MAVA Colleagues, I always enjoy reading these types of national reports on CTE. Not because I am going to learn something new, but rather to renew my appreciation of Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education. We have the “gold standard”. David What Makes Some CTE Programs Great While Others Fall Short? Kistler, Dougherty and … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this this exciting piece produced and aired by WBZ 4 recently. It highlights the exciting effort by students in the Minuteman Tech in Lexington. We thank Paul D’Alleva, Principal at Minuteman High School for bringing this to our attention. This news story is about how more students are choosing … Read more
MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this interesting use of social media to announce STI’s Machine Tool Technology Program at Southeastern Technical Institute.Social media can be effective in promoting CTI and adult education offerings. David Launch Your Career in Machine Tool Tech! Start your journey with STI’s Machine Tool Technology Program, Dec 1 – May 12. Best part… … Read more
Many of our MAVA member schools use LinkedIn and other forms of social media, to communicate with their communities. This is a matter of student safety. Here is a sample from our colleagues at Essex Tech ! Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School We need your help to keep Essex Tech students safe. Every … Read more
MAVA Members, SAVE THE DATE! “TOOLS FOR TEACHING EMPOWERING CTE TEACHERS FOR THE FUTURE!”93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE MAVA members, We are most pleased to share the attached flyer concerning the 93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE!! Please “SAVE the DATE” & share this message with your entire professional staff. The link to register your new teachers for … Read more
<![if !vml]><![endif]> Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share the efforts of some terrific students at Greater Lowell Tech. The students guided by their Chapter 74 vocational technical instructors designed and built a new Field House from the ground up. As stated at the dedication ceremony by Superintendent Jill Davis: … Read more
MAVA Members, We are most pleased to share the attached flyers concerning upcoming events being offered by MassCTE.org!!! We encourage you to support our fellow organization in support of Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural education!! We are most pleased to share the December 5th event for Your New Teachers!! It being held at Assabet … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Our Chapter 74 vocational technical students from Pathfinder were also showcasing their skills at the Bring Back The Trades Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium! 🛠️,!! David Pathfinder Regional Tech Over the weekend, our students and staff attended the Bring Back The Trades Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium! 🛠️ … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Our Chapter 74 vocational technical students and schools are continuously serving their communities are showcasing their skills, with community service. We are most pleased to share these examples from Whittier Tech! “Community Kindness: The Wildcat Way”!!! Well done students and staff!! David Wildcats in the Community Community Kindness: … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific post by Superintendent Aaron Polansky. Amazing success by a graduate of Chapter 74 vocational technical education. David Meet Madison (Maddie) Reed, PhD (Class of 2017, CADD) from Lakeville. Maddie recently defended her doctoral thesis in chemical engineering at WPI where she had the amazing opportunity to pursue … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Our Chapter 74 vocational technical students are showcasing their skills, even on Saturdays!! David Karen M. Maguire Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School 🔧⚡️ Our students took center stage at the Annual Bring Back the Trades Skills event at Gillette Stadium last Saturday! 🏟️ They led hands-on demonstrations … Read more
Many of our MAVA member schools use LinkedIn and other forms of social media, to communicate with their communities. Here is a sample from our colleagues at Essex Tech ! Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School The Grooming Lab is in full swing in the Companion Animal program! 🐾✂️ Did you know we’re accepting … Read more
View in browser Oct Colleagues, We are excited to share this terrific news from our colleagues at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School in Taunton. Congratulations! David Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Awarded $408,000 Skills Capital Grant to Boost Automotive Technology and Collision Technology Programs Media Contact: Rory SchulerEmail: rory TAUNTON — Superintendent-Director Dr. Alexandre Magalhaes is excited … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We ae sharing some fantastic news from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton. The Bay Path InvenTeam led by Ms. Wade has been selected as one of only eight high school teams across the nation to receive the prestigious Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams Grant to solve real-world problems with technological solutions! MAVA … Read more
MAVA Members, We are most pleased to share the attached flyers concerning upcoming events being offered by MassCTE.org!!! We encourage you to support our fellow organization in support of Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural education!! From MassCTE Co-Presidents, Lisa Roe & Jen Karamanian: “December 5th the Massachusetts teachers organization, MassCTE is excited to announce … Read more
Colleagues, Earlier today you received this email from me in error! Please disregard. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused. Enjoy the rest of your day. David David J Ferreira From: David Ferreira Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 3:30 PM To: David Ferreira <DavidFerreira@mava.us> Subject: RE: Smith Voc students want hoisting equipment training back … Read more
MAVA members, In the event you did not see this piece on training using hoisting equipment. David Smith Voc students want hoisting equipment training back by Alexander MacDougall Staff Writer <![if !vml]><![endif]>Avonna Wickles, Grace Kokosa and Joey Bonanno, all Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School students in the Horticulture Department, check the level of pavers … Read more
Good morning: The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) is pleased to announce that Representative Frank A. Moran has been honored with the Charles H. Lyons Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and unwavering advocacy on behalf of vocational-technical education. David Statewide Vocational Educators Group Honors State Representative Frank A. Moran of Lawrence MAVA … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this piece concerning a Pioneer Institute report identifying the continuing need for expanded access to high quality Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural education. David A Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts’s $100 million investment to expand vocational-technical education is a good start but … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this piece concerning a Pioneer Institute report identifying the continuing need for expanded access to high quality Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural education. David A Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts’s $100 million investment to expand vocational-technical education is a good start but … Read more
MAVA Members, We are most pleased to share the attached flyer concerning the "Vocational Gift Creation Competition". Tia Gerber and Nik Kedian from Whittier are the Gifts Committee Co-Chairs. Hello, MA Vocational Schools — We have an exciting opportunity for your vocational students and instructors to craft a "gift" using their skills, knowledge, and expertise … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this information concerning Massachusetts 2025 STEM Week, Oct. 20-24. Both Superintendent Jim Brosnan and our Executive Director represented MAVA at the Kickoff Event! Jim has served on the Council since its initial inception! We are particularly pleased that events on Tuesday & Thursday … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this terrific partnership between the Chapter 74 vocational technical programs at Somerville High School and BRUNT Workwear. We extend our appreciation to James J. Hachey, Director of the Center for Career and Technical Education at Somerville High School, for sharing this with us. … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, The “trend” continues. David feels nice to be able to iGen Z choosing trade schools over college By Marquise Francis and Myca Hinton Andrew Salgado knew college wasn’t for him. Still, after graduating high school in 2023, he was set to enroll in an accounting program at a local technical college a few … Read more
Colleagues, We are always pleased to share interesting ideas that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share one from Nashoba Valley Technical in Westford! David Nashoba Tech’s Viking Bistro reopens to the public Francisco Fornero, a junior from Chelmsford, prepares dessert in the kitchen of … Read more