MassCTE News

  MassCTE extends its sincere congratulations to Lisa M. Sandler for being awarded MAVA’s highest honor bestowed; the 2023 Dr. David F. Cronin Award Lisa M. Sandler has worked tirelessly and passionately for 32 years, giving her very best to her constituents, colleagues, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts every day. Lisa had a wonderful mom … Read more

Members and Colleagues, As you are aware, the Massachusetts Career and Technical Education Organization (MassCTE) Annual Conference, with this year’s theme “Leave a Learning Legacy”, is scheduled for March 31-April 1, 2023, at the Renaissance Hotel, Patriot Place. They are asking for your assistance in in celebrating A Learning Legacy in CTE! Please consider sending … Read more

Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas for positive public relations and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share an idea from our colleagues at Greater New Bedford Regional Voc-Tech. Sometimes a “short shout-out” can lift school spirit or create a … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to announce a Chapter 74 vocational technical student was recognized in the 2022-2023 Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) annual Poster Project. The theme of this year’s Poster and Public Service Project was “The Earth Loves You. Love it Back.” The project endeavors to create and sustain an environment where all students … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School DECA Chapter DECA chapter earned Thrive-level recognition from DECA Inc. Congratulations to the students and staff involved! David for Police, Fire Bristol-Plymouth Tech DECA Chapter Earns THRIVE Level Recognition February 2023 Alia Spring News, School News Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School’s DECA chapter was awarded Thrive Level … Read more

Colleagues, Very interesting read entitled “Some people going into the trades wonder why their classmates stick with college”. David   The Hechinger Report Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education e With demand for them growing, newly minted ironworkers say they’re happy with their choice by JON MARCUS February 14, 2023 Garret Morgan, right, tried college … Read more

Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share one from Blue Hills Regional Tech in Canton. Superintendent Jill Rossetti and Principal Geoffrey Zini are pleased to announce that Blue Hills Regional Technical High School … Read more

Colleagues, All Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural students have the opportunity to earn Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC), state licenses, and certifications allowing them to enter the workforce upon graduation. Those pursing postsecondary education use these credentials for employment as they further increase their education for related positions in their career pathway. We are excited … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are a great option for students of all backgrounds who want to learn a trade and pursue a career. Unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough space in these schools to accommodate the huge demand. Chapter 74 vocational … Read more

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

  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