Scholarships for LRCC students help fuel pipeline for auto industry workforce demand

By: GABRIEL PERRY

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 951

Last Updated: 6 days, 22 hours ago

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LACONIA — Inside a large garage chock-full of cars, trucks, engines and classrooms at Lakes Region Community College is hidden one of the Lakes Region’s most valuable secrets: the school's auto tech program.

And the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association helps talented students get there.

Eight New Hampshire students received a total of $30,000 in scholarship funds from the NHADA at a ceremony Dec. 10, two of whom will attend LRCC — Chase Paquette, …

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