Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School DECA Chapter DECA chapter earned Thrive-level recognition from DECA Inc. Congratulations to the students and staff involved! David for Police, Fire Bristol-Plymouth Tech DECA Chapter Earns THRIVE Level Recognition February 2023 Alia Spring News, School News Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School’s DECA chapter was awarded Thrive Level … Read more

Colleagues, Very interesting read entitled “Some people going into the trades wonder why their classmates stick with college”. David   The Hechinger Report Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education e With demand for them growing, newly minted ironworkers say they’re happy with their choice by JON MARCUS February 14, 2023 Garret Morgan, right, tried college … 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 one from Blue Hills Regional Tech in Canton. Superintendent Jill Rossetti and Principal Geoffrey Zini are pleased to announce that Blue Hills Regional Technical High School … Read more

Colleagues, All Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural students have the opportunity to earn Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC), state licenses, and certifications allowing them to enter the workforce upon graduation. Those pursing postsecondary education use these credentials for employment as they further increase their education for related positions in their career pathway. We are excited … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are a great option for students of all backgrounds who want to learn a trade and pursue a career. Unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough space in these schools to accommodate the huge demand. Chapter 74 vocational … Read more

Colleagues, In the event you had not seen it, we are forwarding this Op-Ed published today by “Commonwealth Magazine”. Advocacy for expanding seats to more vocational technical students is extremely important. David Adding more seats, not a lottery, is answer to voc-tech crunch Critics of admission system are taking on the wrong problem Feb 9, … Read more

  Colleagues, Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural education is playing a significant role in the constantly increasing number of women entering the trades. Wonderful opportunities exist in the programs offered in our vocational technical school system. For the 2019-20 school year, 19.7% of all students enrolled in construction-related programs are female whereas nationally it … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this Op-Ed on behalf of the current and future vocational technical & agricultural students across Massachusetts. Start Solving the Vocational Admissions Problem: Improve Access, Create More Seats February 8, 2023 It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are … Read more

  Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Very interesting piece. As the author David Mancuso states, “Scarcity is seldom resolved in the courts and is best addressed by increasing supply – and, in this case, increasing the number of vocational schools”. David Contrarian Boston Fact-based news, commentary, and original reporting with a contrarian edge … Read more

Colleagues, Good news from Whittier Tech. Whittier aims to address workforce challenges in the recreational boating industry by training skilled workers through evening and day programs. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the recreational boating industry in Massachusetts has an economic impact of $4.4 billion and employs more than 20,000 men and women. However, … Read more

MAVA Members, We trust that you will be attending the Massachusetts Career and Technical Education Organization (MassCTE) Annual Conference with this year’s theme “Leave a Learning Legacy”. It is being held March 31-April 1, 2023, at the Renaissance Hotel, Patriot Place, 28 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035. All registration information and program details may be … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to share some exciting news. Bristol County Agricultural High School was recognized as the 2022 GREEN BUILDING OF THE YEAR by “Built Environment Plus”! Green Building of the Year: Bristol County Agricultural High School BE+ was pleased to award HMFH Architects the 2022 Green Building of … Read more

Hot Work Colleagues, We are pleased to share this update from Chris Faucher concerning the Hot Work Certification Program. Please review and share the information below with members of your staff. David We are proud to announce that the MAVA Hot Work Program has certified over 1200 students so far this school year. There are … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, It is wonderful to have so many of our Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural schools state funding for training programs. David Upper Cape Tech Receives State Funding for Automotive Training BOURNE – Upper Cape Cod Technical High School … 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

Colleagues, We are excited to share this positive article highlighting collaboration at Attleboro High School that was published in the “Sun Chronicle”. Carpentry students saved the Attleboro School District about $98,000! Congratulations students and staff! We thank Jeremy Guay, Director of Career and Technical Education, for sharing this with us. David Attleboro High School students … Read more

U.S. Department of Education Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize U.S. Presidential Scholar Program Nominee from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Senior Amani Benouardia. When learning of her selection, Amani about her experience when she first came to Essex Tech and how the school community embraced her drive and passion for learning. She … Read more

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Students Awarded 100 Hour Paid Internships Tri-County RVTHS is pleased to announce six students awarded paid internships from the Work-Based Learning Alliance in partnership with the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Pictured, from left to right, are Kaleigh Stenstrom, Jaimin Farrington Leet, Leonardo Oliveira, Noah Hurley, and William Chenette. Along … Read more