Established in 1965, NHTI Concord's Community College is a public, two-year institution with 5,000 students. Courses average 15 to 20 students in size and focus on more than 60 programs of study, including hospitality management, business administration, information technology, machining, nursing, dental hygiene and assisting, radiation therapy, medical transcription and paralegal studies. Courses are offered during day and evening hours to accommodate the schedules of working adults. Federal and state financial aid are available for qualified students. Housing, health care and dining facilities area provided on campus, and a child care center is offered for students who are also parents. Crisis and personal counseling services, tutoring and job placement assistance are available for all students. The school sponsors one dozen athletic programs, and intramural teams and a number of student organizations are also featured at NHTI.
NHTI Concord's Community College
31 College Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
603-224-8231
nhti.edu
Although it has changed hands over the years, Keene Beauty Academy has served as a private cosmetology trade school in southeastern New Hampshire since 1964. The school carries the accreditation of the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences. The school's programs include cosmetology, manicuring and aesthetics (skin care). Depending on the area of specialization, training requires 300 to 1,500 hours of study. Courses start at least six times per year and are offered on a full-time basis. A full-service salon is located at the beauty academy, allowing students to gain hands-on experience working with paying customers. The school participates in federal grant and loan programs and hosts competition and special social events for students.
Keene Beauty Academy
800 Park Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
603-357-3736
keenebeautyacademy.com
Located in central New Hampshire in the town of Laconia, Lakes Region Community College is a public, two-year trade school with approximately 1,400 students. The school's two-year associate degree programs include automotive repair, culinary arts, electric power, fire technology, marine repair, nursing, office technology management and restaurant management. Students can also pursue certificates that require shorter courses of study in fields like institutional food service, network administration, medical transcription and website development. Day and evening classes are offered as well as a number of online and video distance education courses. In addition to traditional federal and state financial aid programs, the college offers work study opportunities. Mentoring, tutoring and career counseling are available for all students.
Lakes Region Community College
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-3207
lrcc.edu