Northern Essex Community College

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Fall Enrollment is Open!

The next term begins October 28.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrations and events at NECC September 15 through October 15.

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NECC by the Numbers

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4,519 Students Enrolled

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70% Students Graduating Debt-Free
(Spring 2024 data)

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52% First-Generation Students

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Career Focus

Programs tailored for in-demand careers and job preparedness.

What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.
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.

News

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WHAV: Lawrence Mayor Renews Pledge to Pay to Take Students off Northern Essex Community College Wait List

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña renewed his pledge at the start of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week to pay for more classes at Northern Essex Community College to help get students off waiting lists.

Eagle-Tribune: An annual trip to Maine is program-builder for NECC

For the last six years, the Northern Essex Community College baseball team makes an annual fall trek to the University of Maine for a couple of baseball scrimmages.

Mayor of Lawrence Pledges Continued Support to NECC Center for Adult Education

Lawrence, MA (September 17, 2024) – Adult Education and Family Literacy Week started on a high note at Northern Essex Community College, thanks to an inspiring nighttime celebration and a generous pledge from the Mayor...

Events

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September is National Self-Care Awareness Month 💆‍♀️

Sep. 23, 2024

Banned Book Reading Party

Join us for a short presentation with NECC librarians about banned books.

Sep. 25, 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.

Sep. 26, 2024

Be Successful in Your Life & Career while Maintaining Your Identity

NECC alumnus Eduardo Crespo, founder/CEO of Hispanic Market Solutions, gives a workshop on preserving cultural identity.

NECC Spotlight

NECC Connect

Introducing a new tool for students to network with alumni.

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

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 & 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

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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