Minuteman Tech is one of only 259 schools in the USA and abroad participating in this research program

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this this exciting effort by students in the Minuteman Tech Chapter 74 Environmental Program. Minuteman is one of only 259 schools in the USA and abroad participating in this research program. No other public school in Massachusetts is collecting this data for Oceanography Research. We thank Kathleen Bouchard Director … Read more

Can artificial intelligence be helpful in school?

Oct Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece, from WPRI. David Can artificial intelligence be helpful in school? by: Kait Walsh FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom has been a major topic for the past few years. At schools like Diman Regional Vocational … Read more

MAVA HAS ANOTHER MEMBER ON THE Massachusetts K12 Artificial Intelligence Task Force!!!

MAVA Colleagues, It is with sincere pleasure that we share the appointment of another MAVA member to the DESE Artificial Intelligence Taskforce for this school year. Joel McAuliffe – has been appointed from the Holyoke Public Schools!!! Joel serves as the Career and Technical Education Director at Dean Tech! Joel has the experience and expertise … Read more

Study Calls for Expanding Access to Career Vocational/Technical Education-Acute Shortage in Gateway Cities

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Today, Pioneer Institute released a new study “Expanding Access to Career Vocational Technical Education”. Dr. Ken Ardon authored the study. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. “Many CVTE programs can’t accept all the students who want to attend,” said Dr. … Read more

30 Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School Students Earn State Seal of Biliteracy

<![if !vml]><![endif]>Colleagues, We are pleased to share this incredible news from our colleagues at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School earned the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy this past school year by demonstrating proficiency in both English and a second language — a credential recognized by colleges and employers as a mark of distinction. Superintendent … Read more

Massachusetts K12 Artificial Intelligence Task Force

MAVA Colleagues, It is with sincere pleasure that we share the appointment of a MAVA member to the DESE Artificial Intelligence Taskforce for this school year. Cameron Costa, Admissions Advisor at Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech, has been selected to join the DESE Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force for the 2025-2026 school year. Cameron is one of … Read more

DESE Commissioner Martinez Kicks off School Year with Visit to Northeast Metro Tech

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this wonderful piece concerning Commissioner Martinez’s visit to Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield! In addition, please take a minute to view the attached fantastic video of his visit produced by WCVB Channel 5!!! David DESE Commissioner Martinez Kicks off School Year with Visit to Northeast Metro Tech by Journal … Read more

Fall Rivers new Diman Voc-Tech school to open next year

Oct Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece, broadcast on WPRI TV Channel 12. You can watch the video at this link: https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/fall-rivers-new-diman-voc-tech-school-to-open-next-year/ David Fall River’s new Diman Voc-Tech school to open next year new Diman Voc-Tech school to open next year by: Melanie DaSilva, Kait Walsh Updated: … Read more

Tech school’s aviation program takes flight

Oct Colleagues, We are excited to share this terrific piece from Greater Lawrence Tech! “Adding programs like the new aviation maintenance one will allow the school to continue to expand and accept more kids. Greater Lawrence Technical School has about 1,900 students enrolled this year.’ “This will be life changing for the kids who get … Read more

Vocational school demand surges in Massachusetts, leaving thousands on waitlists

Vocational school demand surges in Massachusetts, leaving thousands on waitlists September 4, 2025 / CBS Boston College isn’t the only path to success and in Massachusetts, more students are turning to career and technical high schools. The problem is demand is outpacing supply. Just last month, Gov. Maura Healey announced $24.2 million in grants to … Read more

Commissioner Pedro Martinez visiting Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech in Rochester

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific post by Superintendent Aaron Polansky. Some really terrific photos of Commissioner Pedro Martinez visiting Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech in Rochester David Aaron Polansky Superintendent, Old Colony was honored to welcome Pedro Martinez, the 25th Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, today. We are thankful for the department’s … Read more

Funding will add over 2,000 new career tech seats and support schools to buy and install training equipment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2025 Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for $60 Million in Career Technical Education Capital Funding for Schools Funding will add over 2,000 new career tech seats and support schools to buy and install training equipment BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that applications are now open for comprehensive high schools … Read more

VTEL Prep Course—-Enrollment is open.

MAVA Colleagues, As the new school year begins and we bring new Chapter 74 instructors into our school, it is not too early to alert them of this proven program to prepare your new vocational instructors for the vocational technical literacy test. Most of us also have teachers who have struggled to pass this test … Read more

HAPPY LABOR DAY

From Your Friends at MAVA On Labor Day, we pause to recognize the proud hands, backs, and brainpower of our Nation’s workforce that has built this great country. As vocational technical & agricultural educators, we enthusiastically train the workforce of tomorrow and assist in the growth of the Massachusetts economy. With a new school year … Read more

Essex Tech Plans Cafeteria Addition Amid School Expansion, Increased Enrollment

Colleagues, Great news to share from Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School!! David Essex Tech Plans Cafeteria Addition Amid School Expansion, Increased Enrollment The school said the project will add 104 new seats, creating a more comfortable space "as the student body continues to grow." <![if !vml]><![endif]> Scott Souza ,Patch Staff<![if !vml]><![endif]> Posted Tue, … Read more

MAVA Extended Campus Fall 2025 Semester Courses Posted

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Course List for the Fall 2025 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more

Electrical Instructor and an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor @ Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School

Colleagues, We are forwarding this message from Mark Wood at Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School. Any help you are able to provide would be greatly appreciated. David Dave, Can you put out a message that Tantasqua is looking for an Electrical Instructor and an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor…thank you Mark A. Wood Principal-Director Tantasqua Regional Vocational … Read more

Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Career Technical Education to Support 900 More Stud ents This School Year 

. Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Great News!!!14 of the 16 schools with new C74 programs are MAVA member schools. Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Career Technical Education to Support 900 More Students This School Year Administration designates 18 new career tech programs at 16 high schools, including 2nd aviation maintenance program in … Read more

Bristol Aggie Campus Project Honored with National Award

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical and Agricultural Education, We are truly excited to share yet another honor awarded to Bristol County Agricultural High School. Another national recognition for the incredible campus. A transformational project in agricultural and technical education. David Bristol Aggie Campus Project Honored with the Edward Kirkbride Award Superintendent Derek Costa and … Read more

Essex North Shore Longtime Leader Retires, Promotion Announced

MAVA Colleagues, What a wonderful retirement recognition from Essex Tech. Bonnie Carr, Director of Workforce Development & Adult Education, is retiring and Jill Sawyer has been appointed to the position. Please take a moment to read this wonderful story. MAVA will miss working with Bonnie and extends its congratulations to Jill. David Essex North Shore … Read more

MAVA Calendar

At the request of our Executive Director, we are pleased to share the MAVA Calendar for 2025-2026. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Have a wonderful week! David David J. Ferreira MAVA Communications Coordinator DavidFerreira There is no substitute for hard work. ~Thomas A. Edison MAVA Calendar 2025-2026 approved 08-06-2025.pdf

Bristol-Plymouth student saved father’s life in harrowing emergency

Bristol-Plymouth student saved father’s life in harrowing emergency. What happened? Daniel Schemer The Taunton Daily Gazette <![if !vml]><![endif]>CPR saves lives, as the Gomes family can attest to. On Saturday, July 19, while the whole family of four, who live in Assonet in Freetown, were having a nice day together, Robbie Gomes suffered cardiac arrest while … Read more

Good news from Whittier Tech!!!!

MAVA Colleagues, Good news from Whittier Tech!!!! David Whittier Tech Enters Eligibility Phase for Massachusetts School Building Authority Grant By Nell Fitts | August 3, 2025 <![if !vml]><![endif]> Superintendent Maureen Lynch, rear, speaks with mayors and community leaders about Whittier Tech’s building needs in 2024. (Courtesy photograph.) The Massachusetts School Building Authority formally invited Whittier … Read more

Students from Shawsheen Tech spent a week at UMass Lowell’s “Epic Engineering Camp.”

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific post from our Superintendent McIntosh at Shawsheen Tech. Students from ISSN, Engineering/Electronics, and Drafting spent a week at UMass Lowell’s "Epic Engineering Camp." It was an incredible summer learning opportunity for these Chapter 74 vocational technical students!! David Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School Shawsheen Students Dive … Read more