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NECC’s 62nd Commencement

Get ready, Class of 2024! NECC's 62nd Commencement kicks off on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
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Career Focus

Programs tailored for in-demand careers and job preparedness.

  • Funding Internships for NECC Students
    The NECC Fund is expanding access to experiential learning by paying stipends to students in under-paid or unpaid internships.
  • NECC Joins Amazon Career Choice
    As a partner for the Career Choice program, Amazon will cover tuition and fees for eligible employees to enroll in courses at Northern Essex.
  • Cannabis Job Growth
    NECC is the first community college in northeastern Massachusetts training for the skills needed to succeed in this fast-evolving industry.
Boston Globe: How Mass. community colleges reversed falling enrollment

Boston Globe: How Mass. community colleges reversed falling enrollment

A state program that makes community college free for residents over age 25 has helped enrollment at the schools rebound. The challenge will be retaining those students through graduation.

From Early College Promise Scholar to 2024 Student Commencement Speaker

From Early College Promise Scholar to 2024 Student Commencement Speaker

Akira Matos of Haverhill will be the featured student speaker for the 62nd annual commencement exercises at Northern Essex Community College. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 18, on the Haverhill Campus at 11...

CC Daily: Viewpoint: Moving the needle on supporting undocumented students

CC Daily: Viewpoint: Moving the needle on supporting undocumented students

Last summer, Massachusetts took a significant step toward inclusivity and equal opportunity in higher education through the passage of the state’s tuition equity law.

April is Deaf History Month

Apr. 29, 2024

Lawrence Campus Tour and Information Session

Visit us on the for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.

Apr. 30, 2024

President's General Staff Meeting: The Integrated Student Experience 2.0

Please join NECC President Lane Glenn and Provost Paul Beaudin at the next President’s General Staff Meeting for “The Integrated Student Experience 2.0.”

NECC Spotlight

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NECC Connect

Introducing a new tool for students to network with alumni.

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Deep Thinking - NECC Alumni Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence.

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Northern Essex’s Students

Taryn Decker

Taryn Decker

“I’m in deaf studies/sign language interpreting. My dream job? Actually I would love to graduate and come back here as an interpreter then it’s like you’re learning and working at the same time." More
Jeremy Ramirez

Jeremy Ramirez

"I’m majoring in mechanical engineering…I think I will probably be good at it. I like math. I like technology. It’s a good career path too. I would like to get a job with Tesla." More
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