VTEL Prep Course—-Enrollment is open —- Fall 2026 VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PRE P COURSE.

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MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that enrollment is open for the Fall 2026 “VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE”. Seats will fill quickly …don’t let your instructors be shut out. Are all of your new Chapter 74 instructors aware of the vocational technical literacy test? As we have all experienced, a … Read more

IT IS TIME TO ENROLL YOUR FUTURE LEADERS IN LEADERSHIP ACADENY ONE –SPACES FILL VERY QUICKLY

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2027 MAVA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ONE Leadership Academy I – Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (mava.us) Nominations to be completed and submitted by the Superintendent-Director by Dec. 12, 2026 Colleagues, The future is now!!! We are most excited to announce that now is the time to enroll your future leaders in Leadership Academy ONE. This Academy … Read more

Bristol-Plymouth students have a new school building, a new superintendent, and a new set of standards

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Colleagues, We are pleased to share this wonderful article published by the Taunton Daily Gazette. MAVA extends its best wishes and congratulations to Superintendent Andrew Rebello and the entire staff at Bristol-Plymouth! Such an exciting school year ahead for the entire school community!! David What new B-P Super says about new building, dress code & … Read more

Yet another wonderful example of the success of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education!!

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MAVA Colleagues, Yet another wonderful example of the success of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education!! We are excited to share this success story concerning a graduate of Madison Park. MAVA extends its congratulations and best wishes to Madrugada!!! David 1 big thing: Beloved Roxbury brand’s South End era By Steph Solis Madrugada’s shed (left) and … Read more

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND

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From Your Friends at MAVA On Labor Day, we pause to recognize the proud hands, backs, and brainpower of our Nation’s workforce that has built this great country. As vocational technical & agricultural educators, we enthusiastically train the workforce of tomorrow and assist in the growth of the Massachusetts economy. With a new school year … Read more

There is Still Time to Register!! — for the Fall 2026 Semester of the Extended Campus Program

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There is Still Time to Register!! Colleagues, We sincerely appreciate your cooperation for having forwarded the Course List for the Fall 2026 Semester of the Extended Campus Program to all members of your professional staff, including new members of your teaching staff. The fall semester begins Thursday, September 3rd, however some courses begin later and … Read more

Diman Regional Vocational Technical School opens the doors to a New State of the Art building!

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Oct Colleagues, An interesting post on LinkedIn as Diman Regional Vocational Technical School opens the doors to a “New” State of the Art building! Congratulations to the entire team at Diman. The tradition of excellence continues! We thank Katie Warren for this wonderful post on LinkedIn!! Best wishes. David Katie Warren, Ph.D. Director of Academics … Read more

Blue Hills 1983 Graduate NASA Astronaut Scott Tingle

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Colleagues, We ae pleased to share this wonderful piece as a display case of Artifacts from Career of 1983 Graduate NASA Astronaut Scott Tingle,. As students return for class next Tuesday, they will be greeted by an 8-foot-by-9-foot exhibit showcasing his career. David Blue Hills Unveils Display Case of Artifacts from Career of 1983 Graduate … Read more

$15.5 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) grants to 24 organizations to train 1,636 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations

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bout Us Colleagues, We are pleased to share this outstanding news from Commonwealth Corporation!! The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $15.5 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) grants to 24 organizations to train 1,636 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the skilled trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors across Massachusetts. “"Career technical education changes lives, and … Read more

“Dream it! Build it”!

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Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this this exciting collaboration between Minuteman Tech in Lexington and Boston Children’s Museum. This partnership has resulted in a new permanent exhibit, “Dream it! Build it”! It is certainly a remarkable accomplishment. A benefit to the Boston Children’s Museum and all the children … Read more

Vocational schools plan so many projects using $500,000 wood screw donation from Agawam manufacturer

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MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news from our colleagues in Western Mass. Have an enjoyable and productive day. David Vocational schools plan ‘so many projects’ using $500,000 wood screw donation from Agawam manufacturer |Published: Aug. 05, 2026 Gyner Nuhia moves screws into a high-volume painting process to enhance corrosion resistance at … Read more

A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands

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MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting perspective published in the “New York Times”. It was shared with us by our retired MAVA colleague Bill Blake. You may consider distributing this with members of your professional staff. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/business/economy/data-center-electricians-training.html Thanks Bill for sharing this with us! David A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters … Read more

Fall 2026 Semester Registration Window Opens on 8/4 at 7:00 A.M.

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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 2026 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more

Join us for the 20th anniversary of the Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference in Cape Cod on September 21-23, 2026!

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NCLA Empowering CTE Leaders Phone: 520-370-4914 http://www.ncla-cte.org Join us for the 20th anniversary of the Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference in Cape Cod on September 21-23, 2026! On Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 2:51 PM Rachael Mann <rachael> wrote: Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well and enjoying a great summer! We are excited about … Read more

A Massachusetts high school senior transformed donated horseshoes into a life-size horse sculpture

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Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this incredible story about a Chapter 74 Welding student at Silver Lake Regional High School. MAVA is proud to share the efforts of Lexi Gresh, in her senior project, a running horse made entirely of horseshoes. MAVA extends its congratulations to Lexi and … Read more

The new building would expand career technical education programs, including electrical, HVAC, and engineering

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MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece from today’s “Enterprise”. David What new Brockton High will cost taxpayers and what they’ll get Jacob Posner The Enterprise July 13, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET The new building would expand career technical education programs, including electrical, HVAC, and engineering. Residents will likely vote in early 2027 … Read more

Sharing Pioneer’s Progress

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MAVA Colleagues, As we do at the end of each week, we are pleased to share this newsletter from our friends at the Pioneer Institute. Also, another chance to view Pioneer Institute’s latest video, where they examine why Massachusetts voc-tech schools succeed, how Chapter 74 funding sustains them, and what state leaders can do to … Read more

NCLA Best Practices and Innovations Conference 2026 -REGISTER TODAY!

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MAVA Colleagues, At the request of Superintendent Ernie Houle at Assabet Valley, we are pleased to share this exciting opportunity to showcase Massachusetts Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education!! The NCLA Annual Conference will gather hundreds of CTE administrators and will showcase successful programs, promising practices, and actionable insights that colleagues can take back … Read more

Monty Tech students build custom bookshelf for Fitchburg Library campaign donors

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Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this terrific story from our colleagues at Monty Tech. Yet another incredible partnership between a Chapter 74 Vocational Technical School meeting the needs of a member community of their regional school district. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to the students and staff who … Read more

Ernie Houle, Superintendent at Assabet Valley RTHS, is President of the SkillsUSA Massachusetts Board of Directors.

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Colleagues, We are excited to share this news that Assabet Valley Superintendent-Director Ernie Houle, is serving as President of the SkillsUSA Massachusetts Board of Directors. MAVA appreciates having Superintendent Houle serving the Massachusetts SkillsUSA in this important capacity!! David SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. SkillsUSA Massachusetts welcomes, Ernie Houle, M.Ed. Superintendent at Assabet Valley RTHS as President … Read more