Mellon Foundation Makes the Business Case for Humanities Education
Called the NH Humanities Collaborative, the effort is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grant is the first of its kind pairing a community college system with a flagship public university and it explicitly recognizes and supports the business case for humanities collaboration.
Labor shortages and skill gaps in New Hampshire have limited overall growth and the state’s ability to attract and retain growing businesses. While high energy and other costs and business climate factors contribute to New Hampshire’s business outlook and prospects, it is widely recognized that labor skill shortages and demography are working against the economic vitality of the state and against many employers’ ability to accept new orders and compete nationally and globally...