{"id":27215,"date":"2019-04-30T14:38:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T18:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom2\/2019\/04\/30\/free-business-program-offered-for-english-language-learners\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:14:08","slug":"free-business-program-offered-for-english-language-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom\/2019\/04\/30\/free-business-program-offered-for-english-language-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Business Program Offered for English Language Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/media-old\/2013\/05\/accounting-mobile.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6157 alignright\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/media-old\/2013\/05\/accounting-mobile.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" \/><\/a>A free business and accounting fundamentals non-credit certificate program will be offered through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.necc.mass.edu\">Northern Essex Community College<\/a>\u2019s adult\u00a0English Language Learners\u00a0program this fall.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-week program will begin Monday, Sept. 16. Registrations will be accepted through then. Classes will be held Monday through Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at NECC\u2019s Dimitry Building on 45 Franklin St, Lawrence.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-hour a week program includes English literacy and civics education, math, and digital literacy.<\/p>\n<p>This program is designed for intermediate and higher level English learners who want to improve their English and academic and occupational skills needed to pursue higher education or employment.<\/p>\n<p>Testing dates for the program are April 25, May 16, May 30, and June 6 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Riverwalk campus, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on the program or to register, contact Kizzy Borbon, integrated English literacy &amp; civics coordinator, NECC\u2019s Center for Adult Education Programs and Preparations at\u00a0kborbon@necc.mass.edu\u00a0or call 978-659-1283.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A free business and accounting fundamentals non-credit certificate program will be offered through\u00a0Northern Essex Community College\u2019s adult\u00a0English Language Learners\u00a0program this fall. 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