As part of the effort to recognize the vital role that Registered Apprenticeships play in providing opportunities to the people of the CNMI by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a pathway to good, quality jobs and well-paying careers, Governor Arnold I. Palacios proclaimed the week of November 13-19, 2023, as National Apprenticeship Week.

Small business owners on Tinian who are interested in learning more about federal government contracting procedures are invited to attend a business seminar on Friday, November 17, 2023, by the Tinian Small Business Development Center at the Northern Marianas College.

Seven student officials of the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College or ASNMC were sworn in on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Northern Marianas College. They are Bonnie Gio Sagana, president; Mary-Jo Camacho, vice president; Jinkim Abogado, secretary; Rownel “Jody” Coloma, treasurer; and Claire Barozzo, Henry San Nicolas, and Ariel Villagomez, senators.

Community members interested in pursuing higher education are invited to attend Northern Marianas College’s free information session regarding the upcoming Spring 2024 semester on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Individuals on Tinian who are interested in furthering their education and attaining a degree with the Northern Marianas College are encouraged to attend NMC’s free information sessions on November 7, November 8, and November 9, 2023.

As part of the continuing efforts to strengthen women-led businesses in the Commonwealth, the CNMI Small Business Development Center at the Northern Marianas College in collaboration with the CNMI Women’s Association recently graduated its third cohort of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Project.