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For Jonathan Aguilar ’18, it was a single Northern Essex Community College dual enrollment course that paved the way for his dream career.
Aguilar, a resident of Lawrence, was still in high school when he enrolled …
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Haverhill, MA (November 28, 2022)– After a three-year hiatus, a beloved holiday tradition returns to Haverhill. Northern Essex Community College will present “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, starting Friday, December 9, with four performances …
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/21/metro/community-college-working-ease-nursing-shortage/
Northern Essex Community College is participating in a national program to address the nursing shortage and make the profession more accessible to people from diverse backgrounds.
Weedology 101: College cannabis classes spring up across Massachusetts
Northern Essex Community College now offering three cannabis classes
A college president’s assessment of DACA
NECC President Lane Glenn writes, “We need these students, and Congress needs to protect them.”
https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2022/11/21/david-hobbs-hampton-nh-police-chief-retire-new-job-northern-essex-community-college/69666069007/
After 23 years wearing the green uniform of the Hampton Police Department, two as its chief, David Hobbs is retiring and moving on to a new phase in his law enforcement career.
Northern Essex Community College Begins Offering 8-Week Cannabis Industry Certificate Courses
Northern Essex Community College is taking registrations for three cannabis industry-related certificate courses.
https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/necc-mens-basketball-wins-td-bank-turkey-classic/article_2be74780-6ec2-11ed-aa8f-335545d43f41.html
14 ranked Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team picked up its fifth straight win on Sunday
https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/11/16/northern-essex-to-offer-cannabis-training-courses.html?s=print
Northern Essex Community College has become the latest state school to offer job training for the cannabis industry.
Northern Essex Community College Receives $300,000 for ‘Diversifying Nursing Pathways Initiative’
Northern Essex Community College is one of 10 community colleges in the U.S. receiving money to increase access to nursing careers