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Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share the news that Two Massachusetts vocational technical schools will share the 2023 John Gould Award from Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Both schools have transformed themselves into models of educational excellence and economic relevance. Massachusetts vocational technical & agricultural high schools represent an essential … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, School Principals’ Day is observed annually on May 1st to recognize the value and importance of school principals and their contributions to school improvement. We thank and congratulate our principals across the Commonwealth who are committed to high quality vocational technical & agricultural education! We appreciate all you do for the staff & … Read more

Colleagues, A female graduate of Nashoba Valley Tech makes school history and gives back to her Alma Matta! Makeanna stated, “ “We’re always going to need electricians, so I’m not afraid of being out of work,” she said. “That’s why I wanted to learn a trade.” Congratulations Makenna! David MAKENNA PEARLMAN IS FIRST FEMALE GRAD … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, In the event you had not heard, a student from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School was the National winner in SkillsUSA Annual NLSC Pin Design Challenge! Jenelle Remy’s winning Pin Design is shown below. In addition, a student from Texas was the T-Shirt Design winner. MAVA extends its … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are most pleased to share the great news that Whittier Tech senior received the Vocational Technical Secondary Student Achievement Award during the Massachusetts Career and Technical Education 90th Annual Conference in Foxboro on April 1. Kai Reed thanked his family and the Whittier Tech staff in attendance, and urged those in the … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share the team efforts of vocational technical students to support MassCTE. Superintendent Maureen Lynch is pleased to report that students in the Metal Fabrication, Auto Body, and Carpentry programs worked collaboratively to build a bench chair that was raffled off at the Massachusetts Career Technical Education Annual Conference earlier … Read more

Colleagues, Good News from Franklin County Career Technical School! David PR for Franklin County Tech Students Complete Manufacturing Project for Local Company April 6, 2023 Camryn Langille From left, Franklin County Technical School Advanced Manufacturing students Preston Duval, Ethan Grossett, and Kevyn Senecal completed a project for Judd Wire. Client News, School News TURNERS FALLS … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Interesting read from Education Week, about the country expanding and improving CTE. As I read through it, I again was reminded how unique our delivery of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education is compared to the rest of the country. Call it the “Gold” or “Platinum” standard, or simply say our schools … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share good news for the students at Essex Tech. The school has received a Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Evidence-Based Practice Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to narrow gaps in academic achievement. David PR for Police, Essex Tech Receives Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Evidence-Based Practice Grant … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share the news that four students from Lower Pioneer Vocational have qualified for competition at the National Business Professionals of America National Competition in Anaheim. Congratulations to the students and faculty advisor! Best wishes from MAVA. David Lower Pioneer Valley Career Technical Education Center students qualify for Business Competition Nationals … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The MAVA Connecting for Success Annual Conference Registration is now open. Early bird rates are available until May 17, 2023. Please share with your entire staff!! David The 2023 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Registration is now open. Early bird rates are available until May 17, 2023. Three keynote presenters have been added … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this important information from Mario Sousa MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. He is announcing a change in the way teachers/students will register for OSHA courses from now on. Please be sure to review the information below. We have also attached both a pdf and word document with this information. Questions, … Read more

Hi Kerry, I wanted to send this email by post to the website. For some reason, it isn’t going through when I forward it. Could you try taking the message you sent and send it to email address: cama447sova I want to see if it works that way. It’s a great update and I want … Read more

LET US NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO SERVED AND THOSE WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FREEDOM. Wednesday, March 29, 2023 National Vietnam War Veterans Day Join us on 29 March, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, as Americans unite to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased Northeast Metro Tech’s in-school store, NE Things, has been recognized by DECA Inc. During the organization’s annual International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida the Northeast students will be honored. “Achieving this certification is a major challenge, but our students stepped up to the plate and earned certification while also spreading … Read more

Brockton Area Branch NAACP Colleagues, Congratulations to Southeastern Voc-Tech guidance counselor Gwen Nauls who was recently recognized by the Brockton Area Branch NAACP. She was selected by the WIN Committee which recognizes great women who make a significant impact in the Brockton community. MAVA offers its congratulations to Gwen Nauls on the richly deserved recognition. … Read more

This is an email account managed by the Worcester Public Schools, Worcester, MA. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender. Bristol Aggie Story – … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, MAVA hosted six students from across the state last week during their general membership meeting. The students have been selected as U.S. CTE Presidential Scholar nominees and will represent the Commonwealth. The students were selected by Commissioner Jeffrey Riley. Nine years ago, the U.S. Presidential Scholars program was … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share a very interesting event from Assabet Valley Tech. The school held a special celebration to promote the role of women in the construction industry on Thursday, March 7. The celebration was held as part of both Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week, which takes place March 6-10. … Read more

Colleagues, Interesting article from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. We thank Peter & Jean Dewar for bringing this to our attention. David Why are there no agricultural voke tech schools in Central Mass.? Cost biggest factor Kinga Borondy, Telegram & Gazette, March 20, 2023 at 5:06 AM EDT·7 min read Norfolk County Agricultural High School … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Colleagues, We are excited to share this Op-Ed which was published today in the Cape Cod Times. Roger Forget, Superintendent, offered the following comment: “Today’s vocational schools are NOT the vocational schools of old. They are institutions that provide cutting edge instruction, preparing students with the knowledge and skills … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are truly excited to share some incredible news concerning a Massachusetts agricultural high school which recently received yet another National Recognition. Our very own Bristol County Agricultural High School was featured in this month’s Techniques Magazine. Mr. Derek Costa, Superintendent/Director stated: “The Bristol County Agricultural High School … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this exciting collaboration between the school’s IT department and the Information Support Services and Networking program. GNBVT students earn Dell Certified TechDirect Technician certification. David Dell Student TechCrew GNBVT Launches Dell Student TechCrew, An Initiative Designed to Encourage Student Success in Technology GNBVT is excited to announce that over … Read more

Colleagues, Good News from Franklin County Career Technical School! David Franklin County Technical School Students Collect Tree Sap to Make Maple Syrup March 10, 2023 Jordan Mayblum Client News, School News Students in the Landscaping and Horticulture program at Franklin County Technical School have been collecting sap from maple trees around campus and boiling it … Read more