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Marketing Department Recognized with Six Awards
Haverhill, MA (October 20, 2026) — The Northern Essex Community College Marketing Communications department is proud to share that six projects from last year were honored with awards from the National Council of Marketing and...
Articulation Agreement Turns Community Health Workers’ Experience into College Credit
Haverhill, MA (October 15, 2026)— A new articulation agreement between the Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) and Northern Essex Community College will help local community health workers (CHWs) get closer to earning their...
State Awards $136,000 to NECC for Workforce Training
Boston, MA (October 20, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College will receive $136,142 as part of a statewide initiative to create workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. Governor Maura...
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🔐 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to helping students, faculty, and staff stay safer and more secure online. Throughout the month, colleges and universities raise awareness about protecting personal and institutional information, recognizing phishing attempts, using strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and keeping devices and software up to date. Learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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