In a move aimed at synchronizing job training opportunities with the labor market’s needs, the Trump administration granted the Labor Department new authority over career-technical education. While some applaud this push for workforce alignment, critics warn that students could miss out on a broader educational foundation.

A jubilant ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official debut of the newly renovated and expanded Winnisquam Career Center in Tilton. Serving 125 students from Winnisquam Regional High School and seven neighboring districts, this state-of-the-art facility promises to reshape local vocational education.