Congressman Flood Congratulates Northeast Community College on 50 Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives congratulating Northeast Community College on 50 years.
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Mister Speaker, I rise today to honor Northeast Community College as they celebrate their 50th anniversary.
Our community college system plays a critical role in educating the next generation of Nebraska’s workforce – and Northeast Community College is leading the way.
The college started with six buildings on its main campus on the edge of Norfolk in 1973. Today, it boasts campuses in South Sioux City, West Point, Norfolk, and O’Neill.
Under the leadership of President Leah Barrett, the college has been making moves.
A $22 million investment at the Acklie Family College Farm is setting the college up to become a leader in veterinary technology.
In the spring, Northeast announced the launch of a new agriculture-diesel mechanic apprenticeship program.
And this fall, the college broke new ground on a new facility in South Sioux City to add welding booths and a CDL training building.
On behalf of the people of Nebraska’s First Congressional District, I want to extend our sincere congratulations to Northeast Community College on five great decades.