<![if !vml]><![endif]> U.S. Representative Lori Trahan Visits Greater Lowell Tech To Congratulate Winner of Congressional App Challenge December 20, 2023 Robert Mills <![if !vml]><![endif]>Greater Lowell Technical High School junior Madisyn Koza stands with Rep. Lori Trahan on Tuesday after Koza won the Third Congressional District Congressional App Challenge. Koza won the challenge by creating an … Read more

Honorable Massachusetts Senators & Representatives, We are most pleased to share this recent article published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette following a visit to Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle. The Commissioner met with the staff and students. During her visit to the school, Randle said … Read more

Colleagues, We are very pleased to share this wonderful display of community support. The Gloucester Community came together yesterday to fund t-shirt/uniforms for all of the vocational students. More than 45 local businesses and community partners that contributed to the T-shirt uniform initiative. Tim Sanborn of Cazeault Solar & Home was the driving force behind … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to take a moment to extend our sincere best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season! Looking back at the year, we had some tremendous successes – and our share of challenges. We are proud that vocational technical & agricultural educators across Massachusetts, who stepped up to … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are very pleased to share this wonderful news from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School. David for Police, Fire Essex Tech Receives $750,000 Private Grant To Upgrade Infrastructure in Gallant Hall December 11, 2023 Robert Mills Client News, School News The entrance to Gallant Hall. HATHORNE — Superintendent-Director Heidi Riccio is … Read more

Colleagues, Good news from Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech where SkillsUSA Volunteers were chosen to support Wreaths Across America’s participating location in Bourne, Massachusetts as part of the national organization’s Group Sponsorship Program. David GNBVT- SkillsUSA Is Proud to Support Wreaths Across America SkillsUSA Volunteers will join volunteers and participating locations across the country to Remember, … Read more

Oct 27 MAVA Colleagues, Chapter 74 Agricultural schools are always forming collaborations with municipalities and organizations. Bristol County Agricultural developed a unique one with the Preservation Society of Newport County. The talented Floriculture students from Bristol County Agricultural once again demonstrated their creative skills by adorning three distinguished mantelpieces at the historic Newport Mansions with … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the winner of its first ever logo contest for its annual Connecting for Success (CFS) conference held each June. Ashley Marcelino, a tenth-grade graphic design student from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, beat out nearly one-hundred entries. Ashley resides in Acushnet. … Read more

Colleagues, Good news from Nashoba Tech. Students in the “Cultures and Communities Club” met recently with State Representative Vanna Howard to pass off the spices and cooking oils collected for the annual Spice Drive for Coalition for a Better Acre of Lowell. David n Up Nashoba Tech spices up the season Food and culture mix … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Mario Sousa MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. The attachments have ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Mario. Please share this with all of your vocational technical & agricultural instructors!!! David To: All CTE Educators From: MAVA Safety Office Date: 12-10-23 Subject: Enhance Your Career with OSHA Training! Are you looking … Read more

Colleagues, Good news! Stoneyard and Laticrete team up to provide thin stone veneer installation education for masonry students at Whittier Tech. David WHITTIER TECH STUDENTS BECOME STONEYARD CERTIFIED STONE INSTALLERS David and John Croteau with Senior Whittier Tech Masonry Class. Stoneyard founders, David Croteau and John Croteau, were thrilled to be invited to teach two … Read more

MAVA Board of Directors & Vocational Coordinators, At the request of our Executive Director, we are forwarding this communication from the Office of College, Career and Technical Education on behalf of Elizabeth Bennett and Nicole Smith. DESE will be submitting an updated Perkins V State Plan to the federal government. We hope that you will … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released a “Call For Proposals” for the 2024 Conference! Please share this with your professional staff!! Share your expertise with the MAVA Community! David The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the following Call For Proposals The CFS Leadership Team is … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, MAVA is offering another opportunity to prepare your new vocational instructors for the vocational technical literacy test. Most of us have teachers who are preparing to take the VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST! If so, please share this proven preparation course with them! Catie Tuccinardi teaches the course and has an exceptional record … Read more

Colleagues, Great News from Blackstone Valley Tech!! Recognizing Our College Board National Recognition Program Awardee – 11.27.23 We’re so proud to have a student earn academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs, which celebrate underrepresented students who excel academically. Vanessa Lizotte of Bellingham, a senior in our Information Technology, has been granted the … Read more

Colleagues, Sometimes we don’t appreciate how “advanced & unique” the Massachusetts Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural system is in this country! Not to pick on the “Hoosier State” but here is the plan for Indiana. The quote below is from an article and I have highlighted some sections for your convenience!! “Traditional public and … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this news from Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield. Culinary students have been providing lunch to veterans on Thanksgiving for over five years. David NewsNortheast Metro Tech Hosts Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Luncheon at Breakheart Inn December 4, 2023 Robert Mills Client News, School News Student Natalie Velasco Henriquez prepares roasted … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, US Representative Lori Trahan serves the Massachusetts 3rd Congretional District. She has been an advocate of vocational technical & agricultural education. This article, from the Lowell Sun, describes her leadership position in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Lori Trahan elected to Democratic leadership role Position leads Democratic party messaging in runup to … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share an interesting potential partnership which Whittier Tech is exploring. Veterans Northeast Outreach Center (VNEOC) representatives recently visited Whittier Tech to discuss a partnership between the two organizations to assist veterans in the area. David for Police Whittier Tech and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Discuss Partnership to Assist Local Veterans … Read more

MAVA Board of Directors, Knowing that not all Board members have a membership in ACTE, I thought I would share this Region I Awards Program Announcement. You may be interested in nominating someone for an award. David The Region I Conference Planning Committee is making great progress with the conference preparations. One of the highlights … Read more

MAVA members, We are excited to share this opportunity to recognize your students and staff with 2023-2024 MVA/MassCTE Awards! All entries are due by the close of day on Friday, January 19th, 2024! For any questions regarding the awards process, please email Awards Chairperson, Don Erickson at awards@masscte.org. For any technical issues or general questions … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased share this exciting news from Greater Lowell Tech. The complex will also feature a brand-new field house with ADA compliant restrooms and a Snack Shack, all being built by students and staff in the GLTHS Construction Cluster. David PR for Police Greater Lowell Tech Celebrates Opening of New Athletic Complex November … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share the story concerning a graduate of Pathfinder Tech in Palmer. David Two young entrepreneurs in Granby bet money grows from Christmas trees Nicholas Parro (left), and his partner Quinn Shields are opening a Christmas Tree stand at Chateau Harmony in Granby. By Staasi Heropoulos | Special to The … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this “great news” from Cape Cod Regional Tech in Harwich. Jill Mullen was awarded the 2023Massachusetts Association of School Committees Administrative Assistant of the Year Award. An incredible statewide honor for an amazing Administrative Assistant. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations and thanks for her incredible service to the … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share a “Partnership Update” included in the latest edition of “BioConnects New England Updates”. We have copied below the section pertaining to MAVA’s newest partnership. The entire November 2023 newsletter will be forwarded separately. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me … Read more