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Basic ESL Offered at NECC Riverwalk

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A Basic English as a Second Language (BESL) course will be offered this spring through Northern Essex Community College’s Center for Adult Education Programs and Practitioners at NECC Riverwalk, 360 Merrimack St., in Lawrence.

This high-beginner level course for non-native speakers of English is designed to help students develop their language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking for effective communication in the workplace, for everyday use within the community, and in preparation for entering Academic ESL at NECC. Students will also develop and begin to use strategies for independent learning.

BESL which costs $235 per person will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m., January 23 through May 15. Class will not be held during NECC’s spring break or on holidays.

For additional information or to register contact Cynthia Faulkner, ESOL Coordinator, Center for Adult Education Programs and Practitioners, at cfaulkner@necc.mass.edu or 978-659-1279.

NECC Photography Students Host Exhibit

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One of the Black & White images on exhibit by NECC photography students at the Haverhill Public Library

This Black & White photo taken by NECC photography student Loretta J. Garrett of Haverhill is one of several student photographs displayed at the Haverhill Public Library

Students enrolled in Northern Essex Community College’s noncredit Creative Black & White photography class are hosting a photo exhibit of their work at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St., Haverhill, now through February 1, with a reception on Thursday, January 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. This class was taught by professional photographer Dave Petty of DPImaging.

Creative B & W is one of four noncredit courses students can take to earn a Beginner’s Certificate in photography. Students who successfully complete Basic Photography, Beyond Basic Photography and Creative Black and White and Intro to Adobe Photoshop may also earn 3 credits (as the equivalent of ART 130) applicable toward their NECC associate degree or certificate program.

Whether pursuing photography as a hobby or a career, NECC is offering a number of noncredit photography courses, some of which can be applied toward a certificate or degree, at NECC Riverwalk in Lawrence this spring.

The NECC photography program offers the flexibility to either take a singular class of particular interest or step through all of the skill-building modules for a complete learning experience. Participants will learn from hands-on projects and review sessions and master the necessary camera functions to create beautiful imagery. Technique, mechanical control, and a deep exploration of light are the cornerstones of the classes.

Other noncredit photography courses offered through NECC include Intro to Flash Photography, Artist to Entrepreneur, Portraits, Photoshop Techniques for the Web, Family Photography and Entertainment, and Digital Photo Imaging 2 – Adobe Photoshop, Family Photography and Entertainment.

For additional information on all noncredit photography courses, visit the noncredit photography page.

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Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities Wanted

Ashley Bragger (standing) from Northern Essex Community College helps Deborah Andrews of Opportunity Works navigate the college’s new career website which allows members of the community to post jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities free of charge.

Northern Essex Community College has a new career website for its students and alumni, and the college is inviting local businesses and nonprofits to create an account and add their jobs, internships, and volunteer positions to the site.

Once employers open an account, which is free and a simple process, they can manage posts for open positions and view student applicants’ profiles, resumes, and cover letters. Employers can access the site 24 hours a day.

“We have over 7000 current students and tens of thousands of alumni,” said Ashley Bragger, staff associate, Northern Essex Career Connections. “NECClink, our new site, is the perfect way for employers to reach Northern Essex students and alumni.”

In addition to having benefits for employers, the site also addresses the needs of students and alumni, who can create profiles, build resumes and cover letters, research careers and industries, apply for jobs and volunteer opportunities, and network with employers. Students can also connect their NECClink account with LinkedIn and other social media.

Deborah Andrews, of Opportunity Works, and a member of the college’s Occupational Advisory Board, was one of the first to create a NECClink account, and she describes the process as “easy.”

“NECClink is a convenient way to advertise jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, as it is available at your convenience, 24/7. The best part is the confidence we can feel knowing that these are NECC students and alumni, people who work hard and persevere to accomplish their goals,” said Andrews.

To open an account or for more information, visit https://www.necc.mass.edu/necclink-employers

If you have questions, contact Ashley Bragger at 978 556-3946 or abragger@necc.mass.edu.

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