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

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. As part of Greater Lowell Technical High School’s focus on attendance aligned with the Department of Elementary … Read more

David J Ferreira From: David Ferreira MAVA Colleagues, It is with pleasure that we forward this great news from our colleagues at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River. Graduates of their Chapter 74 Construction Craft Laborers Program will receive a certification from the Massachusetts Department of Labor for the Laborers Union Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, … Read more

We are very pleased to share forward this powerful and factual “Pioneer Institute Statement on Vocational-Technical School Admissions”. David Pioneer Institute Statement on Vocational-Technical School Admissions For immediate release 11/26/2024 Read the Statement BOSTON – Advocates seek to require that admission to vocational-technical high schools be done strictly via lottery, but this would only rearrange … Read more

Colleagues, Good News for Blackstone Valley Tech! Known for its remarkable Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program, Blackstone Valley Tech instructor Mr. Brian Rhodes, was named a 2024–25 National PLTW Engineering Teacher of the Year. He serves as Engineering & Robotics program team leader and the PLTW site coordinator We are pleased to share more … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have friends like you. Individuals and organizations dedicated to “High Quality” Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education for students across our wonderful country. With your support and assistance, our students could not be in … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High MAVA Colleagues, Learned of this “friendly competition” that took place at Upper Cape Tech overlooking the Cape Cod Canal!! It was posted on LinkedIn. Superintendent Karen Maguire stated: Started the day with a $750,000.00 grant award for our auto and health programs…ended the day … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Aaron Polansky, Steve Sharek, & Dave Ferreira held a meeting at Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech on Thursday, November 21st hosting four (4) members of the Maine Vocational Innovation Committee. The educators from Maine wanted to learn more about how our Massachusetts Chapter 74 schools operate, how MAVA supports the schools, and a host … Read more

Colleagues, Fall Open Houses are common in Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural school across the Commonwealth! They are particularly important when members of district cities and/or towns deny access for presentations or school visits during the regular school day. This year’s Open House at Pathfinder Regional Voc-Tech was a huge success!! In addition, the … Read more

MAVA members, We are excited to share this opportunity to recognize your students and staff with 2024-2025 MassCTE Awards! All entries are due by the close of day on Friday, January 17th, 2025! We ask that you share this opportunity for recognition of your students with appropriate members of your administrative team. For any questions … Read more