Outdoor Opportunities in New Hampshire’s North Country

Outdoor Opportunities in New Hampshire's North Country

Geographically, the Northern Hub is New Hampshire’s largest region, with some of the state’s most iconic and wild terrain. However, on a local level, it feels more like a small town. The phrase “We’re all in this together” is a fitting statement since this region is largely shaped by seasonality, tourism, geography, and history. On […]

First Bank Teller Apprenticeship Launched in New Hampshire

CCSNH’s ApprenticeshipNH and NH Mutual Bancorp are partnering for the programs which will launch in central NH, Lakes and Monadnock regions. Concord, NH (April 3, 2023) – Banks play a vital role in helping economies and communities thrive but to do so, they need skilled staff to help them operate successfully. ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce program […]

CCSNH’s ApprenticeshipNH and Merchants Automotive Celebrate First Automotive Technician Apprentices

Concord, N.H. (February 2, 2023) – As the need for skilled and trained automotive technicians grows, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce program of the Community College System of New Hampshire, and Merchants Automotive are celebrating the first graduates of the NH Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA) Automotive Technician Generalist Registered Apprenticeship program. On December 22, 2022, Ashley Wendt, […]

EXTENDED DEADLINE: CCSNH’s ApprenticeshipNH RFP to Award $340,000 to Employers to Create Pipeline of Skilled Workers

Announcement: $340,000 available for companies hiring and training skilled workers; RFP opens 1.31.23.

ApprenticeshipNH will be awarding $340,000 annually to support public/private partnerships to expand Pre-Apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs across the state. Funding will be awarded through a request for proposal (RFP) process and aimed at improving statewide apprenticeship resources and networks through a new regional hub model that aligns with the geographic locations of community colleges. […]

State Strategies to Foster Inclusive Apprenticeships for People with Disabilities

Collage of four people smiling, each pictured in different work or office environments.

The unemployment rate among the one in four American adults living with a disability is more than double the unemployment rate of people without a disability. Barriers to training and employment contribute to a 38% labor force participation rate for people with a disability compared to 78% for people without a disability. Workforce shortages require Governors and policymakers to engage previously untapped talent, […]