Colleagues, Very exciting news from Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls. “We’re one of only a few vocational high schools in the country that has FAA certification for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians,” said FCTS Superintendent Richard Martin. “As certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, our students will have job opportunities not only in Massachusetts, but throughout the … Read more

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. B.M.C. Durfee High School proudly celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of its Criminal Justice students, whose performance in this year’s Massachusetts Mock Trial Competition has been nothing short of historic. BMC Durfee’s CTE … Read more

MAVA Members, We received an email from Bruce Sievers, Associate Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, at the New England Association of Schools & Colleges. Bruce will be retiring effective September 30, 2026. His position is posted and applications are being accepted. He served as a great educational leader for many years in the Connecticut … Read more

Colleagues, An interesting post on LinkedIn concerning CTE Month and MAVA member Attleboro High School!! Questions contact: Ann Montagano, Director of Career & Technical Education, amontagano@attleboroschools.com. David During CTE Month, we’re celebrating the impact of Career and Technical Education at Attleboro High School. With increased CTE enrollment and strong retention across 19 Chapter 74 programs, … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, MAVA extends its appreciation to our colleagues at Cape Cod Tech in Harwich which is serving its community as a shelter in this record blizzard!!! We thank Superintendent Bob Sanborn and members of his staff have providing this much needed community service!!!!! David CAPE COD TECH IS A … Read more

Colleagues, We are always pleased to share good news from our Chapter 74 schools. This one from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford. The entire student body at Nashoba Valley Tech participated in a Career Fair at Nashoba Tech that was co-hosted by MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board. Nashoba Tech Superintendent Dr. Denise Pigeon … Read more

Oct Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this excellent work being done by students at Bristol Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School in Taunton as part of a school wide effort in recognition of February as Black History Month. We extend our appreciation and thanks to Pamela Casna, Principal-Assistant Director at Bristol Plymouth for sharing … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Westfield Technical Academy will have a new principal as Bruce Hastings will be retiring. We thank Bruce for his many years of dedicated service to the students and staff and exceptional leadership and dedication. We extend our sincere congratulations to the incoming Principal Daniel Paquette. He has served as assistant principal at the … Read more

MAVA Regional Vocational & Agricultural School Superintendents, Non-Regional Board of Directors, Vocational Coordinators, Steve, & Peter, We are pleased to share this LinkedIn message from Rachael Mann Executive Director of NCLA. The U.S. Department of Labor has released its official AI Literacy Framework! We strongly encourage your review of this post and share it with … Read more

“TOOLS FOR TEACHING EMPOWERING CTE TEACHERS FOR THE FUTURE!”93rd ANNUAL MASSCTE CONFERENCE MAVA members, We are most pleased to announce that REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2026 93rd Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet!!!! David View this email in your browser We are excited to announce that registration is OPEN for our 2026 93rd … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news that Greater Lawrence Tech welcomed officials from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) last Tuesday for the formal presentation of the school’s "Air Agency Certificate"! The Aviation program offers a gateway to the dynamic world of aerospace. This hands-on program prepares students for careers in aircraft … Read more

<![if !vml]> <![endif]> Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this incredible success story of a Minuteman Tech student who is also a leader in Massachusetts SkillsUSA. This and other student success stories can be found on the Massachusetts SkillsUSA website: https://www.maskillsusa.org/our-stories/ We thank Executive Director Karen Ward for sharing … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this this exciting collaboration between Minuteman Tech in Lexington and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell. Lowell Habitat is excited to share that House #2 will be built in partnership with Minuteman Tech. Their students will be working on the house throughout the school year. This type of collaboration … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. We’re proud to have wrapped up another successful SAiL Conference, a truly impactful experience focused on leadership, connection, and preparing our members for what comes next. A sincere thank-you to our incredible partners and sponsors … Read more

Many of our MAVA member schools use LinkedIn and other forms of social media, to communicate with their communities. Here is a very interesting sample from Karen M. Maguire Superintendent at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. A seminar on becoming a Vocational Technical Teacher!! David Karen M. Maguire Superintendent at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Westfield Technical Academy as part of their recognition of CTE Month has a series of events planned for February 9th-13th!! We extend our appreciation to Principal Bruce Hastings for sharing this with us. Kindly share any events and activities planned at your Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural School during CTE Month!! Thanks … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are excited to share this piece from The Bedford Citizen as the expanded Masonry Shop at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is dedicated. MAVA was represented at the ceremony by our Executive Director, Steve Sharek. "This expansion was a long time coming," said MAVA Executive Director Steven C. Sharek. "I applaud Superintendent … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We received this terrific material from Superintendent Robert Sanborn at Cape Cod Tech. It is focused on the recent visit of Commissioner Pedro Martinez, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Please see Bob’s comments below and watch the terrific video. David Hey Everyone, I’m … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece from Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls. David Student Designed Curriculum Encourages Activism <![if !vml]><![endif]> Students explore a range of issues that they’re passionate about Passion for issues, social causes and how to affect political and cultural change often begins with teenagers. For Erin … Read more

Colleagues, Many of our MAVA schools have supportive Educational Foundations. Here is one at Essex Tech designed to expand opportunities for students and staff through funding expanding programming, teacher-led projects, capital improvements and athletic facility upgrades. David Essex Tech Launches Foundation to Supplement State, Local Funding The fundraising effort is designed to bolster programming, major … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this recent article from Fortune 500. We thank Superintendent Eric Duda from Pathfinder Regional for forwarding this to us!! David Meet a 23-year-old electrician who was a ‘good student’ but skipped college to join Gen Z’s blue-collar revolution. He makes 6 figures Nick … Read more

MassCTE Earns ACTE Recognition! MAVA Members, We are pleased to recognize the leadership of MassCTE and its membership. MassCTE received the Bronze Level in Region I as recognized through ACTE’s Quality Association Standards (QAS) program. Congratulations to all the MassCTE members who made this possible!! David <![if !vml]><![endif]> ACTE Region I 🎉 Congratulations to our … Read more

Many of our MAVA member schools use LinkedIn and other forms of social media, to communicate with their communities. Here is a sample from our colleagues at Essex Tech ! David Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School This concrete pour marks an exciting step in the Larkin addition, completed in collaboration with our industry … Read more

DEADLINE FOR MassCTE Award Applications Extended!!!! MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this important notice from MassCTE Executive Director Brian Cummings. Kindly forward this notice to members of your staff. David View this email in your browser <![if !vml]><![endif]> Greetings Members & Colleagues! The deadline for submitting your award applications has been extended through … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece published by “NewsNation” highlighting our very own Worcester Tech!! We thank Drew Weymouth, Principal at Worcester Tech, for sharing this with us. David Gen Z workforce is leaning toward trade school Xavier Walton ‘Toolbelt generation’: Inside a trade school training Gen … Read more