Articles by: Melissa Bouse
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/15/metro/northern-essex-offers-job-training-program-cannabis-industry/
Northern Essex Community College has launched an effort to support the state’s fast-growing cannabis industry and help area residents find jobs in the field.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/13/metro/state-awards-5-million-new-stem-tech-academies/
State leaders have awarded $5 million to five new STEM Tech Career Academies as part of a new initiative aimed at helping more high school students earn associate degrees and …
Gov. Baker Appoints Silverio to Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees
Evan Silverio has joined the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees following his recent appointment by Gov. Charlie …
The year 2022 was as busy one for NECC–and the NECC Newsroom. As more folks returned to campus, many of the year’s most popular stories featured program innovations, unique job …
https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/necc-mens-hoop-gets-no-7-national-ranking/article_27ff6ae0-7a5b-11ed-9520-8fcee8408443.html
NECC men’s hoop gets No. 7 national ranking
Haverhill, MA (December 14, 2022) – Evan Silverio, President and CEO of Silverio Insurance Agency in Lawrence, has been appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by …
Northern Essex, Haverhill High Plan STEM Tech Career Academy with $1 Million State Grant
Haverhill High School and Northern Essex Community College are working together to launch a STEM Tech Career …
Haverhill, MA (December 13, 2022) – Northern Essex Community College and Haverhill High School are one of five partnerships statewide to receive funding to create new STEM Tech Career Academies. …
‘A Christmas Carol’ Returns to Northern Essex Community College After Three-Year Hiatus
After a three-year hiatus, Northern Essex Community College brings back its annual production of “A Christmas Carol” this weekend.
https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/holiday-tradition-returns-to-the-stage/article_54414254-70c4-11ed-8e75-63aad3dba28c.html
After a three-year hiatus, a beloved holiday tradition returns to Haverhill when Northern Essex Community College presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.
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