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NECC Creates New Center for MassReconnect Students
Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (March 9, 2023)– More than 1.8 million adults in Massachusetts could be eligible for free community college under Governor Healey’s MassReconnect Program. The Governor, surrounded by the Workforce Skills Cabinet and community college presidents, officially unveiled…
Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (March 9, 2023)– More than 1.8 million adults in Massachusetts could be eligible for free community college under Governor Healey’s MassReconnect Program. The Governor, surrounded by the Workforce Skills Cabinet and community college presidents, officially unveiled…
Northern Essex and UMass Lowell Sign Innovative Joint Admissions Agreement
Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2023)– A new joint admissions agreement between Northern Essex Community College and UMass Lowell will enhance the transfer process between the two institutions. Upon acceptance to NECC, students who opted into joint admissions on their application…
Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2023)– A new joint admissions agreement between Northern Essex Community College and UMass Lowell will enhance the transfer process between the two institutions. Upon acceptance to NECC, students who opted into joint admissions on their application…
New Testing Site and Course to Enhance Job Readiness for Nurse Assistants
Lawrence, MA (January 18, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College continues work to address the growing job needs of the healthcare industry with two new offerings for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA). Students preparing to take the Massachusetts CNA exam can now…
Lawrence, MA (January 18, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College continues work to address the growing job needs of the healthcare industry with two new offerings for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA). Students preparing to take the Massachusetts CNA exam can now…
Public Health Student Lands Competitive Internship
Haverhill, MA (January 9, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College Public Health student Erin Archambault just turned 24, but she’s already spent years working in health care. The Haverhill native was trained as a Certified Nurse Assistant while attending Whittier Regional…
Haverhill, MA (January 9, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College Public Health student Erin Archambault just turned 24, but she’s already spent years working in health care. The Haverhill native was trained as a Certified Nurse Assistant while attending Whittier Regional…
Northern Essex Awarded $300,000 for Diversifying Nursing Pathways Initiative
Haverhill, MA (November 14, 2022)– Northern Essex Community College is one of ten community colleges from across the nation selected to participate in a new initiative aimed at addressing the nursing shortage. The Accelerating and Diversifying Nursing Pathways at Community…
Haverhill, MA (November 14, 2022)– Northern Essex Community College is one of ten community colleges from across the nation selected to participate in a new initiative aimed at addressing the nursing shortage. The Accelerating and Diversifying Nursing Pathways at Community…
Northern Essex Meets Job Demand of Rapidly Expanding Industry with Three Cannabis Certificate Courses
Haverhill, MA (November 16, 2022) – Northern Essex is the first community college in northeastern Massachusetts to offer job training in the cannabis industry. Registration is now open for three certificate courses: Advanced Manufacturing Agent, Advanced Dispensary Associate Program, and…
Haverhill, MA (November 16, 2022) – Northern Essex is the first community college in northeastern Massachusetts to offer job training in the cannabis industry. Registration is now open for three certificate courses: Advanced Manufacturing Agent, Advanced Dispensary Associate Program, and…
NECC Part of New Consortium to Train Next Generation of Intelligence Officers
Haverhill, MA (September 27, 2022) – A new partnership between Northern Essex Community College and the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is creating new pathways for NECC students who wish to pursue a career in intelligence or security. The Office…
Haverhill, MA (September 27, 2022) – A new partnership between Northern Essex Community College and the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is creating new pathways for NECC students who wish to pursue a career in intelligence or security. The Office…
Grant Will Fund New Technology for Health Care Students
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (September 26, 2022)—Students in Northern Essex Community College health care programs will soon have new, cutting-edge technology tools to enhance patient care training. The state recently awarded the college a $226,005 Skills Capital Grant, which will…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (September 26, 2022)—Students in Northern Essex Community College health care programs will soon have new, cutting-edge technology tools to enhance patient care training. The state recently awarded the college a $226,005 Skills Capital Grant, which will…
NECC and UMass Lowell Create New Public Health Information Pathway Programs
A new partnership between UMass Lowell and Northern Essex Community College is addressing the need for more public health workers, by creating new pathways in public health informatics and technology. NECC is working closely with UMass Lowell on course design…
A new partnership between UMass Lowell and Northern Essex Community College is addressing the need for more public health workers, by creating new pathways in public health informatics and technology. NECC is working closely with UMass Lowell on course design…
Joint Admissions Agreement with Emmanuel College to Support Nursing Workforce Development
Lawrence and Boston, MA, August 29, 2022 – Graduates of Northern Essex Community College’s Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) program will now be able to make a seamless transition into Emmanuel College’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program…
Lawrence and Boston, MA, August 29, 2022 – Graduates of Northern Essex Community College’s Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) program will now be able to make a seamless transition into Emmanuel College’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program… Past articles by year
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NECC Student Stars in New Movie “Champions”
James Day Keith might be a familiar face if you've spent much time on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. In addition to taking classes, he works in the cafe in the Spurk Building. Now, Keith is getting… Faculty & Staff »
Northern Essex Welcomes New MassHire Executive Director
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 17, 2023)– After an extensive search, Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome James Henderson as the new Executive Director of the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center. James Henderson is… Campus & Community »
Stratton named NJCAA East District Coach of the Year
By Dan Blair, NECC Director of Athletics Utica, NY (March 14, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College head men’s basketball Darren Stratton was named the NJCAA East District Coach of the Year on Tuesday evening at the National Championships award… Programs »
NECC Creates New Center for MassReconnect Students
Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (March 9, 2023)– More than 1.8 million adults in Massachusetts could be eligible for free community college under Governor Healey’s MassReconnect Program. The Governor, surrounded by the Workforce Skills Cabinet and community college presidents, officially unveiled… Events »
Bracing for “Hurricane Diane,” NECC Theater’s Spring Production
Haverhill, MA (March 27, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College Theater has all the elements for success its upcoming spring production: climate change, Greek mythology, and sexual identity, with a dash of Real Housewives of New Jersey. They combine hilariously to… Most Viewed Stories
- Kiss 108 Co-Host Will Be Featured Commencement Speaker
- NECC to Hold Inaugural Impact Awards
- Bracing for "Hurricane Diane," NECC Theater's Spring Production
- WHAV: Henderson to Lead MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Centers in Haverhill, Lawrence
- Eagle-Tribune Commentary: To boost competitiveness, embrace undocumented students
- WHAV: Northern Essex, Haverhill Schools, AgeSpan, Others Take Part in Dominican Republic Exchange
