90th Annual MassCTE Conference & Leadership Event

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

2023-2024 School Year Anticipated Vacancy at Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information concerning a 2023-2024 School Year Anticipated Vacancy at Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School. David Career Opportunity Advanced Manufacturing Teacher Anticipated Start Date: August 28, 2023 The job is still open on INDEED and has been reposted on SchoolSpring. Send letter of interest, resume, three current signed letters … Read more

Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Students Planning for the Future

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news from Tri-County RVTHS Students. David Tri-County RVTHS Students’ Planning for the Future Massachusetts Department of Correction Representatives Share Employment Opportunities Available for Vocational Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) worked in collaboration with Tri-County RVTHS Legal and Protective Services Career … Read more

REGISTRATION IS OPEN — General Membership Meeting & Dinner — Thursday, March 16, 2023

Oct 27, 2021 General Membership Meeting & Dinner “CTE where STEM Goes to Work” MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement that registration is open for our Spring 2023 MAVA General Membership Meeting scheduled on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA … Read more

Green Building of the Year: Bristol County Agricultural High School

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to share some exciting news. Bristol County Agricultural High School was recognized as the 2022 GREEN BUILDING OF THE YEAR by “Built Environment Plus”! Green Building of the Year: Bristol County Agricultural High School BE+ was pleased to award HMFH Architects the 2022 Green Building of … Read more

UPDATE: Hot Work Certification Program

Hot Work Colleagues, We are pleased to share this update from Chris Faucher concerning the Hot Work Certification Program. Please review and share the information below with members of your staff. David We are proud to announce that the MAVA Hot Work Program has certified over 1200 students so far this school year. There are … Read more

Upper Cape Tech Receives State Funding for Automotive Training

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, It is wonderful to have so many of our Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural schools state funding for training programs. David Upper Cape Tech Receives State Funding for Automotive Training BOURNE – Upper Cape Cod Technical High School … Read more

Chapter 74 Students Partnering with the Lloyd Center Constructing State of the Art Welcome Center.

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this update concerning a collaborative effort between students at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech and the Lloyd Center in Dartmouth, MA. The “Living Building Challenge” will be an environmentally sustainable welcome center for visitors, students, and education purposes, built entirely by Voc-Tech students. It … Read more

Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Carpentry students Save their School District about $98,000!

Colleagues, We are excited to share this positive article highlighting collaboration at Attleboro High School that was published in the “Sun Chronicle”. Carpentry students saved the Attleboro School District about $98,000! Congratulations students and staff! We thank Jeremy Guay, Director of Career and Technical Education, for sharing this with us. David Attleboro High School students … Read more

Essex Tech Student Nominated as U.S. Presidential Scholar

U.S. Department of Education Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize U.S. Presidential Scholar Program Nominee from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Senior Amani Benouardia. When learning of her selection, Amani about her experience when she first came to Essex Tech and how the school community embraced her drive and passion for learning. She … Read more

Tri-County Engineering Students participated in a STEM Week Challenge

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Students Awarded 100 Hour Paid Internships Tri-County RVTHS is pleased to announce six students awarded paid internships from the Work-Based Learning Alliance in partnership with the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Pictured, from left to right, are Kaleigh Stenstrom, Jaimin Farrington Leet, Leonardo Oliveira, Noah Hurley, and William Chenette. Along … Read more

A 2022 graduate of Whittier Tech returned to the school offering testimonials on the benefits of the Early College program

Colleagues, We are pleased to share a story about a recent graduate of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. A 2022 graduate Akira Matos, returned to the school over the last two weeks, offering testimonials on the benefits of the Early College program beyond tuition savings The article is from the 97.9 WHAV Local News. … Read more

Southeastern Seniors Andre Arzeno and Avery Hohengasser Selected by Commissioner Jeffrey Riley for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

U.S. Department of Education Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Nominees from Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech. Seniors Andre Arzeno and Avery Hohengasser . David Southeastern Seniors Andre Arzeno and Avery Hohengasser Selected by Commissioner Jeffrey Riley for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program SOUTH EASTON — Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School seniors Andre … Read more

Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Students Successful in in the state round of the CyberPatriot Competition

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news about sophomores and juniors from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School (Franklin) who competed in the state round of the CyberPatriot competition created by the Air & Space Force Association. David Tri-County Computer Information Systems Students’ Win Gold and Silver Placement in Statewide CyberPatriot Competition Computer … Read more

Donation to High Quality Chapter 74 Advanced Manufacturing Program

MAVA Colleagues, We are most leased to share this good news from Diman Regional Vocational Technical HS (Fall River). David Donation to Chapter 74 Advanced Manufacturing Program Diman is grateful for a generous donation from the Gene HAAS Foundation to students in the Advanced Manufacturing program. The ten students are from the class of 2022 … Read more

Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural schools offering opportunities for their students that include learning opportunities outside the classroom or laboratory.

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, It is wonderful to have so many of our Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural schools offering opportunities for their students that include learning experiences outside the classroom or laboratory. Collaborating with national agencies such as the National Oceanic … Read more

Please share this information with your vocational technical & agricultural faculty

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share important this notice from Dr. Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Coordinator. The MAVA Extended Campus Program has been given a rare opportunity to fill available remaining seats for a FSU OCED 2100E (CRN# 36968) Math for the Vocational Learner course being taught fully online this spring semester. Details … Read more

2023 OUTSTANDING VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS APPLICATION–~ ACTION REQUIRED

REMINDER—-HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE APPLICATION PROCESS??? If you should have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Segalla, Event Coordinator at 617.777.4342 or email KSegalla. MAVA Colleagues, As previously announced, the 37th Annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award will be held at Mechanics Hall on Thursday, April 13th. As … Read more

A movement is building to get women into construction

Colleagues, An interesting article from the Boston Globe earlier this month. You may want to share with some members of your staff. David A movement is building to get women into construction By Katie Johnston Globe Staff Sasirin Suriyamongkol is a third-year apprentice in Local 103′s five-year telecommunications program at the Joint Apprentice Training Center. … Read more