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NECC Alumnus Launches Computer-Aided Drafting Internship Program
For Jonathan Aguilar ’18, it was a single Northern Essex Community College dual enrollment course that paved the way for his dream career. Aguilar, a resident of Lawrence, was still in high school when he enrolled in his first computer-aided…
Two Northern Essex Students Receive State Educators’ Scholarship
Haverhill, MA (October 28, 2022) –Two Northern Essex Community College students, Thelma Ortiz and Skylar Underwood, both of Lawrence, recently received $700 scholarships from the Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA). Ortiz and Underwood are involved in NECC’s Pathways to Academic…
Business Student Strikes Gold Serving Up Authentic Mexican Dishes
It’s hard to miss Business Transfer student Rosa Garza. Between her colorful earrings, the lines of hungry customers, and the wafting aromas of Mexican spices, when she sets up her popular food stand Rosita’s Cocina, it is a feast for…
Summer 2022 Dean’s List
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 23, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
NECC Alumnus Launches 3D Printing Company
For Jonathan Aguilar '18, it was a single Northern Essex Community College dual enrollment course that set him on the path to his dream career. The Lawrence High School graduate, curious…
Two Local Leaders Named to NECC Foundation Board
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 8, 2022) - The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed two local leaders with deep roots in the Merrimack Valley as its newest members. Francis…
Philosophy Major is the New Student Trustee
When Sarah Pachano of Lawrence learned she would be joining the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative, she got to work immediately. The philosophy major seized every opportunity to talk to fellow students and…
Breaking Barriers: An Alumna’s Path to CEO
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 edition of NECC's alumni magazine, alumnecc At 31 years old, Everett resident Liseth Velez ’15 is an award-winning business leader and veteran who has shattered many traditional barriers to become the successful…
Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (June 1, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
This CIS Grad Loved NECC’s Online Courses
Wilson McCormack attended college after graduating from Chelmsford High School in 2016, but it just wasn’t clicking. Unsure about what he wanted to…
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