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Students rockin’ the trades: Community College System scores $75,000 Metallica Scholars grant

read more…: Students rockin’ the trades: Community College System scores $75,000 Metallica Scholars grant

“When we launched the Metallica Scholars Initiative, it really spoke to me. A collective goal of breaking the stigma of trade skills. Trade skills are vital to society, and what’s even more important is to support the many folks who are trying to create a career by learning and using these skills. I am so proud – we all are – to see how this program is changing lives by providing much-needed resources to empower students, and it’s great that we’re able to make our biggest grant yet to support these students and the future workforce. – “James Hetfield, Metallica

UNH reports $252 million in external research funding received in 2024, a 20% increase

read more…: UNH reports $252 million in external research funding received in 2024, a 20% increase

The University of New Hampshire’s competitive research funding grew by 20% in fiscal year 2024 to $252 million. The funds support nearly 1,000 projects across a range of disciplines aimed at solving problems and improving lives in New Hampshire and beyond. Funding earned by UNH researchers from federal agencies, state collaborators, business and industry and private foundations has more than doubled since 2019.

At West and Memorial, Mock Elections Give Students Taste of Voting Process

read more…: At West and Memorial, Mock Elections Give Students Taste of Voting Process

During West High’s lunch periods on Tuesday, a steady flow of students made their way toward voting booths set up by the City Clerk. Some may have been drawn in by the spectacle of the red and blue cloth voting booths and promise of a free Tootsie Roll, but most approached with a plan in mind: To cast a ballot in the school’s mock election. 

Dept. of Ed partners with non-profit Xello for launch of online career pathway program for K-12

read more…: Dept. of Ed partners with non-profit Xello for launch of online career pathway program for K-12

“This partnership helps empower students to become college and career ready, and allows them to explore career pathways while simultaneously assessing their interests and receiving useful advice and guidance that will help them make strong and beneficial decisions for their future.”

Shaheen joins naval officers at discussion about military careers for West NJROTC students

read more…: Shaheen joins naval officers at discussion about military careers for West NJROTC students

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and sailors serving on the U.S.S. Manchester met with Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) students at Manchester West High School on Tuesday morning to provide details and discussion about a career in the U.S. Navy.

Ahead of World Mental Health day, Hassan talks with Manchester students

read more…: Ahead of World Mental Health day, Hassan talks with Manchester students

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited Southside Middle School in Manchester, where she met with students and received an update from officials from the Manchester, Concord, and Laconia School Districts on their federally funded programs that provide mental health resources and training in schools. They include a focus on evidence-based suicide prevention due to Senator Hassan’s bipartisan STANDUP Act, which was passed into law in 2022.

Manchester School District Launches M-Power Mental Health and Safe Schools Campaign

read more…: Manchester School District Launches M-Power Mental Health and Safe Schools Campaign

In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, students from across the Manchester School District are helping to launch a new campaign to better connect middle and high school students to emotional wellbeing and school safety resources. The campaign, entitled M-Power, is designed to promote youth mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage students to reach out and connect to services. The campaign also encourages students to speak up if there is knowledge of a threat to school safety or someone’s personal safety.

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