The Laconia Campus of Lakes Region Community College is the central location for delivering over 80 associate degrees and certificates, focusing on hands-on, career-oriented education in high-demand fields. Nestled in New Hampshire's scenic Lakes Region, it prepares students for immediate workforce entry through practical training, industry partnerships like Toyota/Lexus T-TEN and GM ASEP, and small class sizes that foster personalized learning.
Key academic areas and programs include:
- Business and Accounting: Accounting (AS & Certificate), Business Management (AS & Certificate), Computer Information Systems (AS), PC Applications, Programming, and CIS Technologist Certificates.
- Health Professions: Nursing (AS), Paramedic (Certificate), Early Childhood Education (AS & Certificates: Associate Teacher, Lead Teacher), Human Services (AS), Social Work (AS).
- Trades and Technologies: Automotive Technology (AS: GM ASEP, Toyota/Lexus T-TEN; Certificates), Electrical Power & Control Technologies (AS & Certificate), Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance (AS & Certificate), Advanced Manufacturing (AS & Certificate), Industrial Automation & Robotics (AS), Electro-Mechanical Technologies (AS).
- Arts and Culinary: Graphic Design (AS, Advanced & Foundation Certificates), Culinary Arts (AS & Certificate), Pastry Arts (AS & Certificate), Art: Studio Art Track & Education Track (AA).
- Liberal Arts and Public Safety: Liberal Arts (AA), Interdisciplinary Studies (AS), Fire Science (AS & Certificate), Marine Maintenance (Certificate).
The campus supports workforce development, high school dual enrollment, and transfer pathways, emphasizing skills for regional industries like healthcare, manufacturing, tourism, and advanced trades.