Friends of vocational technical & agricultural education, We are pleased to share this email from MAVA Executive Director Steve Sharek. David “I’m pleased to inform you that voters yesterday approved a new building for Franklin County Technical School in a district-wide referendum. The vote was 53.8% in favor and 46.2% against. The district-wide majority means … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Exciting news to share as a Chapter 74 vocational technical education teacher receives an award for teaching excellence!! Automotive instructor Tyler Chrystal was surprised to learn that he was one of the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence winners!! MAVA extends its congratulations to … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are sharing this recently piece published by “FOX Business”. The need to expand Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education has never been higher. Ford CEO Jim Farley said, “the U.S. needs to invest in the people who "build things." David Ford CEO sounds skilled-worker alarm as … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this news concerning a unique program provided by Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical and Marlborough High. It is with pleasure that we offer the comments of Superintendent-Director Ernie Houle concerning this exciting unique partnership: "Why is it that Dual Enrollment opportunities only include … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this piece provided to us by Laura Alderson, Director of Career & Technical Education for the Watertown Public Schools. Students and teachers have been named finalists for the Autodesk Design and Make Awards. Supported by a Massachusetts Clean Energy Center grant and Lemelson-MIT, the club empowers students … Read more

MAVA Collogues, Exciting news from MAVA member Taconic High School in Pittsfield. Taconic High School students are building for Habitat for Humanity We congratulate our colleagues for expanding opportunities for their Chapter 74 vocational technical students, while providing an invaluable service to their community!! Outstanding effort students and staff!! David Take a look inside the … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We ae excited to share information concerning our 2027 Connecting for Success Annual Conference from Marketing and Communications Coordinator Allison Cammarata. Included is an opportunity for your students to participate in a student graphic design contest for the 2027 Connecting for Success Conference. Please forward this information to the members of your professional … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are truly excited to share some wonderful news from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton. Bay Path was named a 2026 “Massachusetts School of Recognition” by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. A Recognition of Growth, Rigor, & Engagement. MAVA extends its … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this terrific news as Blackstone Valley Technical Institute has been awarded a $124,320 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) through its Pathmaker initiative to support the launch of a new Biomanufacturing Technician program for adults through the Blackstone Valley Technical Institute … Read more

Why America Needs Career and Technical Education September 25, 2026 Career and Technical Education is preparing the skilled workforce our communities, industries, and economy depend on. READ MOREWhy America Needs Career and Technical Education Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this this exciting video entitled “The USA Needs Career … Read more

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

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