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Anyone interested in learning more about the programs and courses offered at Northern Essex Community College\u2019s newest campus, NECC Riverwalk, is invited to attend a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Thursday, January 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Free and open to the public, the event will feature classroom demonstrations, an art show, performances by the NECC Student Jazz-Rock Ensemble, and tours of the new space.\u00a0 Information on the programs offered at NECC Riverwalk\u2014including credit courses in business and computer information sciences; noncredit course in career skills and personal enrichment; and courses in adult literacy and ESL\u2014will also be available.\u00a0\u00a0 The ribbon cutting will take place at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled with this beautiful renovated space,\u201d said David Hartleb, college president, who will be on hand to cut the ribbon for the new space at a ceremony beginning at 5 p.m.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s helping us give local residents the skills needed to succeed in today\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

NECC Riverwalk opened in the fall and demand far exceeded expectations.\u00a0 The college had anticipated offering 15 credit courses to 330 students but ended up with 40 credit courses and 800 students.\u00a0 The 26,000 square-foot mill space features 20 classroom, five computer training rooms, a conference room, and staff offices.<\/p>\n

For more information on the NECC Riverwalk Ribbon Cutting and Open House, visit www.necc.mass.edu\/open-house, or contact Deborah Gray at dgray@necc.mass.edu or 978-659-1275 or Josefina Taveras at jtaveras@necc.mass.edu or 978-659-1220.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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