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Fall Enrollment is Open

Classes are filling now for the next term beginning October 28.
Flexible class schedules at NECC! Seven start dates over 10 terms!

Start Here... When it Works for You!

NECC offers seven start times throughout the year!
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Free Community College is Here

Eligible Massachusetts residents can say goodbye to tuition and fees!
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Career Focus

Programs tailored for in-demand careers and job preparedness.

UMass welcomes first community college graduates to receive $10,000 Community College Advantage Scholarship

UMass welcomes first community college graduates to receive $10,000 Community College Advantage Scholarship

BOSTON – All four University of Massachusetts undergraduate campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell this Fall welcomed 66 community college graduates who are the first to be awarded the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship,...

A Great #WeekAtNECC

A Great #WeekAtNECC

The week of October 6 was anything but ordinary at Northern Essex Community College. And we have the pictures to prove it! We (the Marketing Communications Department) brought back our special photo project, asking faculty,...

NECC Students Awarded Selective State Educators’ Scholarships

NECC Students Awarded Selective State Educators’ Scholarships

Haverhill, MA (October 15, 2024) ­ – Two students from Northern Essex Community College were among just four students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in...

October is Emotional Wellness Month 👩‍⚕️🍁

Oct. 21, 2024

Professional Profile Photos and LinkedIn Workshop

Learn about LinkedIn, and get tips to develop your LinkedIn profile! All NECC students and alumni are welcome.

Oct. 22, 2024

MBTA HR On The Go!

NECC Spotlight

alumnecc cover image fall 2024 issue

United We Thrive

NECC alumni celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
NECC Business Solutions

NECC Business Solutions

From workforce education to a variety of resources, NECC can help grow your business.

Stories of Us
The stories behind
Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff

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Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024

“Student government is an organization where you can get your voice heard. Students should be motivated and inspired. If they are interested in making a change, I encourage them to get involved and be disciplined. That’s what’s going to make the world a better place.” Meet Elijah
Brian MacKenna-Rice and Lisa Fabbri-Lopez, two faculty members at NECC

Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez

“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian
A photo of Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo, a young, female presenting student in graduation attire holding her diploma while celebrating

Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo

“I see a version of myself in each of my students; they inspire me every day. I remind them that everything works itself out in the end. I can’t imagine where else I’d be.” Meet Nayeli
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