Colleagues, Please accept my apology for inadvertently failing to include the Greater Fall River Vocational School District from the list of MAVA schools receiving a 2023 Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Program Award in our February 28th email notification. The good news is that ten (10) not nine (9) MAVA School Districts were recipients of 2023 … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, It is that time of the year when we begin to receive announcements of our colleagues who will be entering retirement. We would ask that you alert us of all of your MAVA retirees. As you are well aware, we honor our retirees each year at the Annual Retiree Recognition Dinner and MAVA … Read more
MAVA Members, We know many of you are planning to attend the Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet in Foxborough. Should be a wonderful event! We have been informed by Brian Cummings that Friday’s Leadership Training is almost sold out, Exhibitor tables are completely sold out, and Saturday’s Conference Events as well as the … Read more
Colleagues, Kind of ironic, but as we see snow outside, this message is announcing preliminary information concerning our Summer Course Offerings!! We are most pleased to share this notice from Dr. Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Coordinator. Class registration begins Monday, April 10th!! David Time to Register for the Summer 2023 Extended Campus (Cohort) Courses … Read more
dav Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Technology Services and Security Secretary, Jason Snyder, recently announced the municipalities and public school districts that are being awarded with a 2023 Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Program Award. The grant program is administered by EOTSS, and this year’s program will … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, Do you have vocational technical instructors who are preparing for the VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST? If so please share this proven preparation course with them! David VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST (VTEL) PREP COURSE Spring 2023 – In-Person Location: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School 215 Fitchburg St. Marlborough, MA 01752 When: … Read more
Colleagues, There is full agreement that vocational technical & agricultural schools need unfettered access to our middle schools so we can inform students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, about the value of vocational education. Actually, even younger students can benefit from learning about careers and what their future may hold. We were excited to learn … Read more
Colleagues, Below you will find a link to a WCVB story that originally aired February 10th, that featured Senior Salon Days at Minuteman Tech in Lexington. The clip focused on community services that Minuteman Cosmetology students provide to their sending communities. Senior Salon days provide more than just haircuts at Lexington’s Minutemen Technical High School … Read more
View this email in your browser 90th Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet “Leave a Learning Legacy” March 31 – April 1, 2023 Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel 28 Patriot Place Foxborough, MA 02035 Award Announcements & Important Updates Click Here for Online Conference Registration Hotel Deadline and Conference Registration Deadline Approaching Our … Read more
CTE Framework Educator Survey Over the last couple weeks, NS4ED joined DESE staff on a tour of six schools with various Chapter 74 programs and school models to see Chapter 74 frameworks in action and to gather feedback for the next generation of framework development. As part of the process of continuous improvement, NS4ED will … Read more
Members and Colleagues, As you are aware, the Massachusetts Career and Technical Education Organization (MassCTE) Annual Conference, with this year’s theme “Leave a Learning Legacy”, is scheduled for March 31-April 1, 2023, at the Renaissance Hotel, Patriot Place. They are asking for your assistance in in celebrating A Learning Legacy in CTE! Please consider sending … Read more
Colleagues, We are excited to share this story concerning a collaborative effort between Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students who rebuild Kiosks for Woburn Trails and Conservation Areas. David Northeast Metro Tech Students Rebuild Kiosks for Woburn Trails and Conservation Areas Northeast Metro Tech senior Carpentry students stand with a kiosk they renovated for the Battle … Read more
Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this terrific example of collaboration between a regional vocational technical school and its member towns. Here is a sample from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. David Coming to your town: Construction projects done by Diman students Students in Diman’s Building & … Read more
Colleagues, Very noteworthy read entitled “”As tech jobs melt, the trades beckon”. We thank retired colleague & friend Bill Blake for forwarding this to us. David As tech jobs melt, the trades beckon. This Tacoma plumber makes $140K+. As tech jobs melt, the trades beckon. This Tacoma plumber makes $140K+. | The Seattle Times Feb. … Read more
Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas for positive public relations and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share an idea from our colleagues at Greater New Bedford Regional Voc-Tech. Sometimes a “short shout-out” can lift school spirit or create a … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to announce a Chapter 74 vocational technical student was recognized in the 2022-2023 Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) annual Poster Project. The theme of this year’s Poster and Public Service Project was “The Earth Loves You. Love it Back.” The project endeavors to create and sustain an environment where all students … Read more
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
MAVA Leaders, Great opportunities for positive public relations (PR) and announcement of an RFP Funding opportunity from the Barr Foundation. A number of our MAVA schools have received awards from this foundation. Please consider sharing with appropriate members of your administrative team. We acknowledge Tom Scott from M.A.S.S. for sharing this information. David Hello everyone, … 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