It is not too late to register for fall courses and programs starting Wednesday, September 7, at Northern Essex Community College, and this year there will be a new certificate and two new associate degrees to choose from.

For the first time this fall, the college is offering an associate degree in public health and a community health worker certificate. These are designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the community health care field. In addition, the business management: hospitality program is also being relaunched. This degree focuses on the areas of hotel and resort management; travel and tourism management; and event and conference management.

Northern Essex also offers over 70 associate degrees and certificates in fields such as liberal arts, health care, criminal justice, computer science, technology and engineering, art, and much more. Classes and programs are offered days, evenings, weekend, and online. Campuses are in Haverhill and Lawrence.

Walk-in hours for interested students are available Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 4:30 p.m. in Haverhill (Behrakis One-Stop Student Services Center, 100 Elliott St.) or Lawrence (Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Health & Technology Center, 414 Common St.).

For more information, contact enrollment services at Northern Essex at 978-556-3700 or admissions@necc.mass.edu or visit the NECC website.