bcummings Colleagues, In the event you had not seen it, we are forwarding this Op-Ed published today by “Commonwealth Magazine”. Advocacy for expanding seats to more vocational technical students is extremely important. David Adding more seats, not a lottery, is answer to voc-tech crunch Critics of admission system are taking on the wrong problem Feb 9, … Read more
Colleagues, Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education is playing a significant role in the constantly increasing number of women entering the trades. Wonderful opportunities exist in the programs offered in our vocational technical school system. For the 2019-20 school year, 19.7% of all students enrolled in construction-related programs are female whereas nationally it … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this Op-Ed on behalf of the current and future vocational technical & agricultural students across Massachusetts. Start Solving the Vocational Admissions Problem: Improve Access, Create More Seats February 8, 2023 It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are … Read more
Raise Awareness for CTE This CTE Month! Having trouble? View as Webpage Public Policy State of the Union Highlights CTE Interests Tuesday’s State of the Union address by President Biden highlighted several initiatives relevant to career and technical education (CTE), including the necessity of recruiting and retaining workers to fill many of the jobs created … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Very interesting piece. As the author David Mancuso states, “Scarcity is seldom resolved in the courts and is best addressed by increasing supply – and, in this case, increasing the number of vocational schools”. David Contrarian Boston Fact-based news, commentary, and original reporting with a contrarian edge … Read more
Colleagues, Good news from Whittier Tech. Whittier aims to address workforce challenges in the recreational boating industry by training skilled workers through evening and day programs. 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, … Read more
MAVA Members, We trust that you will be attending the Massachusetts Career and Technical Education Organization (MassCTE) Annual Conference with this year’s theme “Leave a Learning Legacy”. It is being held March 31-April 1, 2023, at the Renaissance Hotel, Patriot Place, 28 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035. All registration information and program details may be … Read more
Online Registration Now Available View this email in your browser We are pleased to announce that registration is OPEN for our 2023 90th Annual MassCTE Conference & Leadership event to be held at the Renaissance Boston Hotel at Patriot Place 28 Patriot Place – Foxborough, MA March 31st & April 1st, 2023 Conference and Leadership … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information concerning a 2023-2024 School Year Anticipated Vacancy at Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School. David Career Opportunity Advanced Manufacturing Teacher Anticipated Start Date: August 28, 2023 The job is still open on INDEED and has been reposted on SchoolSpring. Send letter of interest, resume, three current signed letters … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news from Tri-County RVTHS Students. David Tri-County RVTHS Students’ Planning for the Future Massachusetts Department of Correction Representatives Share Employment Opportunities Available for Vocational Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) worked in collaboration with Tri-County RVTHS Legal and Protective Services Career … Read more
Oct 27, 2021 General Membership Meeting & Dinner “CTE where STEM Goes to Work” MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement that registration is open for our Spring 2023 MAVA General Membership Meeting scheduled on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to share some exciting news. Bristol County Agricultural High School was recognized as the 2022 GREEN BUILDING OF THE YEAR by “Built Environment Plus”! Green Building of the Year: Bristol County Agricultural High School BE+ was pleased to award HMFH Architects the 2022 Green Building of … Read more
Hot Work Colleagues, We are pleased to share this update from Chris Faucher concerning the Hot Work Certification Program. Please review and share the information below with members of your staff. David We are proud to announce that the MAVA Hot Work Program has certified over 1200 students so far this school year. There are … Read more
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, It is wonderful to have so many of our Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural schools state funding for training programs. David Upper Cape Tech Receives State Funding for Automotive Training BOURNE – Upper Cape Cod Technical High School … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this update concerning a collaborative effort between students at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech and the Lloyd Center in Dartmouth, MA. The “Living Building Challenge” will be an environmentally sustainable welcome center for visitors, students, and education purposes, built entirely by Voc-Tech students. It … Read more
Contact Your Senators Today! Ask Your Senators: Cosponsor the 2023 Senate CTE Month Resolution! January 30, 2023 The co-chairs of the Senate CTE Caucus, Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), are once again leading the Senate’s annual CTE Month resolution marking February as CTE Month. These senators are currently circulating … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share this positive article highlighting collaboration at Attleboro High School that was published in the “Sun Chronicle”. Carpentry students saved the Attleboro School District about $98,000! Congratulations students and staff! We thank Jeremy Guay, Director of Career and Technical Education, for sharing this with us. David Attleboro High School students … Read more
U.S. Department of Education Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize U.S. Presidential Scholar Program Nominee from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Senior Amani Benouardia. When learning of her selection, Amani about her experience when she first came to Essex Tech and how the school community embraced her drive and passion for learning. She … Read more
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Students Awarded 100 Hour Paid Internships Tri-County RVTHS is pleased to announce six students awarded paid internships from the Work-Based Learning Alliance in partnership with the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Pictured, from left to right, are Kaleigh Stenstrom, Jaimin Farrington Leet, Leonardo Oliveira, Noah Hurley, and William Chenette. Along … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share a story about a recent graduate of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. A 2022 graduate Akira Matos, returned to the school over the last two weeks, offering testimonials on the benefits of the Early College program beyond tuition savings The article is from the 97.9 WHAV Local News. … Read more
NPS Early Bird Registration Closes Feb. 17 Having trouble? View as Webpage Public Policy ACTE Launches 118th Congress Freshmen Advocacy Guide Every two years, a new crop of federal policymakers enter Congress. ACTE has developed this resource to help you develop relationships with new Members of Congress and urge them to support policies that advance … Read more
U.S. Department of Education Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Nominees from Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech. Seniors Andre Arzeno and Avery Hohengasser . David Southeastern Seniors Andre Arzeno and Avery Hohengasser Selected by Commissioner Jeffrey Riley for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program SOUTH EASTON — Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School seniors Andre … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news about sophomores and juniors from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School (Franklin) who competed in the state round of the CyberPatriot competition created by the Air & Space Force Association. David Tri-County Computer Information Systems Students’ Win Gold and Silver Placement in Statewide CyberPatriot Competition Computer … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are most leased to share this good news from Diman Regional Vocational Technical HS (Fall River). David Donation to Chapter 74 Advanced Manufacturing Program Diman is grateful for a generous donation from the Gene HAAS Foundation to students in the Advanced Manufacturing program. The ten students are from the class of 2022 … Read more
MAVA Members, Please be reminded that the month of February is celebrated annually as CTE Month. Copied below is information from ACTE and we have attached the CTE Month logo for your use. David Celebrate CTE Month! Join us as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month®. CTE Month® is a public awareness campaign that … Read more