Meet Rain Jelley, a Great Bay Community College accounting graduate whose story is one of resilience, determination, and a second chance well taken.

Rain first enrolled at Great Bay in 2017, struggled to find her footing, and made the difficult decision to step away. After three years in the workforce, she returned in 2021 with a clearer sense of purpose and a different mindset.

"I decided I wanted to go back, approach it differently, and prove to myself I could do it. I went back as an adult, and I took it more seriously. It was something I was choosing to do, and not something I felt I had to do."

Balancing a full-time job with her coursework, Rain graduated with her associate degree in accounting in 2024. She went on to join Sprague Energy as an accounts payable associate and has since been promoted to staff accountant.

"Great Bay gave me the foundation to succeed and prove to myself that I am capable of finishing what I started."

Rain's story is a reminder that past setbacks do not define future success. Read her full story at the link below.

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Great Bay Community College is excited to announce a new Criminal Justice Leadership certificate program, now available at our Pease Tradeport campus.

Designed for current and aspiring criminal justice professionals, the certificate equips students with the critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and leadership skills needed to succeed in law enforcement leadership roles. And the timing could not be better: employment for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in New Hampshire is projected to grow 8% by 2032, more than double the national growth rate for the same period.

As Criminal Justice Program Chair and Professor Eric Kulberg put it: "Criminal justice leadership demands more than experience. It demands the ability to think critically, lead ethically and adapt to an ever-changing landscape."

The 16 to 17 credit certificate is built around three core courses, Leadership, Research Methods, and a hands-on Capstone, plus two electives from areas including Organizational Behavior, Crisis Planning and Management, and Victim Rights and Advocacy. Courses are available this fall.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4xcuIdb

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Every student's path is different. Great Bay offers personalized academic support to help students overcome challenges, stay on track, and achieve their goals.

Through the Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS), students can connect with academic coaches and advisors who understand their individual needs, from transitioning to college and planning for transfer to navigating academic alerts, financial aid concerns, disability support, and more.

Whether your goal is to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year institution, or take a few classes, Great Bay's advisors will work with you to create a plan for moving forward.

CAPS services are free for students enrolled in credit-bearing courses.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MICZTQ

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