We are pleased to share the “LATEST” information concerning the upcoming VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE! Your assistance in forwarding this information to your vocational technical teachers would be greatly appreciated. Please take a moment to review the message from Catie Tuccinardi: The Spring VTEL Prep course is now being offered as … Read more

<![if !vml]><![endif]> MAVA members, Our MAVA colleagues at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School posted this LinkedIn message. It is another fine example of Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural schools partnering with an agency to serve their community. Best wishes with the Blood Drive and a special thanks to the Health Assisting staff … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Our MAVA colleagues at Essex Tech posted this LinkedIn message. A Shoutout to Bryan LaFortune for completing the JLAB internship at Mass General Brigham! The Junior Laboratory Ambassadors (JLAb) program provides high school students with an immersive introduction to pathology and laboratory medicine at Mass General … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share wonderful news from Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham. Keefe Tech School Principal Shannon Snow said the school once had "a lovely theater program" years ago, but it faded away after the teacher who led it retired. But now it has returned stronger than ever and providing students the … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Our MAVA colleague Superintendent Jill Rossetti at Blue Hills Regional Technical School posted this outstanding LinkedIn message concerning the school’s Spring Advisory Board Dinner & Meeting. One of the important aspects of Chapter 74 programs are their connection to business & industry. As required by regulation, … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this announcement from “The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce” today of its support for a legislative package that takes a thoughtful approach to improving access to high demand vocational-technical (“voc-tech”) education while maintaining the high standards that prepare students for … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this news concerning an important upcoming celebratory activity at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech! The Voc-Tech school community will be conducting their annual Multicultural Week! “Multicultural Week is an opportunity for our students and staff to celebrate the many backgrounds that make up our school community,” said Executive Director … Read more

Good morning MAVA Colleagues, For the 39th time, the Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural community will gather this evening at Mechanics Hall to honor some of our amazing students as we conduct our Annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award Ceremony. As we all agree, it is certainly a highlight of each school year! This … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this from social media that celebrates the hand-on learning in Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education. Experiential learning stimulates interest and excitement in students. When this is done in collaboration with the community the reason for learning becomes very relevant. This post involves Criminal Justice students from … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this exciting news that Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical and Westfield Technical Academy are two of only 11 high schools across Massachusetts that will participate in the College Board’s AP Career Kickstart Cybersecurity Pilot. We are pleased to share a … Read more

Colleagues, Very exciting news from Franklin County Career Technical School in Turners Falls. One of the school’s teachers is the recipient of the 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award!! MAVA extends it heartfelt congratulations to Mr. identifying him as “among the best of the best in the Pioneer Valley”. David Jason Butynski Receives 2025 … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this outstanding recognition of a Chapter 74 Vocational technical education Post-Secondary Student teacher at Whittier Tech. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Rosemary Smith!! Whittier Technical’s Post-Secondary Student Rosemary Smith Wins Award at 2024-25 MassCTE Awards March 31, 2025 Rosemary Smith was … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. Minuteman Tech’s STEM Club welcomed four accomplished professionals for an engaging and insightful panel discussion, giving students the opportunity to explore real-world STEM careers. David Minuteman High School Minuteman STEM Club Hosts an Inspiring Panel of Industry Professionals! Last week, Minuteman’s STEM … Read more

MAVA members, We extend our congratulations to Brian Cummings, Executive Director of MassCTE, the Board of Directors, and all who were responsible for the 92nd Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet. It was both a very productive professional development experience and a wonderful opportunity for Chapter 74 teachers to expand their networks. As we … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this news incredible news from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. Southeastern teacher Jennifer McNally has received national recognition for her work in skilled trades education. She is one of just five teachers nationwide to win Carhartt Steel Apple award! We thank Cameron Costa, Admissions Advisor, at Southeastern for … Read more

Registration is now open — OSHA Training 2025 Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Lisa Sandler MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. Registration is now open, and we encourage all of our Chapter 74 teachers receive this notice. Please note OSHA 511 General Standards (1st Course in General Industry sequence) Dates: April 22, 23, … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this outstanding recognition of a Chapter 74 Vocational technical education teacher at Worcester Tech. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Shelese Johnson!! Worcester Technical High School’s Shelese Johnson Wins New Teacher of the Year Award at 2024-25 MassCTE Awards March 31, 2025 … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this wonderful recognition honoring Women’s History Month, by the staff and students at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton. We thank James B. Tripp Pockevicius, Director of Career and Technical Education for sharing this with us. David Bay Path … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Ernie Houle Superintendent-Director @ Assabet Valley posted this LinkedIn message concerning participation in the SkillsUSA SAiL Conference @ Gillette Stadium. Another successful Massachusetts Skills USA event for Chapter 74 vocational technical students from across the Commonwealth. David Ernie Houle Superintendent-Director @ Assabet Valley Nine Seniors attended the SkillsUSA SAiL Conference @ Gillette Stadium … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this piece published today in the Sun Chronicle. David Proposed lottery for vocational and technical school admissions opposed by Attleboro area school administrators, local state rep · By SUSAN LaHOUD slahoud Carpentry shop instructor Brian Boyd, center, gives feedback to students … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, As always, staff and students at our vocational technical & agricultural schools assist in hosting regional events to support their communities. U.S. Congresswoman Lori Trahan participated in a recent event at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. David LeaAnn Scales Director North Central Massachusetts Coalition for Employer … Read more

Colleagues, Callum Borchers is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by him in his efforts to compose this piece. I was quoted in the column. Interestingly, his wife was the valedictorian at her high school graduation from Tri-County Regional Voc-Tech in Franklin. David Parents in Tech Want … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece concerning Teen Speak Out, a program aimed at fostering dialogue and mutual respect, which is being held this year for the third time at Blue Hills Tech. David Blue Hills Regional Technical School Engages Students in Third Teen Speak Out Students at Blue Hills Regional … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this story from Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, as the City of New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell visited the school o tour several of the school’s Chapter 74 vocational technical education Programs. David Mayor Jon Mitchell Visits Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech to Tour Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education Programs … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, An amazing story of a successful senior at Greater Lawrence Tech. Bryan Marroquin achieved a major milestone: securing a cooperative education position with Straumann, a leading manufacturer of dental implants. A most telling success as student, family, educators, staff, and a successful company collaborated to achieve … Read more