Working Together to Strengthen the North Shore
Over 60 years, together with more than 50 employer and community partners, regional leaders, and public agencies, NSCC has driven community development, expanded access to education, and created meaningful learning and career opportunities for more than 30,000 alumni across the 20 North Shore cities and towns that we serve.
7,000+
Students served annually
80+
Degrees and certificate programs in high demand fields
60 years
Serving the North Shore
20+
Workforce agreements with regional companies
25+
Labs designed for real-world experience
30,000+
Alumni contributing to Massachusett's workforce
Strategic Partnerships
We work with a wide range of community partners across the region to amplify educational and career opportunities for North Shore residents. In addition to our many strategic community partnerships designed to develop connections and maintain sustainable relationships with community leaders and organizations, NSCC works with local, state, and federal government officials to advocate for legislation and initiatives that will advance the College and benefit its students, faculty, staff, and community.
Some of our strategic partners include:
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50+ employer partners such as AMTEP and Bertolini
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20+ local public school districts, private schools, and charter schools
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Community organizations such as the YMCA, MassHire and Girls Inc.
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Social service providers such as The Food Project and LifeBridge
It’s partners like you who make our mission possible. Your support helps us open doors for students, strengthen our workforce, and build brighter futures across our communities.
William Heineman, PhD
NSCC President
Keys to Success
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✔ Provide workforce training solutions through innovative partnerships.
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✔ Promote equity-focused programs like RISE that celebrate and support underrepresented student groups.
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✔ Support student success through internships, service-learning, and experiential educational programs.
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✔ Collaborate with high schools, workforce boards, and employers through initiatives like Gateway to College, Early College, and career readiness programs.
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✔ Connect students to civic engagement, public service, and volunteer opportunities.
Partner with NSCC
Does your work align with our mission, vision and values? Are you interested in partnering with us to strengthen the North Shore? If so, we’d like to hear from you.
Strategic Partnerships
Email: communityrelations@northshore.edu
Phone: 978-762-4000
Internship Partnerships
Karyn King Fargo, Internship Coordinator
Email: kkingfar@northshore.edu
Phone: 781-477-2118