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A look inside the NECC Veterans Center on the Haverhill Campus.<\/p><\/div>\n

Northern Essex Community College\u2019s success in educating veterans was recently recognized when the college received designation as a \u00a0Military Friendly\u00ae \u00a0School by Viqtory, a national organization that connects veterans with civilian education, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.<\/p>\n

Institutions were selected for this designation based on public data sources and a comprehensive 15-page survey completed by the college. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. Some of the factors considered are student retention, graduation rates, job placement, and loan repayment for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis designation is important because it looks at not only the programs and services that we have in place to support our military connected students, but also the success and sustainability of them,\u201d said Kalyn Ryll, NECC\u2019s veteran and military services coordinator.<\/p>\n

The 2021-2022 Military Friendly\u00ae Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cSchools that achieve designation show true commitment and dedication in their efforts. Our standards assist schools by providing a benchmark that promotes positive educational outcomes, resources, and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the military community,\u201d said National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly\u00ae, Kayla Lopez.<\/p>\n

Northern Essex has an average of 100 veterans enrolled each semester, according to Ryll, who assists student veterans with using benefits to help pay for school and making connections and referrals to community services.<\/p>\n

The college also hosts a representative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VITAL (Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership) Program, who comes on campus twice a month to help student veterans navigate their transition from soldier to student.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe focus on the success of each individual student veteran,\u201d said Ryll. \u201cProviding them with the guidance and services to reach their educational goals, whether they\u2019re interested in moving right into a career or transferring to a four-year college or university.\u201d<\/p>\n

The top areas of study for veterans at Northern Essex include Biology, Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Health, and Social Work, and Northern Essex awards credit for military training and experience.<\/a><\/p>\n

To learn more, contact Ryll at kryll@necc.mass.edu or visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n

Northern Essex Community College has campuses in both Haverhill and Lawrence. It offers\u00a0approximately\u00a060\u00a0associate degree and certificate programs as well as hundreds of noncredit courses designed for personal enrichment and career growth.\u00a0 Each year,\u00a06,000\u00a0students are enrolled in credit associate degree and certificate programs on the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses; and\u00a0another 2,000\u00a0take noncredit workforce development and community education classes on campus, and at businesses and community sites across the Merrimack Valley.\u00a0 For more information, visit the website at\u00a0www.necc.mass.edu\u00a0or call 978-556-3700.<\/p>\n

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