bcummings MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to announce registration is open for the Spring 2026 VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE. Are all of your new Chapter 74 instructors aware of the vocational technical literacy test? As we have all experienced, a significant number of new teachers struggle to pass this test. It is … 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 culinary team repeats … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are excited to share this piece from “The Tewksbury Town Crier” as a $1M donation is accepted to expand the Shawsheen Tech Electrical Program!! David $1M donation approved to expand Shawsheen Tech electrical program <![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>By Paige Impink News Correspondent Mar 7, 2026 <![if !vml]><![endif]>BILLERICA — Shaw?sheen Valley Technical High School … Read more
Oct Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share the work of students from Diman Regional Technical Vocational High School are building a custom home in Westport!! David Diman students hammer out a rare custom home in Westport Emily Scherny The Herald News March 12, 2026 Students from Diman Regional Technical … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, Westfield Technical Academy instructor Galen Wilson was awarded the Bradley district’s Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year by the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team for his “technical expertise” and “lasting impact on students, schools and the aviation community itself.” MAVA extends its congratulations to Galen on his incredible work and dedication. David The … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, In the event you did not receive this directly, we are forwarding this copy to you. Have a wonderful weekend!! David Dear MAVA Members and Partners, We are writing to share an important update regarding the 2026 Connecting for Success Conference. Due to extended school calendars across Massachusetts this year resulting from winter … Read more
<![if !vml]><![endif]> Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this incredible success story of a Blue Hills Regional Tech student who is also a leader in Massachusetts SkillsUSA. This and other student success stories can be found on the Massachusetts SkillsUSA website: https://www.maskillsusa.org/our-stories/ We thank Executive Director Karen Ward for … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece from “The Enterprise” concerning a Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School graduate who is currently an Admissions Liaison at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. A wonderful example of the power of Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, As you had probably anticipated, due to the many inclement weather days experienced by most of our districts this year, it has been necessary to move the conference to: Monday, June 29th and Tuesday, June 30th to ensure greater participation. The exhibit hall will be open on Tuesday, June 30th. All Pre-Conference sessions … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are excited to share the wonderful news that MassCTE is honoring State Representative Adam Scanlon and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Timothy P. Murray. They have been selected as the 2026 recipients of MassCTE’s most prestigious annual awards; Harold L. Pride Award and Marcus Ashley III Presidential Leadership Award, … Read more
2026 MAVA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ONE Leadership Academy I – Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (mava.us) MAVA Colleagues, It is our distinct pleasure to introduce the members of the 2026 Leadership Academy I. Thirty-nine (39) participants under the guidance of Coordinator Kathy Conole. We wish each and every one of them well, for they represent the … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this announcement expanding the apprenticeship movement to multiple sectors of the Massachusetts economy. A special thank you to our longtime friend and colleague Tim Murry, President and CEO, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. <![if !vml]><![endif]> Timothy Murray • President & CEO at Worcester … Read more
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this wonderful piece about the efforts of the Salem High School Culinary Arts department students and staff in collaboration with Stop & Shop Food Pantry Program. Not only will SHS culinary arts students prepare nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for classmates in … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, At the request of our Executive Director, we are forwarding this email from LaToya A. Tavernier, at DESE. Hello MAVA members, We are currently working to expand our pool of performance test evaluators and would appreciate your support. Please share the attached flyer with licensed CTE educators who may be interested in this … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this wonderful news from the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District. The biotechnology curricula is being transformed! The BVT Chapter 74 program was a recipient of a National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) BioLEAP Classroom Grant. We thank Elise Bogdan from BVT for proving us with all of the information … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to forward the national SkillsUSA Annual Report! We appreciate Executive Director Chelle Travis, for sharing it with us!. https://www.skillsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-Annual-Report.pdf David ͏ ͏ ͏ … Read more
Colleagues, Very exciting news from Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls. “We’re one of only a few vocational high schools in the country that has FAA certification for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians,” said FCTS Superintendent Richard Martin. “As certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, our students will have job opportunities not only in Massachusetts, but throughout the … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, It is with pleasure that we forward this great news from our colleagues at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River. B.M.C. Durfee High School proudly celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of its Criminal Justice students, whose performance in this year’s Massachusetts Mock Trial Competition has been nothing short of historic. BMC Durfee’s CTE … Read more
MAVA Members, We received an email from Bruce Sievers, Associate Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, at the New England Association of Schools & Colleges. Bruce will be retiring effective September 30, 2026. His position is posted and applications are being accepted. He served as a great educational leader for many years in the Connecticut … Read more
Colleagues, An interesting post on LinkedIn concerning CTE Month and MAVA member Attleboro High School!! Questions contact: Ann Montagano, Director of Career & Technical Education, amontagano@attleboroschools.com. David During CTE Month, we’re celebrating the impact of Career and Technical Education at Attleboro High School. With increased CTE enrollment and strong retention across 19 Chapter 74 programs, … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, MAVA extends its appreciation to our colleagues at Cape Cod Tech in Harwich which is serving its community as a shelter in this record blizzard!!! We thank Superintendent Bob Sanborn and members of his staff have providing this much needed community service!!!!! David CAPE COD TECH IS A … Read more
Colleagues, We are always pleased to share good news from our Chapter 74 schools. This one from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford. The entire student body at Nashoba Valley Tech participated in a Career Fair at Nashoba Tech that was co-hosted by MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board. Nashoba Tech Superintendent Dr. Denise Pigeon … Read more
Oct Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this excellent work being done by students at Bristol Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School in Taunton as part of a school wide effort in recognition of February as Black History Month. We extend our appreciation and thanks to Pamela Casna, Principal-Assistant Director at Bristol Plymouth for sharing … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, Westfield Technical Academy will have a new principal as Bruce Hastings will be retiring. We thank Bruce for his many years of dedicated service to the students and staff and exceptional leadership and dedication. We extend our sincere congratulations to the incoming Principal Daniel Paquette. He has served as assistant principal at the … Read more
MAVA Regional Vocational & Agricultural School Superintendents, Non-Regional Board of Directors, Vocational Coordinators, Steve, & Peter, We are pleased to share this LinkedIn message from Rachael Mann Executive Director of NCLA. The U.S. Department of Labor has released its official AI Literacy Framework! We strongly encourage your review of this post and share it with … Read more