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Oct 27 MAVA Colleagues, Chapter 74 Agricultural schools are always forming collaborations with municipalities and organizations. Bristol County Agricultural developed a unique one with the Preservation Society of Newport County. The talented Floriculture students from Bristol County Agricultural once again demonstrated their creative skills by adorning three distinguished mantelpieces at the historic Newport Mansions with … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the winner of its first ever logo contest for its annual Connecting for Success (CFS) conference held each June. Ashley Marcelino, a tenth-grade graphic design student from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, beat out nearly one-hundred entries. Ashley resides in Acushnet. … Read more

Colleagues, Good news from Nashoba Tech. Students in the “Cultures and Communities Club” met recently with State Representative Vanna Howard to pass off the spices and cooking oils collected for the annual Spice Drive for Coalition for a Better Acre of Lowell. David n Up Nashoba Tech spices up the season Food and culture mix … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Mario Sousa MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. The attachments have ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Mario. Please share this with all of your vocational technical & agricultural instructors!!! David To: All CTE Educators From: MAVA Safety Office Date: 12-10-23 Subject: Enhance Your Career with OSHA Training! Are you looking … Read more

Colleagues, Good news! Stoneyard and Laticrete team up to provide thin stone veneer installation education for masonry students at Whittier Tech. David WHITTIER TECH STUDENTS BECOME STONEYARD CERTIFIED STONE INSTALLERS David and John Croteau with Senior Whittier Tech Masonry Class. Stoneyard founders, David Croteau and John Croteau, were thrilled to be invited to teach two … Read more

MAVA Board of Directors & Vocational Coordinators, At the request of our Executive Director, we are forwarding this communication from the Office of College, Career and Technical Education on behalf of Elizabeth Bennett and Nicole Smith. DESE will be submitting an updated Perkins V State Plan to the federal government. We hope that you will … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released a “Call For Proposals” for the 2024 Conference! Please share this with your professional staff!! Share your expertise with the MAVA Community! David The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the following Call For Proposals The CFS Leadership Team is … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, MAVA is offering another opportunity to prepare your new vocational instructors for the vocational technical literacy test. Most of us have teachers who are preparing to take the VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST! If so, please share this proven preparation course with them! Catie Tuccinardi teaches the course and has an exceptional record … Read more

Colleagues, Great News from Blackstone Valley Tech!! Recognizing Our College Board National Recognition Program Awardee – 11.27.23 We’re so proud to have a student earn academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs, which celebrate underrepresented students who excel academically. Vanessa Lizotte of Bellingham, a senior in our Information Technology, has been granted the … Read more

Colleagues, Sometimes we don’t appreciate how “advanced & unique” the Massachusetts Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural system is in this country! Not to pick on the “Hoosier State” but here is the plan for Indiana. The quote below is from an article and I have highlighted some sections for your convenience!! “Traditional public and … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this news from Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield. Culinary students have been providing lunch to veterans on Thanksgiving for over five years. David NewsNortheast Metro Tech Hosts Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Luncheon at Breakheart Inn December 4, 2023 Robert Mills Client News, School News Student Natalie Velasco Henriquez prepares roasted … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, US Representative Lori Trahan serves the Massachusetts 3rd Congretional District. She has been an advocate of vocational technical & agricultural education. This article, from the Lowell Sun, describes her leadership position in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Lori Trahan elected to Democratic leadership role Position leads Democratic party messaging in runup to … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share an interesting potential partnership which Whittier Tech is exploring. Veterans Northeast Outreach Center (VNEOC) representatives recently visited Whittier Tech to discuss a partnership between the two organizations to assist veterans in the area. David for Police Whittier Tech and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Discuss Partnership to Assist Local Veterans … Read more

MAVA Board of Directors, Knowing that not all Board members have a membership in ACTE, I thought I would share this Region I Awards Program Announcement. You may be interested in nominating someone for an award. David The Region I Conference Planning Committee is making great progress with the conference preparations. One of the highlights … Read more

MAVA members, We are excited to share this opportunity to recognize your students and staff with 2023-2024 MVA/MassCTE Awards! All entries are due by the close of day on Friday, January 19th, 2024! For any questions regarding the awards process, please email Awards Chairperson, Don Erickson at awards@masscte.org. For any technical issues or general questions … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased share this exciting news from Greater Lowell Tech. The complex will also feature a brand-new field house with ADA compliant restrooms and a Snack Shack, all being built by students and staff in the GLTHS Construction Cluster. David PR for Police Greater Lowell Tech Celebrates Opening of New Athletic Complex November … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share the story concerning a graduate of Pathfinder Tech in Palmer. David Two young entrepreneurs in Granby bet money grows from Christmas trees Nicholas Parro (left), and his partner Quinn Shields are opening a Christmas Tree stand at Chateau Harmony in Granby. By Staasi Heropoulos | Special to The … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this “great news” from Cape Cod Regional Tech in Harwich. Jill Mullen was awarded the 2023Massachusetts Association of School Committees Administrative Assistant of the Year Award. An incredible statewide honor for an amazing Administrative Assistant. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations and thanks for her incredible service to the … Read more

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