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Programs tailored for in-demand careers and job preparedness.

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    Work experience, military training, language fluency, and other credentials could get you closer to a college degree than you think!
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    Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.
Alumni Q&A: Meet Katie Cook

Alumni Q&A: Meet Katie Cook

Katie Cook, president of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, reflects on her post-NECC journey.

Two New Staffers Join President’s Office

Two New Staffers Join President’s Office

Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome two new staff members to roles within the President’s Office. Jennifer Ball will start on May 12 as the new Chief of Staff. Philip DeCologero will step...

NECC V.P. González de Jesús Appears on National Broadcast

NECC V.P. González de Jesús Appears on National Broadcast

Support for international students at Northern Essex Community College was in the national spotlight today. Vice President of the Lawrence Campus and Community Relations, Dr. Naydeen González de Jesús, appeared on Univision’s “Voz de la...

April is Community College Month 💙💛

Apr. 27, 2025

Music and Poetry Festival Honors Famed New England Poet Robert Frost

Performers will include The Diminished Prophets, the Essex Chamber Music Players (ECMP), and Emmy Award-winning actor Gordon Clapp of NYPD Blue.

Apr. 28, 2025

All College Assembly (ACA) Governance Forum

Open forum: What do you want to discuss? 

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.

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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
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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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