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In this country, a
traditional college
education has long
been held as the gold
standard to achieving
future success and
financial stability. The
fact is, many people who
graduate from college make more money
than those who do not. But the rigidity
of this narrative could lead parents and
students alike, to be shortsighted as they
plan for their future careers. Mapping
out the future now includes serious
conversations around ROI and college
debt in a future job market that is always
evolving.
The good news for New Hampshire
students is that they live in a state where
manufacturing is still the No. 1 industry
and economic driver, thanks to the
innovation and vision of companies like
the ones profiled in this year's "A Guide to
Cool STUFF Made in NH."
The shifting job and education markets
can leave parents feeling unsure about
which path their children should choose
toward success and satisfaction as
they make their way in the world. Lack
of information and stigma around
manufacturing as an industry can be
barriers to students who may be a natural
fit – especially in the growing field of
Smart Manufacturing/High Technology
(SMHT), which provides the best of all
worlds. Many manufacturers featured
in these pages are involved in cutting-
edge projects, and they provide tuition
reimbursement for employees interested
in advanced skills.
As a parent, I could have used a guide
like NH STUFF to help my own children
see that New Hampshire is rich in career
opportunities that don't necessarily
require years of schooling before you
begin "adulting." Our state's many world-
class manufacturing businesses provide
strong entry-level wages, full benefits and
lots of perks, as you will read – including
a pathway to college, if desired.
My hope, as we perpetuate this journey of
awareness through further exposure and
education, is that we continue nurturing
the next generation of big thinkers
and skilled workers who will help keep
manufacturing a thriving industry in
New Hampshire for years to come.
Stuff Made in NH
www.STUFFMadeInNH.com
Andrea Kolden
Publisher, New Hampshire STUFF
172 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604
508-755-8004 tel • 508-755-8000 fax • www.wbjournal.com
Welcome to Cool Stuff Made in New Hampshire!
Cool STUFF Made in New Hampshire has
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To download the app, simply scan the QR code on this page or
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STUFF Publisher, Andrea Kolden
akolden@nebusinessmedia.com
STUFF Profiles Editor
Carol Robidoux
STUFF Executive Editor,
Brad Kane, bkane@wbjournal.com
Research Director,
Stephanie Meagher,
smeagher@nebusinessmedia.com
Research Assistant, Heide Martin,
hmartin@nebusinessmedia.com
Creative Director, Liz Cornish,
lcornish@HartfordBusiness.com
COO, Mary Rogers,
mrogers@nebusinessmedia.com
Accounting Manager, Valerie Clark,
vclark@nebusinessmedia.com
Accounting Assistant, Rae Rogers,
rrogers@nebusinessmedia.com
Collections Manager, Raki Zwiebel,
rzwiebel@nebusinessmedia.com
Human Resources, Jill Coran,
jcoran@nebusinessmedia.com
Distribution Director, Kris Prosser,
kprosser@wbjournal.com
Distribution and Database Coordinator,
A Guide to STUFF, a publication of New England
Business Media. Patty Harris,
pharris@nebusinessmedia.com
CEO, Peter Stanton
pstanton@nebusinessmedia.com
President, Joseph Zwiebel
jzwiebel@nebusinessmedia.com
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