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The Boston Globe: Massachusetts community colleges to launch apprenticeship degree programs
Six Massachusetts community colleges are working together with employers across the state to start new apprenticeship degree programs that allow students to earn money in jobs related to their fields of study before graduation.
WHAV: Northern Essex Joins Five Other Community Colleges in Launching Apprenticeship Programs
Northern Essex Community College is one of six community colleges in the state partnering with employers to combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers fill jobs.
Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex men roll into NJCAA Final Four
The top-seeded Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team saw five players score in double figures as their fast pace subdued ninth seeded Genesee Community College on Thursday afternoon, 99-78.
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
“More than 47% in our community college are Hispanic students, the majority are from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and now the president is also Dominican. This is a door that now is open for more people like me to continue an inclusive and diverse environment.” Meet Pedro
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
Caitlin Little, ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow
“As a Newman Civic Fellow, I look forward to growing within a network of changemakers— sharing strategies, amplifying each other’s work, and continuing to ask hard questions about justice, power, and possibility. I want to be the kind of leader who doesn’t just open doors but holds them open for others.” Meet Caitlin