Oct 27, 2021 General Membership Meeting & Dinner “CTE where STEM Goes to Work” MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement that registration is open for our Spring 2023 MAVA General Membership Meeting scheduled on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA … 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
Contact Your Senators Today! Ask Your Senators: Cosponsor the 2023 Senate CTE Month Resolution! January 30, 2023 The co-chairs of the Senate CTE Caucus, Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), are once again leading the Senate’s annual CTE Month resolution marking February as CTE Month. These senators are currently circulating … 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
Colleagues, We are pleased to share a story about a recent graduate of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. A 2022 graduate Akira Matos, returned to the school over the last two weeks, offering testimonials on the benefits of the Early College program beyond tuition savings The article is from the 97.9 WHAV Local News. … Read more
NPS Early Bird Registration Closes Feb. 17 Having trouble? View as Webpage Public Policy ACTE Launches 118th Congress Freshmen Advocacy Guide Every two years, a new crop of federal policymakers enter Congress. ACTE has developed this resource to help you develop relationships with new Members of Congress and urge them to support policies that advance … Read more
U.S. Department of Education Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Nominees from Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech. Seniors Andre Arzeno and Avery Hohengasser . David Southeastern Seniors Andre Arzeno and Avery Hohengasser Selected by Commissioner Jeffrey Riley for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program SOUTH EASTON — Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School seniors Andre … Read more
Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news about sophomores and juniors from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School (Franklin) who competed in the state round of the CyberPatriot competition created by the Air & Space Force Association. David Tri-County Computer Information Systems Students’ Win Gold and Silver Placement in Statewide CyberPatriot Competition Computer … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, We are most leased to share this good news from Diman Regional Vocational Technical HS (Fall River). David Donation to Chapter 74 Advanced Manufacturing Program Diman is grateful for a generous donation from the Gene HAAS Foundation to students in the Advanced Manufacturing program. The ten students are from the class of 2022 … Read more
MAVA Members, Please be reminded that the month of February is celebrated annually as CTE Month. Copied below is information from ACTE and we have attached the CTE Month logo for your use. David Celebrate CTE Month! Join us as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month®. CTE Month® is a public awareness campaign that … 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 offering opportunities for their students that include learning experiences outside the classroom or laboratory. Collaborating with national agencies such as the National Oceanic … Read more
Colleagues, We are most pleased to share important this notice from Dr. Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Coordinator. The MAVA Extended Campus Program has been given a rare opportunity to fill available remaining seats for a FSU OCED 2100E (CRN# 36968) Math for the Vocational Learner course being taught fully online this spring semester. Details … Read more
REMINDER—-HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE APPLICATION PROCESS??? If you should have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Segalla, Event Coordinator at 617.777.4342 or email KSegalla. MAVA Colleagues, As previously announced, the 37th Annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award will be held at Mechanics Hall on Thursday, April 13th. As … Read more
Colleagues, An interesting article from the Boston Globe earlier this month. You may want to share with some members of your staff. David A movement is building to get women into construction By Katie Johnston Globe Staff Sasirin Suriyamongkol is a third-year apprentice in Local 103′s five-year telecommunications program at the Joint Apprentice Training Center. … Read more
ACTE Announces Board of Directors 2023 Election Results January 6, 2023/in Press Releases 2023 /by Jori Houck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2023 Media Contact: Jori Houck jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Board of Directors 2023 Election Results Alexandria, VA – The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is pleased to announce the results of the recent election for several spots … Read more
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Thank you to MAVA Executive Director, Steven Sharek for sharing this important notice. For Release: December 12, 2022 Contact: Steven C. Sharek 508-965-7757 stevesharek@MAVA.us Massachusetts Vocational-Technical Schools Adjust Admissions Policies and Practices to Broaden Access and Diversity MARLBOROUGH – In an effort to expand access to a more diverse … Read more
Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this notice from Dr. Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Coordinator and a link to our professional development page: https://mava.us/fall-extended-campus-schedule/ David Time to Register for the Spring 2023 Extended Campus (Cohort) Courses The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the FSU and WSU spring semester courses on the MAVA … Read more
MAVA Colleagues, In the event you did not receive this directly, we are sharing this important information from Karen Ward, Executive Director of SkillsUSA Massachusetts. David Subject: IMPORTANT: CORRECTED DATE FOR IN-PERSON CONTESTS Dear SkillsUSA Advisors and Partners, We are re-sending this email with a date correction. Hands-on contests are April 30, 2021 (the text … Read more
Colleagues, Great news for Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford. Nashoba Tech Superintendent Denise Pigeon said the school is overwhelmed by the commitment to technical education shown by the Baker Administration during its eight years in office. “We are so thankful and grateful to Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito for their … Read more