Lakes Region Community College

The constantly evolving automotive industry needs well-educated and motivated technicians capable of continued growth and lifelong learning skills as new advanced technologies find their way onto our roads.

The Advanced Automotive certificate at LRCC consists of a series of evening and Saturday courses that provide students a well-rounded education with an emphasis on the service, diagnosis, and repair of today’s complex automobiles and their integrated systems.

Evening and Saturday hours make this program a convenient option for those individuals already working in the field, who want to improve their understanding and skills, or have the desire to prepare for ASE Certification testing. The courses are a combination of classroom theory and invaluable hands-on lab experience. The classes are taught by Master Certified Technicians with many years of experience solving the technical concerns related to engine performance, emissions, drive train, steering, suspension and braking systems, audio systems and HVAC.

General Motors ASEP delivers advanced service training, rigorous academic coursework, and real-world work experiences to provide students with the best possible preparation for a career as an automotive service technician.

As a student in the General Motors ASEP program, you’ll get to earn while you learn, alternating between classroom training and hands on work experience at a sponsoring GM dealership.
You’ll be working with the most advanced technology in the industry, gain a competitive advantage over untrained technicians, and gain an accelerated path to a lifetime career.
Graduates who successfully complete the 21-month cooperative education Automotive Service Education Program will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology and credits toward GM Master Certification in all areas.
Once accepted into GM ASEP, you will intern with an employer who is interested in employing you. While no program or college can guarantee a job, most GM ASEP graduates gain employment at their sponsoring employer after graduation. In fact, many GM ASEP colleges report 100% placement upon graduation.

The constantly evolving automotive industry needs well-educated and motivated technicians capable of continued growth and lifelong learning skills as new advanced technologies find their way onto our roads. The Automotive Technology track at LRCC consist of a series of evening and Saturday courses that provide students a well-rounded education with an emphasis on the service, diagnosis, and repair of today’s complex automobiles and their integrated systems.

This stackable program allows students several possibilities, with options for two certificates and two degree pathways. The Marine Maintenance certificate is for those who are looking for basic maintenance training in order to enter the workforce as soon as possible. The Marine Diagnostic and Repair certificate is for those who seek the career of a marine technician. It includes all of the marine maintenance courses as well as the diagnostic and repair courses. In addition to the mechanical aspects, students learn basic marina operations, safety management, uses of marine products, customer relations, and communications.

Industry reports show an annual growth of 5% in this trade, with a shrinking supply of qualified technicians. Job opportunities are more abundant than ever! Job opportunities for marine technicians can be found in coastal and lakeside communities. Graduates will find employment as inboard drive, or outboard technicians. Many other opportunities in the recreational off-road marketing, such as motorcycle and snowmobile technician, are also available

The Advanced Manufacturing Degree at Lakes Region Community College consists of 11 major core courses 5 of which are the core courses of our Advanced Manufacturing Certificate program. Successful students should have the necessary skills to enter the manufacturing workforce, or excel in current manufacturing employment, into positions a step higher than entry level. Students will have an understanding of manufacturing operations and processes.

In addition, students will have acquired skills for decision making in the manufacturing environment using quantitative and qualitative data. Students will have knowledge in

Materials
Processes
Quality control
Machine Operations
Machine set-up and tool section
Employee empowerment skills
Critical thinking skills
Oral and technical communication skills
Operation management skills

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electro-Mechanical Technologies Degree at Lakes Region Community College prepares students to enter the manufacturing work force in an entry level machine technician capacity. There is a high demand nationwide for machine maintenance technicians. Students graduating EMT will have an understanding of electrical and mechanical theory and principals as well have acquired shills in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems. Students will also have acquired skills in Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine operations, electrical controls programmable controllers, and principles of electrical motors.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and other industrial machinery are a vital component of manufacturing plant floors. So, what happens when one or more of these machines breaks down on the plant floor and that downtime means money spent for dead time? It is one thing to know how to operate and program a production machine like a CNC but altogether different an effort in maintaining and repairing one. To maintain and repair any industrial machine like a CNC one has to have a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and programmable control systems (PLC) that make it possible for these machines to run. There are many steps that can be taken for optimal machine maintenance…but chief amongst them is having the right people with these above mentioned skills to maintain and repair these machines.

The Associate Teacher Certificate provides the beginning framework for childcare workers. Students will acquire knowledge of theories and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to foster children’s development and knowledge. This certificate program satisfies New Hampshire Childcare Bureau of Licensing requirements for childcare worker certification.

The Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree program provides theoretical and practical experiences for preparation to work as an Early Childhood Education Director, responsible for the care and education of young children, management of personnel, finances, and facilities of an early childhood education program. The certificate prepares graduates to become childcare teachers.

There are people who want to be involved in the fire service but not necessarily as firefighters. While firefighters are the most recognizable personnel in the fire service, there are many facets to the behind-the-scenes personnel. Areas such as 911 operators, insurance loss prevention, fire inspection, public fire education, and system installation are examples of career fields associated with this degree. Graduates who have completed this degree are employed throughout New England.

There are people who want to be involved in the fire service but not necessarily as firefighters. While firefighters are the most recognizable personnel in the fire service, there are many facets to the behind-the-scenes personnel. Areas such as 911 operators, insurance loss prevention, fire inspection, public fire education, and system installation are examples of career fields associated with this degree. Graduates who have completed this degree are employed throughout New England

Firefighting is one of the most demanding, fulfilling and rewarding professions there is. Every city and town around the world relies on firefighters to keep them safe, mitigate emergencies, and educate their citizens in fire prevention. Whether an emergency be fire or EMS-related, rest assured that there will be graduates from this program on the scene. Graduates have two options moving forward after they complete this degree. They can either seek employment or transfer to a four-year institution. The program is recognized by the United States Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program and is currently ranked as the #4 program in the United States of 221 colleges

Firefighting is one of the most demanding, fulfilling and rewarding professions there is. Every city and town around the world relies on firefighters to keep them safe, mitigate emergencies, and educate their citizens in fire prevention. Whether an emergency be fire or EMS-related, rest assured that there will be graduates from this program on the scene. Graduates have two options moving forward after they complete this degree. They can either seek employment or transfer to a four-year institution. The program is recognized by the United States Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program and is currently ranked as the #4 program in the United States of 221 colleges.

The Computer Technologies curriculum leads to an associate degree in the field of computer technologies. Additionally, the program is designed to offer Microsoft or other industry-recognized certification in specific areas of study within the degree program. The rapidly changing world of computer technology has created a growing demand for persons trained in hardware and software. This degree program prepares students for a broad range of employment opportunities in the field; including positions in networking, software and mobile app development, database administration, gaming and animation development and help desk administration. All courses are designed with the potential for transfer to a four-year institution

Database administrators use specialized software to store and organize data. The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery.

The database administrator certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in this rapidly-changing field.

This certificate program prepares students for entry to mid-level employment in a variety of culinary venues. It combines a foundation of culinary and management skills the industry demands. The curriculum incorporates opportunities to learn and work in a student-operated restaurant. Summer employment in culinary complements the learning experience. These workplace opportunities provide the student with hands-on knowledge and the benefit of work experience.

This two-year program prepares students for entry to mid-level employment in a variety of culinary venues. It combines a foundation of culinary and management skills the industry demands. The curriculum incorporates opportunities to learn and work in a student-operated restaurant. Summer employment in culinary complements the learning experience. These workplace opportunities provide the student with hands-on knowledge and the benefit of work experience.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The ESIM program provides the skills and education needed for employment opportunities in the Electrical Industry as Electricians or Technicians in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. Graduates find upward mobility and good wages in an industry that is undergoing rapid expansion with fewer workers available. The Industry offers a wide range of jobs in building construction, industrial and institutional facilities, estimating and project management, solar photovoltaics, product sales, design, and inspection. Curriculum meets licensing requirements as set forth by the State of New Hampshire.

The ESIM program provides the skills and education needed for employment opportunities in the Electrical Industry as Electricians or Technicians in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. Graduates find upward mobility and good wages in an industry that is undergoing rapid expansion with fewer workers available. The Industry offers a wide range of jobs in building construction, industrial and institutional facilities, estimating and project management, solar photovoltaics, product sales, design, and inspection. Curriculum meets licensing requirements as set forth by the State of New Hampshire.

The Electrical Power and Control Technologies (EPCT) degree program prepares students in the electrical industry and offers an ever-increasing number and variety of employment opportunities to qualified industrial electricians. Nationwide there is a high demand for industrial electricians. Students graduating from EPCT can expect entry-level employment with rapid upward mobility in construction, industrial electricity, electrical design, or electrical inspection. Completion of this program satisfies all the related education requirements for electrical licensing within the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire license holders receive reciprocity with the States of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

The ESIM program provides the skills and education needed for employment opportunities in the Electrical Industry as Electricians or Technicians in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. Graduates find upward mobility and good wages in an industry that is undergoing rapid expansion with fewer workers available. The Industry offers a wide range of jobs in building construction, industrial and institutional facilities, estimating and project management, solar photovoltaics, product sales, design, and inspection. Curriculum meets licensing requirements as set forth by the State of New Hampshire.

The ESIM program provides the skills and education needed for employment opportunities in the Electrical Industry as Electricians or Technicians in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. Graduates find upward mobility and good wages in an industry that is undergoing rapid expansion with fewer workers available. The Industry offers a wide range of jobs in building construction, industrial and institutional facilities, estimating and project management, solar photovoltaics, product sales, design, and inspection. Curriculum meets licensing requirements as set forth by the State of New Hampshire.

The ESIM program provides the skills and education needed for employment opportunities in the Electrical Industry as Electricians or Technicians in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. Graduates find upward mobility and good wages in an industry that is undergoing rapid expansion with fewer workers available. The Industry offers a wide range of jobs in building construction, industrial and institutional facilities, estimating and project management, solar photovoltaics, product sales, design, and inspection. Curriculum meets licensing requirements as set forth by the State of New Hampshire.

The ESIM program provides the skills and education needed for employment opportunities in the Electrical Industry as Electricians or Technicians in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. Graduates find upward mobility and good wages in an industry that is undergoing rapid expansion with fewer workers available. The Industry offers a wide range of jobs in building construction, industrial and institutional facilities, estimating and project management, solar photovoltaics, product sales, design, and inspection. Curriculum meets licensing requirements as set forth by the State of New Hampshire.

The Graphic Design program offers a diverse educational experience in all phases of graphic communications, including print, web design, and video, and state-of-the-art content areas such as E-commerce and Social Media Marketing. The program exposes the student to a thorough scope of the industry, as well as preparing students to create and run their own freelance businesses. A strong combination of theory and hands-on application gives students a variety of valuable, as well as very employable, learning experiences. Students who complete the program will be well-versed in the industry, and will have a variety of employment options. Print media includes such possibilities as newspapers, magazines, hospitals, special interest organizations, and various businesses – anyone needing logos, printed brochures or other materials, event advertising, etc. Web developing is a multi-faceted specialty with a growing demand. Video options include television and web advertising, as well as video components embedded in websites. In addition, many graduates develop their own freelance businesses.

The Graphic Design program offers a diverse educational experience in all phases of graphic communications. The program exposes the student to a thorough scope of the industry, as well as preparing students to create and run their own freelance business. Students who complete the program will be well-versed in the modern graphics industry, and will have a variety of employment options, such as commercial or promotional needs, packaging, displays, or logos by using modern technologies. Students will take hands-on classes to learn how to use software used in the industry at a professinoal level. Students will create a portfolio of work, as well as complete a Capstone project, which can include an industry internship as a graduation requirement; this allows students to obtain the tools necessary to gain employment in the graphics field.

The Graphic Design program offers a diverse educational experience in all phases of graphic communications. The program exposes the student to a thorough scope of the industry, as well as preparing students to create and run their own freelance business. Students who complete the program will be well-versed in the modern graphics industry, and will have a variety of employment options, such as commercial or promotional needs, packaging, displays, or logos by using modern technologies. Students will take hands-on classes to learn how to use software used in the industry at a professional level. Students will create a portfolio of work, as well as complete a Capstone project, which can include an industry internship as a graduation requirement; this allows students to obtain the tools necessary to gain employment in the graphics field.

In the Human Services Program, students develop skills in the areas of supportive counseling, written and oral communication, assessment, planning, asset identification, and community organization. The Program provides a sound theoretical framework used to understand and assist people with differences including the sociology of deviance, disability, and service systems, while recognizing that methods for understanding and helping others are constantly evolving. Opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom to real work situations is provided in Practicum courses that require students to work in community settings under the supervision of professionals in the field.

The Human Services Program prepares students to enter occupations in public and private human services agencies; acquire skills and knowledge related to the student’s current human services employment; and pursue further studies leading to advanced academic degrees and special certifications.

In the Human Services Program, students develop skills in the areas of supportive counseling, written and oral communication, assessment, planning, asset identification, and community organization. The Program provides a sound theoretical framework used to understand and assist people with differences including the sociology of deviance, disability, and service systems, while recognizing that methods for understanding and helping others are constantly evolving. Opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom to real work situations is provided in Practicum courses that require students to work in community settings under the supervision of professionals in the field.