Military Thanks

Thanks again for the supportive and kind words for military members of the NH Bar. I was mobilized again in March, after 13 months on active duty last year (Nov 01 – Dec 02). I am currently assigned to Combined/Joint Task Force 180 in Afghanistan. I hope to return home by the end of September.

Again, thanks for your support.

Semper Fidelis,
LtCol Tim Bailey
CJTF-180, Afghanistan

Nurturing a Well-Educated Workforce

Education is the foundation on which we build the economic prosperity of New Hampshire, and if we hope to continue to build upon that foundation it is imperative that we have a well-educated workforce.

We live in a time during which business and education are increasingly becoming more dependent on each other, even more so with a slow economy placing government support and services in jeopardy. Recognizing the link between these three sectors, New Hampshire citizens from education, public policy and business have come together for the first time in the state’s history to achieve a common goal.

This group is called the New Hampshire Forum on Higher Education (the Forum), and as a member of the Forum’s Board of Governors as well as a member of the Bar Association, I have found that the two organizations have a similar mission. The Forum’s mission is to sustain and grow our state’s prosperity by ensuring a workforce of highly educated and well-trained workers; part of the Bar’s mission is to serve the interests not only of its membership, but also of the public.

The Forum is actively engaged in a number of initiatives that could benefit from the support of Bar members and help secure a better future for the people of New Hampshire.

Forum studies show that 40 percent of the state’s teachers are nearing retirement and the state faces shortages of teachers in such critical areas as math and science. As a result, the Forum is working to create incentives to attract and retain graduates and help displaced workers transition into the field.

The Forum is also working to increase access to and the availability of internships for college students and state businesses. Efforts are also underway to expand Project Lead the Way New Hampshire, a high school-based program designed to support students interested in pursuing a degree in engineering. Typically a high percentage of engineering students leave the major before graduation, which has resulted in an increased need for qualified graduates.

Please contact Kelly Clark, the executive director of the New Hampshire Forum on Higher Education, at 227-5315 if you are interested in learning more about ongoing Forum initiatives or how you can help. You can also find more information at www.nhhigheredforum.org.

Tom Rath
Concord

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