bcummings Dear MAVA Community, Connecting for Success 2026 is just one week away! We are excited to come together once again to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another as we explore this year’s theme: Skill Shift: Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Trades Welcome Our Headlining Speaker: Jeff Riley We are honored to welcome Jeff … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, In case you missed this announcement from Governor Healy. David More high school students about to get taste of early college <![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Sam Drysdale Jun 3, 2026 <![if !vml]><![endif]> College students and other advocates at early college day at the State House on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Gov. Maura Healey set a … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Course List for the Fall 2026 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Course List for the Fall 2026 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more
REGISTER TODAY!!!! Dear MAVA Community, We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Connecting for Success, and we have two important updates to share as you plan your conference experience. Enhance Your Experience with a Pre-conference Session Our pre-conference sessions offer a deeper dive into key topics, practical strategies, and hands-on learning opportunities led by expert … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece. David MA agriculture school awarded $3.5M state grant. How it will be spent Beth McDermott Wicked Local May 29, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole is set to receive its largest state grant in its history — $3.5 million — and … Read more
MAVA OSHA 510 & 511 Courses – June 2026 These OSHA courses are being offered during the school day – and before the end of the school year – at the direction of the MAVA Board of Directors. REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE These OSHA courses are being offered during the school day – and … Read more
Colleagues, Very exciting news from Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls. MAVA has a new Chapter 74 regional vocational technical school has a new Superintendent! Our sincere congratulation to Ryan Rege, the current Principal at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School. Having served under the leadership of Eric Duda, we are certain he will … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, If you have yet to register, it is time for you and the members of your professional staff to sign up!! This is the premier professional development event for Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural educators. Here is the registration link from the MAVA website: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MAVA1/CFS2026ConferenceRegistration Thanks in advance for your wonderful support!! … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this piece on a tremendous event provided to us by Laura Alderson, Director of Career & Technical Education for the Watertown Public Schools. David Clean Energy, Careers, and Accessory Dwelling Units a Focus at Watertown High Event On May 7, 2026, students at Watertown High School were … Read more
MAVA OSHA 510 & 511 Courses – June 2026 REGISTER TODAY Earn 3 Graduate or 3 Undergraduate Credits from Fitchburg State University The OSHA 510 or 511 taken for Fitchburg State Univ. Credits (5th day), may be a substitute for the DESE Science Course licensure requirement Earn Required Safety PDPs towards C.74 Licensure Renewal Provide … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share this wonderful piece from Southeastern Vocational Technical High School, where Christine DeLuca teaches and coordinates the English-learning program. English learners improve performance at a faster rate than students with similar capabilities across the state. We extend our appreciation to Catie Tuccinardi, Vice Principal of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece and extend our congratulations, as Brockton High School “Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Programs now have a “Waitlist” for admissions. The demand for high quality vocational technical education has never been higher, receiving 447 applicants from next year’s freshman class for around 300 spots. The high school is … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are both excited and proud to share this piece outlining the terrific efforts of students and staff at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy. This very important partnership between Putnam and the Springfield Fire Department will provide important training for the city’s firefighters. MAVA is extremely proud … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece, published last weekend. David As Mass. moves toward banning cellphones in schools, vocational students feel the pinch Published: May. 02, 2026, 5:55 a.m. From left, students Maria DeOliveira, Chloe Burke, Blackstone Valley Tech Superintendent-Director Anthony Steele, and students Alexis Maeder and Zack Pelletier discuss the school’s … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share a pictorial display of Chapter 74 vocational technical students collaborating with the New Bedford Zoo. The students are creating sculptures which will be part of an art installation in front of the Buttonwood Park Zoo!! Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School has … Read more
Mass.gov Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical and Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this exciting news with you. Have a wonderful weekend. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> Apr 30, 2026 He BYALISON KUZNITZ STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, April 30, 2026…..As many as 2,500 high school students are poised to gain access to career technical training and … Read more
Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical and Agricultural Education, We are truly excited to share this wonderful news from our colleagues at Bristol Aggie!! David Bristol Aggie · A visit from Governor Maura Healey was a truly special moment for Bristol Aggie—one that reflected the collective effort and pride of our entire campus community. Thank … Read more
Colleagues, We are always pleased to share interesting ideas that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share one from Nashoba Valley Technical in Westford. David Nashoba Tech cosmetology students volunteer at annual Hair Care event Nashoba Tech Cosmetology students who participated in the Department of … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, Received this opportunity yesterday from Northeastern University. Kindly share with interested members of your professional staff. Enjoy the beautiful day. David PathmakerBIO Biomanufacturing Technician Cohort Enrolling Now Hi David, PathmakerBIO is a free workforce training program that prepares people for careers in life sciences, run through Northeastern University and supported by the Massachusetts … Read more
Colleagues, All of our MAVA schools have supportive programs to provide services to their communities. Here is one from Essex Tech, continuing an annual school-wide tradition centered on service, compassion and community connection!! David Essex Tech Launches 2026 Kindness Week with Veterans Event The Danvers school’s annual tradition includes a veterans luncheon, blood drive and … Read more
Colleagues, Hope you enjoyed today’s sunny weather. We are pleased to share this piece concerning students from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School who earned top honors at the Region V Science and Engineering Fair held March 14 at Bridgewater State University We thank JoAnne O’Brien, Academic Supervisor, Math & Science at the Southeastern Regional … Read more
MAVA Members, A group of students at Monty Tech in Fitchburg, are working on a community service project and making a meaningful impact in the community. This effort is an initiative the Monty Tech SkillsUSA chapter of the Massachusetts SkillsUSA. MAVA is very proud of the students and their advisors participating in this special initiative. … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share this incredible example of a vocational technical school partnering with a member community to save a town money while providing a tremendous learning opportunity for Chapter 74 students! Pathfinder Tech partnered with Belchertown to build a new “Fire Department Living Quarters”. This project was originally estimated to cost the … Read more