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MAVA Colleagues, An important message from the 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team! Please share this with your entire staff!! David Dear MAVA Community, The countdown has begun! We are just one month away from #MAVACFS2024, and we invite you to register as soon as possible. This year’s conference will feature an extensive lineup … Read more

Oct Colleagues, We are always excited to share examples of our Chapter 74 students partnering with a member community to provide a much-needed service! Town Manager James McGrail announced that the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School’s senior Electrical class successfully completed an in-community project that supported a population in need in Middleborough. The students collaborated with … Read more

Colleagues, Westfield Technical Academy Vice Principal Kevin Daley, who coordinates the cooperative education program and internships for upper class students, said the school had over 80 placements this year. “That’s the most we’ve ever had,” Daley said. “We have great partnerships with local businesses.” David Westfield Tech breaks its record for most student Co-Op Placements … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share a terrific news item from our colleagues at South Shore Vocational Technical in Hanover. On Wednesday morning, students and staff were invited to listen to Governor Healy’s remarks to the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We thank Keith D. Boyle, Assistant Principal/Director of Vocational Education, for sharing this great … Read more

Let us remember all our heroes who have left us while fighting for our country." "Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom." "This Memorial Day, we remember those heroes who courageously gave their lives." "May we never forget that freedom isn’t free." David J. Ferreira … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share some terrific news as the CAD/Drafting program at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River has received Statewide recognition!! They are one of only two high schools in New England that offers their students a NOCTI-backed industry-recognized certification in Additive Manufacturing. … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this exciting collaboration between a vocational technical school’s Chapter 74 welding program and a district town’s high school varsity baseball team! Students from Shawsheen Valley Technical School’s Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies program crafted a new portable press box for Bedford High School’s Baseball Team! We thank Allison Cammarata … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this terrific story from Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech A 17-year-old Dartmouth resident Elizabeth Santos began her career dream when she picked diesel service technology as her vocational technical program during exploratory! Ultimately, Santos’ vision is to use the skills gained working on diesel trucks and apply them to … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share this terrific news as seventeen Whittier Tech students have been recognized by the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy with the Biliteracy Award. MAVA extends its congratulations to all of these Chapter 74 vocational technical students. David John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC PR for Police, and Municipal Government Whittier Tech … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, We are always excited to share the accomplishments of our Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural students. Today we are pleased to share information about an Upper Cape Tech student Ronan Gleason, the 2024 recipient of the WALTER J. … Read more

We send a sincere “thank you” to the many alumni, from our vocational technical & agricultural schools who serve our country today. On behalf of the entire MAVA membership, our sincere appreciation for your service to our Country! Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this amazing story of a graduate of Worcester Tech’s Chapter 74 Biotechnology Program. Alijandro Ian Mendoza was valedictorian of his graduating class at Worcester Tech. He is a QuestBridge scholar who is attending Columbia on a full scholarship. He is a first-generation … Read more

Art + Science = Learning For All Colleagues, A remarkable student at Greater Lowell Tech has achieved State recognition. Kaylin Oakes, a sophomore from Tyngsboro, whose art is teaching people about the climate crisis, is the top winner in the state’s division of UMass Lowell’s Cool Science Contest!! Kaitlyn received the university’s David Lustick Award … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the recreational boating industry in Massachusetts has an economic impact of $4.4 billion and employs more than 20,000 men and women. However, there is a substantial workforce shortage in the industry, both in Massachusetts and nationwide. Chapter 74 Marine Technology students … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, This year, the planning team has increased the session offerings by 45% with over 85 specialized presentations covering four categories: vocational education, academic practices, support services, and administrative applications. In addition, they have 7 pre-conference training sessions to kick off the event. This expansion provides you with unparalleled opportunities to engage with industry … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, It is that time of the year when we receive announcements of our colleagues who will be entering retirement. We would ask that you alert us of all of your MAVA retirees. As you are well aware, we honor our retirees each year at the Annual Retiree Recognition Dinner and MAVA Awards Ceremony. … Read more

MAVA Regional Vocational & Agricultural School Superintendents, Non-Regional Board of Directors Members, & Vocational Directors/Coordinators, An article that may be of interest to members of your staff. (Please note that the data is national not Massachusetts.) David The highest-paying in-demand jobs that don’t require a degree, according to new research Published Mon, Apr 22 20249:00 … Read more

IMPORTANT REMINDER Summer 2024 registration is still open and that the courses for the summer semester are starting the week of May 20th! MAVA Members, 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 … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share the great news that a student from Bristol-Plymouth Regional will sit on a State Council. Senior Dayna Mbugua has been selected to serve on Governor Maura Healey’s Youth Advisory Council. Dayna is a student in the Community Health program at B-P. In her spare time, she has served as … Read more

Colleagues, I am certain you are all very familiar with the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) as it relates to our retirement from MTRS in Massachusetts. It has had negative effects on workers who originally did pay into social security and then switched over to a public pension fund here and in approximately 14 … Read more

Good Morning Dave and Steve, Can you share this with the MAVA group. We have the Bruins items being auctioned off tonight and I know we have some huge Bruins fans out in MAVA land. I included a video from the Bruins as well below. Contact Jim with any questions. (617)629-5250 X 610401) Somerville High … Read more

Colleagues, At the request of our Executive Director, we are forwarding this important information concerning Regional Licensure Assistance Centers to Support the Educator Workforce. Please share with appropriate members of your professional staff. Have a positive Tuesday! David A message from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education April 30, 2024 View this email … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, At the request of Jeff Cathcart, we are pleased to forward the attached flyer which provides a great deal of information on a paid professional development & educational opportunity!! Please consider sharing this summer paid employment opportunity with appropriate members of your staff. Questions, please contact Jeff Cathcart, Director Pre-Apprenticeship and Vocational School … Read more

Assabet Valley Regional Automotive Technology Program Receives Donation of 2024 Ford Mustang GT Media Contact: Camryn Langille — John Guilfoil Public Relations Assabet’s Automotive Technology and Collision Repair program received a donation of a 2024 Ford Mustang, courtesy of Acton Ford. Superintendent-Director Ernest F. Houle is delighted to share that Assabet’s Automotive Technology and Collision … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Let me begin, by introducing a terrific graphic that you will be seeing on some of the emails you receive from yours truly. I wish I could say that I was that artistically talented but that I am certainly not! Thanks goes to our colleague Shelly Zayas, District – Wide Director of Chapter … Read more