Lakes Region Community College


Lakes Region Community College is a public community colleges in [the United States|community college] in Laconia, New Hampshire. Located in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, it is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.

Academics

The college offers 80+ associate degree and certificate programs in fields such as nursing, fire technology, liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies, accounting, early childhood education, energy services, graphic design, culinary arts, automotive, and marine technology.

History

The institution was established as Laconia College in 1967. The main campus underwent a physical expansion in 1980, adding the Robert H. Turner wing to its facility. In September 2005, the Center for Arts and Technology was completed and is home to Computer Technologies, Electrical Technologies, Fine Arts, and Graphic Design and Printing Technology. In September 2013, LRCC opened the state-of-the-art Health and Science Building which added of usable space. The new Health and Science Building houses Fire Science, Nursing, Science laboratories, and new student space. There are four new modern science and hi-tech Nursing labs. The new building also houses two new Fire Science labs, faculty offices, and a 140-seat mini-auditorium.