Alice Sgro – LNA at The Edgewood CentreIt’s no secret that working in healthcare is not for the faint of heart. The pandemic only further emphasized this. Being a caregiver is for the lionhearted. During a time of uncertainty and wariness, it’s for those that are fearless enough to take… May 10 21May 10, 2021Article at NH Needs Caregivers!
WMCC nursing program inspires three generations of nursesIt takes a special person to be a successful nurse: strength, expertise, resiliency, attention to detail and above all compassion.For Mary Anne Baillargeon, her role as a caregiver for her own mother motivated her to become a nurse and her lifelong… Jan 25 21January 25, 2021Article at The Berlin Sun
Edgewood volunteer Symonne Fontenot transitions to the role of RN.I started volunteering at the Edgewood Centre when I was just 12 years old. My mom, an Edgewood employee for over 17 years, would bring me to work with her before and after school and I would volunteer. I worked as the coffee girl in the dining room,… Dec 02 20December 02, 2020Article at The Edgewood Centre
Meet Erin Anderson, LNAThe bonds that are made is where the true beauty of what I do as an LNA shines through. At the age of 12, I knew I wanted to work with the elderly – my mother and sister were both caregivers and I was fascinated with their work. Rather than spending… Dec 02 20December 02, 2020Article at The Edgewood Centre
Meet Robyn Henry, LNA, MNA17 years and counting with the Edgewood Centre. After working in an administrative position at a Seacoast power plant for seven years, I was laid off. I was in the middle of a divorce and the timing was horrible. I searched high and low and soon… Dec 02 20December 02, 2020Article at The Edgewood Centre
Meet Brian, Licensed Practical NurseEdgewood Centre LPN finds a career living his values I grew up in Texas with my grandmother who adopted me. When I first started going to school, I wanted to be an engineer, but quickly realized that I craved more human interaction than engineering… Dec 02 20December 02, 2020Article at The Edgewood Centre
James Holmes’ passion for accounting ignites at Lakes Region Community CollegeJames Holmes Lakes Region Community College Associate of Science in Accounting, 2013 After 30 years of being out of school, Jim felt the time had come to finally pursue a college education. First things first, he needed to find a career path that was… Oct 08 20October 08, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
RVCC grad Keith Eno commits to giving more than 100%Keith Eno River Valley Community College Associate of Science in Adventure Recreation Management and Leisure Studies, 2008 Keith’s journey took him from being a complacent high school student to a professional who sets high standards and goes above… Aug 15 20August 15, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
LRCC grad Krystal Miller, MBA overcomes obstacles and finds her passion in Human ResourcesKrystal Miller, MBA Lakes Region Community College Associate of Science in General Studies, 2006 Krystal grew up in a small town in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. She was the first in her family to attend college and had to navigate higher… Aug 04 20August 04, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
Kim Trisciani finds her calling in a non-traditional field at MCCKim Trisciani Manchester Community College Associate of Science in HVAC Systems, 1990 Trinity High School graduate Kim Trisciani would not have guessed that she’d find her niche in the building trades – a field few women enter in New Hampshire and… Aug 02 20August 02, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
NHTI grad Hannah Davidson supports open education for students living with disabilitiesHannah Davidson, Campus Accessibility Services, Plymouth State University NHTI – Concord’s Community College Associate of Arts in English, 2004 Hannah Davidson knew she wanted to go to college, but she felt limited because of the lack of educational… Jul 27 20July 27, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
GBCC grad Laurie Murray transitions her career to follow her passion for nursingProfessor of Nursing, Great Bay Community College Great Bay Community College Associate of Science in Nursing, 2009 At the age of 39, Laurie Murray was a paralegal and a law firm manager. She found herself at a crossroads: either pursue law school or… Jul 24 20July 24, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
GBCC grad Suzanne Utoh finds satisfaction in a second career as an RNSuzanne Utoh Great Bay Community College Associate of Science in Nursing, 2006 Suzanne Utoh never planned on a career in healthcare, but she knew she wanted a career that was rewarding. “In high school, I focused on music, reading and writing. I had… Jul 22 20July 22, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
NCC grad Nick Languirand finds discipline and community in martial arts after earning degreeNick Languirand Nashua Community College Associate of Business in Marketing, 2008 Because of his physical disability, Nick’s decision on where to attend college came with a few additional factors to consider. “Since I’m disabled and also have a… Jul 01 20July 01, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
MCC grad Joel Pickering marches to beat of his own drum through leadershipManchester Community College Associate of Science in HVAC Systems, 2003 As a young person, Joel Pickering was head-strong and preferred to do things his own way. “I was a bright kid, but I wasn’t motivated. I would go to class and read books, but I… Jun 25 20June 25, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
Keeping It Real with Drink WholesomeIf you read my last post with Tim Pipp from Beeze Tees, you may have noticed a trend by now: I love stories about small businesses supporting their communities and pivoting toward growth. So, without belaboring the point, I read about a college… Jun 04 20June 04, 2020Article at Stay Work Play New Hampshire
Rooted in NH: A Conversation with Tim Pipp from Beeze TeesManchester can feel like a big, small town. In fact, I often hear that the proverbial seven degrees of separation are closer to at least two or three. My boss was in the inaugural Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program (10kSB for short) along… May 21 20May 21, 2020Article at Stay Work Play New Hampshire
Karl Wunderlich learns skills to last a lifetime at Nashua Community CollegeKarl Wunderlich Associate professor of collision repair, program coordinator of collision repair, department chair of industry and transportation at NCC Nashua Community College Associate of Applied Science, Auto Body Repair, 1983 Karl Wunderlich’s… Feb 17 20February 17, 2020Article at The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
