Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We learned this afternoon from Tom LaMondia, Chapter 74 Director at Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, that student Andy Li, has been selected by Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to represent the state as one of the U.S. Presidential … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2025 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released a “Call For Proposals” for the 2025 Conference! Please share this with your professional staff!! Share your expertise with the MAVA Community! David The 2025 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the following Call For Proposals The Connecting for Success (CFS) … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize Taunton High Schools Culinary Arts program and students. Congratulations to the students and staff involved! David Taunton High’s new food truck roars into town. Where to find it, what’s on menu and more Daniel Schemer The Taunton Daily Gazette <![if !vml]><![endif]> TAUNTON Taunton High School Senior Brandon Molina … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this wonderful piece concerning the future for South Shore Tech. We thank Bob Mello, Director of Off Campus Education & Special Projects at South Shore for bringing this t our attention. David New Era for South Shore Tech as Voters Approve Building Project District wide special election passes in … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this wonderful tribute honoring the “Legacy of Dr. Gerry Paist”. We received this from Rachael Mann, Executive Director of NCLA. Knowing not everyone is an NCLA member, we wanted to be certain everyone received it. Included are “personal memories” of Gerry from NCLA’s longtime and dedicated former Executive … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this email from MAVA Executive Director Steve Sharek some awesome news from our colleagues at South Shore Regional Vocational Technical in Hanover. A bright and wonderfully exciting future for generations of students that will attend an outstanding Chapter 74 vocational technical school. We extend our appreciation to the residents … Read more

Colleagues, As you may already be aware, we very recently felt the loss of an incredible leader and colleague in Dr. Gerald L. Paist, who passed away Friday evening. Dr. Paist served as superintendent of Pathfinder Tech from shortly after the school opened in 1973 until 2021. Gerry was a giant in vocational technical education … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this news from Brockton High School serving its community. Kevin McCaskill The Boxer Outreach Club is just one of the outstanding clubs we have at Brockton HS. The club, led by teacher Yvette Joyce, is committed to serve its community in various ways. Yesterday, the club prepared bag … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, It is our pleasure to inform you that registration is open for the 92nd Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet in Foxborough. We know many of you are planning to attend. Should be a wonderful event! The Saturday Evening Banquet is always a highlight of the conference, and we hope you will … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical Education, We are always pleased to be able to share information concerning our Massachusetts SkillsUSA Officers! Massachusetts SkillsUSA Executive Director Karen Ward posted this message on LinkedIn. David SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. Meet Logan Rebello and Victoria Graumann, SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Officers! Logan, our State Parliamentarian, and Victoria, our State Treasurer, embody … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting SkillsUSA appointment to the Massachusetts SkillsUSA Board of Directors. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. Welcome, Gregory Joynt, AIA, LEED BD+C Associate Principal, KAESTLE BOOS ASSOCIATES, INC. (KBA) Greg will join the Board of Directors as the Sponsoring Committee Representative. Throughout his career, Greg has collaborated with … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting SkillsUSA activity in which Officers from Tri-County Regional Voc-Tech in Franklin, participated. David SkillsUSA SmartStart Conference <![if !vml]><![endif]> Recently marked the second SkillsUSA SmartStart conference! Our officer team participated in running a booth to educate freshmen state-wide on the multiple competitions that SkillsUSA has to offer for … Read more

Colleagues, An interesting piece from Westfield Technical Academy, for the first time in the school’s history competed in "As Schools Match Wits"! David Westfield Technical Academy’s first ASMW team competition airs Saturday Published: Jan. 17, 2025, <![if !vml]><![endif]> Westfield Technical Academy’s "As Schools Match Wits" team has joined the competition for the first time in … Read more

Colleagues, Out MAVA colleagues at Pathfinder posted this LinkedIn message. The Pioneers kicked off the fourth year of Pathfinder Tech’s participation in the FIRST Robotics Competition! MAVA is certain the team will give it their best effort!! David Pathfinder Regional Tech High This past weekend kicked off the fourth year of Pathfinder Tech’s participation in … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece produced by WBZ News Radio. Always great to share information about Chapter 74 vocational technical students expanding their skills in off campus worksites. Here is one for juniors at Blue Hills Tech. As stated by one of the students. “"I just think that it’s amazing that … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this terrific news from our Chapter 74 vocational technical colleagues in Springfield. Both “Springfield High School of Science and Technology” and “Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy” received a state funding grant. Students are receiving real-world experience, which Zayas, Springfield Public Schools’ director of Chapter 74 technical programs, … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this terrific piece concerning grant award news from Attleboro High School. The beneficiaries will be the Chapter 74 vocational technical students enrolled at Attleboro. Congratulations to Jeremy Guay, Associate Principal for Career and Technical Education! David Attleboro High School gets $112,000 grant to help create and implement career … Read more

Colleagues in Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Interesting read…from “Manufacturing Dive”. Please consider sharing with your appropriate Chapter 74 teachers! David Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics The most in-demand manufacturing jobs of 2025 Manufacturers increasingly need workers that can repair and maintain complex machinery and robotics, as well as other technical roles. … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this exciting news from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. Southeastern is proud to announce that Lilirose Proctor, a sophomore from Norton enrolled in the Legal and Protective Services Program, has been selected for one of the 18 seats on the inaugural Massachusetts Attorney General’s Youth Council (AGO). MAVA … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share some positive news from our colleagues at South Shore Regional Vocational Technical in Hanover. David The South Shore Regional Vocational Technical building project vote is Saturday January 25, 2025 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Absentee ballot and voting on the day of the election are the two options for voting. … Read more

MAVA Regional Vocational & Agricultural School Superintendents, Non-Regional Board of Directors Members, Vocational Coordinators, Knowing not all of us are ACTE members, I wanted to again share this opportunity with a Region I Annual Conference in Foxborough!! Let’s showcase the “Gold Standard” Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education here in Massachusetts! We really hope … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this wonderful news as Governor Maura Healey’s administration announced late last week it was awarding $8 million in grants to expand early college programs that let high school students take college classes for free. Eleven (11) of the grants were awarded to ten … Read more

Oct Colleagues, We are always excited to share good news from one of our MAVA Chapter 74 vocational technical schools. This one is from Bristol-Plymouth in Taunton. David Bristol-Plymouth Regional Tech Students Receive Free Sneakers from Local Business Through HERO Program Hannah Sammut on December 20, 2024 John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to report on a successful collaboration at Minuteman Tech. This inspiring story highlights the power of community and the transformative impact of organizations. Second Chance Cars, a Concord-based nonprofit and Minuteman Automotive Juniors and Seniors collaborate to refurbish a vehicle for a worthy recipient. Another fine example of Chapter 74 vocational … Read more

Colleagues, As previously shared with you the Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy received a National Award from the Council on Occupational Education (COE). They were the recipients of the Excellence in Community Service/Economic Impact Award!!!! Subsequently, Dr. Gretheline Bolandrina, Director of the Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy was included in the Worcester Business Journal’s 2024 … Read more