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

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

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

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