Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in partnership with Commonwealth Corporation is providing training to adults attempting to pursue new careers in western Massachusetts. David Slice of opportunity: Smith Voc’s new hands-on baking course helps adults build skills, pursue new careers <![if !vml]><![endif]> Jack Tammachai works on making … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share the latest Massachusetts SkillsUSA Digital Newsletter!! It is incredible and you are certain to enjoy it. Please share it with the members of your staff. We extend our appreciation to Executive Director Karen Ward on this most remarkable publication. Congratulations to our students and all of the supporters highlighted. … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this recognition which was included in the latest Massachusetts SkillsUSA Newsletter. Meet Our Volunteer: Ernest F. Houle Ernest F. Houle of Leominster, MA, is a lifelong advocate for career and technical education and a proud alumnus of Leominster Trade High School, where he graduated from the Metal Fabrication and … Read more

Oct Colleagues, Here is another very successful “Summer Program”. Old Colony has successfully offered their 8th Annual “Summer Discovery Experience” from July 14, 2025 through July 25, 2025. The school offers half day and full day options. David Summer Discovery 2025 Get “Revved up” as you learn with your own issued tool kit in Intro … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. Congratulations to Katy Whitaker from Monty Tech!! Katy will be a presenter at the ACTE Vision Conference in December! Wonderful to have a Chapter 74 vocational technical professional selected to present. Congratulations Katy!! David Katy Whitaker • Development Coordinator Super excited to … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> Minuteman High School 🎉 Congratulations to the Minuteman Sophomores team at the Massachusetts Envirothon! 🎉 Minuteman Regional High School’s Environmental sophomore squad earned 2nd place in this year’s Massachusetts Envirothon, a statewide high‑school environmental competition that emphasizes hands‑on studies … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. Jarrod Lussier posted this Fitchburg State, Occupational Education class. Although our Chapter 74 educators are on summer break a great deal pf professional development is occurring throughout the Commonwealth. Most are being offered through MAVA’s very successful “Extended Campus” program let by … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We extend our appreciation to Superintendent Ernie Houle for sharing this story with us! David Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Sends a Record-Breaking Seven Students to Compete at SkillsUSA National Championship Students (from left to right) Arianna Bryce Rudd, Cecelia Robinson and Katherine Tovar … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Bay Path Regional Voc Tech has vis looking to fill two positions . Any assistance you may provide would be appreciated. David Job Title: CABINETMAKING / CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR Questions and additional information contact: Jim Tripp jtripppockevicius@baypath.net. Job Title: SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR for the BRYT/Bridge Program Description of Job: SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR for the … Read more

Colleagues, We are please to share some positive news as eight (8) MAVA member school districts were recipients of Civics Teaching and Learning Grants!! The recipient districts are listed below. which received a total of $292,080. David Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million in Civics Teaching and Learning Grants Funds help districts expand access to … Read more

REMINDER—DON’T MISS OUT!! 2025 MAVA Annual Retreat MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this graphic, prepared by MAVA President Aaron Polansky, which highlights some of the terrific PD that will be offered at our 2025 Retreat!! Certainly something for everyone!! You may register using the QR Code below or through our website: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MAVA1/MAVAPlanningRetreat2025 Any … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share some special news from a student organization At Nashoba Valley Tech. Our Chapter 74 vocational technical students assisting their community. MAVA is proud of the Chapter 74 students in the “Outdoor Club” at Nashoba Valley Tech!! David Nashoba Tech Outdoor Club cleans Chelmsford quarry Members of the Nashoba Tech … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share this terrific effort by the National Honor Society students at McCann Technical School in North Adams who designed and produced 27 placards honoring the 27 local servicemen who died in the Vietnam War. We thank these outstanding Chapter 74 vocational technical students! David https://www.iberkshires.com/story/79501/McCann-Students-Contribute-to-Vietnam-Traveling-Memorial-Wall.html McCann Students Contribute to Vietnam … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Course List for the Fall 2025 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, MAVA Chapter 74 schools are most fortunate to have access to a HotWorks certification. This has only been possible through the combined efforts of Chris Faucher and the collaboration of Bay Path Regional Voc-Tech in Charlton. We extend our sincere appreciation to Kyle Brenner Superintendent /Director, Lisa Peters … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, MAVA Chapter 74 schools are most fortunate to have access to a HotWorks certification. This has only been possible through the combined efforts of Chris Faucher and the collaboration of Bay Path Regional Voc-Tech in Charlton. We extend our sincere appreciation to Kyle Brenner Superintendent /Director, Lisa Peters … Read more

Gold, bronze and more: Keefe Tech students shine at SkillsUSA event Beth McDermott Ten Keefe Regional Technical School students attended the SkillsUSA Nationals Skills and Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Six students competed in various categories, ranging from first aid/CPR to information technology. Kai Philip Gray, of Framingham, won a gold medal in the information technology … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to extend this good news and congratulations on recent administrative appointments at Blue Hill Technical School. If you have a new administrative appointment that was not previously announced, please let us know! David Administrative Appointment ue Hils Regional Technical School Names Jill Feris New Vocational Blue Hills Regional Technical School … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this piece from the Boston Herald. David Opponents of vocational school lottery admissions talk path forward Story by Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald Despite the state board approval of a lottery admissions at vocational schools, some business and vocational education advocates opposed to … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this piece from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. David At Worcester panel discussion, skeptics bash vocational school admissions change Critics of planned changed in admission policy. Jesse Collings Worcester Telegram & Gazette WORCESTER — A chance to halt changes to the vocational … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this wonderful news that a graduate of the Class of 2025 at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton has been accepted into the Local 7 Ironworkers apprentice program in Boston. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Olivia Collins on … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Mark your calendar and register today for the Tuesday, June 24th special Business & Government Forum!! Do not miss this powerful program. Here is the registration link: https://forms.gle/52jN8aNyvZT2rmo56 David

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Mark your calendar and register today for the Tuesday, June 25th special Business & Government Forum!! Do not miss this powerful program. Here is the registration link: https://forms.gle/52jN8aNyvZT2rmo56 David

MAVA Colleagues, In the event that you did not receive this, we are pleased to share this terrific community service project by the students and staff at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical! Congratulations to the students and staff!! David 🔨 From blueprint to build—our Carpentry Cougars just wrapped up a 12′ x 16′ open pavilion for … Read more

A Message From Timothy Murray, President and CEO of The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regarding Vocational Technical Schools The vote made last month by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to implement a lottery-based admissions system for Massachusetts vocational technical (“voc-tech”) schools is a disappointing outcome that will unnecessarily water down admissions standards, … Read more