C 260: Laconia Adult Education Adult Success Program Offers a Second Chance

LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education offers adult learners a second change to return to school at night to earn their High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

The Adult Success Program (ASP) is a workforce development initiative design to help unemployed, underemployed, high school

dropouts and refugees in the Lakes Region achieve a secondary completion of their high school education.

Limited scholarship funds are available to help cover the tuition and books fees for degree seeking adult learners through grants provided by the Bank of NH, the Samuel P. Pardoe Foundation, Altrusa Club of Laconia, and the NH Charitable Foundation.

These funds are administered through the Adult Success Program, a collaborative effort through NH Employment Security, Lakes Region Community College, Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and the Laconia School District.

''Hopefully, this innovative partnership will help to remove the financial barrier for any adult seeking a better future through education.'' says Peggy Selig, Laconia Adult Education director.

She says adult learners will be able to improve their math, reading and language skills through the availability of the ASP Grant. Selig says successful graduates will be better prepared for the workforce and may opt to continue their education at a community college.

Any Lakes Region resident, who has dropped out of high school, for whatever reason, is encouraged to contact Peggy Selig at the Laconia Adult Education Office to inquire about the availability of the limited scholarship funds. Applications need to be filled out at the New Hampshire Employment Security Office. Those who are interested can call the Laconia Adult Education

Office at 524-5712.