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Government Technology: College Degrees No Longer Essential for Some State Jobs
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey recently unveiled a new initiative via executive order that is intended to dramatically increase access to state jobs and reduce reliance on college degrees.
Eagle-Tribune: College degree no longer essential for state jobs
If you have the skills, knowledge and ability to succeed in a state job, a new door has opened to job opportunities.
Eagle-Tribune: ‘Passing Spirits’ on exhibit at NECC gallery
The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College is presenting an exhibit titled “Passing Spirits,” which showcases works by artist Maria Denjongpa.
Mass.gov: Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Directing State Agencies to Institute Skills-Based Hiring
In her address to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) today, Governor Healey announced that she signed an executive order instituting skills-based hiring practices for the state’s workforce.
Daily News: Sicuranza joins NECC president’s office
A familiar face in local government is now a key part of the president’s office at Northern Essex Community College.
WHAV: Northern Essex’s Glenn Backs Filling Jobs Even Those Where No Degree is Needed
If college is the right path for you, Northern Essex Community College President Lane A. Glenn wants to see you.
WHAV: Former Haverhill Mayoral Chief of Staff Takes Post at Northern Essex Community College
Christopher Sicuranza, who served as the Haverhill mayor’s chief of staff in 2022, was recently named to the same post at Northern Essex Community College.
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Change of Plans Leads to Change of Heart for Liberal Arts Major
When Ella Suchecki ’24 was a senior at Newburyport High School, she found herself with a tough decision to make. Her hard work and talent earned her acceptances at two selective schools: Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, and… Faculty & Staff »
Alumni Magazine Wins Global Circle of Excellence Award
Northern Essex Community College is proud to share that the Fall '23 edition of its bi-annual alumni magazine, alumnecc, received a silver 2024 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The issue focused… Campus & Community »
Home court advantage: A playbook for investing in athletics at community colleges
This viewpoint originally appeared in CC Daily on June 20, 2024. Written by Lane Glenn and Mike McCarthy. When the #3 nationally ranked Northern Essex Community College (NECC) men’s basketball team hosted the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 21…Programs »
Two Named to Honor Society’s All-Massachusetts Academic Team
Two Northern Essex Community College students, Samuel Kiguta Njubi of Lawrence and Haverhill’s Scott Silva, were named to the 2023/2024 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Massachusetts Academic Team based on outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student service. Njubi will graduate on May… Events »
Ceremony Honors NECC’s Early College Students
Haverhill, MA (May 16, 2024) – More than 500 graduating seniors from 22 local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year as participants in Northern Essex Community College’s Early College Program. [caption id="attachment_28082"… 
