Service Learning

Community and Classroom Connections

Service-learning gives you opportunities to earn college credit, apply classroom learning in the real world, and make a difference in people’s lives. NECC offers many service-learning courses that can connect you with many opportunities on- and off-campus.

Service-learning supports NECC’s commitment to civic engagement and an essential part of NECC’s Civic Action Plan.

Benefits of Service-Learning

• Gain real-world experience through the application of classroom learning in community settings
• Explore careers and experience different organizational cultures
• Participate in professional and social networking opportunities
• Improve communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Forge new friendships and make strong connections with members of the NECC community
• Understand community needs and the resources that can help address them
• Acquire experience that you can tout in cover letters and job interviews
• Qualify for service oriented scholarship applications
• Know that you have helped to make a positive difference
• You can earn points in NECC’s Civic Scholars Program!

Read About Some of Our Service-Learning Projects

Spring 2022 Service-Learning Showcase

Spring 2021 Service-Learning Showcase

Amesbury Students Highlight Food Insecurity (Eagle Tribune News Story)

Crock pots will Help Address Food Insecurity in Merrimack Valley (NECC Newsroom Story)