Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this this exciting news from our colleagues at Pathfinder Tech. Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate “Pathfinder Tech at Cold Spring”, its new campus in Belchertown. Pathfinder’s students and staff renovated the building over the summer, … Read more
MassCTE – Newsletter September 2026
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece. You may consider distributing this with members of your professional staff. Have a great day and a productive week. David There are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker The supply of skilled workers only continues to tighten as more reach retirement age … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that enrollment is open for the Fall 2026 “VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE”. Seats will fill quickly …don’t let your instructors be shut out. Are all of your new Chapter 74 instructors aware of the vocational technical literacy test? As we have all experienced, a … Read more
2027 MAVA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ONE Leadership Academy I – Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (mava.us) Nominations to be completed and submitted by the Superintendent-Director by Dec. 12, 2026 Colleagues, The future is now!!! We are most excited to announce that now is the time to enroll your future leaders in Leadership Academy ONE. This Academy … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this wonderful article published by the Taunton Daily Gazette. MAVA extends its best wishes and congratulations to Superintendent Andrew Rebello and the entire staff at Bristol-Plymouth! Such an exciting school year ahead for the entire school community!! David What new B-P Super says about new building, dress code & … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, Yet another wonderful example of the success of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education!! We are excited to share this success story concerning a graduate of Madison Park. MAVA extends its congratulations and best wishes to Madrugada!!! David 1 big thing: Beloved Roxbury brand’s South End era By Steph Solis Madrugada’s shed (left) and … Read more
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
Best Regards, Brian D. Cummings Advanced Manufacturing Dept. Head MassCTE Executive Director Worcester Technical High School 1 Officer Manny Familia Way Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: (508) 751-7526 Cell: (508) 688-7147 School Email: cummingsb MassCTE Email: bcummings
Best Regards, Brian D. Cummings Advanced Manufacturing Dept. Head MassCTE Executive Director Worcester Technical High School 1 Officer Manny Familia Way Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: (508) 751-7526 Cell: (508) 688-7147 School Email: cummingsb MassCTE Email: bcummings
There is Still Time to Register!! Colleagues, We sincerely appreciate your cooperation for having forwarded the Course List for the Fall 2026 Semester of the Extended Campus Program to all members of your professional staff, including new members of your teaching staff. The fall semester begins Thursday, September 3rd, however some courses begin later and … Read more
Oct Colleagues, An interesting post on LinkedIn as Diman Regional Vocational Technical School opens the doors to a “New” State of the Art building! Congratulations to the entire team at Diman. The tradition of excellence continues! We thank Katie Warren for this wonderful post on LinkedIn!! Best wishes. David Katie Warren, Ph.D. Director of Academics … Read more
Colleagues, We ae pleased to share this wonderful piece as a display case of Artifacts from Career of 1983 Graduate NASA Astronaut Scott Tingle,. As students return for class next Tuesday, they will be greeted by an 8-foot-by-9-foot exhibit showcasing his career. David Blue Hills Unveils Display Case of Artifacts from Career of 1983 Graduate … Read more
bout Us Colleagues, We are pleased to share this outstanding news from Commonwealth Corporation!! The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $15.5 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) grants to 24 organizations to train 1,636 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the skilled trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors across Massachusetts. “"Career technical education changes lives, and … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this this exciting collaboration between Minuteman Tech in Lexington and Boston Children’s Museum. This partnership has resulted in a new permanent exhibit, “Dream it! Build it”! It is certainly a remarkable accomplishment. A benefit to the Boston Children’s Museum and all the children … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news from our colleagues in Western Mass. Have an enjoyable and productive day. David Vocational schools plan ‘so many projects’ using $500,000 wood screw donation from Agawam manufacturer |Published: Aug. 05, 2026 Gyner Nuhia moves screws into a high-volume painting process to enhance corrosion resistance at … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, At the request of our Executive Director, we are most pleased to share this piece, an example of the incredible link between Chapter 74 vocational technical education and SkillsUSA. This connection exists in all of our MAVA schools and is a tremendous educational benefit to our students across the Commonwealth. “Eric Duda sits … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece from today’s “Enterprise”. I found it to be a very enjoyable account of the success of a young recent Brockton High graduate. It is just a small example of the impact educators make every day on the future lives of their students. Today is not the … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting perspective published in the “New York Times”. It was shared with us by our retired MAVA colleague Bill Blake. You may consider distributing this with members of your professional staff. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/business/economy/data-center-electricians-training.html Thanks Bill for sharing this with us! David A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters … Read more
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 2026 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more
NCLA Empowering CTE Leaders Phone: 520-370-4914 http://www.ncla-cte.org Join us for the 20th anniversary of the Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference in Cape Cod on September 21-23, 2026! On Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 2:51 PM Rachael Mann <rachael> wrote: Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well and enjoying a great summer! We are excited about … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this incredible story about a Chapter 74 Welding student at Silver Lake Regional High School. MAVA is proud to share the efforts of Lexi Gresh, in her senior project, a running horse made entirely of horseshoes. MAVA extends its congratulations to Lexi and … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece with you. This may be of interest to members of your faculty. Have a great evening! David The End of Homework? Teachers Grapple with Cheating in the Age of AI Teachers say generative AI is forcing them to rethink one of school’s oldest institutions. Two young … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece from today’s “Enterprise”. David What new Brockton High will cost taxpayers and what they’ll get Jacob Posner The Enterprise July 13, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET The new building would expand career technical education programs, including electrical, HVAC, and engineering. Residents will likely vote in early 2027 … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, As we do at the end of each week, we are pleased to share this newsletter from our friends at the Pioneer Institute. Also, another chance to view Pioneer Institute’s latest video, where they examine why Massachusetts voc-tech schools succeed, how Chapter 74 funding sustains them, and what state leaders can do to … Read more