This is the second year that the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Eastern Bank, is able to provide grant aid for New Americans to access work force training programs. A description of this opportunity is available in English, Nepali, Spanish and French.
The application can be found on the NH Charitable Foundation website. Scroll down to “Certificate, license or other industry-recognized credential” and click on the “+” sign to get a full description of this funding opportunity. Call 603-225-6641 ext. 224 if you have any questions. Access the application here: https://www.nhcf.org/how-can-we-help-you/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Last year, over $70,000 was distributed to new Americans for training programs such as certified medical assistant, engineering technology, nursing, computer science and other short-term training programs. Read about two of last year’s recipients here.
Verónica G. Cárdenas tells the story behind her photos of the migrants traveling to the U.S.: “I want to convey what it’s like for people to travel on these caravans. I’d like to show that indeed, it is a tiresome and dangerous journey, but along the way, life goes on… I also want to portray them in a more dignified way where they are not solely victims of violence or lack of opportunities in their countries.”
