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Colleagues, Many of our MAVA schools have supportive Educational Foundations. Here is one at Essex Tech designed to expand opportunities for students and staff through funding expanding programming, teacher-led projects, capital improvements and athletic facility upgrades. David Essex Tech Launches Foundation to Supplement State, Local Funding The fundraising effort is designed to bolster programming, major … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this recent article from Fortune 500. We thank Superintendent Eric Duda from Pathfinder Regional for forwarding this to us!! David Meet a 23-year-old electrician who was a ‘good student’ but skipped college to join Gen Z’s blue-collar revolution. He makes 6 figures Nick … Read more

MassCTE Earns ACTE Recognition! MAVA Members, We are pleased to recognize the leadership of MassCTE and its membership. MassCTE received the Bronze Level in Region I as recognized through ACTE’s Quality Association Standards (QAS) program. Congratulations to all the MassCTE members who made this possible!! David <![if !vml]><![endif]> ACTE Region I 🎉 Congratulations to our … Read more

Many of our MAVA member schools use LinkedIn and other forms of social media, to communicate with their communities. Here is a sample from our colleagues at Essex Tech ! David Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School This concrete pour marks an exciting step in the Larkin addition, completed in collaboration with our industry … Read more

DEADLINE FOR MassCTE Award Applications Extended!!!! MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this important notice from MassCTE Executive Director Brian Cummings. Kindly forward this notice to members of your staff. David View this email in your browser <![if !vml]><![endif]> Greetings Members & Colleagues! The deadline for submitting your award applications has been extended through … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece published by “NewsNation” highlighting our very own Worcester Tech!! We thank Drew Weymouth, Principal at Worcester Tech, for sharing this with us. David Gen Z workforce is leaning toward trade school Xavier Walton ‘Toolbelt generation’: Inside a trade school training Gen … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this interesting use of social media to announce STI’s launch of their 2026 CTI offerings!! Social media can be effective in promoting CTI and adult education training programs. David Southeastern Technical Institute www.stitech.edu <![if !vml]><![endif]> ’Twas the Week After New Year’s… ’Twas the week after New Year’s, and … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most excited to share further supporting the need for expanded access to high quality Chapter 74 vocational technical education! David The Real AI Talent War Is for Plumbers and Electricians The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction, but there aren’t enough … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We ae excited to share information concerning our 2026 Connecting for Success Annual Conference from Marketing and Communications Coordinator Allison Cammarata. Included is an opportunity for your students to participate in a student graphic design contest for the 2026 Connecting for Success Conference. Please forward this information to the members of your professional … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Reflective of the growing demand for high quality Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education, Essex Tech received 1,746 applications representing the largest application pool in school history. David Essex Tech Sees Historic Application Rate Amid New Lottery Admissions System Starting this year, students will be selected for … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. David SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. is proud to announce an emerging partnership with LiUNA – Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA). On January 6, 2026, Karen Ward, Executive Director, and Ernest Houle, Superintendent, Assabet Valley RTHS and SkillsUSA … Read more

Register Today! “TOOLS FOR TEACHING EMPOWERING CTE TEACHERS FOR THE FUTURE!”93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE MAVA members, We are most pleased to share this information we received from Brian D. Cummings, Executive Director, MassCTE and Jennifer Karamanian. Please share this message with your entire professional staff. David Greetings Members & Colleagues! We are excited to announce … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most excited to share the efforts of the students and staff at Leominster Center for Technical Education Innovation. Chapter 74 vocational technical students and instructors helped with the Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts new home built in the city. MAVA extends its congratulations to all … Read more

MAVA Collogues, Exciting news from MAVA member Taconic High School in Pittsfield. We congratulate our colleagues for expanding opportunities for their Chapter 74 vocational technical students. David Taconic students partner with Habitat for Humanity to build a new home <![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>By Nate Harrington, The Berkshire Eagle <![if !vml]><![endif]> About a dozen students in Taconic’s … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Course List for the Spring 2026 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more

The Hottest High Schools in Massachusetts Are Trade Schools With wait lists in the thousands, the state’s vo-tech campuses are highly sought after, even attracting many college-bound students <![if !vml]><![endif]> Veterinary assisting students cleaning a dog’s ear at Worcester Technical High School in Massachusetts. WORCESTER, Mass.—On a recent Tuesday here, high-schoolers watched a cat get … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this exciting news as MASC honored veteran Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Committee members representing Fitchburg and Phillipston, with lifetime achievement awards! MAVA extends its sincere congratulations. David Two Monty Tech school committee members receive awards Fitchburg, Phillipston residents honored Fitchburg resident Bob Campbell, left, and Eric Olsen of … Read more

MAVA members, We are excited to share this opportunity to recognize your students and staff with 2025-2026 MassCTE Awards! All entries are due by the close of the day on Friday, January 23rd 2026! We ask that you share this opportunity for recognition of your students with appropriate members of your administrative team. For any … Read more

Oct Colleagues, Pleased to share this grant award to Greater Lawrence Technical School to Build a Clean Energy House. Congratulations to our colleagues at Greater Lawrence. David Greater Lawrence Technical School Students to Build Clean Energy House with State Grant By WHAV News Staff | November 30, 2025 Greater Lawrence Technical School hosted a ceremony … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share the article published today in the “Standard-Times”. David New Bedford vocational students learn marketing, branding from the pros Matthew Ferreira The Standard-Times <![if !vml]><![endif]> NEW BEDFORD — The apparel shop at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, known as "The Den," sells all the latest Bears … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this opportunity for your students!!! Email ErinGingerella@gmail.com with questions! David Put Your Students on the Road To Success Do you have juniors who are interested in a high paying and rewarding career right after high school graduation? Do they enjoy working outside and working with their hands? Then … 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 freshman class at Nashoba Valley Tech took part in a Day of Service, volunteering across the region to give back to the community. David Nashoba Tech freshmen give back … Read more

Friends of Massachusetts Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education We wanted to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have friends like you. Individuals and organizations dedicated to “High Quality” Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education for students across our wonderful country. With your support and assistance, our students could … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share the attached information received from Brenda Waslick, Career and Vocational Technical Education Coordinator, Gloucester Public Schools. Money for upgrades were made possible by nearly $950,000 in state and federal grants from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center with Gloucester High receiving a Climate Critical Workforce Training, Equipment and Infrastructure Grant. … Read more