MAVA Colleagues, Interesting read from Education Week, about the country expanding and improving CTE. As I read through it, I again was reminded how unique our delivery of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education is compared to the rest of the country. Call it the “Gold” or “Platinum” standard, or simply say our schools … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share good news for the students at Essex Tech. The school has received a Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Evidence-Based Practice Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to narrow gaps in academic achievement. David PR for Police, Essex Tech Receives Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Evidence-Based Practice Grant … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share the news that four students from Lower Pioneer Vocational have qualified for competition at the National Business Professionals of America National Competition in Anaheim. Congratulations to the students and faculty advisor! Best wishes from MAVA. David Lower Pioneer Valley Career Technical Education Center students qualify for Business Competition Nationals … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, The MAVA Connecting for Success Annual Conference Registration is now open. Early bird rates are available until May 17, 2023. Please share with your entire staff!! David The 2023 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Registration is now open. Early bird rates are available until May 17, 2023. Three keynote presenters have been added … Read more
WHITTIER TECH STUDENTS COLLABORATIVELY CRAFT BENCH CHAIR FOR RAFFLE AT ANNUAL CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE Please check this amazing story shared by Whittier Tech. Whittier Tech was presented both “Best in Show” and “Most Creative Project”!! Amazing project, collaboration, and workmanship! https://whittiertech.org/wt-news/2023/4/6/whittier-tech-students-collaboratively-craft-bench-chair-for-raffle-at-annual-career-technical-education-conference
Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this important information from Mario Sousa MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. He is announcing a change in the way teachers/students will register for OSHA courses from now on. Please be sure to review the information below. We have also attached both a pdf and word document with this information. Questions, … Read more
Hi Kerry, I wanted to send this email by post to the website. For some reason, it isn’t going through when I forward it. Could you try taking the message you sent and send it to email address: cama447sova I want to see if it works that way. It’s a great update and I want … Read more
Colleagues, Minuteman Tech’s FIRST Robotics Team was part of the winning three-team alliance at the NE District Western New England Event held at Western New England University in Springfield. The team just learned this week they qualified for the NE FIRST District Championship, which will take place April 6-8 in Springfield. MAVA extends its best … Read more
Dr. Fitzpatrick, award-winning BVT march forward together Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick Superintendent-Director Friends of vocational technical and agricultural education, We are pleased to share this wonderful article concerning our friend and colleague, a legend in Massachusetts vocational technical education, with national prominence as well. A true leader in all aspects of education. Whether leading MAVA, … Read more
Colleagues, Great news from Northeast Met. An interesting collaboration with a company providing incentives to promote good work habits!! “The Tool Token program that the school has put together has blown us away, and the students’ hard work in the program and appreciation for the BRUNT products they received has been unbelievable.” David BRUNT Workwear … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share some wonderful news from Assabet Valley. The school has received a $140,000 donation to increase training and career opportunities for students. We express our gratitude to the Jim and Janet Harvey Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. David Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Receives $140,000 Donation From the Jim … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this successful event held this month in Medford. The focus of the panel was on women and individuals who are non-traditional employees in their field. We thank Principal Chad Fallon for sharing this with us. David Women and Non-traditional Employee Speaker Panel Welcomed to Medford High & Vocational Technical … Read more
LET US NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO SERVED AND THOSE WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FREEDOM. Wednesday, March 29, 2023 National Vietnam War Veterans Day Join us on 29 March, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, as Americans unite to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased Northeast Metro Tech’s in-school store, NE Things, has been recognized by DECA Inc. During the organization’s annual International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida the Northeast students will be honored. “Achieving this certification is a major challenge, but our students stepped up to the plate and earned certification while also spreading … Read more
Brockton Area Branch NAACP Colleagues, Congratulations to Southeastern Voc-Tech guidance counselor Gwen Nauls who was recently recognized by the Brockton Area Branch NAACP. She was selected by the WIN Committee which recognizes great women who make a significant impact in the Brockton community. MAVA offers its congratulations to Gwen Nauls on the richly deserved recognition. … Read more
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Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, MAVA hosted six students from across the state last week during their general membership meeting. The students have been selected as U.S. CTE Presidential Scholar nominees and will represent the Commonwealth. The students were selected by Commissioner Jeffrey Riley. Nine years ago, the U.S. Presidential Scholars program was … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share a very interesting event from Assabet Valley Tech. The school held a special celebration to promote the role of women in the construction industry on Thursday, March 7. The celebration was held as part of both Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week, which takes place March 6-10. … Read more
Colleagues, Interesting article from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. We thank Peter & Jean Dewar for bringing this to our attention. David Why are there no agricultural voke tech schools in Central Mass.? Cost biggest factor Kinga Borondy, Telegram & Gazette, March 20, 2023 at 5:06 AM EDT·7 min read Norfolk County Agricultural High School … Read more
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Colleagues, We are excited to share this Op-Ed which was published today in the Cape Cod Times. Roger Forget, Superintendent, offered the following comment: “Today’s vocational schools are NOT the vocational schools of old. They are institutions that provide cutting edge instruction, preparing students with the knowledge and skills … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are truly excited to share some incredible news concerning a Massachusetts agricultural high school which recently received yet another National Recognition. Our very own Bristol County Agricultural High School was featured in this month’s Techniques Magazine. Mr. Derek Costa, Superintendent/Director stated: “The Bristol County Agricultural High School … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this exciting collaboration between the school’s IT department and the Information Support Services and Networking program. GNBVT students earn Dell Certified TechDirect Technician certification. David Dell Student TechCrew GNBVT Launches Dell Student TechCrew, An Initiative Designed to Encourage Student Success in Technology GNBVT is excited to announce that over … Read more
Colleagues, Good News from Franklin County Career Technical School! David Franklin County Technical School Students Collect Tree Sap to Make Maple Syrup March 10, 2023 Jordan Mayblum Client News, School News Students in the Landscaping and Horticulture program at Franklin County Technical School have been collecting sap from maple trees around campus and boiling it … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to report on a successful collaboration at Northeast Metro Tech. A vehicle repaired by Northeast Metro Tech’s Automotive Technology program that was donated to a refugee from Afghanistan via the non-profit organization Second Chance Cars. Another fine example of Chapter 74 vocational technical students helping … Read more