Lakes Region Community College Workforce Training, 2026-2027 – Beta

Date: August 28, 2026 - November 11, 2027

Location: Lakes Region Community College, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH 03246

Tuition-assistance steps:

  • Fill out the NHSaves Training Request Form and submit it to the provided email.
  • Once eligibility is verified, the participant will receive a tuition-assistance code and course-registration instructions.
  • The participant will register with the course provider using the tuition-assistance code and pay any required copayment at checkout.
  • Questions or requests for energy courses not listed should go to jennifer.thornton@gdsassociates.com.
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Course Course Description

(additional information may be available on provider website)

 2026-27 Dates Times Course # More Info
Building Operator
Certificate I		 Take the Building Operator Certificate Level I (BOC I) course to gain practical, hands-on skills that help with operating buildings more efficiently, reduce energy and operating costs, and improve occupant comfort. 8 Fridays – 8/28/2026, 9/11,
9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23,
11/6, 11/13/2026		 8am-4pm CRN 13596
Course NCWK 940L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Building Science Principles A Building Science Principles (BSP) course is ideal for anyone who wants a practical foundation in how buildings work as systems (no technical background needed). 5 Wednesdays – 9/16/2026,
9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2026		 5pm-8:30pm
(in-person)		 CRN 13598
Course NCWK 902L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Weatherization Installer Fundamentals This 3-day course will cover weatherization basics, air sealing fundamentals and retrofit insulation fundamentals using hands-on instruction from experienced installers. 3 consecutive days – 11/4,
11/5, and 11/6/2026		 8am-4pm CRN 13599
Course NCWK 330L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Building Science Principles
(BSP, virtual)		 A Building Science Principles (BSP) course is ideal for anyone who wants a practical foundation in how buildings work as systems (no technical background needed). *This is a virtual course. 4 Wednesdays – 1/6/2027,
1/13, 1/20, and 1/27/2027		 5pm-8:30pm
(virtual)		 CRN 22980
Course NCWK 908L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Building Operator
Certificate I		 Take the Building Operator Certificate Level I (BOC I) course to gain practical, hands-on skills that help with operating buildings more efficiently, reduce energy and operating costs, and improve occupant comfort. 8 Fridays – 2/19/2027, 3/5,
3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30,
5/14/2027		 8am-4pm CRN 22979
Course NCWK 940L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Building Analyst
Technician		 This 4-day course prepares students for the Building Performance Institute (BPI) entry-level Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification. Thursdays and Fridays –
3/11/2027, 3/12, 3/18,
3/19/2027		 8am-4pm CRN 22977
Course NCWK 904L		 LRCC Workforce Development
BA-T Field Test Companion to the course listed above, this field test is required to complete the BPI certification. Register separately from course; Schedule a Time – 3/30/2027 to 4/9/2027 MUST SCHEDULE A TIME DURING THIS WINDOW IN ADVANCE!! CRN 22978
Course NCWK 9005L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Building Analyst
Professional		 This 4-day course prepares students for the Building Performance Institute (BPI) advanced Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) certification and requires Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) as a prerequisite. Thursdays and Fridays – 4/15,
4/16, 4/22, 4/23/2027		 8am-4pm CRN 22975
Course NCWK 906L		 LRCC Workforce Development
BA-P Field Test As part of the BA-P certification, this field exam completes the BPI certification. Register separately from course; Given at the end of 4/23/2027 class CRN 22976
Course NCWK 9003L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Weatherization Installer Fundamentals This 3-day course will cover weatherization basics, air sealing fundamentals and retrofit insulation fundamentals using hands-on instruction from experienced installers. 4/14/2027, 4/15, 4/16 8am-4pm CRN 22981
Course NCWK 330L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Building Operator
Certificate II		 The Building Operator Certification Level II (BOC II) course is an advanced training program for experienced building operators who want to deepen their ability in managing complex building systems for maximum efficiency. 7 Fridays – 8/20/2027, 9/10,
9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29,
11/12/2027		 8am-4pm CRN 13360
Course NCWK 945L		 LRCC Workforce Development
Questions/Assistance

NHSaves® Training Request Form

Please complete this application to request tuition sponsorship through the NHSaves utility partners.

SECTION 1: Participant Information

SECTION 2: Availability & Logistics

7. Are you able to attend all scheduled classes at the listed location?(Required)
8. Do you have any transportation constraints?(Required)
9. Do you have access to a computer with internet and the ability to complete written assignments in English, if required?(Required)
10. Some courses require basic carpentry skills (measuring, cutting, caulking), verbal and written communication in English, ability to work in confined spaces while wearing safety gear, lifting up to 30 lbs, wearing work-ready attire (closed-toe shoes), and/or meeting age requirements (18+ or parental permission). Do you have any concerns meeting these requirements? *(Required)

SECTION 3: Experience & Skills

11. How would you rate your experience with the type of work related to this course?
12. How would you rate your carpentry skill level (measuring, cutting, etc.) Not all courses require these skills as a prerequisite. However, we do ask that you share the information with us.
13. Do you currently hold any safety credentials (e.g., OSHA-10, OSHA-30)? Not all courses require these skills as a prerequisite. However, we do ask that you share the information with us.

SECTION 4: Course Information

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SECTION 5: For Building Operator Courses ONLY

18. Building Operator courses require access to a building to complete course assignments and exams. Do you have access to a commercial building in New Hampshire with electric service from one of the utility partners (Eversource, Liberty, New Hampshire Electric Co-Operative, or Unitil)
19. Will you have access to the building and sufficient time between classes to complete assignments?

SECTION 6: Acknowledgements

20. I acknowledge that the NHSaves utility partners reserve the right to use any pictures, videos and/or testimonials in relation to workforce development initiatives for a variety of marketing and PR efforts, such as social media, media outreach, press releases, and/or publication on the utility partner websites and/or NHSaves.com.(Required)
21. I acknowledge my information will be shared with the NHSaves utility partners(Required)

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