Hard Sciences to Soft-Serve: Turning a Sweet Idea into a Business

From Hard Sciences to Soft-Serve: How Sarah Thayer Turned a Sweet Idea into a Business Even as a teenager, Sarah Thayer was very much the self-described go-getter that she is today. Her dedication to achievement was exemplified by membership in her school’s National Honor Society chapter while balancing athletics and seizing any extracurricular opportunity afforded […]

Trainings

Automotive – NH Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Seminar Automotive Technicians will sharpen their skills and prepare for the State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection test through a combination of online exercises and hands-on practice. Target Audience: Those preparing for the NH Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection certification test.  Prerequisites:  NH auto technician*  ||  Format: […]

Other Energy Programs

In addition to Residential Energy Efficiency Trainings, the Building Operator Certification program and NH Rural Renewables Lakes Region Community College has several other energy programs: Button Up Home Energy Savings Workshops LRCC’s Andy Duncan is a presenter and technical consultant for the Button Up series of workshops.  These are short presentations aimed at homeowners who […]

Automotive Systems

This course prepares the student for their first co-op experience by introducing the student to safe shop practices, General Motors products, maintenance requirements and procedures, periodic motor vehicle safety inspection and tire service. It consists of five units – Safety and Shop Practices, Maintenance of Automotive Systems, Tire Service, Vibration Correction, and Basic Steering and […]

Introduction to Toyota/Lexus Automotive System

This course prepares the student for their first co-op experience by introducing students to safe shop practices, Toyota/Lexus products, maintenance requirements and procedures, periodic motor vehicle safety inspection and tire service. It consists of five units – Safety and Shop Practices, Maintenance of Toyota/Lexus Automotive Systems, Tire Service, Vibration Correction, and Basic Steering and Brakes. […]

Introduction to Toyota/Lexus Automotive Systems II

This course builds on the three credit Introduction to Toyota Lexus which is Introduction to Automotive Service course that transferred from the Running Start course or by articulation. This course prepares the student for their first co-op experience by introducing students to safe shop practices; Toyota/Lexus products; maintenance requirements and procedures; periodic motor vehicle safety […]

Design Software Essentials

In Design Software Essentials, students cover the necessary functions of Photoshop and Illustrator. These are the two major 2D image creation and editing software. These programs form the foundation of digital imaging in both print screen and video graphics. Students will learn through several lab assignments that cover pixel manipulation, composing, adjusting, and resizing in […]

Community Colleges and the trades – unique programs such as fire science and electrical control and power technologies help keep us safe and secure

Community colleges and the trades – unique programs such as fire science and electrical control and power technologies help keep us safe and secure By Larissa Baia, president of Lakes Region Community College   Back in April, I wrote about the critical role community colleges play in training individuals in the trades, filling roles in […]

New Students Quick Start

Quick Start Information for Newly Accepted Students You’ve been accepted, what’s next? Please review and act on the information below to successfully connect with the LRCC resources you need to begin your academic journey. Questions?  No problem. We’re here to help!  Just email us at [email protected] or call (603) 524-5210. Register to attend New Student Orientation […]

Pastry Arts

Pastry Arts Program Overview LRCCs Pastry Arts program prepares students for entry to mid-level employment in a variety of pastry venues.  It combines a foundation of pastry and management skills the industry demands.  The curriculum incorporates opportunities to learn and work in a student-operated pastry kitchen.  Summer employment in pastry arts complements the learning experience.  […]

Machine Processes

This course will present the theory of machine processes through and lessons covering traditional, manually operated machine tools such as band saws, drill presses, milling machines and lathes. Topics covered are selecting the machine stock, proper squaring a block on a milling machine, basic layout, drilling, tapping reaming, countersinking, counter boring, chamfering, machine set-up, grooving, […]

Introduction to Digital Photography

This course is designed for students with minimal experience in photography. Students will learn the basics of photographic techniques, both technical and artistic. Lighting, camera settings, simple Photoshop processes, and composition will be covered, as well as moving images from the camera to computer, printer, web, or presentation. Students must provide their own camera with […]