Benjamin Balch’s Story: Why LRCC is a Smart Way to Start Your College Journey
As a non‑traditional student in my late 30s with three children and a full‑time job, flexibility and online course availability were essential when choosing a college. I chose LRCC because it offers a strong, affordable program close to home, along with online and hybrid options that make returning to school realistic. Being able to balance […]
LRCC: Your College on the Rise
LRCC President Patrick Cate recently shared an op-ed with The Laconia Daily Sun, providing an update on the college and its impact across the broader community. Below is the full piece. Community colleges play a powerful role in strengthening the regions they serve. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, areas with higher community […]
Liberty Tremblay’s Story: From LRCC to Owning Her Own Business
Liberty Tremblay 2025 LRCC Graduate Business Owner I chose LRCC because it offered the affordability and flexibility I needed. I wanted to keep working while taking classes, and I wasn’t ready to commit to a four‑year school. Knowing I could transfer my credits later — and avoid the cost of jumping straight into a four‑year […]
100% of LRCC Paramedic Program Graduates Pass Challenging National Certification Exam on First Attempt
100 percent of the third graduating cohort from our Paramedic certificate program has passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic exam on the first attempt. Students have six chances to pass the test. Passing the NREMT Paramedic exam shows that students are qualified and ready to fill local workforce demand. “A 100 […]
Lauren Baron’s Story: Her Journey from LRCC to a Master’s Degree
Lauren Baron 2005 LRCC Graduate Certified Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Vision Studies I chose LRCC because it gave me the chance to stay close to home and pursue an affordable education. Right from the time I first enrolled, I knew my goal was to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education […]
Healthcare and Human Services Career Expo Brings 250+ Students to LRCC
More than 250 NH middle and high school students stepped into the world of public service, healthcare, and community support during today’s Healthcare and Human Services Career Expo. The event was hosted at LRCC in partnership with the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, ApprenticeshipNH, and New Hampshire Employment Security. Students experienced real‑world demonstrations and meaningful […]
Liam Gove’s Story: How Marine Technology Charted a Path to Lifelong Learning
Liam Gove 2017 LRCC Graduate Master Certified Marine Technician and Instructor All through high school, I knew I wanted to work with my hands. I spent two years in my high school’s automotive program, convinced that it would be my career. But everything shifted during the summer of my junior year when I took […]
Scholarships for LRCC Students Help Fuel Pipeline for Auto Industry Workforce Demand
Eight New Hampshire students received a total of $30,000 in scholarship funds from the NHADA at a ceremony Dec. 10, two of whom will attend LRCC — Chase Paquette, from Concord Regional Technical Center, and Griffin Patch, a student at the Richard W. Creteau Regional Technology Center. Both students earned $2,000 scholarships to attend LRCC. […]
LRCC’s Steve Tucker to Speak at 2026 Travel & Tourism Seminar
Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce (CNHCC) is holding its annual Travel & Tourism Seminar on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Common Man Inn and Spa in Plymouth, NH. Registration for the event is available now at centralnh.org and is open to the public. Attendees do not need to be […]
LRCC Welcomes NH Teams for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Kick‑Off
Our campus was buzzing with energy on January 10th as we proudly hosted ten New Hampshire robotics teams for this year’s FIRST® Robotics kick‑off event. The day marked the official start of the 2026 season, and students arrived ready to dive into the excitement of a brand‑new challenge. The kick‑off is always a milestone moment […]
Megan Lewis’ Story: How LRCC was the Springboard that Helped Launch Her Nursing Career
Megan Lewis 2018 LRCC graduate / currently a nurse practitioner Pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree I chose LRCC because it was close to home and is a cost-effective way to get a quality education with practical results. Although I started in the Fire Science program at LRCC, I realized that I preferred the […]
LRCC’s Kim Stevenson Recognized for Contributions Developing NH Auto Industry Workforce
Kim Stevenson, instructor and coordinator of the Toyota-Technician Education Network (T-TEN) automotive program at LRCC, was recently recognized as the Post-Secondary Instructor of the Year at the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association (NHADA) 2025 Scholarship and Industry Night. This was the first year that educators and mentors were honored at the annual event to attract […]