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
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this exciting news as MASC honored veteran Minuteman School Committee member representing the town of Stowe, Alice DeLuca, as an All-State School Committee Member!! We thank Superintendent Heidi Driscoll for sharing this statewide recognition with us! David Minuteman Regional proudly announces that MASC honored veteran Minuteman School Committee member … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We ae excited to share this absolutely phenomenal news from Superintendent Eric Duda, and our colleagues at Pathfinder Tech!! What an enormous step forward for Pathfinder and the students across the district to access high quality Chapter 74 vocational technical education!! It is also wonderful for the Belchertown … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are very pleased to share this terrific story of the efforts of students and staff at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical in Haverhill!! David Whittier Tech Students Build Little Free Libraries for All Sending Communities By Caroline Louise Cole | Logan Pickering touches up the paint on the prototype Little Free Library book … 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!! https://fortune.com/2025/11/12/ford-ceo-manufacturing-jobs-trade-schools-we-are-in-trouble-in-our-country/ Ford CEO Jim Farley is sounding the alarm on a “very serious” nationwide shortage of skilled tradesworkers, saying the company is struggling to … Read more
MAVA Membership, "This is quite an enhancement to the school in about every way you can think of," Blackstone Valley Tech Superintendent Anthony Steele said. "It’s always been appealing to open up the school to the entire community, not just the 1,250 students we serve every day." Through a $1 million state grant that was … Read more
MAVA Members, SAVE THE DATE! Or Register Today! “TOOLS FOR TEACHING EMPOWERING CTE TEACHERS FOR THE FUTURE!”93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE MAVA members, We are most pleased to share the attached flyer concerning the 93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE!! Please “SAVE the DATE” & share this message with your entire professional staff. The registration link for the … Read more
MAVA Members, We are pleased to extend this good news we received from Julieanne Gamache, Director CVTE – Comprehensive HS in Worcester. What an exciting opportunity for the students at Doherty. As a former (many years ago) physics teacher at Diman Regional, I have been a longtime advocate for Project Lead the Way! David Doherty … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, I always enjoy reading these types of national reports on CTE. Not because I am going to learn something new, but rather to renew my appreciation of Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education. We have the “gold standard”. David What Makes Some CTE Programs Great While Others Fall Short? Kistler, Dougherty and … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this this exciting piece produced and aired by WBZ 4 recently. It highlights the exciting effort by students in the Minuteman Tech in Lexington. We thank Paul D’Alleva, Principal at Minuteman High School for bringing this to our attention. This news story is about how more students are choosing … Read more
MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this interesting use of social media to announce STI’s Machine Tool Technology Program at Southeastern Technical Institute.Social media can be effective in promoting CTI and adult education offerings. David Launch Your Career in Machine Tool Tech! Start your journey with STI’s Machine Tool Technology Program, Dec 1 – May 12. Best part… … Read more
Many of our MAVA member schools use LinkedIn and other forms of social media, to communicate with their communities. This is a matter of student safety. Here is a sample from our colleagues at Essex Tech ! Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School We need your help to keep Essex Tech students safe. Every … Read more
MAVA Members, SAVE THE DATE! “TOOLS FOR TEACHING EMPOWERING CTE TEACHERS FOR THE FUTURE!”93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE MAVA members, We are most pleased to share the attached flyer concerning the 93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE!! Please “SAVE the DATE” & share this message with your entire professional staff. The link to register your new teachers for … Read more
<![if !vml]><![endif]> Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share the efforts of some terrific students at Greater Lowell Tech. The students guided by their Chapter 74 vocational technical instructors designed and built a new Field House from the ground up. As stated at the dedication ceremony by Superintendent Jill Davis: … Read more
MAVA Members, We are most pleased to share the attached flyers concerning upcoming events being offered by MassCTE.org!!! We encourage you to support our fellow organization in support of Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural education!! We are most pleased to share the December 5th event for Your New Teachers!! It being held at Assabet … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Our Chapter 74 vocational technical students from Pathfinder were also showcasing their skills at the Bring Back The Trades Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium! 🛠️,!! David Pathfinder Regional Tech Over the weekend, our students and staff attended the Bring Back The Trades Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium! 🛠️ … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Our Chapter 74 vocational technical students and schools are continuously serving their communities are showcasing their skills, with community service. We are most pleased to share these examples from Whittier Tech! “Community Kindness: The Wildcat Way”!!! Well done students and staff!! David Wildcats in the Community Community Kindness: … Read more