April 4th, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced that they are officially exploring a shared campus model for Whittier Vo-Tech and Northern Essex Community College. The First Essex is grateful to Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll for spearheading this initiative. My goal: "A workforce education that is pragmatic, accessible to all who want to pursue it, affordable for every family, and above all, excellent—that’s the galvanizing vision behind the NECC and Whittier project. " Read more here.