The North Country Charter Academy Littleton - Lancaster NH

The North Country Charter Academy is pleased to be the Main office for the new NH Career Academy!

New Hampshire Career Academy (NHCA) is an innovative, educational program that provides students with a pathway leading to a high school diploma, an associate degree and/or a career credential and a job interview with a New Hampshire employer, over a two-year period at no tuition cost to students and their families.

Students enter the program at the start of their senior year of high school, choosing one of the degree or certificate programs offered, and complete their high school graduation, and associate degree or certificate program requirements two years later, equipped with the knowledge and skills required to be successful in their chosen career.

Who is eligible to attend?

Enrollment is limited to New Hampshire high school seniors who have accumulated sufficient high school credits and meet other eligibility criteria such that during the two year program, they will be able to complete their remaining high school credits and the credits required to complete the associate degree and/or industry certificate program in which they are enrolled.

Eligibility includes:

• 12th grade students in New Hampshire traditional public or public charter schools, non-public private schools and home-schooled students, who are residents of New Hampshire.
• The minimum enrollment age is 16. This may be waived by CCSNH. In evaluating such waiver, CCSNH will consider, among other factors, the student's demonstrated level of maturity, academic achievement, health and safety considerations given the nature of the program.

Career Programs available through NH Career Academy

CCSNH Colleges plan to offer the programs outlined below. As this is the inaugural year for NHCA, not all CCSNH programs are available. As NHCA expands and based on its success, additional programs may be added. Please note that competitive programs will be offered based on availability of open slots.

White Mountains Community College (WMCC): All Community College programs are available to NHCA students. WMCC will also offer all Career and Technical education (CTE) programs if the student has completed a two-year CTE program in high school with the exception of Nursing. Other competitive programs such as welding and Veterinary Assistant will be offered based on availability of open slots.

River Valley Community College (RVCC): All Allied Health Programs excluding RN but including LPN, Respiratory, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Medical Assistant.

Lakes Region Community College (LRCC): Marine Technology

New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI): Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology Manufacturing

Manchester Community College (MCC): Robotics/Advanced Manufacturing, Cyber Security

Great Bay Community College (GBCC): Biotechnology for students who have completed a two-year CTE Biotechnology program in high school.

• View all Participating Programs and Courses here [63 KB pdf]
• Learn more about The NH Career Academy - FAQs [109 KB pdf]

To learn if this program is right for you or a student in your home, complete this online form and a representative will contact you. Students are encouraged to apply before April 1 for enrollment the following fall semester. All applications received by April 1 will be considered in the lottery if there are not an adequate number of available slots.

For more information, contact:
North Country Charter Academy
Lisa Lavoie, Principal/Superintendent
Phone: (603) 444-1535
Email: llavoie@nccharteracademy.org

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