With the hospitality industry struggling to fill open positions, education and workforce development was a strong focus in 2018 for the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA). “There's not one solution, but throughout 2018, we worked to create programs and activities we hope will help build the next generation of industry leaders and develop [...]

One of the biggest challenges in industry today in New Hampshire is the workforce labor shortage, a reality that serves as backdrop to a new construction career exploration program at Parkside Middle School in Manchester. According to Jennifer Landon of Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire/Vermont (ABC NH/VT), the program is unique in that [...]

Recently, Steve Rothenberg, NHCTA/NH-CTE President, joined a diverse group of leaders from across the nation in California to discuss ways to better advance the skilled trades in the automotive, construction, manufacturing, welding and HVAC sectors. The trip was sponsored by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, whose guiding principle is grounded in a deep respect for [...]

With the majority of STEM jobs in computing and a projected job growth of 13% compared with 6.5% growth across all occupations, the need for computer science education has never been greater. It is this need that in part led Creative Computing Challenge (CCC), a five-year program funded by the National Science Foundation, to establish [...]

NH Girls Technology Day is a popular event bringing and NH's young women, industry and postsecondary partners together to explore STEM in a supportive environment. Do not hesitate to reserve your spaces today! We are pleased to announce the dates for the 7th annual NH Girls Technology Day events. This year there are 5 dates and [...]

Non-profit New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) is often involved in CTE events and initiatives, which reflects its mission “to promote, advocate, educate, and inform the hospitality and tourism industry in New Hampshire.” One way NHLRA achieves its mission is through the Sector Partnership Initiative (SPI), a grant funded, industry led collaboration that addresses [...]

On October 9, the New Hampshire Joint Engineering Societies (NHJES) held its 12th Annual Conference, which featured subject matter experts on topics like Artificial Intelligence, ReVision Energy, Climate Adaptation in Dover Master Plan and more. For the second year in a row, the conference also included secondary teachers and students, the latter of whom displayed [...]

The 9th annual NH TechFest will be held at Salem High School on Saturday November 10th from 9 AM to 3:00 PM. Many innovative industries and University researchers will showcase their latest discoveries and engage teens curious about STEM careers. Admission is free to all! Middle and high school students from across New England are invited to [...]

ALACHUA, Fla.— NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative have recently partnered with the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) to create a unique scholarship opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in construction through craft and technical programs. This new scholarship program will annually award five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. These funds [...]

An entire month of celebrating manufacturing in New Hampshire! For the last 5 years, New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership with help from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, the Business and Industry Association, the New Hampshire High Tech Council, the Community College System of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Department of Education [...]