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Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, MAVA honored seven students from across the state last week during their General Membership Meeting. The students have been selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar nominees and will represent the Commonwealth. The students were selected by Interim Commissioner Dr. Russell D. Johnston. Ten years ago, the U.S. Presidential Scholars … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, The truly amazing successes of students enrolled in Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education continue and at a “higher” level!! This example is from amazing students attending Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin. Four of Tri-County’s student teams earned the distinction of being … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece about the Old Colony vocational technical students collaborating with a Local American Legion. Old Colony students and faculty completed the first phase of the Mattapoisett Florence Eastman Post 280 building renovations. The building was originally constructed in the 1800’s. In addition, plumbing students from Greater New Bedford … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this successful fundraising event! Over 600 people attended the 44th annual Fitchburg East Rotary Club brunch fundraiser held over the weekend. Montachusett Regional Technical Vocational High School helped cook and serve the food alongside many Rotarians and other volunteers. Students from Fitchburg … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, We are sharing this piece just published in the Commonwealth Beacon authored by Michael Jonas. David Opinion Voc-tech admissions saga zigzags toward finish line New proposed regulations face heat from both sides by Michael Jonas 1 hour ago <![if !vml]><![endif]>A student at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this terrific story published this morning in “The Standard-Times”. Chapter 74 vocational technical students learning the skills necessary for our future Massachusetts skilled workforce. Learning by “doing”, while simultaneously assisting the community and young learners! This is what occurs across the Commonwealth in our Chapter 74 vocational technical … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this support for Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education from the “Massachusetts Vocational Technical Coalition”. David Dear Supporters, Whether you are a Parent, Student, Alumnus/Alumna, Co-op Employer, Member of a School Committee or simply a supporter of Vocational, Technical, … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this wonderful recognition received by one of our MAVA Colleagues!! Congratulations our friend Peter Crafts!! David Peter Crafts: A Legacy of Culinary Excellence and Education <![if !vml]><![endif]> For Peter Crafts, the journey into the culinary world began in the kitchens of local restaurants during high school, where two chefs … Read more

MAVA members, We are pleased to share this update from Brian Cummings, Executive Director of MassCTE. Please share these “updates & reminders” with your faculty. David View this email in your browser We are excited to announce that our event registration and special hotel rates have been extended!! 92nd Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this piece authored by Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School Superintendent, Dr. Karen M. Maguire. David Supt. Karen Maguire’s Seeks Public Help to Preserve Tri-County Voc Alan Earls Editor Following Observer’s coverage of the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this piece authored by Timothy Murray who serves as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Alliance for Vocational/Technical Education, and the Worcester Technical High School General Advisory Board. He is a former mayor … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, We are always pleased to share interesting learning experiences provided to our students in our Chapter 74 schools. Here is one from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School in Bourne. Students from the veterinary science program at Upper Cape … Read more

MAVA Members, Forwarding this information in the event you had not seen it. David Ed board seeks feedback on lottery rules for vocational schools Tutwiler says proposed rules balance attendance considerations · Alison Kuznitz 11 mins ago STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MARCH 11, 2025….Education officials agreed Monday to seek public feedback on updated regulations incorporating a … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share another terrific example of collaboration between a regional vocational technical school and its district communities. This program is made possible through funding obtained by State Senator John Keenan. David Recently, firefighters from Hanover, Brockton, Rockland, Marshfield, and Norwell were at the South Shore … Read more

Colleagues, We are always excited to share success stories of our vocational technical students across the Commonwealth. Kayden Curtis, a student at Whittier Tech in Haverhill, has passed the Massachusetts Municipal Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Exam, making him the youngest licensed wastewater operator in the state. Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural schools like Whittier … Read more

Published in today’s Telegram.com. https://www.telegram.com/story/news/education/2025/03/10/surge-in-enrollment-at-bay-path-monty-tech-strains-local-schools/81597646007/ Local vocational schools are getting twice as many applicants as they have room for Bay Path in Charlton has a waitlist running 5 years. 840 have applied for 330 spots at Bay Path. Enrollment in voke schools subtracts funding for school districts. CHARLTON — As the demand for trade workers … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, The efforts of students and instructors of the Assabet Valley Advanced Manufacturing program have really accomplished something special. MAVA extends its congratulations to all involved. David Assabet Valley Advanced Manufacturing Students Sign Locker that will Travel to International Space Station as Part of NASA HUNCH Program Students and … Read more

Colleagues, Good news to share from Greater Lowell Technical High School as $500 scholarships and tools were awarded to six students who have worked collaboratively with the “Officer Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund”. Greater Lowell Tech collaborating with UMass Lowell Innovation Hub. David Building next-generation entrepreneurs in Greater Lowell March 7, 2025 Greater Lowell Tech … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share this wonderful news concerning a Chapter 74 Vocational Technical teacher at Rindge School of Technical Arts in Cambridge. RSTA Culinary Arts Instructor Rick McKinney was named ProStart Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Rick. We thank him for his 20 … Read more

We are pleased to share an update concerning the upcoming VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE! Please take a moment to review the message from Catie Tuccinardi: The Spring VTEL Prep course is now being offered as a Preconference session at the Connecting for Success Conference, Monday June 23rd and Tuesday June 24th. … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece about the Old Colony robotics team. They have spent innumerable hours in preparation for competition in “Vex Robotics. The students and their instructor Dan Bush have been working hard! He stated, “a lot of late nights after school — we’ll stay here until six or seven. I’ll … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting use of social media to recognize Brockton Neighborhood Health and a Chapter 74 vocational technical school’s partnership for Co-operative education This was posted by Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech! Social media can be effective in promoting and recognizing our Chapter 74 students. David Holly McClanan, J.D. Superintendent Huge thanks … Read more

Colleagues, Many MAVA schools offer very creative summer programs to introduce young students to Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural education. Our MAVA colleagues at South Shore Vocational Technical have announced their “Summer Discovery Program”. David David J. Ferreira MAVA Communications Coordinator DavidFerreira

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece concerning a sophomore at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical in Rochester. Lucas Oliveira designed the stencil applied to all of the Crowder boards used by the National Marine Life Center. (These are boards to control seal’s movement.) Lucas is enrolled in the Chapter 74 Archiecture and Engineering … Read more

Good morning, Thought you might find this editorial of interest. Have a great weekend. David Opinion by Sentinel & Enterprise, Fitchburg, Mass.NL Editorial: Voc-tech school admit lottery best imperfect solution Nashoba Valley Technical High School. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun) By Editorial PUBLISHED: February 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM EST Although the Healey administration has proposed significant … Read more