecting the colleges’ commitment to affordability and access for NH students. CCSNH colleges remain the most affordable college option in NH.
Fire Chief Kirk Beattie reflects on his education at Lakes Region Community College
For as long as he can remember, Kirk Beattie has wanted to be a firefighter. From a start in a local youth exploration program to his current position as a Fire Chief in Laconia, Kirk has benefitted from the kind of hands-on learning he found at Lakes Region Community College.
NHADA and Merchants Auto partner with CCSNH to launch Automotive Technology Apprenticeship program
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As the largest family-run, pre-owned dealership in New England, Merchants Auto puts a tremendous emphasis on hiring and training best-in-class talent to maintain the company’s award-winning sales and service record. Continuing this dedication to excellence, Merchants is pleased to partner with CCSNH and the NHADA on the launch of the Automotive Technology Apprenticeship Program.
College was out of reach for Colleen Ross until she connected with River Valley Community College
After her two kids were born, Colleen Ross thought her dream of going to college was out of reach. Then she connected with the faculty at River Valley Community College, and found a place to re-discover her love for math and science.
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The Community College System of NH is NH's statewide system of community colleges offering associate degree and certificate programs, professional training, transfer pathways to four-year degrees, and dual-credit partnerships with NH high schools. The System’s colleges are Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth and Rochester; Lakes Region Community College in Laconia; Manchester Community College; Nashua Community College; NHTI – Concord’s Community College; River Valley Community College in Claremont, Keene and Lebanon; and White Mountains Community College in Berlin, Littleton and North Conway.