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

Shawsheen Tech Hosts 2024 SkillsUSA State Chapter Holiday Party, Bringing Joy to Local Families <![if !vml]><![endif]> SkillsUSA students guide participants in cookie decorating during Shawsheen’s Holiday Party. Billerica, MA — Shawsheen Valley Technical High School’s SkillsUSA chapter proudly hosted the 2024 SkillsUSA State Chapter Holiday Party, an event dedicated to bringing joy and support to … Read more

Colleagues, Very interesting news from Franklin County Career Technical School in Turners Falls. We are pleased to share this very interesting service provided to senior citizens in the community! A partnership with Franklin County Technical School and the Gill-Montague Center for the Aging (Senior Center), senior citizens can gain some “digital literacy”. Additionally, we are … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, <![if !vml]><![endif]> We are most excited to share the names of two more of the U.S. CTE Presidential Scholar nominees from Massachusetts. Jill A. Davis, Superintendent-Director at Greater Lowell Technical High School had two of her students selected. Nichollas Morais, a senior in the CADD Program and Madisyn … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, In the event you did not wee this piece earlier this month, we are sharing it with you. As we move away from MCAS as the standard for high school graduation, we need to ensure that Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural programs are given sufficient importance and … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Eleven years ago, the U.S. Presidential Scholars program was expanded to include CTE students specifically. Presidential Scholars in CTE are selected for their “outstanding scholarship and demonstrated ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.” Nominees are selected from each state in the country based on their … Read more

Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share an idea from our colleagues at Greater Lowell Tech. David Greater Lowell Technical High School Culinary Arts Students Place First at Annual Jinglefest Gingerbread House Contest … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share more outstanding news from MSBA’s Matt Donovan. In addition to previously announced Whittier Tech, three (3) additional MAVA schools have been invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Eligibility Phase. This milestone represents an opportunity to create a modern, innovative learning environment that will benefit students, communities, and … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Yes it is still December, but the dates for the Spring VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE have already been set and registration is open! As we all know, some of our new Chapter 74 instructors need this preparation to pass the VTEL test. Please share this proven preparation course with … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to take a moment to extend our sincere best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season! Looking back at the year, we had some tremendous successes – and our share of challenges. We are proud that vocational technical & agricultural educators across Massachusetts, who stepped up to … Read more

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Installs New SkillsUSA Chapter Officers Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education & Supporters of SkillsUSA Massachusetts, We offer an example of a Skills USA induction ceremony, this one conducted by Shawsheen Valley Valley Technical High School’s SkillsUSA chapter. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> Shawsheen’s newly installed 2024-2025 SkillsUSA chapter … Read more

<![if !vml]><![endif]>Colleagues, Congratulations to the Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy which received a National Award from the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Presented with the Excellence in Community Service/Economic Impact Award!!!! An incredible accomplishment!! A true testimony to the Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy. Superintendent Brenner stated, "The entire Bay Path Community is so proud … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this outstanding news from Whittier Tech in Haverhill. This effort to potentially partner with Northern Essex Community College is a unique prospect to benefit the communities and the economic development of the region while creating greater opportunities for high school students and adults to acquire state of the art … Read more

Attleboro Technical Institute Holds Graduation Ceremony for Its First Graduating Class By Cody Shepard on December 12, 2024 John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC The Attleboro Technical Institute held a graduation ceremony for its first graduating class on Dec. 5. ATTLEBORO — Superintendent David Sawyer and Associate Principal for Career and Technical Education Jeremy Guay are … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to announce this good news and congratulations on the recent appointment of a new “MAVA Safety/OSHA Coordinator”. With the decision of Mario Sousa to leave the position, the opening was posted and an applicant appointed. We extend our appreciation to Mario for his years of dedicated service in this capacity. … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to extend this exciting news and congratulations to all of our MAVA colleagues at Diman Regional Vocational Technical HS in Fall River. David Diman Voc-Tech reaches new milestone, smaller budget in ‘future-thinking’ build Emily Scherny The Herald News <![if !vml]><![endif]>FALL RIVER — Diman’s school building committee, in partnership with the … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this wonderful news as the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced 15 new state-approved career technical education (CTE, Chapter 74) programs in 9 high schools, including traditional high schools and dedicated CTE schools. Collectively, an estimated 335 students will graduate from these new programs each year, … 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 share this opportunity with you as the 2025 ACTE Region I Annual Conference is in Foxborough!! The Region I conference will precede the MassCTE Annual Convention, with an overlap … Read more

<![if !vml]><![endif]>Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this special story. A very unique partnership between Holy Cross College and Worcester Tech. David How High School Tradespeople Are Making an Impact at Holy Cross Holy Cross, local vocational-technical school partners for co-op that delivers experiential learning for high school … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this news of a grant award received by Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School from the Jed Foundation. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> Southeastern Regional Receives $4,000 Grant to Support Student Mental Health November 6, 2024 Superintendent Holly McClanan and Principal Christina Guarini are pleased to announce that Southeastern Regional Vocational … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this special story from Worcester Tech. David Worcester Tech vet program gets $3 million donation to expand vocational program Jesse Collings Worcester Telegram & Gazette WORCESTER — With $3 million in donated funding being handed to Worcester Public Schools, the veterinary medicine … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical Education, Recently we celebrated celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week!!! Massachusetts SkillsUSA Executive Director Karen Ward posted this message on LinkedIn: It was National Apprenticeship Week! We celebrate Hunter Claflin, a former SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. Member who served as a state and national officer. Hunter made his way to … Read more

Colleagues, Superintendent-Director Ernest F. Houle is proud to share that Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s Culinary Arts Department successfully hosted approximately 135 culinary arts students from across the state at its 2nd annual High School Culinary Arts Food Show. The Food Show, which was started last year, is believed to be the first food … Read more

Colleagues, With the assistance of our colleagues at Shawsheen Tech, we are able to share these media stories about our wonderful colleague and friend Charlie Lyons, that were in print this week. David