Sharpen Your Life Skills

Learn Throughout Your Life

Whether you are looking to enrich your life through noncredit courses, continue learning with engaging programs for older adults, exploring fun, educational opportunities for your children, or seeking help with English language skills for college or career, we have something for you!

Improve Your Professional Skills with a Noncredit Course

Enhance your business and professional skills, upgrade your computer skills, or prepare for industry-specific certifications with a noncredit course. Choose from over 100 noncredit courses offered days, evenings, weekends, and online. Read more about our noncredit programs.

Stay Engaged with the Community with Programs for Life Long Studies

A program of discussion groups, study units and Tuesday talks for the NECC community. Join in on these interactive groups that will stimulate your brain, enhance your well-being and enrich your personal life. These classes encourage active participation and discussion. Learning is guaranteed to be fun and stimulating! Pre-Registration is required for all classes. Classes are open to all ages (18 and above) Read more about our programs for Life Long Studies.

Boost Your Child’s Love of Learning Through STEM College for Kids

Kids ages 9 to 14 will love attending this summer program, held on NECC’s picturesque Haverhill campus. Whether they’re discovering ways to live greener, exploring hiking trails, honing their art skills, or participating in sports, they’ll be sure to find new and innovative ways to learn and grow. Read more about College for Kids.

Improve Your College and Career Readiness with Adult  Education

You can take advantage of programs that help you improve your English language skills; prepare you to take the HiSET (formerly GED), and develop skills to succeed in college and your career. Read more about Adult Education.