History
The Northwestern Connecticut Community College was founded in 1965 by Winsted residents, including Ralph Nader's older brother, Shafeek Nader. It started as a private institution but the state took over funding and operation by November 1965. It occupies the original Gilbert School building. NCCC was the fourth state funded community college in Connecticut. The Northwestern Community College Foundation was incorporated in 1981.
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