bcummings Colleagues, We are excited to share this wonderful news concerning a Chapter 74 Vocational Technical teacher at Rindge School of Technical Arts in Cambridge. RSTA Culinary Arts Instructor Rick McKinney was named ProStart Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Rick. We thank him for his 20 … Read more
We are pleased to share an update concerning the upcoming VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE! Please take a moment to review the message from Catie Tuccinardi: The Spring VTEL Prep course is now being offered as a Preconference session at the Connecting for Success Conference, Monday June 23rd and Tuesday June 24th. … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece about the Old Colony robotics team. They have spent innumerable hours in preparation for competition in “Vex Robotics. The students and their instructor Dan Bush have been working hard! He stated, “a lot of late nights after school — we’ll stay here until six or seven. I’ll … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting use of social media to recognize Brockton Neighborhood Health and a Chapter 74 vocational technical school’s partnership for Co-operative education This was posted by Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech! Social media can be effective in promoting and recognizing our Chapter 74 students. David Holly McClanan, J.D. Superintendent Huge thanks … Read more
Colleagues, Many MAVA schools offer very creative summer programs to introduce young students to Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural education. Our MAVA colleagues at South Shore Vocational Technical have announced their “Summer Discovery Program”. David David J. Ferreira MAVA Communications Coordinator DavidFerreira
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece concerning a sophomore at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical in Rochester. Lucas Oliveira designed the stencil applied to all of the Crowder boards used by the National Marine Life Center. (These are boards to control seal’s movement.) Lucas is enrolled in the Chapter 74 Archiecture and Engineering … Read more
Good morning, Thought you might find this editorial of interest. Have a great weekend. David Opinion by Sentinel & Enterprise, Fitchburg, Mass.NL Editorial: Voc-tech school admit lottery best imperfect solution Nashoba Valley Technical High School. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun) By Editorial PUBLISHED: February 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM EST Although the Healey administration has proposed significant … Read more
Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this outstanding news from Brockton High School! Students gave up their Saturday to attend the “Future of Black Educators” Symposium at Boston College David Kevin McCaskill, Principal Kevin McCaskill Brockton HS was honored to have representation at the Future of Black Educators Symposium at Boston College on Saturday … Read more
Colleagues, We are always pleased to share interesting partnerships which our Chapter 74 vocational technical schools develop. This piece from Southeastern Regional Voc Tech includes a State Representative and automotive industry leaders. Strengthening connections between education and industry. Chapter 74 vocational technical education is a major pipeline component of the Massachusetts Workforce Development System. David … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share some incredible news from a team of students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical in Rochester. Their submission to NASA’s fourth annual “TechRise Student Challenge” was selected as a winning entry. The team from Old Colony was the only Massachusetts school to be selected. MAVA extends its congratulations to … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, The “Boston Globe” today published this piece concerning Madison Park. David OPINION Boston cannot wait 10 years to rebuild Madison Park Vocational schools connect students with well-paid blue-collar jobs, while helping employers overcome the state’s labor shortages. By Marcela García Globe Columnist, February 25, 2025, 4:00 a.m. Rendering … Read more
SAVE THE DATES — OSHA Training 2025 Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Lisa Sandler MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. Registration is now open, and we encourage all of our Chapter 74 teachers receive this notice. Please share this with all of your vocational technical & agricultural instructors!!! Thanks so much for your … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share some special news as Culinary Arts students from Nashoba Valley Tech have won the opportunity to compete in the upcoming National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, Maryland!! MAVA extends its congratulations to the students and staff and extends best wishes in the national competition. David NASHOBA TECH TO REPRESENT STATE … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, In the event you did not receive this piece from the Boston Globe, we have copied it below and a pdf is attached. David Acting Mass. education commissioner selected as superintendent for Penn. district By Christopher Huffaker Globe Staff, Updated February 21, 2025 <![if !vml]><![endif]>The acting chief of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary … Read more
Colleagues, Our MAVA colleagues at Assabet posted this LinkedIn message as they celebrate CTE Month! Thanks Superintendent Houle!! David Ernie Houle Superintendent-Director @ Assabet Valley As we celebrate hashtag#CTEMonth, today’s program showcases on Electrical Wiring. To learn more about Assabet’s offering, click here: https://buff.ly/40J0ZsZ For more information about job outlook, check here: https://buff.ly/3872Hs0 The median … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, In the event you did not see this article, we are forwarding this to you. It was originally published in the Boston Globe. David State education department proposes requiring Mass. vocational schools Regional trade schools like Greater Lawrence Tech have sought to expand capacity to meet demand, but many still use selective admissions … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We pleased to share this outstanding news that student Christopher E. Joiner has been selected by Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to represent the state as one of the U.S. Presidential Scholar nominees from Massachusetts. BVT Senior Named … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece concerning one of our many successful Career Tech Initiatives across the Commonwealth!! This one at Nashoba Valley Technical School in Westford, which offers evening courses for adults who want to learn a trade and pursue a new career. David Free training programs in plumbing, electrical offered at … Read more
Colleagues, Our MAVA colleague Jill Rossetti at Blue Hills Regional Technical School posted this outstanding LinkedIn message to announce February is Black History Month!!! David <![if !vml]><![endif]> JILL ROSSETTI Superintendent-Director at Blue Hills Regional Technical School This February and every month, we honor and celebrate the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans who … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, <![if !vml]><![endif]> We pleased to share this outstanding news that student Ariyana Chrispin Perkins has been selected by Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to represent the state as one of the U.S. Presidential Scholar nominees from Massachusetts. “Ariyana … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share the results for the Culinary Arts students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School of Rochester at the annual Massachusetts ProStart Student Invitational. The event was held at Gillette Stadium. The Management team placed 1st in the competition with Leah Hollenbeck winning “Best Overall Presentation”. This is the … Read more
Colleagues, Good News from Blackstone Valley Tech! 15 Practical Nursing students successfully completed the 60-week program that prepares its adult students with foundational skills essential to a nursing career. Chapter 74 vocational technical PN programs successfully prepare graduates for a career in nursing all across the Commonwealth. In fact, more LPN’s receive their training in … Read more
Colleagues, We received this interesting news from Tia Gerber, the Director of Community Partnerships at Whittier Tech. We are most pleased to share it with you. David Sparks Will Fly: A Profile of a MassSTEP ESOL Welding Program <![if !vml]><![endif]>February 5, 2025 Written by: Erin Paszko, Program Director of Adult Education at Community Action, Inc. … Read more
Connecting for Success Conference June 23-26, 2025 MAVA Announces Theme and Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Connecting for Success Conference The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) is excited to unveil the theme and keynote speaker for the 2025 Connecting for Success (CFS) Conference. This year’s event will focus on the theme: “Building Bridges: Connecting … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share this heartwarming story from Norfolk County Agricultural High School. John Martin, the superintendent/director of Norfolk County described Bette Duquette as “one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet.” He stated there are names on other buildings at the school; mostly the names of superintendents and other school administrators”. “Why … Read more