Early College Students Collect and Donate 3300 Boxes of Cereal Haverhill and Amesbury, MA (March 5, 2026) — National Cereal Day is this Saturday, but Northern Essex Community College's Business 101 students, taught by Trish Tupaj, got a head start on the celebrations. The Amesbury High School students, who are…

Instructor Kevin Keleher Wants to Build the Future of HR When students enter Kevin Keleher’s Human Resources certificate program, they’re not just learning about policies and procedures—they’re learning how people shape the success of every organization. Keleher’s path to Human Resources didn’t begin in HR at all. In fact, his…

Meet the Instructor: Lori Capra Brings Experience and Encouragement to Accounting Students For nearly three decades, Lori Capra has helped students discover that accounting is more than numbers on a page—it’s a practical skill set that can open doors, build confidence, and create opportunity. With a master’s degree in accounting, 25 years…

State Awards NECC $180,000 for Continued Support for Students with Disabilities Boston, MA (January 8, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College will receive $180,000 to continue to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities to participate in undergraduate academic…

Base Manufacturing Program Launching to Meet Workforce Demand A new non-credit program launching at Northern Essex Community College will address some of the most pressing needs of the Massachusetts workforce. Currently, there are 1.2 unemployed persons for every job opening and over 30,000 manufacturing positions available in the…

State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program Northern Essex Community College will receive $147,258 as part of a statewide initiative to create workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they are awarding a total of $1.5 million…

Launch of Entrepreneurship Hub at NECC Haverhill, MA (October 23, 2025) —Northern Essex Community College students interested in business and entrepreneurship now have some additional resources at their fingertips. This month saw the launch of the Entrepreneurship Hub. Created by Business Department Chair Sheila Muller and…

NECC Culinary Arts Program Welcomes New Coordinator After more than 15 years working in restaurants ranging from cozy mom-and-pop diners to high-end catering operations, chef Bryan Philbrook has found a new home — in the classroom. As the new Culinary Arts degree program coordinator at Northern Essex,…

NECC Awarded $250,000 Grant to Support New Degree Program Haverhill, MA (October 21, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College is proud to be one of the recipients of this year’s Skills Capital grants, as announced by The Healey-Driscoll Administration this week. The college will receive $250,000 in support of…

Two Additional Programs Offered in Innovative CBE Model Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 12, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College continues to be a leader in academic innovation with the addition of two more programs offered entirely in the Competency-Based Education model. CBE is an approach that focuses…