Vocational school demand surges in Massachusetts, leaving thousands on waitlists September 4, 2025 / CBS Boston College isn’t the only path to success and in Massachusetts, more students are turning to career and technical high schools. The problem is demand is outpacing supply. Just last month, Gov. Maura Healey announced $24.2 million in grants to … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific post by Superintendent Aaron Polansky. Some really terrific photos of Commissioner Pedro Martinez visiting Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech in Rochester David Aaron Polansky Superintendent, Old Colony was honored to welcome Pedro Martinez, the 25th Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, today. We are thankful for the department’s … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2025 Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for $60 Million in Career Technical Education Capital Funding for Schools Funding will add over 2,000 new career tech seats and support schools to buy and install training equipment BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that applications are now open for comprehensive high schools … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, As the new school year begins and we bring new Chapter 74 instructors into our school, it is not too early to alert them of this proven program to prepare your new vocational instructors for the vocational technical literacy test. Most of us also have teachers who have struggled to pass this test … Read more

From Your Friends at MAVA On Labor Day, we pause to recognize the proud hands, backs, and brainpower of our Nation’s workforce that has built this great country. As vocational technical & agricultural educators, we enthusiastically train the workforce of tomorrow and assist in the growth of the Massachusetts economy. With a new school year … Read more

Colleagues, Great news to share from Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School!! David Essex Tech Plans Cafeteria Addition Amid School Expansion, Increased Enrollment The school said the project will add 104 new seats, creating a more comfortable space "as the student body continues to grow." <![if !vml]><![endif]> Scott Souza ,Patch Staff<![if !vml]><![endif]> Posted Tue, … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Course List for the Fall 2025 Semester for the Extended Campus Program is Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the … Read more

Colleagues, We are forwarding this message from Mark Wood at Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School. Any help you are able to provide would be greatly appreciated. David Dave, Can you put out a message that Tantasqua is looking for an Electrical Instructor and an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor…thank you Mark A. Wood Principal-Director Tantasqua Regional Vocational … Read more

. Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Great News!!!14 of the 16 schools with new C74 programs are MAVA member schools. Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Career Technical Education to Support 900 More Students This School Year Administration designates 18 new career tech programs at 16 high schools, including 2nd aviation maintenance program in … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical and Agricultural Education, We are truly excited to share yet another honor awarded to Bristol County Agricultural High School. Another national recognition for the incredible campus. A transformational project in agricultural and technical education. David Bristol Aggie Campus Project Honored with the Edward Kirkbride Award Superintendent Derek Costa and … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, What a wonderful retirement recognition from Essex Tech. Bonnie Carr, Director of Workforce Development & Adult Education, is retiring and Jill Sawyer has been appointed to the position. Please take a moment to read this wonderful story. MAVA will miss working with Bonnie and extends its congratulations to Jill. David Essex North Shore … Read more

At the request of our Executive Director, we are pleased to share the MAVA Calendar for 2025-2026. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Have a wonderful week! David David J. Ferreira MAVA Communications Coordinator DavidFerreira There is no substitute for hard work. ~Thomas A. Edison MAVA Calendar 2025-2026 approved 08-06-2025.pdf

Bristol-Plymouth student saved father’s life in harrowing emergency. What happened? Daniel Schemer The Taunton Daily Gazette <![if !vml]><![endif]>CPR saves lives, as the Gomes family can attest to. On Saturday, July 19, while the whole family of four, who live in Assonet in Freetown, were having a nice day together, Robbie Gomes suffered cardiac arrest while … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Wonderful news to share concerning our colleagues in Attleboro!! They have been awarded more than $1.3 million in state grant money that will go toward career technical training. David Attleboro school district receives $1.3 million from state to train 168 in trades · By SUSAN LaHOUD slahoud Aug 5, 2025 Updated 13 hrs … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Good news from Whittier Tech!!!! David Whittier Tech Enters Eligibility Phase for Massachusetts School Building Authority Grant By Nell Fitts | August 3, 2025 <![if !vml]><![endif]> Superintendent Maureen Lynch, rear, speaks with mayors and community leaders about Whittier Tech’s building needs in 2024. (Courtesy photograph.) The Massachusetts School Building Authority formally invited Whittier … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this terrific post from our Superintendent McIntosh at Shawsheen Tech. Students from ISSN, Engineering/Electronics, and Drafting spent a week at UMass Lowell’s "Epic Engineering Camp." It was an incredible summer learning opportunity for these Chapter 74 vocational technical students!! David Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School Shawsheen Students Dive … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in partnership with Commonwealth Corporation is providing training to adults attempting to pursue new careers in western Massachusetts. David Slice of opportunity: Smith Voc’s new hands-on baking course helps adults build skills, pursue new careers <![if !vml]><![endif]> Jack Tammachai works on making … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share the latest Massachusetts SkillsUSA Digital Newsletter!! It is incredible and you are certain to enjoy it. Please share it with the members of your staff. We extend our appreciation to Executive Director Karen Ward on this most remarkable publication. Congratulations to our students and all of the supporters highlighted. … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this recognition which was included in the latest Massachusetts SkillsUSA Newsletter. Meet Our Volunteer: Ernest F. Houle Ernest F. Houle of Leominster, MA, is a lifelong advocate for career and technical education and a proud alumnus of Leominster Trade High School, where he graduated from the Metal Fabrication and … Read more

Oct Colleagues, Here is another very successful “Summer Program”. Old Colony has successfully offered their 8th Annual “Summer Discovery Experience” from July 14, 2025 through July 25, 2025. The school offers half day and full day options. David Summer Discovery 2025 Get “Revved up” as you learn with your own issued tool kit in Intro … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. Congratulations to Katy Whitaker from Monty Tech!! Katy will be a presenter at the ACTE Vision Conference in December! Wonderful to have a Chapter 74 vocational technical professional selected to present. Congratulations Katy!! David Katy Whitaker • Development Coordinator Super excited to … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> Minuteman High School 🎉 Congratulations to the Minuteman Sophomores team at the Massachusetts Envirothon! 🎉 Minuteman Regional High School’s Environmental sophomore squad earned 2nd place in this year’s Massachusetts Envirothon, a statewide high‑school environmental competition that emphasizes hands‑on studies … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this information which was posted on “LinkedIn”. Jarrod Lussier posted this Fitchburg State, Occupational Education class. Although our Chapter 74 educators are on summer break a great deal pf professional development is occurring throughout the Commonwealth. Most are being offered through MAVA’s very successful “Extended Campus” program let by … Read more

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We extend our appreciation to Superintendent Ernie Houle for sharing this story with us! David Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Sends a Record-Breaking Seven Students to Compete at SkillsUSA National Championship Students (from left to right) Arianna Bryce Rudd, Cecelia Robinson and Katherine Tovar … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Bay Path Regional Voc Tech has vis looking to fill two positions . Any assistance you may provide would be appreciated. David Job Title: CABINETMAKING / CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR Questions and additional information contact: Jim Tripp jtripppockevicius@baypath.net. Job Title: SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR for the BRYT/Bridge Program Description of Job: SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR for the … Read more