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

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