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

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

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

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

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

TIME IS RUNNING OUT- – – – 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 … Read more

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

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

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

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

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 interesting collaboration from our colleagues at Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School. Over the past year, Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School has partnered with All Points … Read more

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

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

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

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. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard recently visited Whittier Tech and held a STEM event for students. David Whittier Tech Students … Read more

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

MAVA Colleagues, The MAVA Connecting for Success Annual Conference Registration is still open, but you are running out of time! Please share with your entire staff!! David Explore our list of speakers, workshops and more.   Connecting for Success June 28-29, 2023 Pre-Conference: June 27, 2023   Save Your Seat Pre-Conference Registration   Meet the … Read more

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

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

Colleagues, A team of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School students are collaborating on a project that will see their work assist with experiments in outer space. The students are part of HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware), an instructional partnership between NASA and local school districts. We are proud and … 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 Whittier Tech. Whittier Tech is partnering with its sending school districts to provide a program allowing high school seniors from … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The MAVA Connecting for Success Annual Conference Registration is still open, but you are running out of time! Please share with your entire staff!! David Explore our list of speakers, workshops and more.   Connecting for Success June 28-29, 2023 Pre-Conference: June 27, 2023   Save Your Seat Pre-Conference Registration   Meet the … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to extend this good news from our friends at Gloucester High School. Solar panels were installed by CVTE students in the electrical and carpentry programs, with assistance from the automotive and advanced manufacturing departments. We thank Brenda Waslick, Career/Vocational Technical Education Coordinator, for sharing this terrific example to a collaboration of … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, It’s not often a sophomore wins gold at the SkillsUSA National competition, but Cole Kelley did, and he is not your typical student. Now nearing the end of his junior year, Cole is determined to defend his title after qualifying to compete, yet again, at the SkillsUSA National … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are please to share this Good News from Bay Path as the Robotics Team was recently awarded several medals during the RoboGames 2023 in Pleasanton, California. We have attached the full article in pdf format. Regrettably, I was unable to blend the photos into the text. “The talent, skill, and creativity that … Read more