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For Our Community

Does NECC even exist without our community? We have so much to offer our neighbors from job training to personal enrichment!

Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education

Free programs to help adults improve English and job skills.
Community Education

Community Education

Lifelong learning and professional development courses.
Exam & Test Prep

Exam & Test Prep

NECC offers prep courses and a proctored testing center.

Featured Upcoming Classes

MUSC3000 – Group Guitar for Beginners

This class is designed for people of all ages who do not play at all or perhaps play a few chords on their own. You’ll be joining a group of like-minded people who love music and want to learn how to play their guitar. Students will learn basics elements of music theory needed to play songs right away. They will leave the group with the ability to play several songs and to learn new songs on their own. The group will be primarily hands on with the instrument. The class will also be a judgement free zone where students can feel comfortable learning.

Learn More & Enroll Today!

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid® is an international program designed to educate the public on how to respond in a mental health emergency, and offer support to someone in emotional distress. Training allows for early detection and intervention by teaching participants about the signs and symptoms of specific illnesses like anxiety and depression, and providing concrete tools to be able to assist someone in need. NECC regularly offers MHFA training courses.

Mental Health First Aid

Appreciative Inquiry

center for appreciative inquiry logo At NECC, much of our work is rooted in Appreciative Inquiry—facilitating positive change in human systems, organizations, groups, and communities. Every human system (person or community) has a core of strengths that is often hidden and/or underutilized—what is known as its positive core. If you are looking for a certified AI Facilitator or Trainer, NECC can help.

Appreciative Inquiry

 

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