bcummings Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share a “Partnership Update” included in the latest edition of “BioConnects New England Updates”. We have copied below the section pertaining to MAVA’s newest partnership. The entire November 2023 newsletter will be forwarded separately. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific example of collaboration between a Chapter 74 regional vocational technical school and its member town. Here is a sample from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical High School and the Revere History Museum. Students have begun a second year of work at the 122-year-old Revere History Museum. Have … Read more
MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. David Course List for the Spring 2024 Extended Campus (Cohort) The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the list of spring semester courses on the MAVA website under the Professional Development section. We are excited to announce that … Read more
Colleagues, As we have stated in the past, one of the wonderful qualities of vocational technical & agricultural educators is their willingness to share with colleagues. We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share one … Read more
Colleagues, Members of the community gathered in the school’s auditorium to recognize “50 Years of Excellence” at a building rededication ceremony for Assabet’s 50th anniversary. David Assabet Valley Tech Celebrates 50th Anniversary November 13, 2023 Camryn Langille Client News, School News Second Superintendent-Director of Assabet David Tobin takes a tour through the Automotive Technology shop … Read more
MassCTE Colleagues & Friends MassCTE is proud to announce that Massachusetts has been awarded the 2023 ACTE Quality Association Standards Award designation! Thank you for all your support! Best Regards, Brian D. Cummings MassCTE Executive Director 1 Officer Manny Familia Way Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: (508) 751-7526 MassCTE Email: bcummings
MAVA Colleagues, We are disappointed but certainly understand why the MassCTE "State of CTE in MA" Event on Saturday, November 18th at Worcester Tech has been canceled. The topics, presentations, and exhibitors initially planned for the fall event will be incorporated into our upcoming MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet – scheduled for April 5th … Read more
Time is Running out to Enroll in Leadership Academy ONE Colleagues, The future is now!!! Time is running out!!! Now is the time to enroll your future leaders in Leadership Academy ONE. This Academy is an intensive course that encompasses all aspects of leadership and organizational behavior within CTE. Academy Coordinator Kathy Conole will again … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, It is with pleasure, on behalf of Brian Cummings and our friends at MassCTE, to share this reminder of the upcoming PD opportunity for your professional staff. The rescheduled MassCTE’s First Annual "State of CTE in MA" Event is Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8:00-4:00 at Worcester Technical High School. Please share this … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School in Franklin!! We thank Ross Blacker, Public Relations and Events Coordinator for sharing this with us. David Out of This World Contributions Left to Right three members of TC’s Engineering Shop (Advanced Manufacturing) and Class of 2024 Nick Ewanchuk, Dylan … Read more
BioConnects New England and Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators Announce Partnership NOVEMBER 9, 2023 BioConnects New England (BCNE), a multi-state coalition that aims to connect hubs throughout New England to support existing and establish new biomanufacturing infrastructure as a pathway to increase employment and educational opportunities for underserved regions and populations, and the Massachusetts Association … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, It is with pleasure, on behalf of Brian Cummings and our friends at MassCTE, to share this reminder of the upcoming PD opportunity for your professional staff. The rescheduled MassCTE’s First Annual "State of CTE in MA" Event is Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8:00-4:00 at Worcester Technical High School. Please share this … Read more
Colleagues, At the request of our Executive Director, we are forwarding a job posting for a “Part-Time Administrative Assistant”. The attached posting details all of the responsibilities for the position. Thia position will be posted on our website under “MAVA Jobs.” Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to Steven C. Sharek, MAVA Executive … Read more
Colleagues, Assabet to conduct annual Veterans Day assembly. David Assabet Valley Regional Technical to Host Annual Veterans Day Assembly November 7, 2023 Elizabeth Kalaijian MARLBOROUGH — Superintendent Ernest F. Houle is excited to share that Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School will host its annual Veterans Day assembly on Thursday. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9, from … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share a terrific event today as Culinary Arts students will be serving breakfast to Milton veterans this morning. The talented students are from Blue Hills Regional Tech in Canton. David Blue Hills Culinary Arts Students to Serving Breakfast to Veterans Today November 7, 2023 Taylor O’Neil Client News, School News … Read more
Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share one from Blue Hills Regional Tech in Canton. David PR for Police, Fir Blue Hills Tech Hosts Open House at Home Addition Built by Construction Program … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific news that Daniel Petrov, a drafting and design student at Northeast Met, earned the recognition of his exceptional academic promise with a high score on the Preliminary SAT exams. David Northeast Metro Tech Senior named National Merit Scholar Program Commended Student October 24, 2023 Robert Mills Client … Read more
“CTE where STEM Goes to Work” Colleagues, We are pleased to share some of the events undertaken by the staff & students at Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech. Their efforts were highlighted in the MASSHIRE Greater Brockton newsletter and shared with us by Principal Leslie Weckesser. Southeastern in partnership with MassHire’s Connecting Activities Program hosted a STEM … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share terrific news! “Whittier Tech’s night programs have provided adult learners with the skills and certifications they need to meet the needs of the region’s employers,” Superintendent Lynch said. “Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for recognizing these needs and supporting Whittier Tech at Night.” David Whittier Tech Receives … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are very pleased to share this information from the “Boston Globe” concerning Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School. Essex Tech captured its third Markham Division 2 title in four years. In the event you were not aware of who Walter Markham was he was born and educated in Lowell, Markham was … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share wonderful news that a Chapter 74 vocational technical administrator was a recipient of a prestigious national award. Andrew D. Rebello, Assistant Superintendent-Principal, at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River, was honored with the Milken Educator Award. He is one of … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this excellent video clip that was aired on Spectrum 1 News entitled “Aspiring chefs across Massachusetts hope to fill staffing shortages. CLICK HERE: https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2023/10/25/aspiring-chefs-across-massachusetts-hope-to-fill-staffing-shortages?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic?cid=share_clip CHEF CAREER DAY Aspiring chefs across Massachusetts hope to fill staffing shortages BY DEVIN BATES MASSACHUSETTS MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – … Read more
Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share one from Shawsheen Valley Tech in Billerica. David 7th grade Project Explore registration now open at Shawsheen Tech October 22, 2023 Shawsheen Valley Technical High School … Read more
Colleagues, We thank Superintendent Ernest F. Houle for sharing these wonderful photos taken at the October 25th Assabet Valley Culinary Arts Food Show to connect aspiring culinary students with industry leaders. Photos were taken by Daily News And Wicked Local Staff Photo/John Walker. David Assabet hosts first High School Culinary Arts Food Show connecting culinary … Read more
Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share one from Blue Hills Regional Tech in Canton. Co-op Coordinator Kimberly Poliseno coordinated the most successful event. David re Blue Hills Tech Hosts Second Successful Reverse … Read more