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Small Community
Big Opportunity
We meet you where you are. Whether you are a first-generation student just out of high school or a returning student with work and family obligations, you will find the academic options and one-to-one support you need throughout your educational journey. Whether your career goals are in STEM fields, business, nursing, education, the film industry, arts & humanities or tech trades, one of our 50+ programs can meet your needs.
Quality Academics
NORTHERN is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds prestigious program specific accreditations in Engineering, Nursing, Education and Business. Our accomplished faculty is dedicated to your success. We offer unique undergraduate research opportunities, residency programs, and internships. Our tech trades have strong union affiliations. Alumni leave Northern with a world of opportunities ahead of them.
Career Services
At Northern, we are committed to guiding you through every step toward your career. We offer resources for career exploration, planning and development; internships and other earn-while-you-learn opportunities; job search, resume and interview skills training. We also provide professional development workshops and career fairs. Our partnership with GoEducate expands this support and links our programs to real jobs.
News
Student Research: Española GloveWorks
Northern New Mexico College engineering students and Española Valley High School’s (EVHS) Math, Engineering, Science Application (MESA) program are applying the engineering skills they are learning to a project that could significantly improve the lives of Parkinson’s patients. Under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Steve Cox and EVHS teachers Janice Patal-e and Lyne Salero, the students are working to develop a glove that sends electrical impulses through the nerves to alleviate symptoms of the disease.
NNMC Interns Explore Career Opportunities in the Community
In Fall of 2024, Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Career Services Department launched a transformative internship program designed to provide career-ready opportunities for first-generation college students from underserved communities. The internships are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness. During the program’s first year, Career Services has placed 50 students in paid internships across a range of high-demand fields.
NNMC Students Excel at a Trades Bootcamp
Four Northern New Mexico College trades students made us shine during a Trades Culture Bootcamp at Western Colorado University! Luka Torrez, George Lopez, Mario Perez and Edwardo Martinez got the opportunity to practice the skills they have been learning in Northern’s Electrical Technology program as well as new construction techniques helping to build a solar powered gazebo that will let WCU students study outdoors in comfort.
Video: Lightning Boy Foundation, Hoop Dancer, ShanDien Sonwai LaRance, and drummer, Edwin Felter.