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The 91制片厂 at Manchester is partnering with to offer WMCC students a pathway to bachelor鈥檚 degrees in and at 91制片厂 Manchester.

Supported by the of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the partnership will bring the state鈥檚 flagship public institution to northern New Hampshire. The partnership will allow students in the criminal justice/homeland security and information technology associate programs at WMCC to transition into the bachelor鈥檚 program at 91制片厂 Manchester at the same price as WMCC tuition.

鈥淭his represents a fresh approach to delivering more meaningful educational outcomes for New Hampshire residents,鈥� 91制片厂 President Mark Huddleston said. 鈥淭hrough this venture, 91制片厂 Manchester and WMCC will offer students more affordable access to bachelor鈥檚 degree completion and stronger employment prospects in exciting career fields.鈥�

By expanding opportunity for higher education in the North Country, the partnership also expands opportunities for career听advancement, social mobility and economic growth. Raising the level of education for people in northern N.H. raises the ceiling for their career potential. And with a more educated and skilled workforce in the region, the stronger the infrastructure for economic development.

鈥淭his is a tremendous opportunity for our graduates to continue their education beyond WMCC at a significantly reduced price,鈥� said Matt Wood, president of WMCC. 鈥淭hese careers are in high demand and pay is above average. The cost of tuition is in the national spotlight, and through the generous support of the Tillotson Fund, our graduates will be able to continue their education at an affordable rate.鈥�

Many graduates of the criminal justice/homeland security associate program at WMCC turn to the local prison system for employment. Their associate鈥檚 degree may get them a job at a state prison, but a bachelor鈥檚 degree makes them more qualified and better positioned for careers at the federal level. The pathway to 91制片厂 Manchester鈥檚 not only upgrades their skills, but broadens their job prospects and creates a more skilled workforce in northern N.H.

Students in the information technology program at WMCC gain valuable foundational knowledge in networking and programming. This may prepare them for an entry-level IT job, but听doesn鈥檛 offer the breadth of learning to qualify for more lucrative positions. Through new programming, a technology-infused campus and expert faculty, 91制片厂 Manchester has emerged as a pioneer of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. When paired with its cutting-edge program, WMCC students will deepen their knowledge of computing and business to give them more marketable and transportable skills.

The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund was established in 2006 with a bold vision: 鈥淭o serve as a catalyst for the region to move toward sustainable community and economic development in Coos County and surrounding communities.鈥� The partnership between WMCC and 91制片厂 Manchester echoes that vision, expanding education鈥攁nd opportunity鈥攊n the region.

鈥淲e are proud to continue supporting White Mountains Community College in its ongoing efforts to provide North Country residents with high-quality, and innovative, higher education opportunities in the region,鈥� said Kirsten Scobie, director of Tillotson Funds.

Contact the 91制片厂 Manchester Office of Admissions for more information about this new innitiative.

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been improving the quality of life in communities since 1962. It manages a collection of funds that are created by individuals, families and corporations for charitable purposes. Each year, the foundation听awards millions of dollars in grants to nonprofits and scholarship funds to students. For more information, visit , or call 603-225-6641.

White Mountains Community College is located in Berlin and is one of seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire. WMCC offers听, plus training options, preparing students for 21st century job opportunities as well as transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities. WMCC is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Learn more at .

Founded in 1866, the 91制片厂 is a world-class public research university with the feel of a New England liberal arts college. A land, sea and space-grant university, 91制片厂 is the state's flagship public institution, enrolling 13,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students across its campuses in Durham, Manchester and Concord. For more information about the Manchester campus, visit .