MAVA Awards Lisa Sandler with its Highest Honor

  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

Summer Enrichment Program Empowers Future Leaders

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 an idea from our colleagues at Greater Lowell Tech. David Summer Enrichment Program Empowers Future Leaders Through the Core Values of R.E.A.C.H. August 7, 2023 Robert … Read more

MAVA Hosts 37th Outstanding Student Awards

John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC , Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) Hosts 37th Outstanding Student Awards April 18, 2023 Kayla Rochon   Commissioner of the Massachusetts DESE Jeffrey C. Riley speaks at MAVA Outstanding Student Awards at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators is pleased to announce that it recently … Read more

GOOD NEWS FOR Minuteman Tech’s FIRST Robotics Team

Colleagues, Minuteman Tech’s FIRST Robotics Team was part of the winning three-team alliance at the NE District Western New England Event held at Western New England University in Springfield. The team just learned this week they qualified for the NE FIRST District Championship, which will take place April 6-8 in Springfield. MAVA extends its best … Read more

Dr. Fitzpatrick, award-winning BVT march forward together

Dr. Fitzpatrick, award-winning BVT march forward together Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick Superintendent-Director Friends of vocational technical and agricultural education, We are pleased to share this wonderful article concerning our friend and colleague, a legend in Massachusetts vocational technical education, with national prominence as well. A true leader in all aspects of education. Whether leading MAVA, … Read more

BRUNT Workwear Delivers Gear to Northeast Metro Tech Students

Colleagues, Great news from Northeast Met. An interesting collaboration with a company providing incentives to promote good work habits!! “The Tool Token program that the school has put together has blown us away, and the students’ hard work in the program and appreciation for the BRUNT products they received has been unbelievable.” David BRUNT Workwear … Read more

A Chapter 74 Vocational Technical School Receives a Charitable Foundation Donation of $140,000!!

  Colleagues, We are pleased to share some wonderful news from Assabet Valley. The school has received a $140,000 donation to increase training and career opportunities for students. We express our gratitude to the Jim and Janet Harvey Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. David Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Receives $140,000 Donation From the Jim … Read more

Women and Non-traditional Employee Speaker Panel a Great Success in Medford

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this successful event held this month in Medford. The focus of the panel was on women and individuals who are non-traditional employees in their field. We thank Principal Chad Fallon for sharing this with us. David Women and Non-traditional Employee Speaker Panel Welcomed to Medford High & Vocational Technical … Read more

Learning Legacy photos wanted for MassCTE Conference Slideshow

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

Chapter 74 Students Partnering with Community to Rebuild Kiosks To Conservation Areas

Colleagues, We are excited to share this story concerning a collaborative effort between Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students who rebuild Kiosks for Woburn Trails and Conservation Areas. David Northeast Metro Tech Students Rebuild Kiosks for Woburn Trails and Conservation Areas Northeast Metro Tech senior Carpentry students stand with a kiosk they renovated for the Battle … Read more

Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Students Collaborating with their Member Towns

  Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this terrific example of collaboration between a regional vocational technical school and its member towns. Here is a sample from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. David Coming to your town: Construction projects done by Diman students Students in Diman’s Building & … Read more

As Tech jobs melt, the Trades Beckon

Colleagues, Very noteworthy read entitled “”As tech jobs melt, the trades beckon”. We thank retired colleague & friend Bill Blake for forwarding this to us. David As tech jobs melt, the trades beckon. This Tacoma plumber makes $140K+. As tech jobs melt, the trades beckon. This Tacoma plumber makes $140K+. | The Seattle Times Feb. … Read more

Sometimes a “short shout-out” can lift school spirit or create a positive image within the community.

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

Chapter 74 vocational technical student is selected as First Place entry in Statewide Competition

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

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School DECA Chapter Earns THRIVE Level Recognition

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

Great opportunities for positive public relations (PR) and announcement of an RFP Funding opportunity from the Barr Foundation.

MAVA Leaders, Great opportunities for positive public relations (PR) and announcement of an RFP Funding opportunity from the Barr Foundation. A number of our MAVA schools have received awards from this foundation. Please consider sharing with appropriate members of your administrative team. We acknowledge Tom Scott from M.A.S.S. for sharing this information. David Hello everyone, … Read more

Some people going into the trades wonder why their classmates stick with college

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

Blue Hills Regional Technical School to Participate in National Entrepreneur Week

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

Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Students Earn Credentials to Enter the Workforce

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

Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural schools are looking for ways to expand the number of students attending their schools

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

COMMONWEALTH MAGAZINE — Adding more seats, not a lottery, is answer to voc-tech crunch

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

Wonderful story from Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

  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

Start Solving the Vocational Admissions Problem: Improve Access, Create More Seats

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

In demand where they were once spurned, vocational high schools need more seats for students, not lawsuits

  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

Chapter 74 Vocational Programs help fill the gap in the Marine Trades labor force

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