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Good morning MAVA Colleagues, For the 39th time, the Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural community will gather this evening at Mechanics Hall to honor some of our amazing students as we conduct our Annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award Ceremony. As we all agree, it is certainly a highlight of each school year! This … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this from social media that celebrates the hand-on learning in Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education. Experiential learning stimulates interest and excitement in students. When this is done in collaboration with the community the reason for learning becomes very relevant. This post involves Criminal Justice students from … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this exciting news that Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical and Westfield Technical Academy are two of only 11 high schools across Massachusetts that will participate in the College Board’s AP Career Kickstart Cybersecurity Pilot. We are pleased to share a … Read more

Colleagues, Very exciting news from Franklin County Career Technical School in Turners Falls. One of the school’s teachers is the recipient of the 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award!! MAVA extends it heartfelt congratulations to Mr. identifying him as “among the best of the best in the Pioneer Valley”. David Jason Butynski Receives 2025 … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this outstanding recognition of a Chapter 74 Vocational technical education Post-Secondary Student teacher at Whittier Tech. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Rosemary Smith!! Whittier Technical’s Post-Secondary Student Rosemary Smith Wins Award at 2024-25 MassCTE Awards March 31, 2025 Rosemary Smith was … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. Minuteman Tech’s STEM Club welcomed four accomplished professionals for an engaging and insightful panel discussion, giving students the opportunity to explore real-world STEM careers. David Minuteman High School Minuteman STEM Club Hosts an Inspiring Panel of Industry Professionals! Last week, Minuteman’s STEM … Read more

MAVA members, We extend our congratulations to Brian Cummings, Executive Director of MassCTE, the Board of Directors, and all who were responsible for the 92nd Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet. It was both a very productive professional development experience and a wonderful opportunity for Chapter 74 teachers to expand their networks. As we … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this news incredible news from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. Southeastern teacher Jennifer McNally has received national recognition for her work in skilled trades education. She is one of just five teachers nationwide to win Carhartt Steel Apple award! We thank Cameron Costa, Admissions Advisor, at Southeastern for … Read more

Registration is now open — OSHA Training 2025 Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Lisa Sandler MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. Registration is now open, and we encourage all of our Chapter 74 teachers receive this notice. Please note OSHA 511 General Standards (1st Course in General Industry sequence) Dates: April 22, 23, … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this outstanding recognition of a Chapter 74 Vocational technical education teacher at Worcester Tech. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Shelese Johnson!! Worcester Technical High School’s Shelese Johnson Wins New Teacher of the Year Award at 2024-25 MassCTE Awards March 31, 2025 … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this wonderful recognition honoring Women’s History Month, by the staff and students at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton. We thank James B. Tripp Pockevicius, Director of Career and Technical Education for sharing this with us. David Bay Path … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Ernie Houle Superintendent-Director @ Assabet Valley posted this LinkedIn message concerning participation in the SkillsUSA SAiL Conference @ Gillette Stadium. Another successful Massachusetts Skills USA event for Chapter 74 vocational technical students from across the Commonwealth. David Ernie Houle Superintendent-Director @ Assabet Valley Nine Seniors attended the SkillsUSA SAiL Conference @ Gillette Stadium … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this piece published today in the Sun Chronicle. David Proposed lottery for vocational and technical school admissions opposed by Attleboro area school administrators, local state rep · By SUSAN LaHOUD slahoud Carpentry shop instructor Brian Boyd, center, gives feedback to students … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, As always, staff and students at our vocational technical & agricultural schools assist in hosting regional events to support their communities. U.S. Congresswoman Lori Trahan participated in a recent event at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. David LeaAnn Scales Director North Central Massachusetts Coalition for Employer … Read more

Colleagues, Callum Borchers is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by him in his efforts to compose this piece. I was quoted in the column. Interestingly, his wife was the valedictorian at her high school graduation from Tri-County Regional Voc-Tech in Franklin. David Parents in Tech Want … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece concerning Teen Speak Out, a program aimed at fostering dialogue and mutual respect, which is being held this year for the third time at Blue Hills Tech. David Blue Hills Regional Technical School Engages Students in Third Teen Speak Out Students at Blue Hills Regional … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this story from Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, as the City of New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell visited the school o tour several of the school’s Chapter 74 vocational technical education Programs. David Mayor Jon Mitchell Visits Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech to Tour Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education Programs … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, An amazing story of a successful senior at Greater Lawrence Tech. Bryan Marroquin achieved a major milestone: securing a cooperative education position with Straumann, a leading manufacturer of dental implants. A most telling success as student, family, educators, staff, and a successful company collaborated to achieve … Read more

Afternoon MAVA Colleagues, Sheila Harrity would appreciate your forwarding this information to your professional staff. Course registration will open Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 a.m. Have an enjoyable and productive week.!! David MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. David Course List for the Summer … Read more

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