General News – 91勛圖厙 91勛圖厙 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:39:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-wmcc-logo-2-32x32.png General News – 91勛圖厙 32 32 91勛圖厙 Receives Competitive Grant to Expand Higher Education in Prison Programming /wmcc-receives-competitive-grant-to-expand-higher-education-in-prison-programming/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:35:07 +0000 /?p=20899

91勛圖厙 Receives Competitive Grant to Expand Higher Education in Prison Programming

91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙) was one of five New England institutions to receive a $100,000 grant in August 2025 to expand access to higher education in prison programming and support re-entry after incarceration. The grant was awarded through the New England Prison Education Collaborative (NEPEC), a five-year initiative funded by Ascendium Education Group to implement recommendations from a from the New England Board of Higher Education on the future of higher education in prison.

91勛圖厙 began offering liberal arts and business administration associate degree programs at the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility (NNHCF) in Berlin in March 2023. In May 2025, the first cohort of students graduated with their degrees in a ceremony attended by over 100 people. That month, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) honored 91勛圖厙 as Community Partner of the Year for its success in expanding higher education to NNHCF.

The NEPEC Accelerator Grant will fund the expansion of the 91勛圖厙 program to the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Men and the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women in Concord, with instruction delivered in collaboration with NHTI-Concords Community College. 91勛圖厙 will hire a Prison Education Project Director to facilitate the expansion efforts. The director will also collaborate with the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) to create a pathway to a bachelors degree through credit transfers from the associate degree programs that will eventually be offered at all three state prisons.

The NEPEC grant will build on the success of our efforts at NNHCF to provide more inmates with the tools they need to improve their lives and that of their families and communities. Securing the grant is a huge accomplishment for 91勛圖厙 Prison Education Program staff and the result of their tremendous work and dedication, said Sarmad Saman, President of 91勛圖厙.

91勛圖厙s program is approved by the NH Department of Education and authorized by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as a Second Chance Pell Program (SCP), which allows incarcerated individuals to apply for and use federal Pell Grants to pay for classes. In most cases, the federal grants cover the full cost of the students courses.

Leah Maciejewski, Vice President of Academic Affairs at 91勛圖厙, said that academic courses for the prison programs were carefully selected to ensure that they could be taught without access to the Internet and would open doors to careers available to graduates with criminal convictions. The goal is supporting the development of empowerment and agency with the students who are involved in these courses, which is what we want for all of our students throughout the community college system, she told New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR).

The grant will complement efforts that are already underway in New Hampshire to enhance educational programming in NHDOC facilities. The (CEVPG), which was created through legislation in 2024, aims to enhance career and educational programming within NHDOC to improve facility safety, public safety, reduce recidivism rates, and bolster employability and self-efficacy among incarcerated individuals. Some of the key partners represented this planning group are NHDOC, CCSNH, New England Board of Higher Education, and USNH.

In addition to 91勛圖厙, NEPEC Accelerator Grants were awarded to Boston College in Massachusetts, Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and Washington County Community College in Maine. This is the first of three years of planned Accelerator Grant awards.

]]> 91勛圖厙 Honored as Community Partner of the Year by NH Department of Corrections for Prison Education Programming /white-mountains-community-college-honored-as-community-partner-of-the-year-by-nh-department-of-corrections-for-prison-education-programming/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:29:41 +0000 /?p=20603

Berlin, N.H. (July 18, 2025) 91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙) received the Community Partner of The Year Award from the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) for its work with the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility (NNHCF) to provide opportunities for students to enroll in a course of study and earn associate degrees through the college. This foundational partnership culminated in the first-ever graduation ceremony in the facility recently for the inaugural cohort of students, who received degrees in Business and Liberal Arts.

Goals of the program include helping to prepare participants for life and employment post-release, but are also centered on rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and enhancing facility safety. The 91勛圖厙 NHDOC Prison Education Program model is also the basis for a planned expansion of the program at a second Community College System of NH (CCSNH) College NHTI Concords Community College. The goal is to provide similar programming within the two corrections facilities in the city serving men and women.

The program began in March 2023. Participants were enrolled in classes full-time and received onsite instruction by 91勛圖厙 faculty, using the same curriculum offered at the college. Two more cohorts of 26 individuals are currently enrolled in the program.

The ceremony was held in the gym of the NNHCF with over 100 people in attendance including the graduates, their families, faculty and staff from 91勛圖厙, CCSNH and the NHDOC. 91勛圖厙 President Sarmad Saman welcomed attendees, noting the NNHCF serves as another campus for 91勛圖厙 and that students are given the same academic opportunity and rigor, with access to counseling and advice that helps students complete their programming.

Our mission is to change lives and make sure we have an educated workforce that will improve our economy your success is our success, Saman said.

The program was envisioned and modeled several years ago. 91勛圖厙 received approval from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as a Second Chance Pell Program (SCP), which allows incarcerated individuals to apply for federal Pell Grants to pay for classes. In 2024, the NHDOC formally approved the Prison Education Program proposal, noting its alignment with both NHDOC’s rehabilitation goals and 91勛圖厙’s educational mission.

Nicholas Duffy, director of rehabilitative services with NHDOC, delivered congratulatory remarks on behalf of the department. You are trailblazers. Real growth comes from perseverance. You turned challenges into stepping stones and adversity into opportunity. Graduation is impressive, but doing so in prison takes more it means seeing beyond these walls around you and beyond the stigma, he said.

Commencement ceremonies at the facility are expected to become annual going forward as the effort gains momentum. Legislation passed in New Hampshire 2024 to create a Corrections Education and Vocational Planning Group (CEVPG) will help support program expansion based on key goals. The CEVPG aims to enhance career and educational programming within NHDOC to improve facility safety, public safety, reduce recidivism rates and bolster employability and self-efficacy among incarcerated individuals. Key partners include NHDOC, CCSNH, New England Board of Higher Education, and the University System of New Hampshire.

91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙) is located in Berlin, New Hampshire with a satellite campus in Littleton, and is one of seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire. 91勛圖厙 offers associate degree and certificate programs, plus training options, preparing students for 21st century job opportunities as well as transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities. 91勛圖厙 is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Courses within 91勛圖厙 and the Community College System are the most affordable in New Hampshire and the Littleton Academic Center increases access to all students in the North Country Region. Courses are available day, evening and online. 91勛圖厙 courses transfer to four-year colleges and universities in New Hampshire and across the country.

]]> New IT Cybersecurity Certificate at 91勛圖厙 /new-it-cybersecurity-certificate-at-wmcc/ Fri, 10 May 2024 13:07:47 +0000 /?p=19438

91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙) has announced an updated, fully online certificate program in IT Cybersecurity. 91勛圖厙 is partnering with CompTIA, the industry leading trade association and certification body, to provide the latest in cybersecurity training. In addition to the 91勛圖厙 certificate, students will be prepared for 5 different CompTIA certifications: the industry recognized CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+ and CompTIAs most in-depth security credential the Cybersecurity Analyst certification. Complete training, unlimited practice exams and one free certification exam are included with each course. The program requires no pre-requisite skills or knowledge and can be completed on whatever schedule is convenient for the student.

The certificate program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to be successful in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. With the help of CompTIA’s innovative technology, students will have access to a wide range of simulations and practical exercises that will allow them to develop their skills and gain valuable experience.泭 All courses are fully online with most using CompTIA’s industry-leading simulation architecture TestOut so students can work around their existing busy schedule. The program is available as both a one-year full-time path and a two-year part-time path, using 8-week intensive courses. The shorter courses allow students to take the four cybersecurity keystone courses (that build on each other) in 9 months for those looking for a fast-track professional certification.

Furthermore, students who successfully complete the certificate program will have the opportunity to seamlessly transfer to an associate degree program at neighboring Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) through our 1+1 agreement or continue with other four-year institutions. This will allow students to continue their education in a related field and potentially open new career opportunities. With this program, 91勛圖厙 is helping to ensure that students in rural communities have access to high-quality educational programs that will prepare them for the demands of the modern workforce.泭 Enrollment for the program is already open. Please visit wmcc.edu for more information.

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]]> Advanced Technology Building Ribbon Cutting /advanced-technology-building-ribbon-cutting/ Mon, 06 May 2024 18:32:07 +0000 /?p=19433

April 2024 marks the opening of the 91勛圖厙 Advanced Technology Building at the Littleton Academic Center. The Advanced Technology Building brings workforce opportunities by providing high-demand programs in the North Country.

Melanie Robbins, 91勛圖厙 interim President, opened the building in style with plasma cutting in place of a traditional ribbon cutting. The opening of the Advanced Technology Building provides state of the art technology and resources to 91勛圖厙s current programs including Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology and Welding Technology while developing new opportunities for growth with training opportunities in Power Generation including electric vehicle technology and other emerging fields.

The Advanced Technology Building has been made possible by generous donations from industry partners and through community support.

]]> Community College System Board of Trustees Announces Leadership Appointment /community-college-system-board-of-trustees-announces-leadership-appointment/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:55:07 +0000 /?p=19427

Concord, N.H. (April 18, 2024) – The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarmad Saman of Marlborough, Massachusetts, as President of 91勛圖厙 with campuses in Berlin and Littleton.

One of the unique strengths of community colleges, so much so that it is embedded in the name, is the role our colleges play in the communities that we serve through the strong connections that are built between our colleges and their regional partners and stakeholders, said Dr. Mark Rubinstein, CCSNH Chancellor. The only way to do that right is to have campus leaders working closely with local leaders so that our students can contribute to the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of their communities and help New Hampshire achieve a competitive edge with a highly skilled workforce that is prepared for the future. I am very pleased that we have identified an outstanding candidate for college leadership whose demonstrated commitment to the students we serve will benefit our communities our statewide efforts across New Hampshire.

Sarmad Saman
Sarmad Saman is a seasoned higher education leader with more than two decades of experience in teaching and administration. He is bilingual in English and Arabic and has studied and worked in four countries his native Iraq, the United Kingdom, Jordan and, since 1999, the United States. Saman became a US Citizen in 2019.泭

Saman studied and conducted research in microbiology before transitioning to faculty and administrative positions within the Massachusetts public school system and then higher education. In 1999, he began teaching biological sciences, first at the Chelsea, Massachusetts public schools and then at Boston University before transitioning to community college teaching and administration. Since 2000, Saman taught in the science departments at Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester, Mass.), MassBay Community College (Wellesley Hills, Mass.) and Bristol Community College (Fall River, Mass.).泭

Saman completed the Community College Leadership Academy in 2014. He holds the academic rank of Professor in Microbiology and most recently served as Chief of Staff and Deputy Academic Officer at Bristol Community College. Saman also served at Bristol as Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Acting Dean for Online Learning, and Interim Dean for Behavioral, Social Science and Education. At MassBay Community College, in addition fulfilling the primary responsibilities as Professor of Microbiology and Chair of the Life Sciences Department, Saman held appointments as Interim Dean of STEM.泭泭

Saman has extensive experience in grant writing and management, including a $4.4 million grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Bristol Community College to build a Clean Room (spaces typically used in manufacturing to ensure a low level of pollutants). He was honored by the Massachusetts Medical Research Society for his leadership in building new programs that develop the skills of todays students for the industries of tomorrow.泭

Saman has received awards from The League for Innovation in the Community College for Excellence and for Innovation on Corequisite Models of Developmental Math Education.泭

It is my pleasure and privilege to be the next President of 91勛圖厙, said Saman. I will be honored to work with such dedicated faculty and staff to serve our students so they can achieve their goals and soar as high as the White Mountains. I am determined and confident that the foundations that have been set at 91勛圖厙 by those who came before me will enable me to ensure that we meet our objectives and guide our communities to a brighter future.

91勛圖厙:泭 91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙) is located in Berlin, New Hampshire with a satellite campus in Littleton, and is one of seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire. 91勛圖厙 offers associate degree and certificate programs, plus training options, preparing students for 21st century job opportunities as well as transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities. 91勛圖厙 is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Courses within 91勛圖厙 and the Community College System are the most affordable in New Hampshire and the Littleton Academic Center increases access to all students in the North Country Region. Courses are available day, evening and online. 91勛圖厙 courses transfer to four-year colleges and universities in New Hampshire and across the country.

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Congratulations to all students who have achieved academic honors in the Fall 2023 semester!

The Presidents List (High Honors) recognizes matriculated students earning a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher.

The Vice Presidents List (Honors)泭recognizes matriculated students earning a cumulative GPA of 3.3 to 3.74.

President’s List

James Abbott
Arlene Allard
Haylee Bacon
Christina Bagnaschi
Timothy Bartlett
Jonathan Beaulieu
Cheyenne Berube
Madison Bijeau
Kayla Bisson
Deanne Bodemer
Mark Bonta
Nicole Bradford
Rayelinn Bromley
Natalie Brown
Angel Bryant
Megan Campbell
Brianna Chabot
William Cope
Christopher Corey
Cynthia Costello
Kimberly Crawford
Mackenzie Crawford
Travis Currier
Tara Curtis
Sara Danoski
Alyssa Delafontaine
Evan Dickson
Ayla Dorsett
Glendon Drolet
Andrew Dufresne
Noah Dutkewych
Julie Ernst
Robert Fehr
Terri Fillion
Abby Fillion
Margaret Frostholm
Rita Gesel
Ethan Gifford
Jonathan Gilcris
Brandon Gordon
Amber Grady
John Gray
Amy Greene
Jessica Grenier
Joshua Guay
Detlef Hagge
Melissa Hall
Nathan Hamilton
Amanda Haselton
Bessie Haynes
Lisa Hebert
Leilani Heng
Thomas Herlihy
Lucas Heuring
Brenna Humphrey
Angela Janes
Michael Johnson
Masey Kahan
Kayte Kostinden
Lindsay Lapp
Hillary Leavitt
Ryan Lyons
Patrick Mcnail
Martin Mekina
Casandra Mercer
Michael Mercier
Caroline Middendorf
Ruth Missfeldt
Kyle Ovitt
Stacia Page
Brandon Perlo
Christian Ramsey
Isyss Remillard
Amy Richard
Sara Rodriguez
Samantha Royer
Emily Schafermeyer
Stefan Shapiro
John Smith
Keara Smith
Maggie Smyth
Rafael Soto
Sandra Sprecher
Jeffrey Stein
Naomi Stoddard
Natalya Stone
Steven Stowell
Isabelle Strachan
Jason Tenney
Vikki Thelemarck
Tanner Thompson
Vikki Tinkham
Michael Tiska
Justin Tupick
Jon Twiss
Ronald Viger
Hollie Walters
Leah Wheeler
Julie Wilber
Nicholas Wilson
Allison Winchester
Felicity Winters
Olivia Woods

Vice President’s List

Megan Ames
Duane Anctil
Alexandra Antonucci
Charles Astuto
Weylin Barrett
Elizabeth Barros
Leanne Bernier
Joey Blanchard
Caitlin Bloomgren
Jennifer Bolton
Thomas Bouchie
Rayna Bourbeau
Tatyanna Bragdon
Adrien Brehany
Merissa Brown
Tiffany Burbank-Fitzger
Jessica Burton
Draegon Cammons
Kyra Carbee
Holly Charland
Carolyn Christman
Kaitlyn Clark
Mackenna Cote
Lillian Couture
Ashley Dixon Ellis
Vincent Dude
Madison Fillion
Nadia Fitzsimmons
Maegan Fortin
Julie Fowler
Caden Fregeau
Jada Fysh
Gisella Gambino
Mae Gesel
Susan Gesel
Nilia Gonzalez
Tearyn Greene
Emma Guerard
Georgia Hadley
Kaeli Hammill
Joseph Higginson
Charlie Hinrichs
Susan Hirtle
Samantha Howe
Kameron Huntoon
Tatum Illsley
Jackson Ingerson
Cassandra Irish
Kristen Jones
Tombe Isaac Kenyi
Ryan Labrecque
Adam Lacross
Kristina Lambert
Kyleigh Lang
Ellen Law
Travis Lemieux
Annabelle Light
Aidan McAllaster
Caeley McCarthy
Constance McKearney
Gineva McKenzie – Prou
Ashton McMahon
Sarah Medeiros
Isobel Micucci
Matthew Mignone
Emma Mitulski
Darin Moody
Kendall Morse
Ruthanne Murray
Leslie O’Dell
Katrina Pineo
Liam Ragnarsson
Bailey Reed
Anna Roberts
Anna Roy
Rebekah Sewell
Keegan Smith
Patricia Souliere
Ashleigh Stanley
Jenny Stark
Allen Stevens
Gianna Temkkit
Angela Thornton
Lauren Tyler
Thomas Vashel
Alexandra Walker
Adam Warner
Aiden Whiting
Rachael Willey
Charly Williams
Bethlynn Wilson
Sarah Woods
Timothy Woodward

]]> The Aspen Institute Names 91勛圖厙 as a Top 150 U.S.泭Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize /wmcc-eligible-for-2025-aspen-prize/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:21:38 +0000 /?p=19174

$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College

CONTACT: Tatiana Johnson, 202-736-3538, tatiana.johnson@aspeninstitute.org
Laura Bisulca, 603-342-3024, lbisulca@ccsnh.edu

WASHINGTON D.C., October 31, 2023 Today, the Aspen Institute named 91勛圖厙 as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds.

91勛圖厙 is honored to be among the 150 community colleges nationwide that have been invited to apply for the 2025 Aspen Prize, and we are proud to be the sole representative in New England, said Melanie Robbins, Interim President of 91勛圖厙. This invitation itself is a testament to our institution’s performance and commitment to students.

The Aspen Prize spotlights exemplary community colleges in order to drive attention to colleges achieving post-graduate success for all students, and is a central way Aspen researches highly effective student success strategies that are shared with the field. The 150 eligible colleges have been invited to submit student success data and narratives about strategies to achieve better and more equitable student outcomes as the next step in an intensive review process that culminates in the naming of the Aspen Prize winner in spring 2025. The eligible colleges represent the diversity and depth of the community college sector. Located in urban, rural, and suburban areas across 30 states, these colleges serve as few as 169 students and as many as 49,619.

The Aspen Prize is rooted first and foremost in an assessment of whether colleges are walking the walk, said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. As community colleges face enrollment variations, enroll students with pandemic-related learning loss, and graduate students into a rapidly changing labor market, it is easy to lose track of what matters most.泭 The best community colleges are continuing to focus on advancing the core mission: making sure as many students as possible graduate with credentials that lead to fulfilling careers and reflect the development of diverse talent that communities, states, and our nation need.

While community colleges are an essential contributor to our nations success, student outcomes vary substantially among institutions.泭 Aspen measures those variances using multiple data sources and honors colleges with outstanding achievement in six critical areas: teaching and learning, certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelors attainment, workforce success, equitable access to the college, and equitable outcomes for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.

These 150 colleges have achieved high and improving levels of student success for all students, including those who are often failed by our institutions, Wyner said. Were excited to learn over the coming months how they achieved that success so we can share the most impressive practices with others in the field.

In this first round, eligibility for the Aspen Prize is based on publicly available data. Colleges must show strong, improving, and equitable student outcomes in first-to-second year retention, credentials awarded, and completion and transfer rates. Nationwide, about 15 percent of community colleges have been invited to apply (150 of just under 1,000 public two-year colleges assessed for Prize eligibility). The full list can be accessed on the .

The next steps in the process include:

  • April 2024: Announcement of 25 semifinalists, selected based on assessments of extensive data and strategy documents by the Prize selection panel, a group of 16 experts in community colleges, higher education, and workforce training, and interviews with institutional leadership teams
  • June 2024: Announcement of 10 finalists, selected by the Prize selection panel
  • Fall 2024: Site visits to each of the ten finalists, during which the Aspen Institute and partners will collect additional information, including employment and earnings data and insights about promising practices
  • January 2025: Prize award decisions made by distinguished, independent Prize jury at full-day meeting
  • Spring 2025: Announcement of the Aspen Prize winner and celebration of the 10 finalists in Washington DC

For a full list of the top 150 eligible institutions and to read more on the selection process, visit
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The Aspen Prize is generously funded by Ascendium, the Joyce Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, and the Kresge Foundation.

Previous winners are:

  • 2023: Amarillo College (TX) and Imperial Valley College (CA)
  • 2021: San Antonio College (TX)
  • 2019: Indian River State College (FL) and Miami Dade College (FL)
  • 2017: Lake Area Technical Institute (SD)
  • 2015: Santa Fe College (FL)
  • 2013: Santa Barbara City College (CA) and Walla Walla Community College (WA)
  • 2011: Valencia College (FL)

Note: Colleges that have won the Aspen Prize are not eligible to apply in subsequent years

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program supports colleges and universities in their quest to achieve a higher standard of excellence, delivering credentials that unlock life-changing careers and strengthen our economy, society, and democracy. We know it takes visionary college leaders to lead scaled, sustainable reforms,泭 and we make it our mission to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and research-backed tools to inspire change, shift practice, and advance the capacity of colleges to deliver excellent and equitable student outcomes. For more information, visit and follow us on and .

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve societys greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. For more information, visit .

]]> 91勛圖厙 Presidential Search /white-mountains-community-college-presidential-search/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:32:26 +0000 /?p=19127

91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙), one of seven public colleges that form the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), seeks a passionate, dynamic, engaging, and learning-centered leader to serve as its next President. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to identify strategic goals, effectively communicate them, and translate them into action in support of institutional mission and consistent with organizational values. The President will engage the community to ensure that college programs are responsive to student and community needs and have high educational and economic value. The President will be an effective contributor to CCSNHs collaborative efforts that optimize learning opportunities and capitalize on shared expertise across the System.

]]> Mascoma Bank Foundation Donates $20,000 to Support Advanced Technology Building and Program Expansion at 91勛圖厙 /mascoma-bank-donation/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:42:31 +0000 /?p=19116 Advanced Technology Building

Littleton, N.H. (October 10, 2023) As the fall semester got underway, 91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙) received a $20,000 donation from Mascoma Bank Foundation in support of equipment and program development for the new Advanced Technology Building at the Littleton Academic Center. The Advanced Technology Building project is designed to help the college meet current and future workforce needs in the North Country in high-demand programs by increasing capacity, improving access, increasing regional recruitment and deepening community integration.

A shared vision in the community on workforce development has made our new Advanced Technology Building a reality this fall, said Dr. Chuck Lloyd, CCSNH vice chancellor and former 91勛圖厙 president. We are grateful for the support from Mascoma Bank Foundation for helping us build upon the generosity that we have already received from the community. This donation is vital in supporting training the next generation of skilled technicians and mechanics and will help fill critical workforce needs in the North Country.

Construction of the Advanced Technology Building began in September 2022. When completed, the facility will include a new technology hub to grow 91勛圖厙s current programs and include a state-of-the-art innovation lab, a welding lab and flexible learning spaces for emerging fields in high demand. It will also be the new home for the growing Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program, the only nationally accredited program of its kind in the New England. Enhanced program offerings, facilities and equipment at the Littleton Academic Center will bring in-demand programs to a growing geographic hub in the North Country while engaging with business and industry professionals locally.

The Mascoma Bank Foundation provides capital funding to not-for-profit organizations within Mascoma Banks market area to contribute to the long-term benefit of its communities. The Bank serves New Hampshire from Keene to Lancaster along with parts of Maine and Vermont.

At Mascoma Bank, our commitment to the community goes beyond offering a broad range of financial services, meeting the credit needs of our customers, and employing more than 400 people. Donations泭to leading community organizations like 91勛圖厙 is an important泭way for us to contribute, said Merritt泭Patridge, Mascoma Bank Foundation chair. 91勛圖厙 plays an integral role in泭supporting the next generation in the North Country. We are grateful for their泭work and our shared commitment to our community.

For more information on the Advanced Technology Building, visit 91勛圖厙.edu/Building-Community.

91勛圖厙 (91勛圖厙) is located in Berlin, New Hampshire with a satellite campus in Littleton, and is one of seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire. 91勛圖厙 offers associate degree and certificate programs, plus training options, preparing students for 21st century job opportunities as well as transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities. 91勛圖厙 is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Courses within 91勛圖厙 and the Community College System are the most affordable in New Hampshire and the Littleton Academic Center increases access to all students in the North Country Region. Courses are available day, evening and online. 91勛圖厙 courses transfer to four-year colleges and universities in New Hampshire and across the country.

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