Massachusetts Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Students Receive National Recognition

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share the news that students and staff at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (GNBVT) in Massachusetts are creating history through the construction of a Living Building Challenge structure. Their efforts have been recognized in the national publication “SkillsUSA Champions Spotlight”. The … Read more

Nashoba Tech graduate receives honor from National Electrical Agency

  Colleagues, We are pleased to share this exciting news concerning a graduate of Nashoba Valley Tech! Makenna Pearlman was one of only 30 individuals from across the country to receive the Electrical Construction & Maintenance’s Under 30 Electrical All Stars! Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) provides electrical professionals expertise and insights on electrical systems … Read more

Fall Registration Opening on August 1st!

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this notice from Dr. Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Coordinator. Class registration begins Tuesday, August 1, 2023. David Registration will open on August 1st for the Fall 2023 Extended Campus (Cohort) Courses The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the list of fall 2023 semester courses on the … Read more

Chapter 74 Vocational Technical School Received $369,000 for Medical Assistant Training

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share some terrific news as Greater Lawrence Tech is the recipient of a $369,000 for medical assistant training. Funded through the state’s Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, the grant was awarded to organizations striving to increase residents’ access to steady, good paying jobs. The program … Read more

EXTERNAL 👉 Ask Your Members of Congress to Oppose Cuts to Education and Workforce Programs in FY 2024!

House proposes funding cuts to and eliminates dozens of education and workforce programs Ask Your Members of Congress to Oppose Cuts to Education and Workforce Programs in FY 2024! July 20, 2023 On July 14, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 … Read more

22 Southeastern Seniors Graduate with Associate’s Degrees from Massasoit Community Colleg e Through Early College High School Initiative

Colleagues, A truly remarkable accomplishment! 22 seniors at Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech received their Associate of Arts degrees as part of the Class of 2023 during the Massasoit Commencement Ceremony. Of the 22 students who received degrees, 10 of those students also graduated with honors. David Display problems? Open this email in your web browser. Southeastern … Read more

Nashoba Tech Student Earns Gold Medal at National Event

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this excellent piece concerning one of our Massachusetts SkillsUSA National Gold Medal Winners. This one from Nashoba Tech. Congratulations to Peter Zaferacopoulos on this incredible accomplishment. There were an unbelievable 30 Gold Medal winners from Massachusetts!! Please send me a news article you had published about yours, so that … Read more

MAVA Hosts Annual Connecting for Success Conference — the Largest Professional Development Conference for Vocational-Technical and Agricultural Educators in New England

PR for Police, Fire, MAVA Hosts Annual Connecting for Success Conference July 5, 2023 Taylor O’Neil MARLBOROUGH — The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) hosted its annual Connecting for Success conference last week, bringing together more than 400 leaders in career technical education from across the state. The conference was held June 28 and … Read more

SKILLED CHAPTER 74 VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL STUDENTS COMPLETE COMMUNITY PROJECT

Colleagues, Great news from a Chapter 74 group of skilled students. A team of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School students in the Metal Fabrication and Welding program recently completed a sculpture for a local company. David r Police, Assabet Valley Metal Fabrication and Welding Students Complete Community Project June 16, 2023 Camryn Langille Client … Read more

Good News from Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech

Colleagues, Great news from Southeastern Regional as fifteen students, in the newly created Networking & Cybersecurity vocational program, have received their TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro Certification! David AboutSoutheastern Juniors Receive TestOut Pro IT Certifications June 22, 2023 Leah Comins Client News, School News SOUTH EASTON — A group of Southeastern students have recently demonstrated their … Read more

Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Students put final touches on Lloyd Center Building

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this update concerning a collaborative effort between students at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech and the Lloyd Center in Dartmouth, MA. The "Living Building Challenge" will be an environmentally sustainable welcome center for visitors, students, and education purposes, built entirely by Voc-Tech students. It … Read more

Bay Path Tech Cosmetology Students Participate in Kindness Challenge

MAVA Colleagues, Good News from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School!! David or Bay Path Tech Cosmetology Students Participate in Kindness Challenge June 21, 2023 Madelyn Hedges Client News, Other, School News Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School cosmetology students recently participated in a kindness challenge. CHARLTON — Superintendent-Director Kyle Brenner and Principal … Read more

Register Now for OSHA 510 and 511 Classes!

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Mario Sousa MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. Please share this with your vocational technical & agricultural instructors. David Register Now for OSHA 510 and 511 Classes! Become an OSHA Trainer and Earn PDP and/or College Credits. Don’t miss your chance to take the first step in becoming … Read more

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School.

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information concerning vacancies from Melanie L. Chartier, Director of Career and Technical Education, at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. David Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School – open positions Health Technology Teacher Physical Education Teacher Agricultural Farm Technician Apply at https://www.smithtec.org/employmentopportunities Thank you in advance for any … Read more

Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in Education

Colleagues, MAVA extends its congratulations and appreciation to Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech Superintendent Aaron Polansky who was appointed to a new Advisory Council created by Governor Maura Healey. The Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in Education was announced by Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler recently. Superintendent Polansky … Read more

MAVA Extended Campus Fall 2023 Semester Courses are Posted

Colleagues, On this beautiful Wednesday morning , we are excited to share this message is announcing preliminary information concerning our Fall Course Offerings!! We are most pleased to share this notice from Dr. Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Coordinator. Course registration will begin in July. A follow-up email will be sent with the specific date … Read more

Tech Students Earn Massachusetts Biliteracy Award

Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that twelve (12) vocational technical students earned the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy distinction in Spanish. The twelve were from Whittier Tech. The Seal of Biliteracy award recognizes students who have achieved proficiency in English as well as one or more additional languages, whether it be a native language, … Read more

Greater Lowell Technical High School Students Work Together to Create Little Free Libraries in Sending Communities

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 for Police, Fire, Schools and Greater Lowell Tech Students Work Together to Create Little Free Libraries … Read more

An Interesting Exploratory Program at Whittier Tech

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 Whittier Tech. Whittier Tech is partnering with its sending school districts to provide a program allowing high school seniors from … Read more