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Paws-itively Comforting

NECC’s soon-to-be comfort dog is making her name known!
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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.
Board of Trustees April 2024 Update

Board of Trustees April 2024 Update

Lawrence, MA (April 3, 2024) – An action-packed meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees in April included the approval of three new programs, news of the exploration of an enhanced partnership...

Meet Winnie, NECC’s Soon-to-Be Comfort Dog

Meet Winnie, NECC’s Soon-to-Be Comfort Dog

Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (April 16, 2024)—The Northern Essex Community College Police Department has a new rookie on the squad: Paw-ficer Winnie! The 9-week-old yellow Labrador Retriever will eventually serve as NECC’s comfort dog. She...

Nine National Awards for NECC Theater Production

Nine National Awards for NECC Theater Production

Haverhill, MA (April 11, 2024) – Hurricane Diane shows no signs of weakening. The Northern Essex Community College Theater production has just won nine national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)....

April is Deaf History Month

Apr. 18, 2024

Sleep and Stress Workshop: How to Sleep Better and Feel Better

Learn how stress and sleep impact your ability to succeed as an NECC student. Make the best of your nights and seize the day!

Apr. 22, 2024

Hot Topics with President Glenn

Is There a Free Speech Crisis on College Campuses?

Apr. 25, 2024

Spring Job Fair

Students and community members are invited to meet with Merrimack Valley employers.

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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A “snapshot” of
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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