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Basic ESL Course Offered
Northern Essex Community College is offering a fee-based Basic English as a Second Language (BESL) course for non-native English speakers who want to improve their language skills. It will be offered, beginning in May, at NECC Riverwalk, 360 Merrimack St.…
Program Designed for Immigrants is Recognized
A Northern Essex Community College program that assists local immigrants who already hold college or high school diplomas from other countries reach their professional potential, has been nominated by Congresswoman Lori Trahan for an Examples of Excelencia Award. “Programa Internacional de…
Shortage of Early Childhood Educators Addressed
There is a shortage of certified early childhood educators in Massachusetts, and Northern Essex Community College is leading the way in addressing this crisis. Carol Landry, director of The Children's Place at Phillips Academy, Jody Carson,…
Master Piano Classes Offered at NECC
The music program at Northern Essex Community College will present a free piano master class workshops on the art of piano playing, led by NECC Music Professor Christina…
NECC Summer Kids Programs Announced
What do art, computer coding, and 3D printing have in common? All are part of this year’s offerings at Northern Essex Community College's College for Kids…
Northern Essex Alumna was Destined for Dentistry
Northern Essex alumna Lauren Branscomb has gone from dental assistant to dental student in just a few short years.…
New Degree Fulfills Workforce Need
Northern Essex Community College has launched a new computer and information sciences: networking and security associate degree designed to prepare individuals for immediate entry into that high demand field. “There are literally hundreds of thousands of computer networking and security…
NECC Offers Classes During Semester Break
Again, this year, Northern Essex Community College will offer a few dozen intensive courses during the abbreviated session between the fall and spring semesters. The annual winter intersession includes a selection of accelerated credit courses online from January 2 through…
NECC Celebrates STEM Programs and Careers
Northern Essex Community College joined educators across the state—and Governor…
Late Fall Enrollment Offered at NECC
The fall semester may have already started at Northern Essex Community College, but it’s not too late to enroll in late-starting, eight-week classes that begin Oct. 27 including English composition, accounting, and biology. Individuals can enroll in just one class…
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